Super Smash Bros. 4 Reference Guide (WIP)

[nocturnal YL]

I guess I should elaborate a bit about Robin.

First of all, I didn't really introduce Robin the actual character. Basically, this is the Avatar (JP: My Unit) in FE13, a customisable unit where the player can define their name, gender, appearance and voice. The Avatar is pivotal to the game's story, and is considered to be one of the three main protagonists in the story (the Avatar, Chrom and Lucina).

"Robin" is the default name, which is probably chosen for being unisex, like FE12 Avatar Kris. Robin's Japanese version name is Reflet, which means reflection in French (oui, je parle un peu de français aussi). Their non-English European name is Daraen, by the way, although a quick search returned nothing. "Daraen" seems to refer to this character only.

I said that Robin's specs are from FE13, but that doesn't mean the weapons they use are exclusively used in that game. I just mean that the particular weapon designs, magic effects and behaviour seen here are from FE13. You can go to FE fansites like Serenes Forest for in-game statistics like the weapons if you really want to find their origins.

Also, unlike all the other FE characters featured in Smash (Marth, Roy, Ike, Lyn, Lucina and Chrom so far, not counting trophies), Robin doesn't use personal weapons (weapons usable only by specific characters) because there aren't any.

Of the magic shown in the cutscene, thunder appears to be the most prominent here. While in the original game Robin can use all of fire, thunder, wind and light, outside of the game (cutscenes, Unit Viewer, official artwork) Robin is sometimes seen using thunder magic or or holding a basic Thunder tome.

One part of the trailer shows Robin juggling his weapons around. That isn't part of FE13, although in FE10 enemies in the Druid class and Izuka of the Summoner class are seen using staves by telekenesis. In both cases, it's just a display of magical powers.

... I guess that's it for the Smash-related Robin trivia for now.

[Shadrio]

I'll just add a few facts:

When you get to use Robin in the prologue, they comes equipped with a Thunder Tome and a Bronze Sword, while in the Premonition they wield a Thoron Tome and a Steel Sword. Even in the first cutscene, the only weapon he uses is their Thoron tome, which would seem to be, as you said, their personal element, despite being able to wield all forms of tomes sans the aforementioned Dark tomes.

We've seen Robin's use of both Swords and Tomes so far, but I wonder if their other defining feature, being able to reclass into almost any other class, sans gender restrictions and the personal classes like the Lord class, and learning their respective skills, will play a role in Robin's character in SSB4. Though, of course, Ike's Aether does not heal him nor does his Ragnell have range attacks, for balance issues, of course. But I suspect to see some of their skills included, at the very least Ignis, which is their only promotion's, that being the Grandmaster, only purely offensive skill.

I could go into a bit more detail, but I fear I may get carried away and spoil plot points and whatnot. I'll just leave the explaining to the big FE fans here, but them's my two cents.

[nocturnal YL]

Speaking of healing, I'll add one bit: Unlike Aether, Nosferatu does appear to heal here.

Sometimes I think if Ike's Final Smash should be the original Aether instead, showcasing not just strength but also speed (oh, right, Ike's speed — I hope that gets improved too), and heals him a little bit. That'll be less entertaining to see than Great Aether, though.

This isn't really a reference discussion, although I don't think we will see too many reclassing-related features (like having those other classes' skills). Unlike Marth and Ike before, Robin doesn't really need to borrow from other characters or classes. A magic unit can translate to Smash much better than a pure sword one. Not that I don't want to see borrowed elements, though.

[Manspeed]

First Wii Fit Trainer, then Villager, then Mii Fighter, now Robin. Sakurai's really into non-specific player avatars this time, isn't he?

[The Qu]

Haven't updated the OP in a bit, but I do have a new, weird bit to come out of SDCC:


Kirby's screen KO.


Hitting the screen in Kirby Triple Deluxe. Pretty new for a reference, as far as Smash goes.

[TV Eye]

Doesn't really look like a reference to me.

[nocturnal YL]

Don't think that's really a reference. Same goes to Bowser. This kind of comedic protrayal of characters hitting the camera is too common to be references, so unless the poses themselves are similar enough, I won't call those references.

[TV Eye]

Here are all of Mario's palettes. One of them is his NES palette.

EDIT: Nevermind, some of these might be fake.

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[Manspeed]

Those look really poorly Photoshopped to me.

[TV Eye]

Sept 9, 2014 20:10:43 GMT -5 Manspeed said:

Those look really poorly Photoshopped to me.

They're supposed to be based off the real costumes, dingus. Japs have been playing the demo all week.

[Captain Walrus]

Famitsu showed alt costumes for all the announced characters.

[The Qu]

Beginning to update- added Bowser Jr. and Jigglypuff and will continue to update. Quick question: Are any of these references aside from Hyper Voice?

[TV Eye]

Sept 13, 2014 5:18:48 GMT -5 The Qu said:

Are any of these references aside from Hyper Voice?

Pound, Doubleslap, and Rollout.

[The Qu]

Roll's already Rollout- it's Japanese name is just roll. The other two aren't actually the same as the Japanse names for the moves, so I'm leaning towards coincidence. They got Hyper Voice's name right, they could get the others right.

Also, updated with all characters but Palutena, Pac-Man, Duck Hunt, Robin and Dark Pit.

[The Qu]

With that, all known cameos and references for the fighters are done. If you know any more, especially in custom moves, be sure to tell me!