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Kid Icarus Uprising reminds me of Smash Bros Brawl: Iwata

"Battle mode is how Smash Bros 3DS would look"

Satoru Iwata has said that Kid Icarus Uprising matches Smash Bros Brawl in terms of its richness and volume.

Some Nintendo fans who saw the Kid Icarus Uprising demo on Nintendo Direct commented that chaotic nature of the game's online battle mode was reminiscent of Smash Bros and it seems Iwata agrees.

Speaking during a conversation with Kid Icarus Uprising producer Masahiro Sakurai, Iwata said: "I was able to play the final version before this interview, and its richness, and an unparalleled sense of volume really came across, just like when I played Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the first time.

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"When I saw the battle mode, one of the things I thought was that this was how the Super Smash Bros. games would look like in 3D. In many ways, like the fast pace, for example."

Of course you'll be able to find out what Smash Bros looks like in 3D when Smash Bros 3DS is released. As revealed earlier this week, Sakurai has started work on Smash Bros 3DS and Wii U.

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  1. MartinIsAwesome Thursday 23rd Feb 2012 at 12:22

    Even the menu screen foor Kid Icarus Uprising resembles Brawl! XD I too noticed the parallels in turms of the depth of this game when watching the presentation yesterday, and I was blown away by the demonstration of the battle mode. I can't wait to get my hands on it, even if it doesn't come with enthusiastic commentary.

  2. ProtoKun Thursday 23rd Feb 2012 at 12:23

    I wonder why he says that. I mean… it only uses the assets from Smash Bros like wave explosions… same menu layout… same visual design… similar modes… same sound effects.

    Oh wait.

  3. Oxo64 Thursday 23rd Feb 2012 at 15:02

    The online mode definatly has a Smash Bros feel to it. The fast-paced combat looks like it's going to be a ton of fun! :D

  4. DeadlyCreature Thursday 23rd Feb 2012 at 16:02

    That combat does look a ton of fun. I'm still kind of on the fence about the game though, need to read som reviews!

  5. shy guy 64 Thursday 23rd Feb 2012 at 16:12

    it certainatly looks as mentel as a smash game

  6. lminett Thursday 23rd Feb 2012 at 17:38

    As long as smash bros dosent become a 3d fighter then alls good

  7. CyberGW Thursday 23rd Feb 2012 at 19:48

    I can see what he means! It's just as crazy and looks just as fun! :D

  8. Dan-the-Wii-man Thursday 23rd Feb 2012 at 22:14

    This multiplayer looks fantastic!! it looks really deep :D not gonna lie if this and the single player are as good as they look, this is going to be a spectacular game :D

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