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Noki - Mario Superstar Baseball

Man I miss when we got oddball picks like Noki in Mario spin-offs; probably the only time the character is ever gonna get any spotlight, and its entirely because of Sunshines recency at the time of Superstar Baseballs release, but I like when Mario gets to throw in newbies that were only relevant for the recent entries. And Im not talking about the Roaslinas, Petey Piranhas, and Paulines of the world - I want more playable Lumas, Sprixie Princesses, and Honey Queens in the world. Anyway, Noki is in the same camp as Dry Bones as pretty good at everything, but while Dry Bones has more offensive utility, Noki is a bit more focused on defense. Shes one of the few characters with both a speed proficiency and sliding catch, making her probably the most viable replacement for Yoshi in left field, and generally pretty okay in any position you stick her in. Shes Piantas only chemistry partner, so if you want the Pink Menace to be ever so slightly more viable at hitting a home run, her small boost to his power if shes on base WILL matter and get him over the fence. Green Nokis also a very solid line drive star hitter, and Red Noki and ok Falcon Popper but Nokis bat is a bit shorter and less powerful than most, so shes only ok if she doesnt have a star available. And while has has Pianta chemistry, she has no other positive chemistry bonuses and negative chem with Petey. Still, shes an all-around player in the same vein as Mario or Dry Bones, just ultimately less valuable, as what she excels as it usually either unnecessary or Yoshi is so dominant that ANYONE is a poor replacement. Viable enough to see some games, but definitely an 8th or 9th draft slot pick after youve rounded out the rest of your squad.

Tom Nook - Super Mario Maker

The costume mushroom was such a fun little novelty. Both a fun thing to unlock and an actual way to flaunt an amiibo collection, AND you got some really fun crossovers with it, too. Actually getting a Game Center CX reference across the ocean has been a treat! I still think that Nook shouldve been the rep for Animal Crossing over Villager, I know theres always a bias toward the player character/avatar, but everyone wanted Nook back in the day, he WAS the icon of early Animal Crossing, and as many murderer villager memes were fun, better have my bells Nook wouldve been such a good novelty, setting up furniture as traps, managing money. Just a lot of potential that strays away from everyday life, but plays more into the management sim core of Animal Crossings actual mechanics before its vibe. I love that hes a legitimately hard-working, caring businessman who does want the best for both his customers and employees, yet EVERYONE takes him as a crooked two-timer with some insidious plot because good land owners simply dont exist. Keeps the character nice and multi-faceted, always fun to see, always a great symbol of the franchise, and the post-Isabelle reveal bit where hes staring sadly at a computer screen is just delightful. I dont quite get why his house blows up in Villagers Final Smash - I get the idea of paying him to construct a house and that it NEEDS a flashy ending because free real estate doesnt do much damage, but I feel like hed be better served as an assist trophy tossing out items, similar to Isabelles previous role but perhaps with more adding random furniture to the stage temporarily. I want more out of Nook, basically. Everywhere. Hes great, he deserves it.