{"id":163339,"date":"2021-01-09T16:33:21","date_gmt":"2021-01-09T16:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/super-smash-bros-ultimate-dlc-tales-symphonia-lloyd\/"},"modified":"2021-01-09T16:33:21","modified_gmt":"2021-01-09T16:33:21","slug":"the-case-for-tales-of-symphonias-lloyd-to-be-the-next-super-smash-bros-ultimate-dlc-character","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2021\/01\/09\/the-case-for-tales-of-symphonias-lloyd-to-be-the-next-super-smash-bros-ultimate-dlc-character\/","title":{"rendered":"The Case for Tales of Symphonia’s Lloyd to Be the Next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC Character"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With the recent release of Sephiroth as the latest DLC fighter for\u00a0Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>fans are once again speculating who the next character in the Fighters Pass will be. For a while now, fans have argued that Lloyd Irving from\u00a0Tales of Symphonia\u00a0<\/em>deserves a spot on the roster, and there seems to be a solid case for his inclusion.<\/p>\n

Not only is Lloyd one of the most beloved characters in the JRPG genre, but\u00a0Tales of Symphonia\u00a0<\/em>was the first\u00a0Tales\u00a0<\/em>game to find success in the Western market. Along with\u00a0an easily implementable move set and underrepresentation from Bandai Namco Entertainment characters, Lloyd seems likely to appear as an upcoming\u00a0Super Smash Bros. Ultimate<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>DLC fighter.<\/p>\n

RELATED: What to Expect from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Perhaps the most obvious reason why Lloyd is such a popular candidate for the next\u00a0Super Smash Bros. Ultimate<\/em>\u00a0DLC fighter is the popularity of the\u00a0Tales\u00a0<\/em>franchise<\/a> itself.\u00a0Alongside\u00a0Final Fantasy\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Dragon Quest,\u00a0<\/em>the\u00a0Tales\u00a0<\/em>franchise is frequently referred to as one of the “big three” JRPG series. With the inclusion of characters like\u00a0Sephiroth and Hero, it seems like it’ll only be a matter of time before\u00a0Tales\u00a0<\/em>representation is\u00a0added as well.<\/p>\n

A massive success in Japan, Lloyd and\u00a0Tales of Symphonia\u00a0<\/em>is also recognized as the first\u00a0Tales\u00a0<\/em>game to break into the Western market. As a result, Lloyd is often viewed as the face of the series and is a character that most\u00a0Super Smash Bros. Ultimate\u00a0<\/em>fans should recognize even if they have never played\u00a0Tales of Symphonia.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Another interesting reason why fans think Lloyd will likely come to\u00a0Super Smash Bros. Ultimate\u00a0<\/em>is because how easy it is to implement him into the game. The mechanics in\u00a0Tales\u00a0<\/em>games<\/a>\u00a0are quite similar to those of\u00a0Super Smash Bros. Ultimate\u00a0<\/em>in that they both rely on directional attacks. Lloyd’s attacks in\u00a0Tales of Symphonia\u00a0<\/em>utilize the “A” and “B” buttons together with the four directions. Tales\u00a0<\/em>games\u00a0also feature special attacks known as artes or techs, and Lloyd even has a final smash of sorts in his “Unison Attack.”\u00a0Tales\u00a0<\/em>also deviates from turn-based RPGs by utilizing a linear motion battle system where characters can freely move and attack much like\u00a0Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.<\/em><\/p>\n

Lloyd can essentially be ported into\u00a0Super Smash Bros. Ultimate<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/i>move for move as his moveset in\u00a0Tails of Symphonia\u00a0<\/em>would require little to no changes before being added. Lloyd is known for wielding two blades together, and his\u00a0fighting style consists of linking attacks together to create powerful combos. Most likely, his kit would include multiple attacks strung together with low KO potential. Although characters like Min Min and Pit dual wield, Lloyd’s focus on pure offense should present a unique playstyle.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Former Halo Composer Wants to Help Bring Master Chief to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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There has also been quite a bit of speculation over the past few years over the addition of Lloyd to the\u00a0Super Smash Bros. Ultimate\u00a0<\/em>roster. Though these hints remain as speculation, they do make a strong case for Lloyd’s inclusion to the game. Bandai Namco Entertainment is one of the developers behind\u00a0Super Smash Bros. Ultimate\u00a0<\/em>alongside Masahiro Sakurai’s\u00a0Sora Ltd, and the representation for Bandai Namco<\/a> has been limited so far, only including Pac-Man as a playable character.<\/p>\n

Third-party publishers such as Konami<\/a>, Square Enix, and Capcom each have three characters so it stands to reason that Bandai Namco should get\u00a0more representation soon. As far as\u00a0franchises go, Bandai Namco already has\u00a0Tekken<\/em> ruled out as Sakurai found Heihachi Mishima difficult to implement, and left him to appear as a Mii Brawler costume instead. Thus, there’s a good chance that\u00a0Tales<\/em> would be the franchise to next represent Bandai Namco.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, voice actor Scott Menville, the original voice behind Lloyd in\u00a0Tales of Symphonia,\u00a0<\/em>tweeted about an NDA project last year which led to fans speculating that Lloyd would\u00a0appear in\u00a0Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/i>Though it was never clarified what project he was referring to, fans have pointed to this as\u00a0a hint for Lloyd’s inclusion.<\/p>\n

As with all\u00a0fan theories, players should take these rumors with a grain of salt. However,\u00a0the\u00a0Tales\u00a0<\/em>series is one of the most beloved JRPG franchises, and Lloyd would no doubt make for a fantastic addition to\u00a0Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.\u00a0<\/em>With easy portability and massive popularity, Lloyd makes a great case to be an upcoming\u00a0Super Smash Bros. Ultimate\u00a0<\/em>DLC fighter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>is available on Nintendo Switch<\/p>\n

MORE: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Adds Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Spirits<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n

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