Nintendo has finally given us a small preview of how to perform attacks the new Super Smash Brothers game, and here they are ... Get ready to get Smashing !

There’s a variety of attacks in Smash Bros., and they all involve some combination of strength and direction. Let me start here by talking about strength.

Standard Attack

If you just press the attack button, you’ll perform a standard attack. These are generally speedy.

Strong Attack

When you tilt the stick in a direction, you’ll do a stronger attack in that direction. These attacks usually have longer reach.

Smash Attack

Now, if you simultaneously tilt the stick and press the button, you’ll do a smash attack. These are powerful!

Since the name for smash attack is derived from the game’s name, you can assume they’re pretty important.

Swiftly tilt the Control Stick left, right, up, or down, and simultaneously attack! When you link the feeling of this control with the result of sending an opponent flying, I think you’ll start to see the crux of this game.

At first, don’t over think things. It’s OK to just tilt the stick and mash some buttons. Ease yourself into it.

By pressing and holding the attack button during a smash attack, you can build up power. Power up and unleash it when the time is right!
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  • 0
    bakfromon Jul 5, 07
    Isn't this the same control scheme as SSBM?
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    Shadow net583x s Jul 5, 07
    Basicaly, but they are showing how it will work on the wii controller
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    gameboy613 Jul 5, 07
    Yes, Bakfromon and its supposed to be .

    Now I'm having a hard time deciding whether to use the GC controller or the Wii Remote on its side.
    • 0
      SSJ3 Trunks Jul 7, 07
      WiiMote. More, interactive and up-to-date.
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    Shiney_Sneasel Jul 5, 07
    wow its about time ive been wondering that
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    Xtrordinary Jul 5, 07
    I doubt anyone is truly shocked about this .
    • 0
      Kokoro Jul 6, 07
      I'm not, but that's a good thing
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    Storm* Jul 5, 07
    I'm using the GC controller for sure. I've gotten so used to it over the years of playing SSBM. It's control scheme fits perfectly, imo.
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    Gotenks* Jul 6, 07
    See I am trying all of the controls out. Yes GC controls will be easy to use but I'd like to see how the others fair out.
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    Shadow net583x s Jul 6, 07
    I think that the new controlls will be interesting. I want to try this out holding the controller normally first, though, because I dont really think that moving will be easy with the D-pad on its side.
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    JJBDude Jul 6, 07
    Just what I was expecting, no amazing news there then.
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    InnerDemon Jul 6, 07
    well that is kind of expected of them to make it the same as ssbm, well it is IMO. i have a feeling more people will turn to the GC controler, but i know people will want to use the wii controler to atleast try it.

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