So, Super Smash Bros Brawl has been out for more than a month. Most of us have explored every bit of the game, unlocked all the characters, and collected a fair share of the other little goodies that were waiting to be exploited.

So what now? Maybe I’m a little picky, but there were so many things I wanted different with the game. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t hate it. In fact, I’d be glad to hand your ass to you as Sonic if any of you are up to it. Still, it’s time for me to explain what would’ve made Brawl even bigger than it was, and what could be added in the next installment.

Number one: If I wanted to play Melee stages, I’d plug in my Gamecube and play them. So much wasted space, especially when you have two awesome third-party characters to flesh out in their own arenas. A new stage for Snake might’ve been difficult just because Metal Gear’s settings are more realistic then fantastic… But Sonic? C’mon. I’ve got two that would’ve been perfect, either a level based on Chemical Plant Zone, or Casino Night Zone. (Both from Sonic 2) Also, why are the songs from those stages missing in action?

Number 2: Assist trophies are fine, but if you’re just going to tease us with cooler characters that aren’t fully playable, leave ’em out. Lynn needed to be in Brawl as a playable. For one, she would’ve closed the gap a bit further in the gender ratio, but also just would’ve been a great character. Don’t even get me started on Grey Fox. I’m so pissed he didn’t get in there. 

Number 3: Fuck the voice actor for Pokemon Trainer. Fuck him hard. I can’t stand that bastard’s voice.

Now, what needs to be in the the next SSB? Really, Nintendo just needs to open the flood gates for more third-party characters. My hope is to see Square-Enix throw their hat into the ring and add a new face for the next one. While some may want the depressed amnesiac Cloud, or the sociopathic Sephiroth, it really boils down to the fact that they wouldn’t fit in. However, Sora of Kingdom Hearts fame would fit great, and just be fun to play as. Bringing more in from the games they already have wouldn’t hurt, either. I mean, where was Tails?