10-05-2013, 08:37 AM
Despite that, though, the stone ability feels relatively balanced due to the catches that come with it. Sure, you're invincible, but it feels a little awkward to change from Kirby to stone since guarding feels a little more polished and fluid. On top of that, the attacks of the stone are a little clunky and awkward, so it keeps stone from being more overpowered than it already is. As for leaf, not only is it better at attacking (a bit weaker, but a lot more tolerable than attacking as a stone), but the guard ability on leaf makes the stone ability seem almost useless. While it is true that stone is one of the few abilities out there that are capable of pounding pegs, but given the choice between an awkward way of becoming invincible and a more polished way, which one will most players choose?