Category Archives: Retro

How to train a R.O.B. amiibo in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Back in Super Smash Bros. 4, anybody who so much as mentioned the idea of a powerful R.O.B. amiibo was instantly shut down — it just wasn’t possible. His AI couldn’t properly use any of its special moves, and unfortunately, the same is true for R.O.B.’s appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Simply put, this character is incredibly difficult to train. But if you’re up to the challenge, we’ve prepared some helpful strategies for you! If you’d like to learn more about R.O.B.’s metagame history before continuing, check out his wiki page. Otherwise, let’s jump right into today’s training!

Special thanks to RapJM for contributing R.O.B.’s training information!

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How to train a Duck Hunt amiibo in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

We’re not exactly sure what it is about Super Smash Bros. 4 newcomers, but many of them are super underrepresented in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo tournaments. Duck Hunt is one such fighter, and unfortunately for good reason: their AI is one of the most disappointing in the game. If you’re looking to train a Duck Hunt FP to camp and use its projectiles to their max potential, you may as well forget about it. On the plus side, their wiki page contains information regarding their metagame history, so it’s well worth a look if you’ve got a minute. Otherwise, let’s jump right into today’s training!

Special thanks to MiDe and Lettuce for contributing Duck Hunt’s training information!

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