▲
2
▼
In early versions of Super Smash Bros. Crusade, one of the playable characters was "Weegee", a parodic version of Luigi originating from the DOS version of Mario is Missing! whose moveset was a composite of different memes from "YouTube Poop" videos. Weegee was removed in version 9.2 in 2018 as the development team did not want to "be the meme game". They believed the game's reputation was becoming overcentralized on the presence of Weegee, and that the character was not of a high enough quality standard to keep around. This decision sparked major backlash from Crusade fans, and ultimately Weegee was reinstated in 2021's version 9.4, with a new moveset comprising of more modern memes.
Reddit thread about Weegee's removal:
https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/9ji0py/super_smash_bros_crusade_will_be_removing_weegee/
Below is a comment from a deleted account in the thread:
https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/9ji0py/comment/e6rvif7/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
"I'm the lead Spriter of the project since about halfway through 0.9.1's development (Shantae and Pikachu being my first major projects).
The reasoning behind removing Weegee is because we don't want to be the meme game. We're working hard to make an enjoyable experience, and are working to really up the quality lately. However, this does not mean that we're not open to slightly less orthodox roster decisions. We just don't want a literal meme character is all.
To those who are following the project, we have been working on redoing older content to bring it to a higher quality standard. This does not mean that the game is done expanding. It just means that we have some catching up to do before we can really push forward."
Weegee re-instatement reveal trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXhGn5fuBpc
https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/9ji0py/super_smash_bros_crusade_will_be_removing_weegee/
Below is a comment from a deleted account in the thread:
https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/9ji0py/comment/e6rvif7/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
"I'm the lead Spriter of the project since about halfway through 0.9.1's development (Shantae and Pikachu being my first major projects).
The reasoning behind removing Weegee is because we don't want to be the meme game. We're working hard to make an enjoyable experience, and are working to really up the quality lately. However, this does not mean that we're not open to slightly less orthodox roster decisions. We just don't want a literal meme character is all.
To those who are following the project, we have been working on redoing older content to bring it to a higher quality standard. This does not mean that the game is done expanding. It just means that we have some catching up to do before we can really push forward."
Weegee re-instatement reveal trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXhGn5fuBpc
Related Games
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Who Wants to be a Millionaire: Party Edition
The Italian Job
Colin McRae Rally
Detroit: Become Human
The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer
Pizza Tower
A Hat in Time
Poptropica
Just Dance 2020
Purble Place
Halo: Combat Evolved
Desert Bus VR
Binary Domain
Checkered Flag
Atomic Bomberman
Metro 2033
Bullet Witch
Assassin's Creed Origins
Friday Night Funkin'
SWAT 4
Bendy and the Ink Machine
The Fairly OddParents: Breakin' da Rules
Heroes of Might and Magic V
Guitar Hero World Tour
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Assassin's Creed Mirage
Liyla and the Shadows of War
The Witcher
1979 Revolution: Black Friday
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Street Fighter V
Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake
Art of Fighting 3: The Path of The Warrior
Far Cry 4
LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game
Bad Boys: Miami Takedown
Rogue Legacy
Oni
Legends of Callasia
Sonic 3D Blast
Bombshell
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Sonic 3D Blast
Frogger Beyond
Driver: San Francisco
Reynatis
Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus
Underhero