Mr. Game & Watch (SSBU): Difference between revisions

Mr. Game & Watch is ranked 3rd out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing him at the top of the S tier. This is a drastic improvement from his placement in ''Smash 4'' where he was ranked 38th out of 54, and is his best placement in the series. Mr. Game & Watch's most notable strength is his unrivaled [[out of shield]] game: [[Fire]] is arguably the most effective out of shield option in the game, as it possesses quick startup at frame 3, with large hitboxes that are positioned on both sides of Mr. Game & Watch, allowing him to effectively punish moves that are the slightest bit misspaced. In addition, Mr. Game & Watch also possesses a strong combo game rooted from his baiting and punishing with up special, into multiple follow up hits such as his highly damaging up aerial, which also serves as an amazing juggling tool. Complimenting his combo game is his KO potential, with very strong tilt attacks, as well as [[smash attacks]] that are safe on shield due to their low ending lag. His ledgetrapping is also among the best in the game, with an indefinite attack in the form of [[Chef]], which significantly complicates an opponent's ability to get back on stage and gives Mr. Game & Watch edgeguarding and gimping opportunities. Finally, [[Oil Panic]] allows Mr. Game & Watch to deal with zoners and projectile users, as it acts as both a [[reflector]] and an [[absorption]] based move, and if fully charged, can be released on an opponent for a KO.  

However, Mr. Game & Watch possesses some notable weaknesses, the most significant being his extremely poor endurance. He is tied with {{SSBU|Squirtle}} for being the third [[Weight|lightest]] character in the game, making him susceptible to early KOs. Aside from up special and down aerial, most of his defensive options are poor, with a slow aerial attacks, a floaty double jump, and short reaching [[roll]]s and dodges. His neutral game, while amazing, is lacking of effective zoning options, which means he has to approach and play aggressively most of the time, putting him at risk of losing neutral. Further hindering his neutral game is a very short range in his attacks, aside from a few disjointed attacks such as his neutral aerial, back aerial, or down smash. Furthermore, he might be able to bait and punish with his up special to start combos, but it can become predictable over time, and it can be punished by characters with quick aerial attacks. Finally despite possessing great frame data, decent damage rackup and ability to secure stocks, most of it is unimpressive compared to other characters of his archetype.  

Overall, Mr. Game & Watch is a character with a strong fundamental gameplan. He possesses unique strengths but also some weaknesses that can hold him back, with his survivability being the biggest hindrance. However, Mr. Game & Watch has received solid representation throughout most of Ultimate's lifespan, and it is generally agreed that his placement on the tier list is more due to the great competitive success from players such as {{Sm|Miya|p=Honshu}} and {{Sm|Maister}}, rather than how capable the character is.