Weren't the DK fans one of the many that were advocating for less Fire Emblem characters in Smash? It is also possible to reflect a reflected projectile, usually resulting in K. Rool being forced to take a hit while stuck in the counterattack's endlag. The Exact Center of the Universe! It could also draw inspiration from King K. Rool's immunity to front attacks in Donkey Kong Country, which is due to his belly being plated in armor. He's dumb slow, so when he whiffs an attack, it's a HUGE opening. I'm probably decent to below average at best, competitively speaking. Besides, it's not like Smash's current obsession with sticking to the Lords+ MUs formula forces them down the Way of the Pointy Stick every single time, either. seems a bit of a double standard. Ultimate Edition Pro Controller - Switch, Nintendo Switch Super Smash Bros.
The guy is also fully capable of using lances in battle! King K. Rool's counter is only on his stomach, so if you hit him from above or behind, he will be unable to counter or armor. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. This means opponents hitting his head or feet will not trigger the counter even if they face him. Clear footage of King K. Rool’s belly counter being broken. So when someone says counter is the same move, I'd like to think they mean same in function and not so much in characteristics. While this can severely hinder horizontal recovery, it can work as an effective fake out that's faster than simply climbing up; additionally, since the counter starts on frame 5 (with frame 4 intangibility), it is actually one of K. Rool's fastest ledge options. It's also worth noting that King K. Rool's counter does not count as an armor move, so his belly will not take damage while the counter is active. This strikes me a bit like complaining about forward-flying projectile Specials being common- the difference being that the projectiles have been since day 1. Over 250,000 Smash Bros. fans from around the world have come to discuss these great games in over 19 million posts! I know you can just grab and throw to beat a counter, but is there a visual cue that he has that would indicate his down B? Similarly, not all counters are created equal: Little Mac throws a fearsome uppercut, Palutena spears opponents with a jab of her staff, Shulk's Vision both pauses the attacker for the duration of the counter and sweeps all around him, Peach and Daisy both pull a Toad out from hammerspace and douse the opponent in spores, Corrin turns into a godsdang dragon and launches everyone around them clear into the sky... To say that there is no variety going on with this attack archetype (or that it's the sign of a Fire Emblem character, for that matter) is a serious load of balogna! Counterattacks with his belly. Posted by 1 year ago. Gut Check serves as both a counter and a reflector, giving K. Rool a degree of flexibility in how he can use the move. Use Smashboards links to get your gaming stuff and support the site, Super Smash Bros. ), but that doesn't change the fact that he had the potential to be just a little bit more. (one of his potential worst MUs is villager for example), but if you can’t do then just play rushdown. This move is likely inspired by several instances of Kremling resilience. Ultimate. Ultimate Edition, Nintendo Super Smash Bros. At least Lucario and Greninja execute their counters in unique ways. outside of that, each counter remains characterized to each character with one. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Ultimate counter picking. At 1:12, that's a counter if I've ever seen one. Ultimate Edition - Switch. I mean the BEST ways to beat him is to either camp him since he really can’t do too much against campers cuz he’s so big and slow. K. Rool himself is seen using his big frame to attack by bouncing on his stomach in Donkey Kong Land; this also inspired his dash attack and neutral aerial. It appears that you are using ad block :'(. ; While Gut Check does not utilize Belly Super Armor, the Techniques menu claims it does.. Unused parameters and remnants in Gut Check's script reveal Belly Super Armor was meant to take damage from attacks … You must log in or register to reply here. Despite its appearance, the move does not interact with K. Rool's Belly Super Armor in any way; countering an attack does not deal any damage to his armor, and he can counter attacks that would normally break his armor in one hit (such as a Falcon Punch) even if the armor has already been damaged. Alternatively, this ad may have just failed to load. King K. Rool's counter is only on his stomach, so if you hit him from above or behind, he will be unable to counter or armor. Clear footage of King K. Rool’s belly counter being broken. It is also handy as a ledge option, as jumping with it halts all aerial momentum.
With the added adjective of “decent”, I’m going to imagine that you mean a K. Rool player who doesn’t consistently hit forward-airs to cannonballs and uses the cannon like a god. I think that's enough. This page was last edited on July 13, 2020, at 01:59. This allows some countered moves to send an opponent to kill percent. I don't think DK fans are to blame here. Plus, doesn't the Mario franchise still have more character in the game with fans begging for Waluigi?
And, I know I'm gonna get hate for this, why all the hate toward FE Characters in smash? also K Rool having a counter makes sense considering the entire premise of his character is that he is a dirty fighter who’s entire gameplan is based around baiting your opponent frustrating them and getting them to make mistakes. By This site uses cookies. I'm a DK fan and I want to see more FE reps that aren't Marth Clones. Well, I guess you either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become a Fire Emblem character. While on stage, this can also be used to punish getup attacks or opponent's ledge options. Despite them only being Third Party guests, I want more Metal Gear and Final Fantasy Reps. Sephiroth, Raiden, Zack Fair, and Squall Leonhart, to be exact. However, if what you're saying about them is true, then there's a hint of irony to be found. Find weak and strong matchups for Donkey Kong.
Having peculiarly hidden weaponry in this game isn't anything new here at all. K. Rool's claim to fame in this regard is that as a Heavy character, he has by far the biggest receiving hitbox to work with, but has comparatively short range to compensate.
This allows him to stave off pressure in disadvantage, especially during ledgetrap situations. Ultimate, GameCube Controller Super Smash Bros. It is also handy as a mixup if the opponent would otherwise be stage spiked, although this is mostly a gimmick. Thanks for the in-depth response!