A recent Reddit poll has named Shantae as the most-wanted new fighter in Super Smash Bros. With more than 2,000 votes cast, the half-genie hero led with more than 10 percent of the votes, although some popular choices such as King K. Rool, Splatoon’s Inkling and Waluigi were not included in the ballot, mainly due to the poll organizer’s belief that some characters were “deconfirmed” at the time.
Shantae, who has starred in multiple Nintendo titles, finished with more than double the number of votes of second-place finisher Shovel Knight. Smash Bros. veterans Wolf, Snake and Golden Sun’s Isaac round out the top five. If you have yet to cast your ballot in the official Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot, you can share your thoughts with developers, here. Remember, the official ballot closes on October 3, 2015.
I only voted for Bayonetta and Krystal.
Bayonetta hell yeah! not this shit of Shantae!
Fuck Bayonetta she only has 2 games and only one being Nintendo exclusive plush she is to mature for Smash, Nintendo has became alot more kid friendly since the 3DS and Wii U. Shantae however has been around since the GameBoy Color, all of her Games first debuted on Nintendo hardware, are all best sellers on the DSi shop, 3DS eShop, and Wii U eShop, she has a upcoming Wii U title, she is family friendly, her games are extremely awesome, she fits in with Nintendo perfectly, and is popular with a huge pool of possible movesets.
What about Olimar? He was only in the first two Pikmin games
Olimar is shiggys baby. He would be in Smash if he only had 1 game.
She’s also extremely sexualized and guess what freaking exposed
Also I dont know in what world you live in but have you looked at samus in smash? she’s about as exposed as bayonetta is in her games so don’t pull the stupid argument of “She’s too mature for smash” when Shantae shows more freaking skin than she does…
Shantae likely won’t make it since none of her games have been released in Japan. It would basically be the equivalent of getting a character that is incredibly obscure, 3rd party and Japan exclusive.
Dosnt make sense when WE got LUCAS, from mother 3, a game never released in US still
naw
I would love to see them both in the game. Shantae is cool and fits with Nintendo/Smash Bros. best.
Bayonetta? Sorry but fuck that bitch! ( ･ิω･ิ)
Krystal is the dumbest edgiest price of shit in existence. I’d take shitty votes like Masterchief over that shit rag.
That’s Reddit. The important place, is the Smash Ballot.
*The Offical Smash Ballot, that is.
But Reddit has become a very popular gaming/entertainment site so if Nintendo sees that Shantae is seemingly popular among Nintendo fans she could have a great chance of getting in and besides, she’d be a very good fit
How many people do you think have voted on the Smash Ballot by now? A sample group consisting of 2000 votes is laughable.
Not to mention how many times each individual has voted. It says please limit yourself to one vote, but, since when will people listen (or vote from different machines).
Exactly. Why the hell is this news?
Hey as long as Isaac’s along on top
Bayonetta or NOTHING.
This means nothing a fan vote have no reflection on the real poll
…The real poll was voted on by fans.
This is still not official because it is not endorsed by Nintendo. Just because Shantae won a fan poll, doesn’t mean she’ll win the actual ballot.
It wasn’t a fan poll
Not really sure why u made an article about this. There’s been quite a few polls on reddit for the smash ballot and shantae being always in the top 3 isn’t something that’s new.
K. Rool… Mii costume… :( All is lost. :(
King K Rool wasn’t put on the poll because the guy who made it thought the mii costume deconfirmed him, which is really dumb because mii costumes mean nothing. We have until october till the smash ballot ends, which means only afterwards stuff happens.
God, October seems so far away right now.
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Sylux or rundas
Rundas
Another overrated indie character.
Fucking thank you.
Excuse me but how is Shantae overrated when she’s only more recognized after Pirate’s Curse? She only had 3 games so far with the fourth coming and she’s an awesome character.
>>>True, however, she is far from worthy like the rest of those Indie characters, not even Bayonetta is worthy enough yet>>>
Besides, she’s not even an indie. She did started on Nintendo handheld platforms and still remains plus now she’s on home consoles in Pirate’s Curse and Half-Genie Hero. XP So technically she’s not an indie. Shovel Knight is.
>>>Perhaps but she isn’t an icon just yet>>>
But has been around with Nintendo as well as having a history together longer than people realize.
>>>If they had realised, she would have been an icon today>>>
Still want Bayonetta tho
why is she all of a sudden popular
Because sex…
Because of great games and her history with Nintendo
She’s been here for 13 years
Pirate’s Curse was a damn good game.
I get that but before that nobody was talking about her and all of a sudden now everything with a connection to the ballod gets spammed with her name
It’s probably because you didn’t know her before that. The original Shantae is one of the best known GBC games, and one of the last ones too.
Go play her games, they are really fun, great gameplay, music, dialogue, story, and characters. Shantae plays kind of like 2D Metroid mixed with Castlevania.
Issac got 102 soo idaf about shantae
A nonsense poll. Shantae will never get into this game. Not iconic or even liked.
Dark Pit says hi.
First party and Sakurai’s baby. Had more chances than most characters, even first party ones.
THIS ^ Oh and don’t forget the nonsensical and casual Wii Fit. XP
Me and 19 others I know all voted for Shantae, her games are awesome, you should try them.
20
I voted for Shantae as well as Adeleine from the Kirby Franchise.
Bomber Man or bust.
Bomber man for the win!
Yes! I wanna see Bomberman and Excite Biker make it in.
Another female character pls
Have people…. Really lost faith in banjo?
I don’t think so, im sure there are a butt load of fans who want banjo in smash. After all his legacy did start off with ninty. Of course some may oppose to it cause banjo is affiliated with MS since they brought rare and what not.
Everyone wants Banjo but it still seems unlikely unless Microsoft really is fine letting Nintendo have him for a crossover. Generating interest doesn’t always mean it can happen
No Rayman :(
Good. Because Ubisoft deserves to fade away into nothing.
And no Bayonetta or nostalgia garbage, good, these were really smart voters…
Fuck you, Shantae is awesome, go play her games. Also Bayonetta is a piece of shit series,
Bayonetta, Shantae, Krystal, Dixie Kong, King K. Rool, Paper Mario and even Dark Samus, I want them all in. :3
I kinda like the idea of baynonetta in smash now.
Dark Samus FTW!
And fuck Sakurai for making it into a trophy and not Dark Pit *CLONE!*
I don’t think KK rool is disconfirmed, I’m not voting for him, but I don’t think he’s disconfirmed
Chroms the Bomb. Wah wah Waluigi. Hall hail Shadow. K rool rules.
I voted for Banjo and K. Rool, none of this Shantae shit
Her final Smash:
Flashes her knockers at everyone and all the characters are stunned whilst she punches each one off the stage.
Isnt she 12?
Her real age is unknown but being half-genie makes her live longer and age slower
For anyone interested:
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This site compiles data from fan polls made all around the world. Has been at it for some time now. It’s currently expecting a Japanese poll to close, so the results will be updated soon.
well, thank fuck it’s not Bayonetta. /thread
I want ashantae sooooo much as DLC <2
I want Shantae so much as DLC. She got my vote. <3
That poll is kind of biased… the guy who hosted it had a Shantae avatar and it was the first option to choose from in the poll. I actually want Shantae, but I didn’t vote for her in this poll because it’s unfair.
Just really want Layton tbh
Why not Knuckles, or Krystal, or Professor Layton, or Snake?
All the trash-talking from people rooting for other series is honestly kind of sad. Shit-talking a decent game series because you want a different character doesn’t do anything.
lol @ the people thinking indie characters like Shantae and Shovel Knight have any business being in Smash. Even Pichu deserves to be in before them.
They were respected by Nintendo and have a place in Smash
Pichu the clone over Shantae? You’re on crack or something?
I wish you hadn’t used the “white Shantae” images in this.
If Shantae gets into Smash over Shovel Knight, then what the actual fuck.
You need to look into Shantae’s History
She’s always been an underdog, a lesser-known character, Shovel Knight is the indie hero we deserve.
Shantaes’s games are all top seller on the DSi Shop, 3DS eShop, and Wii U eShop, all of her games first released on Nintendo Hardware, and her fourth games is being developed for the Wii U. Shovel Knight only has one game and it started out on Steam then the Microsoft and Sony versions have extra features while Nintendo gets nothing. Plus Shantae has been with Nintendo since the Gameboy Color.
Glad to see this. Still hoping for Metal Sonic
I can’t believe people are voting for Shantae. Vote for anyone from Sonic besides Sonic.
You know how dumb this comment sounds? lol Who else from Sonic besides Blaze is best for vote?
Tails, Knuckles, and Vector are three. I know there’s other characters.
Just ask Sega to make a Smash Bros.-like game with Sonic characters and different gameplay feel that doesn’t feel like a raw ripoff of Smash like Sony’s knockoff game with a mouthful generic name. lol
@ Stranga -Haha, hey you know that MIGHT not be a bad idea! :F
“Make a smash bros game but not make it smash bros”
Yep. Makes sense. Great idea.
I’ve been saying it for a while. Smash Bros.-like fighting game with Sonic characters from both canon (NOT BOOM) and Archie Comics like Sally, Nicole, Bonnie, Fiona, Scourge, Mighty and such to build up enough of a roster and have single player in 2D plane with classic Sonic speed gameplay, some for slower paced adventures and Nicole’s Virtual World ventures too. X)
I call it “Sonic Brawl”. ;D
Look up Sonic Battle for the GBA.
Some Sonic fans, I swear…
Sonic Battle wasn’t even as good as it should. My “Sonic Brawl” game idea would eclipse that shit easily. XD
Sonic isn’t exactly a bad choice for another character, although not the most deserving since that goes to DK or maybe F-Zero. Knuckles or Eggman could make for interesting choices with the potential they have for movesets.
YES! I hope she makes the official cut. ^w^
deconfirmed? Suck my ass, reddit user. XD
Bayonetta or nothing…
Bayonetta is not only more of a badass than Shantae but she also:
1- Is better representation of a powerful woman
2- Is sexier than Shantae
3- Has more personality than Shantae
4- CAN SUMMON FREAKIN DEMONS
>>>And destroy Gods>>>
Shantae could be an interesting addition. I want Squirtle and Ivysaur back personally. Ice Climber(s) would be cool too. With the success of Splatoon an Inkling would be a good addition, I kinda hope they’re planning it regardless.
I think this comment section proves Bayonetta supporters are as mind-numbingly rabid as Ridley supporters used to be.
Eh, numb minds are an inevitable side effect of Platinum Games’ vapid, over-the-top awkwardness.
I say Rash, Pimple or Zits!
Battletoads!!!!!
Shovel Knight / Knuckles !
I’m glad Shantae is getting more support. This makes me happy. I’m one out of numerous fans/gamers who voted and supported her for Smash4 through fanart.
This is literally THE BEST THING THAT’S EVER HAPPENED!!!!
It honestly saddens me that all of the anti-Shantae posts here solely consist of either “Screw Shantae, she’s not first-party.”, or “Screw Shantae, give me __________ instead.” Seriously, it gets annoying to see after the 100th time whether you’re a supporter or not. If you’re going to rally against a character, at least make a good argument about it BEFORE tainting it with original sin! You’re not being smart, you’re just being that one annoying kid who pokes people with a stick.
The facts as they are now is that Shantae is continuing to gain popularity almost akin to a Cinderella Story. Her publicity has been gradually growing in the West, there’s enough growth in the East that she’s no longer irrelevant there, and it’s been like this since the Fighter Ballot opened and will probably continue until it closes. If a character can accumulate and maintain this level of fanbase volume and vocality for this length of time, then maybe you should reevaluate her chances from “snowball in hell”.
As for what Shantae would contribute to Smash, she has all the hallmarks of a roster fighter: decent-sized series, acceptable fanbase, history with Nintendo, diverse and workable skillset, cool locations, awesome music, etc. That’s not to say some other third-parties and indies don’t, but they’re beset with their own issues (Shovel Knight being a “flavor of the month/year”, Cave Story no longer being popular, Banjo & Kazooie being owned by Microsoft, Bayonetta being too risque, and so on). That’s also not to say Shantae herself doesn’t have any issues; hers is obscurity, but as stated above this has gradually been turning around, largely in part of the Fighter Ballot. If I were asked if Shantae was a third-party/indie frontrunner, I would reply with a yes.
Side note: I don’t agree with the redditor’s reasons for leaving K. Rool, Waluigi and the Inklings out of his poll, but I do like it from a “Who would you vote for if these guys WEREN’T on the list?” standpoint.