Super Smash Bros. is a beloved and critically acclaimed series that pits some of gamings biggest mascots against oneanother. Playstation All-Stars, while not quite reaching the heights of Smash Bros., sold fairly well and, overall, was well received. Both these games, rightfully so, feature mostly "cartoony" characters.
Let's say all parties reach an agreement and a game is released across the core four platforms: PS4, PC, Wii U, and Xbox One. Would you welcome a slightly grittier take on the concept; featuring more "mature" characters?
Let's say the game's rated T/12 for blood and minor swearing. Some examples of characters considered "mature"...
Master Chief
Cortana
Solid Snake
Big Boss
Link
Ganon
Samus Aran
Lara Croft
Captain Falcon
Kratos
Gordon Freeman
Like with Smash Bros. and PS All-Stars creative liberties would have to be taken with some of the characters. I think it's obvious that a highly recognizable and diverse group of characters could be achieved. Just by rattling off 11 characters I've come up with multiple women and a racing character; so the game wouldn't be filled with the stereotypical "buff man with an assault rifle".
Good idea?
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