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[TomGuycott]

I think wavedashing was removed more because the mechanics of air dodging was changed. They wanted Brawl to have this different air game experience, so they made floatier physics and changed the dodge so that it didn't add extra momentum. It wasn't so much as removing the dash because of polish.

Personally, I'm not a supporter of the wave dash. I find the Melee air dodge awkward and a little bit nonsensical. I'd be all for a new Air Dash that sort of captures that original mechanic; although it would alter horizontal gameplay slightly, it would be interesting to have just a little extra horizontal push. However, as an actual dodge I didn't like it that much.