KRATOS
By far, Kratos is my favorite character in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. And while Colin and Destin might tell you it's because he way overpowered in the beta (and he might be), I think it's because Kratos instantly makes sense as a fighter. Swinging his blades, using Helios' head to blast foes, firing his bow and arrow -- these are things I've done as the character before. Whereas I picked up the controller and wasn’t sure exactly what PaRappa was going to bust out, I expected the God of War combos I got as Kratos. Toss in a Level 3 Super that allows Kratos to grow to gigantic proportions, and Kratos is a combatant that anyone can pick up and get down with.
PARAPPA THE RAPPER
What isn't to love about PaRappa the Rapper? First off, he's got the rad 2D-like art style where he folds like a piece of paper more than he moves. Secondly, he's PaRappa the Rapper. He blocks with his skateboard, he can throw down a boom box for energy, and he has this pinwheel attack that steams across the map like a cracked-out bushwhacker. If there's a downside to the little guy, it's his Level 3 Super. It's an awesome throwback to his game -- complete with rapping and a rapping rating system -- but it clears the screen in one move. That sounds cool, but it limits you to only getting three KOs off that one move. Kratos can get up to six with his Level 3 if the player is fast enough.
FAT PRINCESS
I really want the wonderfully obese Fat Princess to be my favorite character, but alas she falls a little short. She’s more nimble than you may expect, considering her portliness and all, but she seems to lack the oomph in her attacks that some of the other characters in the beta have. She also has a bit of a nebulous Level 3 Super that, like PaRappa the Rapper, makes arduously building her meter just a little less rewarding. With that said, there’s certainly something endearing and charming about Fat Princess, and I’m so happy she’s included in the game. After a strong outing on PSN in its early years, she’s all but disappeared from view (which is strange, ‘cause she’s huge). Hopefully her inclusion means Sony has plans for her in the future… perhaps for PlayStation Vita?
SWEET TOOTH
The thing about Sweet Tooth is how well-balanced he is. He’s strong and packs a lot of power, but he’s also not as slow as you’d think he’d be considering his size. I’m typically more into playing swift characters regardless of the fighting game I’m currently invested in is, but Sweet Tooth, being middling with his speed and more on the powerful side than some of his contemporaries, intrigues me. What disappoints me with Sweet Tooth is the nature of his Level 3 Super. He can do a lot of damage if he’s in a corner and facing the rest of the field, but if you have to turn him around, you’ll need to spend precious time doing so. It makes you wonder how Supers have been vetted by the development team, where someone like Kratos could conceivably kill six characters per Level 3 while everyone else seems to be at a deficit. I hope it’s something that’s addressed in the final game.
COLONEL RADEC
Here's the thing about Radec: I don't like him all that much. Why? He's not my kind of fighter. That means I really respect players who are good with him. Radec stays back and attacks from the distance with his sniper rifle or missile. If you get in close, he's got a flamethrower or he can leap over your head and drop a grenade (a la Samus in Smash Bros.). It takes a special player to be awesome with Radec, but they exist and they are impressive to watch. Plus, the Level 1 Super is a rocket that locks on to foes and the Level 3 jetpack attack is pretty sweet.
SLY COOPER
Everyone’s favorite thieving raccoon (and perhaps the only thieving raccoon in existence) also happens to be my favorite character in the PlayStation All-Stars beta. He’s nimble and swift, and he packs a bit of a punch too. But what I like most about Sly Cooper is his ability to get out of harm’s way in a snap. He’s quick enough to get a few hits in on his opponent and then dodge subsequent attacks, giving him significant leverage over less skilled players that aren’t anticipating a strike-and-flee onslaught. Then again, Sly Cooper’s Level 3 Super leaves much to be desired not so much in terms of substance as in style. You can easily kill the entire field with his super, but it’s still a bit on the corny side. With such a cool character to work with, it would have been awesome to see Sly Cooper utilized in ways that didn’t involve binoculars and a strange turtle named Bentley.
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