[Smash Bros. SP] Isn’t the character the reason you can’t win? 5 things people who don’t grow have in common

• Just Shield
• Understanding the landing gap
• Aiming for a gap in the rear
• Techniques such as guard cancellation

are not fulfilled, it will not reach the upper level. This is a common situation, and the more people feel that their character is weak, the more likely they are to lack these fundamentals.
The Super Smash Bros. SP strategy site also states that it is important to understand and practice the basic movements first.

Author: “If you feel like your skills aren’t hitting the mark or you don’t like them too much, the first thing you should do is review your character’s basic movements before looking at their performance.”

② My behavior pattern is predicted

The pitfalls that make the play “monotonous”

Players have unconscious habits and behavior patterns without even realizing it.
If you repeat the same action (jump → strong down → smash, etc.) over and over again, your opponent will memorize it as an easy-to-read action pattern. Advanced players see through this and increase their winning rate by intentionally making feints or choosing irregular actions.
On the other hand, playing that simply relies on character performance makes it easy for your opponent to read your play and makes it difficult to increase your winning rate.

Author: “If you get stuck in a rut, your winning rate won’t improve even if you keep using the same character.You need to practice to increase the number of actions you can take.”

③ Practice method is “result-oriented”

You can’t improve just by doing numbers

A common practice method for beginners is to “just get more matches.” However, this may mean that you are just digesting the game.
In order to improve,

• Repetitive practice in training mode
• Look back at the replay and analyze the cause of mistakes
• Looking back at why we lost

A deliberate approach is required. If you just play games over and over again, you will accumulate a habit of repeating mistakes, and your growth will often stagnate.
It has also been pointed out that many people who worry that their global combat power is not improving are falling into a mindset where they only look at numbers and become impatient.

Author: “The practice process of analyzing “why we lost” rather than just digesting the games we lost will produce essential improvement.”

④ Not able to “read each other” with the other party

The importance of “reading each other” in competitive games

You can’t win in Super Smash Bros. SP by simply hitting the button repeatedly.
“Reading each other” by predicting and anticipating the opponent’s actions is the key to victory.

For example, if you focus only on attacks, the risk of being parried and counterattacked by your opponent increases.
Even in professional play

• Shift the timing of attacks
• “Invite” the opponent to attack
• Read the other person’s next action

There are many situations where psychological warfare is directly linked to victory or defeat.

Author: “People who can’t win often don’t realize that their attack timing and actions are being read.The key is to balance attack and defense.”

⑤ Maintaining motivation and mental aspects

Thoughts that only chase results

Super Smash Bros. SP is a competitive game with clear winners and losers. If you can’t win, no matter what

• “Character is weak”
• “Bad environment”

We tend to run away from external factors.
However, players who improve find the reasons behind their wins and losses in their own actions.

The worries of “I get depressed when I only look at world combat power” and “I get discouraged when I don’t win”
have a big impact on maintaining motivation.

Author: “Rather than fixating on numbers or wins and losses, continuing to ask yourself, “What should I improve?” will lead to long-term improvement.”

Summary | “Character” is not the only reason you can’t win

There are five reasons why the winning rate is sluggish in Super Smash Bros. SP:

1. Lack of basic movements/techniques

My behavior pattern is predicted

Practice method for obtaining only results

Lack of mutual reading

Mental obsession with numbers of wins and losses

Of course, character performance and compatibility also affect the outcome. However, the essential improvement lies in the process of thoroughly understanding them and objectively improving your own play.

Author: “If you don’t win, you tend to blame it on your character, but if you really want to improve, the first priority is to review these five points of view.”