What if XBOX Made a PLATFORM FIGHTING GAME?

Summary

The video pitches a hypothetical Xbox platform fighter as a way for Xbox to build on its recognizable game library and compete in a genre dominated by Super Smash Bros. The proposed roster starts with one representative per series, mixing Xbox staples, acquired franchises, and a few unexpected picks.

Proposed roster and gameplay ideas

• Master Chief (Halo) — A projectile-focused fighter with weapons such as the Energy Sword, Battle Rifle, and Needler. His Covenant ship stage, with a Halo ring in the background, would serve as the game’s Battlefield-style arena.
• Marcus Fenix (Gears of War) — A weapon-based zoner who uses the Lancer as a close-range weapon. A cover mechanic could nod to the series, while his stage would feature a hazardous battle against a Corpser.
• Steve (Minecraft) — Adapted from his Smash Bros. moveset but substantially rebalanced. The pitch suggests reusing his existing stage.
• Banjo and Kazooie (Banjo-Kazooie) — Another potential Smash Bros. moveset and stage adaptation.
• Conker (Conker) — A straightforward, balanced character with slapstick attacks, including occasional gun use. His stage could feature the Great Mighty Poo as a source of hazards.
• Blinx (Blinx: The Time Sweeper) — Uses his vacuum-like device to suck up and launch opponents, with time manipulation at the center of his kit.
• Beat (Jet Set Radio Future) — A fast, tricky fighter who skates, attacks with tricks, and uses graffiti. His Shibuya Terminal stage would move through the city as traffic passes.
• Shu (Blue Dragon) — Fights through his blue dragon and other characters’ abilities, using ranged attacks and disjointed hitboxes. His stage would be a small battlefield in the sky.
• Sparrow (Fable) — A sword fighter with magical special attacks, set against a whimsical forest backdrop.
• Ryu Hayabusa (Ninja Gaiden) — A fast, vertically mobile sword fighter with spin attacks, ninja magic, and tools such as kunai. An 8-bit stage would reference the classic games.
• The Vault Dweller (Fallout) — A flexible fighter drawing on the series’ weapons and items, including a Super Sledge, a chargeable mini-nuke, and consumables that grant different boosts. The proposed stage is the Brotherhood of Steel’s Prydwen.
• The Dragonborn (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim) — A sword-and-shield fighter with a bow and magical attacks. Alternate costumes could represent different playable races, and the stage would be the Forgotten Vale.
• Big Daddy (BioShock) — A heavyweight who uses his drill and brute force, with Little Sister providing boosts. His stage could be Rapture or Columbia.
• A Castle Crasher (Castle Crashers) — Combines weapons and abilities associated with the different colored knights, who could appear as alternate costumes. The suggested stage is the parade, complete with hazards and a boss-like cat.
• Captain Price (Call of Duty) — A firearms-and-explosives fighter with claymores, a grenade launcher, and an RPG that could help him recover to the stage. His arena would be Highrise.
• Genji (Overwatch) — A nimble close-range fighter who throws shurikens. A charged “ultimate” could let him unleash the Dragonblade. His stage would be Watchpoint: Gibraltar under attack by Talon.
• Clippy — The joke character and possible arcade-mode final boss, using Microsoft-themed attacks such as the Recycle Bin or Task Manager.

Modes and overall design

The pitch proposes a Forge-style map editor, represented by 343 Guilty Spark, plus a PC map browser where players could share and download custom arenas. It also suggests a custom-character creator inspired by Rivals of Aether.

The creator argues that community content, a competitive scene, and Xbox-backed tournaments could help the game stay active and stand out from Super Smash Bros. The video focuses on character concepts, stages, and features rather than specific gameplay strategies or step-by-step guidance.

Featured creator and sources

The video is by Macro. The proposed fighters and ideas draw on Halo, Gears of War, Minecraft, Banjo-Kazooie, Conker, Blinx: The Time Sweeper, Jet Set Radio Future, Blue Dragon, Fable, Ninja Gaiden, Fallout, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, BioShock, Castle Crashers, Call of Duty, Overwatch, and Microsoft’s Clippy. Comparisons include Super Smash Bros., Rivals of Aether, and PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale.