And not much more, to be honest...
By now we've seen some of the amazing animations talented folk can come up with when left with a copy of Flipnote Studio (and possibly some alcohol), but that's not to say that everyone with the application is so interested in becoming the next Hayao Miyazaki.
Flipnote user "Jacob" has started a one-page petition to show Nintendo how badly DS fans want to play a Super Smash Bros. game on their system, and so far the fan reaction has been predictably positive, with over 20,000 views, 3,000 comments and stacks of star ratings too.
Although we here at Nintendo Life would welcome a DS-based Nintendo-themed fighter as much as anyone, it has to be said the petition itself lacks a little of the imagination and finesse that marks out a great Flipnote. Hopefully some talented soul will take up the baton and produce a Smash Bros. DS-themed animation that gamers everywhere can really get behind.
For those of you who want to support Jacob and his petition, it's embedded underneath. Good luck and God's speed, Jacob.
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1. 7.Alejandro_Talavera
21 Aug 2009, 08:53 BST
This petition is original, the bad side is that there is going to be a lot of people copying this new petition method, and that it lacks an actual animation, or even a drawing.
2. Larkin
21 Aug 2009, 09:25 BST
The force is strong with little Jacob
3. y2josh
21 Aug 2009, 09:52 BST
Good luck, Jacob.
I see an Earthbound flipnote petition nearing.
4. JimLad
21 Aug 2009, 10:26 BST
Somehow I get the feeling if Smash Bros DS ever was born and had online, it would probably be better than Brawls online.
5. Incognito D
21 Aug 2009, 10:51 BST
I have no personal desire for a Smash Bros DS. I think it's because I prefer to see the DS library being filled with titles like Pokemon and Phoenix Wright that work better on a handeld than a home console -- rather than watered down, inferior ports of home console hits like Smash Bros.
6. Darknyht
21 Aug 2009, 11:40 BST
While I think they could do a very good Smash Bros on the DS (Mario Kart DS, and Mario 64 DS prove this), I am not sure if this petition is going to get them motivated.
7. warioswoods
21 Aug 2009, 12:38 BST
He could have at least made an interesting animation; honestly, I hope they pull this one down, and any future "petitions" that don't include even a bit of artwork or movement. That's just a waste of everyone's time.
8. SUPERZELDAMAN
21 Aug 2009, 12:59 BST
no animation? B-O-R-I-N-G
9. Relevant Latty
21 Aug 2009, 13:20 BST
Something that could very well work. A portable Smash Bros is something I think would be very good if done right.
It has to be said the quality will be between the original and Melee but if it stands well then I'm all for the petition. Sure, the animation is dull but if it gets the point across it should work.
10. Golgo
21 Aug 2009, 14:44 BST
I you want it that badly, import Jump Ultimate Stars.
11. Madara
21 Aug 2009, 15:10 BST
@Golgo - Too bad they won't Release it in NA. >_> stupid americans and their not catching upto anime-ness.
SSBDS sounds good, but yeah as everyone said, Little jacob could have atleast tried to make some animations showcasing somethings that they'd like, I have an idea right now while typing. Maybe in that, the animation could show the "newcomer" sign and then draw a character that was really wanted into brawl, Like Geno or Megaman. >_> It'd be a start.
12. Hyper Luigi
21 Aug 2009, 15:21 BST
Maybe Nintendo will actually listen to the petition and give us Super Smash Bros. DS.
13. Objection_Blaster
21 Aug 2009, 16:05 BST
I have jUmp Superstars. It's decent but not the same as having a Smash on DS. Its perfectly possible.
14. thewiirocks
21 Aug 2009, 16:23 BST
There was a much better animation I saw last night. It was of the SSBB logo flashing, with smash cuts to text about wanting SSB DS. Unfortunately I can't find it right now or I'd share it.
15. fudgenuts
21 Aug 2009, 16:29 BST
Over 1,200,000 Stars!
16. Super Smash Bros. Fan1999
21 Aug 2009, 17:15 BST
I'm defindently supporting the petition, even if it's unecessary.
17. Joe Diddley
21 Aug 2009, 20:01 BST
Maybe Nintendo will want a killer app for the dsi & will finally bring us Smash Bros ds
18. cryptonic
21 Aug 2009, 21:27 BST
lets hope for the best
19. Copper
22 Aug 2009, 06:17 BST
I don't mean to sound sour or anything but seriously! This small, plain petition is detracting attention from some of the better Flipnotes out there I hope it loses it's spot quite frankly very soon because this is NOT a flipnote! I want Super Smash Bros. DS, but it just ticks me off how other people's Flipnotes that they spent a lot of time working on is not getting it's fame because of this!/ rant over
20. edhe
22 Aug 2009, 08:21 BST
I've just seen a petition for Flash player support for the DSi on Hatena with 78,000 stars. What planet are these people from?
21. Nintendo-Naut
22 Aug 2009, 16:16 BST
Awesome, I say. I've always loved the idea.
22. Goldmidget
22 Aug 2009, 22:51 BST
its hard because if its bad then that will ruin the ssbb franchise
23. Dicesukeinuzuka
23 Aug 2009, 03:21 BST
I agree with Copper.
24. Sylverstone
23 Aug 2009, 19:09 BST
I'm loving the petition idea, but yesterday when I was on Flipnote Hatena, these keep popping up! It's like these petitions will be Flipnote Hatena's rick-roll!
25. Metang
23 Aug 2009, 19:54 BST
I don't think a SSB DS would work. It's mainly a multiplayer series, and with the current SSB games, others can just drop in at your house, pick up a controller, and play. (And with Brawl, you can play over Wifi, no one has to drop in at your house!) It would be more of a hassle to use local multiplayer on SSB DS. Of course we have Wifi, but those who lack Wifi (like myself) depend on local multiplayer. Which sucks very very badly.
And Jacob is strong to put up a petition, but he could at least make an animation with it.
26. Fulgor_Astral
24 Aug 2009, 02:25 BST
pft whatever... Nintendo dont listen... Ever! a lot of people wants earthbound on VC and Mother 3 in some way in NA, but those tards at Nintendo wont move a finger to grant those wishes... so i see no point in doing this...
27. minial100
24 Aug 2009, 03:15 BST
coughcough ONE SLIDE?
28. rhythmheavenfan
24 Aug 2009, 03:27 BST
It would be pretty awesome to have Smash Bros. on DS. Hopefully it happens someday.
29. LEGEND MARIOID
24 Aug 2009, 12:04 BST
I'd love to see a Smash Bros DS as well as Pikmin DS
30. Hipeoplessssss
24 Aug 2009, 15:59 BST
meow
31. anthonyb
24 Aug 2009, 19:49 BST
I like the approach, but there should be another way to get Nintendo's attention. I'm sure they have a long list of games people want- Nintendo surely knows that some fans would like such a game. I think if Nintendo saw an opportunity to make SSB:DS and thought it would sell well, they'd make it. I'm just a man, and I can see that this game might be a bad business decision- SSB is probably better left on a home console, especially considering how high-octane the game is. I used to wish for a portable version too, but now I think I'd rather see other games come to my DS.
32. Link977
26 Aug 2009, 18:41 BST
lol that flipnote was deleted not too long ago!
33. Link977
26 Aug 2009, 18:41 BST
lol that flipnote was deleted not too long ago!
34. Kadaj 31 Aug 2009, 08:45 BST
Eh...as much as I love Smash Bros., it just wouldn't work for DS. Mario Kart and Mario 64 don't prove anything. It's not what the DS can handle, but what the DS is for.
I suppose a graphically dumbed down version, with more of a 2D presentation rather than pseudo-3D would work fine and be entertaining, but I just don't see it being as worthy to the series as Melee and Brawl were.
35. luigiman2
12 Oct 2009, 01:51 BST
It would be awsome if Super Smash Bros. was for DS...
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