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So, if the dev confirmation turns out to be true, Clipboards and a large group of other gamers are hedging their bets on the idea that a lot of longtime Smash players will quickly hop over to All-Stars Brawl, since it seems like it'll be more of a competitive game than anyone was likely expecting.

In the world of competitive fighting games, Super Smash Bros. stands apart from the crowd. A lot of this has to do with how its scene developed separately from the larger fighting game community, and how nothing else really plays like it. Super Smash Bros. is built on a somewhat Kirby -esque approach to platforming, combined with a system of normal moves, special moves, grabs, and smash attacks. The high-flying, mobility-oriented combat is like nothing else the fighting genre has seen, perhaps exhibiting more explosive moments per match than any other sub-genre. The all-star roster of crossover Nintendo characters, which has slowly expanded to include fighters from across the games industry, is the cherry on

Hostile, aggressive, and defensive over his enchiladas, Crazy Steve was definitely a fan-favorite character in Drake and Josh. Jerry Trainor’s performance is a memorable one, and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl could definitely use a wildcard like Crazy Steve in the roster.

At this point, their entire marketing campaign for the game is based around the similarities to the Smash franchise anyway, so maybe they should just double down on it and include Nickelodeon off-brand Smash Bros reference characters in their already-quite-large roster.

While the brothers' personalities couldn't be more different, having them work together could bring a fun element of chaotic energy to the roster. Since they are beavers, some of their gameplay could involve them attacking with their teeth, or their trusted friend stump can be used in attacks as w

The Crimson Chin is the shows standard comic book hero brought to life on occasion, and his crime-fighting abilities are perfectly suited for a fighting game. He has your standard hero super strength that would make him a great brawler, but attacks with his enhanced chin can make for some fun atta

Nickelodeon viewers who grew up watching the early-morning Noggin block will remember this moose and bird duo. Acting as a teacher of sorts to the viewers, Moose would ask questions while Zee would communicate with various blinks.

A game this successful is bound to attract similar projects, and there have been so many that "platform fighter" is now considered a genre unto itself. A staggering number of Smash clones have been made by both fans and competitors, though dismissing them as mere clones does many a disservice. Those looking for variety in the Smash genre are in for a treat, as the age of the platform fighter is already in full swing. The upcoming Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl looks quite promising, but there are plenty of other games players can pick up right now to get them ready for when that game dr

Seeing that one stage in the trailer pointed to or hinted at certain platform-specific characters or stages. This may not actually happen at launch but could certainly be an aspect for DLC down the line.

The trailer does make it clear that all characters do have a signature weapon in some capacity. If these items are a part of the gameplay mechanics, it would be great if you could also customize them to some extent. In order to compete with genre juggernauts, Nickelodeon: All-Stars Brawl could easily set itself apart with weapons or items that are attached to specific characters.

This wisecracking blue mouse lives in a hole in the wall of the titular CatDog's abode. While small, he definitely knows how to hold his own, thanks to his tough, streetwise attitude. He’s also known to crack wise with his housemates.

And, this Tweet is making a joke about Jimmy Neutron's "alternate costumes" getting leaked as if this were real or the game was already out. But, frankly, we do hope that All-Stars Brawl has alternate costumes and colors, as it would be an easy way for the developers to tug at our nostalgia even more than they already have.

The next game on this list is a special case, as it's a mod for Super Smash Bros. Brawl . Serving as a sequel to the famous Project M balance mod that made Brawl Stars Events into a much more enjoyable competitive game, Project Plus continues its mission of balancing the roster. Characters have been buffed and reworked across the board, stages and costumes have been added, and Knuckles the Echidna has even joined as an entirely new character. This is arguably one of the most balanced platform fighters available, and no character is a bad choice for any level of p

First up is this hilarious Tweet. It's been long established that the online for the Smash Bros games have always been, quite frankly, awful. Nintendo is a gigantic company and Smash is one of their most profitable properties, so why is the netcode/online experience for every Smash game so arduous?