One reasonSuper Smash Bros.has such a broad appeal is that it’s simple. The Nintendo fighting game franchise was always meant to be a party game above all else. Anyone can pick up a controller, choose aSuper Smash Bros.fighter, and duke it out with their friends. While there’s highly technical platform fighters out there inspired bySmash Bros., many others are pretty easy to pick up and play. For instance, the newNickelodeon All-Star Brawlnot only appeals to fighting game fans of all ages through its diverse roster of Nickelodeon characters, it also welcomes players of all skill levels.
The widespread use of Nickelodeon characters may be a more important part ofNickelodeon All-Star Brawl’s identity. The game from Ludosity and Fair Play Labs proves that Nickelodeon shows can translate into a fighting game successfully, so maybe other companies like Fox could convert some of their animated shows into a fighting game. FromThe SimpsonstoFamily Guy,Fox is not short on recognizable shows that could populate aSuper Smash Bros.clone built on the adult comedy which made them successful.
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Fox’s Characters are Perfect for a Fighting Game
The Fox Broadcasting Company’s line of animated shows has flourished over the years.It all started withThe Simpsons,which eventually led intoFuturama,but Fox is also the home of Seth MacFarlane’s animated shows includingFamily Guy,American Dad!,andThe Cleveland Show.Aside from this family of shows, Fox is the source of the early 2000s classicKing of the Hilland the ongoingBob’s Burgers.If Fox ever decided to compile these shows and characters into aSuper Smash Bros.-style platform fighter with a huge roster, there’d be more than enough playable characters to choose from.
The characters themselves would be comfortable in a fighting game, too. A lot of Fox animated shows love to use slapstick, and generally don’t shy away from violence. Each Fox characters' antics could translate into all kinds of goofy movesets that reference some of their best moments, just like howmanyNickelodeon All-Star Brawlcharactersare practically walking highlight reels of that character’s funniest or most memorable moments.
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Animated shows on Fox also have a great tone for a fighting game. As a general rule, Fox’s animated shows are adult comedies first and foremost, which means they run the gamut of comedic tones from expertly clever to hilariously crude. That’s exactly what the tone of a Fox fighting game should be. InaSuper Smash Bros.-style fighting game, a little good-hearted trash talk is part of the fun, so a taunt-rich game about Fox animated shows could showcase each show’s sense of humor while fitting into the fighting game niche. What’s more, a fighting game built on these shows' adult humor would really stand out from the more family friendly tone that many platform fighters likeSmashandNickelodeon All-Star Brawlaim for.
Fox’s Potential Take on Super Smash Bros.
It’s impossible to say if Fox is considering anything even close to aSuper Smash Bros.clone. All that can be said for sure is that Fox historically hasn’t shied away from video games; its shows have produced some well-loved titles likeThe Simpsons: Hit and Run.For now,any lovers ofFamily GuyorFuturamawill just have to hope that Fox will someday consider a game like this. Hopefully Fox is paying close attention toNickelodeon All-Star Brawl’s reception. If Nickelodeon can turn its characters into such a popular fighting game alaSuper Smash Bros., maybe Fox can too.
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