Rumored ‘Playstation All Stars’ Roster Leaked!
Remember the anticipation Wii gamers felt when the Smash Bros. site announced the character roster very… slowly… leading up to release? Those days sure were torturous. It doesn’t seem like Sony fans will be blessed with the same curse privledge if the latest set of rumors are to be believed.
IGN has reported that the entire Playstation All Stars roster has been leaked via a post on Reddit. If the leak happens to be true, the following fighters will be at our fingertips come November.
Big Daddy(BioShock)
Colonel Radec (Killzone)
Dante (DMC)
Evil Cole (Infamous)
Fat Princess (Fat Princess)
Good Cole (Infamous)
Heihachi (Tekken)
Jak & Daxter (Jak & Daxter)
Kratos (God of War)
Nariko (Heavenly Sword)
Nathan Drake (Uncharted)
Parappa the Rapper (Parappa the Rapper)
Raiden (Metal Gear Solid)
Ratchet (Ratchet & Clank)
Sackboy (LittleBigPlanet)
Sir Daniel Fortesque (MediEvil)
Sly Cooper (Sly Cooper)
Spike (Ape Escape)
Sweet Tooth (Twisted Metal)
Toro (Sony Icon)
I have to say I’m both surprised and disappointed by this lineup. First, I’m very happy that Daniel made it in. There’s not nearly enough PS1 throwback characters in here. Speaking of, Spike wouldn’t have been my first choice for Ape Escape, but at least this once great series that’s been all but forgotten is getting some kind of representation. And lastly, Nariko, from the first PS3 game I ever loved. I need more Heavenly Sword in my life.
But my disappointment comes in the 3rd party characters chosen. Not that I’m against them. Hell, Heihachi represents a game that put the PS1 on the map in its early days. But young Heihachi from Tekken Tag 2? MGS Rising Raiden instead of Snake? Emo Dante? Big Daddy with an already confirmed Bioshock Infinite stage? This game is starting to seem less like a celebration of Playstation history and more like a commercial for future 3rd party games. Expect PS3 exclusives coming soon! Oh, and don’t get me started on two different Cole’s. It’s annoying because the Playstation brand does have a decent amount of character history, but I can’t help but feel like it’s being wasted. If the leak is true of course.
But what do you think? Are these choices good? Bad? Let us know below!
Source: IGN.com
