The Rathalos Assist/Boss reveal during the recent Direct definitely blindsided me. We’d had the Monster Hunter armor for Mii Fighters and as a franchise it has been fairly associated with Nintendo (or rather the 3DS), but I never would’ve guessed its inclusion. But here we are, with the Monster of its home series.
【きょうのアイテム】アシストフィギュア「リオレウス」
呼び出すと大きな翼を広げて登場し、激しい攻撃を繰り出します。リオレウスの咆哮には相手を気絶させる効果が！さらに口から炎ブレスも飛ばしてくるので、どう戦ったらいいものか…！#スマブラSP #モンスターハンター pic.twitter.com/X7KaO4Yex8— 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ【スマブラ公式】 (@SmashBrosJP) August 28, 2018
With wings spread, fire attacks, poisonous claws, and a roar that shakes even the sturdiest Hunter to their core (unless they’ve got Earplugs); this wyvern’s got it all. We’re still waiting for word on that stage we’ve seen it in though, so perhaps it’s just the beginning of a more thorough Monster Hunter connection in Super Smash Bros.
Written by Ricky Berg
When he isn’t writing for Nintendo Wire, Ricky’s anticipating the next Kirby, Fire Emblem, or if the stars ever align, Mother 3 to be released. Till then he’ll have the warm comfort of Super Smash Bros. to keep him going.
