#SmashBrosUltimate - Smash Bros for Switch.

[NICKtendo DS]

I've been playing some more Okami lately to kill the time until Smash's release, hence I came up with this Spirit Battle:

Amaterasu & Issun
Duck Hunt (Dalmatian)
Back Shield and Beam Sword equipped
Assist Trophy Nikki is constantly active
Stage: Suzaku Castle

I've grown to like Okami, despite the weird pace it has, and I would love to see Amaterasu playable. However, I'm aware that she's behind a number of Capcom characters that better deserve or are better suited for Smash Bros. But for the hell of it:

Amaterasu would be the newest in a small group of quadropeds (including Duck Hunt and Ivysaur). She uses her Solar Flare (Reflector) for standard combos and Thunder Edge (Glaive) for Smash attacks. Tundra Beads (Rosaries) are included in some of her standard and aerial attacks. In some instances, the Solar Flare may burn, the Thunder Edge may shock and Tundra Beads may freeze. Her specials are Celestial Brush techniques.

Standard Special: Ink Bullet
Hold the button and use the stick to move the Celestial Brush. Release the button to tap the brush. If it hits an opponent, they get inked. Think Inkling's attacks, but with black ink. Inked opponents take more damage and launch further. If the attack misses and doesn't hit solid ground, it creates a shooting star (purely aestetic) in the background instead.

Side Special: Power Slash
The Celestial Brush quickly draws a line in front of Amaterasu. As the line is drawn, Amaterasu is free to move around, but can't use Special attacks until the attack is done. When the line is drawn, a powerful slash appears in its place.

Down Special: Cherry Bomb
The Celestial Brush instantly draws a bomb, causing a Cherry Bomb to appear in front of Amaterasu on the ground, under Amaterasu in mid-air. It takes three seconds to explode, but a second bomb can be created while the first one is out. When the two bombs touch, they explode instantaniously.

Up Special: Vine
A Konohana blossom appears above Amaterasu. A vine then pulls Amaterasu onto the flower that serves as a temporary platform.

Final Smash: Large Fire Burst
The Celestial Brush draws an infinity symbol over Amaterasu, creating a huge explosion of fire. As if it drains all ink pots, during the attack, Amaterasu temporarily reverts to her regular white wolf form.