Captain Falcon juggles your Minecraft Steve to the top of Battlefield with a string of up airs in a last stock situation. The combo ends with the Knee of Justice but hits the sour spot. One spot dodge read later and your minecart sends him offstage into the abyss below. Game set!
Do you rematch the Falcon player or say goodbye to face your next foe? Here are the top five reasons to rematch every Elite Smash opponent in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and five factors that might push you back to the character select screen.
Let's say you get a few quick stocks then nearly get reverse 3-0'd. Chances are game 2 will different than the first because you're spending less time figuring out how your opponent plays and more time capitalizing on holes or habits in their playstyle while covering your own. Narrowly winning a game despite a massive swing of momentum in the other player's favor might mean an uphill battle in the rematch.
Some players don't want to risk losing Global Smash Power, but standard FGC etiquette is to go for the runback. Remember GSP isn't an accurate measure of skill.
Play as many games as you can to better understand rare matchups and adapt to unusual playstyles. Gain the experience now before you're face to face with an uncommon character when the set really counts in a tournament.
Capitalize on clean connections and fun opponents to get more out of your Elite Smash experience. Maybe that random person plays a character you love to fight or is simply a joy to battle. If you feel that way about an opponent, there's always the chance they will want to go a few more rounds too.
Rematches are chances to immediately show improvement. One of the best ways to improve is to play with more skilled members of the community. Experienced players likely know the matchup against your main and force you to innovate, space properly, and bait to win. Get in as many games as you can against a variety of powerful foes. Progress might feel slow if you're constantly losing, but take mental or physical notes and save replays to review your playstyle and steadily get better at the game.
Meteor smashes, risky offstage options, and crazy combos are all hype. They make Smash Bros. more fun even if the controller isn't in your hands. For some, there's a thin line between style and disrespect. Often the two words can be used interchangeably, especially when it comes to less viable moves such as King Dedede's Jet Hammer. Style defines many top players like Esam that often go for ridiculous options and consistently land them on stream.
Scheming new and clever tech is part of the game regardless of your perspective, so why not go for it? You can't see your opponent, but maybe they're smiling on the other end of the screen too.
