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Sho_Nuff82 · Nov 12, 2015

Final Fantasy 7R confirmed for NX.

The OP must realize that anyone old enough to have played Final Fantasy 6 upon its original release would have to be at least 30 now, aka old enough to appreciate who Cloud Strife is, aka old enough to be over the FF7 "betrayal".

Yarbskoo · Nov 12, 2015

Cloud is in Smash. Sakurai is a madman. Anything could be in Smash. Anything.

So goddam hyped for that Smash event next month.

Dad · Nov 12, 2015

K Rool died for our sins

Clov · Nov 12, 2015

This... definitely defied my expectations. Cloud!? Out of all the Final Fantasy characters, Cloud in Smash Bros? Well, whatever, I'll buy him! His stage looks pretty great, I have to say.

Battlechili · Nov 12, 2015

Out of nowhere. I'm pleasantly surprised. I don't think anyone expected Cloud.

NotLiquid · Nov 12, 2015

This is probably the most legendary and unexpected announcement in Smash since Solid Snake

Holy fucking shit lmao

This isn't what I wanted or expected

But I am so happy I finally got to experience legitimate surprise again

GioG · Nov 12, 2015

Should have seen it coming. Any appearance on a Nintendo product is fair game.

The Artisan · Nov 12, 2015

ryseing said:
PlayStation All Stars am cry.

indeed. i feel like it would've made more sense for this character to be there. you know, to a new one.

Strife91 · Nov 12, 2015

Holy shit. My childhood dream came true. I always wanted to play as Cloud in Smash Bros. :'D

OminousShadow · Nov 12, 2015

Really awesome that this didn't leak and was a legit surprise. Did not see this coming at all.

Flakster99 · Nov 12, 2015

Still shocked. I need this to come out very soon. Looking forward to his move set, the new stages, that music.. just a cool announcement. Woo!!

Lonely1 · Nov 12, 2015

Joel next!

Trey · Nov 12, 2015

cyba89 said:
So we have Mario, Sonic, Cloud, PacMan, Ryu and Mega Man in the same game?

don't you just want to go back in time and tell your younger self this game exists and is playable with up to 7 of your friends in the same room at the same time? Just to see the look on your face.

Ezalc · Nov 12, 2015

The introduction made no sense with the stars, I thought it was something Metroid related, you know Nintendo your other franchise also celebrating it's 30th anniversary. I guess you guys will be celebrating that like you did it's 25th anniversary.

Also, my thoughts on Cloud, irregardless of the aforementioned are that he's probably the most overrated Final Fantasy character. Even worse he's associated with Sony and the PS1, so this makes little sense and is a pretty awful inclusion overall when they could have gone for any character from FFs I - VI or at least Cecil, Terra, WoL, or a black mage.

Crono27 · Nov 12, 2015

ff7 to nx.. basically confirms it i believe...

Kouriozan · Nov 12, 2015

Wait, that mean CLOUD AMIIBO.
*shutupandtakemymoney*

fhqwhgads · Nov 12, 2015

As per usual GAF finds a way to hate anything.
Y'all just memers who are mad that Shrek isn't in yet.

jmizzal · Nov 12, 2015

With that Final Fantasy 7 remake is def coming to NX

and Gaf died lol

Frodo · Nov 12, 2015

Wish it were Bayonetta, but... oh well. I'm not complaining either.

Edit: Everyone (me included) jumping to conclusions of a NX FFVII port.
It only makes sense, tbh.

Ouroboros · Nov 12, 2015

jackissocool said:
Just confirmed in the direct.

This doesn't make sense.

He has some sort of limit break mechanic that boosts his attacks and recovery. No release info given unless I missed it somehow.

My thoughts:

What a terrible pick. It's hard to find a character more associated with the PS1 specifically. Never really appeared on a Nintendo system except for some spin offs like Theathrythm. Why not go with an earlier FF character, who would actually be associated with Nintendo? An FF1 Black Mage or somebody from FF6 (especially Kefka) would've been some real Nintendo appropriate FF hype. Feels like a dumb decision.

Also fuck Sony for not getting him in All-Stars when fucking Nintendo could do it in Smash.

Pretty sure smash bros is becoming more of a Nintendo and 3rd party game than just straight up nintendo. It is a celebration of video game history....and Cloud was technically on the GBA with KH chain of memories and the upcoming FF Explorers.

ZAMtendo · Nov 12, 2015

Best gaming announcement all year! So excited for this!

Boss Doggie · Nov 12, 2015

You know what's funny?

Geno.

Zomba13 · Nov 12, 2015

KarmaCow said:
Sakurai continue to show people who stupid they are with all their "rules" they think apply to who belongs in Smash.

The only actual rule is "No Ridley".

Etzer · Nov 12, 2015

So... Cloud amiibo confirmed?

Red Hood · Nov 12, 2015

fhqwhgads said:
As per usual GAF finds a way to hate anything.
Y'all just memers who are mad that Shrek isn't in yet.

By the logic that Sakurai has just shown, who's to say Shrek's not coming next month? I'm totally convinced he's getting in now.

Neff · Nov 12, 2015

Ōkami;185233787 said:

I didn't catch this because my brain was doing cartwheels at the time. Amazing.

Mobile Suit Gooch · Nov 12, 2015

Um. Wow...GG Playstation all-stars gg

munchie64 · Nov 12, 2015

KarmaCow said:
Sakurai continue to show people who stupid they are with all their "rules" they think apply to who belongs in Smash.

JSevere · Nov 12, 2015

HOWWWWWWWW I NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS WOULD'VE EXPECTED THIS

Cloud is the Snake of Smash 4 god bless

anyone is possible now

Rymuth · Nov 12, 2015

wh-wh-wh-wh-whaaaaaaaaaaat?!

Creaking · Nov 12, 2015

RedShift · Nov 12, 2015

How am I meant to explain this to my kids

Chezzymann · Nov 12, 2015

mario donkey kong pikachu link pac man sonic megaman ryu cloud
Best roster ever?

Gattuso · Nov 12, 2015

didn't see that coming at all. fantastic surprise

SoldnerKei · Nov 12, 2015

I am so damn happy with this, I don't give a damn about all the shit FFVII gets or if he isn't relate to nintendo, I loved that game and getting Cloud in smash is a dream come true. That reveal was awesome.

Vire · Nov 12, 2015

Why not Sora though?..

Seems like he would be a much much better fit considering he's been in multiple games on Nintendo platforms.

Waluigilicious · Nov 12, 2015

What a crappy first post at such a hype moment. You should edit it and then post your negative views in the topic itself :/

ZombiePlatypus · Nov 12, 2015

ImNotSteven said:
So... Cloud amiibo confirmed?

Oh fuck YES PLS.

FrostuTheNinja · Nov 12, 2015

Awesome seeing Ryu in there as well. Gonna be rad.

Cameron122 · Nov 12, 2015

I AM WICKED HYPED but i really wanted Crono

K' Dash · Nov 12, 2015

They could have used Terra, or anyone from FFVI.

I don´t agree with this.

Cloud Strife · Nov 12, 2015

AHHHHHHHHHH

SuperSah · Nov 12, 2015

I guess Cloud will be released in the special Direct alongside a Ballot winner, unless he was the winner.

GDGF · Nov 12, 2015

This makes me think two things.

1) The FF7 remake is gonna be on NX.

2) Goku for Smash is coming.

Blizzard · Nov 12, 2015

The limit break music was AMAZING. And the theme when they mentioned the December Smash direct is classic but still so enjoyable.

Arion · Nov 12, 2015

This is cool. Cloud in Smash is good thing. I don't know how anyone can see a negative to this.

-Horizon- · Nov 12, 2015

*looks at all the complaints*

meanwhile, somewhere in the sakurai cave:

TROLLING MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

Cyber6x · Nov 12, 2015

I think people are reallly stretching when they claim Cloud's prominence on Nintendo platforms.
Sakurai's just at a point now where he wants his most iconic characters in there, regardless of Nintendo-themes.

Wagram · Nov 12, 2015

The SE CEO likes money.

HylianTom · Nov 12, 2015

Nintendo and Sakurai are wily, holy hell.

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