Bomb Jumping
By AlphaZealot | Published: July 23, 2008 2:44pm EST
 Samus’ bomb jump from SSBM has returned, but its use and effectiveness has been slightly reduced. To bomb jump while recovering, drop one bomb by pressing Down-B. Then, fall straight down and immediately drop a second bomb. The first bomb will explode on Samus while she is dropping the second bomb. At this point, press toward the stage on the control stick as she is propelled slightly upward. After about two seconds, plant another bomb and simply repeat the process. The effectiveness of this recovery technique has been reduced between Melee and Brawl. The animation for dropping a bomb is long and can’t be canceled, so don’t perform the technique if the opponent is close, or if you are unwilling to commit to the maneuver. If the opponent is playing a character with a projectile, like Pit, this technique may do more harm than good because you are open to attack with an inability to respond. Dropping just a single bomb and pressing in toward the stages is a slightly quicker technique that will give you some extra horizontal distance, but won’t propel you upward. If you are sent into one of the corners where little vertical recovery is needed, then try using this safer method for returning to the stage. |
