Aggressive vs Defensive: Bowser Gameplay Analysis (Elite Smash)

[@phy_]

Do you guys like these Analysis type videos? I mostly do live commentary gameplay videos, but if you like this style and would like to see more, let me know!

[@kari3189]

yes

[@kinggeedra2796]

Yeah, i love seeing ppl breakdown what they where thinking while in a match

[@brucis]

Definitely yes!

[@UmbraStarWolf]

Yeah make more but with different characters if you can

[@hahathatsgreat2]

Great video. I just subscribed because of this.

[@DualFace_1]

The way you dealt with the villagers camping was insane. I personally would've lost my mind against that guy, but you had so much control the entire game, and i learned alot about dealing with campers and the Jab 1 side b trick which is genius, so thanks!

[@phy_]

Thanks man it can be really hard sometimes ESPECIALLY online and being a big body, but we gotta judge when to go in and out and how hard to approach. Aside from forward air, firebreath is a big help for us against campers so keep it in mind! Glad you got something out of it thanks for watching !

[@DualFace_1]

@@phy_ Np dude, and I'll keep what you said in mind the next time i run into a villager and campy characters in general lol.

[@bormahtiid]

Thank you! I’ve been struggling to understand the difference between passive and aggressive play styles and can see I’ve been definitely passive in my play.

[@phy_]

BormahTiid glad you found it helpful ! If I come across a falcon anytime soon I’ll do an analysis of it for you ! How’s the guide to surviving ultimate going?! You been raiding them character discords?

[@bormahtiid]

Phy indeed! It’s coming along pretty well. I just recently lost the notebook though and hours find it so I can continue

[@mr.swampert2136]

I’m learning so much about playing bowser, I need to try these techniques

[@Ashmanthe13th]

Excellent video! I appreciate you taking the time to make these videos because it helps me learn more about my character

[@doku-babu5834]

I have a friend who mains villager, so this video is really helpful to me, thanks bro!

[@phy_]

Glad you found it helpful bro thanks for watching!

[@hahathatsgreat2]

Thank you for this video. When you took the third stock on the Samus at the beginning of the video (2:30), how did you jump backwards so fast to get that back air? I saw the fast fall, but I did not see a turn around. It was very nice, I would probably die if I went that deep.

[@phy_]

Thanks! Reverse aerial rush fast fall

[@derp4752]

Thank you Phy!! I love these type of videos and this is exactly what I needed today. I really struggle with playing defensive, I end up just sitting in shield too much

[@phy_]

Glad you found it useful Jack thanks for watching !

[@jaystafa6115]

More great content phy! Appreciate you bud!

[@phy_]

Thank you Jace likewise !

[@jaystafa6115]

Still want to bowser ditto someday :)

[@phy_]

Yeah come thru the twitch! I’ll do viewer battles sometime this month for sure

[@jaystafa6115]

Awesome man. I think I followed you. I’ll hopefully get the notif when you’re on

[@Frilleon]

I liked this even more than your live commentary

[@PhilZero]

Great style of video

[@saltystaminastreetfights3779]

This was very helpful! Most people I play camp…..and the worst part is that they get one victory and run, so I can’t try again.

[@gray.wesley]

these guides are so helpful! thank u bro, keep up the good shit

[@jorgezarate9769]

Great work bro! Keep that spirit

[@blindside2338]

Very good vid man. That villager was definitely tilted lmao

[@Frilleon]

This was great

[@phy_]

Frilleon thanks man glad you enjoyed !

[@Dead-Tired_Knight]

This is so good phy, nice!

[@phy_]

Elpidio Mendoza thank you glad you liked it!

[@rastarjo8139]

Can you make a tuto on how to approach Simon/Richter ? When I started playing Bowser I used to get destroyed by any camping projectile characters. I have progressed a lot and can approach most of them consistently now....except for the castlevania duo.

[@phy_]

Rastar Jo give this video a watch. 3rd game. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYCzpmegZZ5sqNk Not exactly a tutorial but it’s a full gameplay live commentary against a very dedicated campy Simon lol hope it helps !

[@cottony4dr]

3:38 that scream still gets me. He really does sound like he’s getting murdered

[@joshthomas768]

I LOVE THESE VIDEOS

[@joshthomas768]

Phy? He hearted me? No way

[@joshthomas768]

Dude I love you

[@phy_]

BigMac LOL much appreciated!

[@malachistone88]

Nice! This is helpful 👍

[@phy_]

Malachi Stone glad u enjoyed!

[@carlosbaquerizon]

Hey Phy! Can you advise on the mu with Bayonetta? I can’t find any decent video with tips and strategy about it

[@phy_]

hey Carlos! That's the type of match up that you're gonna inevitably take like 1000% damage lol but it's rage to help you get an early kill since Bayo is pretty light. Up B or grab outta shield if they use a bad afterburner kick, and mash up air out of disadvantage since we have intangibility on the head for some frames. Lastly, don't be afraid to throw out some big smash attacks for early kills, especially since our armor will let them beat out a good amount her stuff. Here's a set of Leon vs a Bayo hopefully this helps too kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5SqimWmj52JqJo

[@carlosbaquerizon]

Phy thanks a lot for the tips! I’ll check the video as well 💪🏻 🙌🏻

[@sweetteas2467]

I feel like I’m getting worse with my character sometimes have you ever had that feeling? Or is it just a phase

[@phy_]

I TOTALLY get that feeling. Sometimes what I have found to help is taking some good time off. The time off helps me dump off some bad habits I’ve developed and leaves me open to try new things again

[@nashiki4792]

Hello Phy, thanks for you're video 👍🏻 I have a question, how can you counter a Zelda spaming down B, because if I stay away I get hit by fireballs and if I try to dodge him by passing up I get Fair, do you have an idea to deal with it? Should I play aggressive or defensive?

[@sooopkitchen1160]

Hey at 1:33, how did you recover so fast from your down air??

[@phy_]

It was high up enough that it auto cancelled before hitting the ground

[@lloydaran]

Honestly, that Samus was far more aggressive than your average "Elite Smash Samus", not really spamming projectiles, but actually trying to get openings or start combos with them. She went in several times. Of course, the character and matchup require trying to keep some safe distance, but I don't think she was really just "running running running". I've seen far, far worse...

[@Tarkduckleduck]

Thats some SICK char development, but i want to ask you You rather offense or defense? As a fellow Bowser main, i'm in agression 24/7, i really can't stand lame Gameplay, so i end up overpowering everyone, and i feel like every single MU can be winable with the extreme powerful agression Bowser gives :)

[@phy_]

I personally usually play a bait and punish style, and I pick up aggression when I have momentum. Lately I have been noticing a more aggressive Bowser has worked well for me too though!

[@Tarkduckleduck]

@@phy_ Oh thats nice!, I think thats like the "optimal" Bowser Gameplay, but being that agressive is something my opponent never expects, i can't let him breath because i'm the one who breaths, but fire xd (Yeah besto punk) Summarizing, i think i try to play Bowser as sheik...and...honestly?, For me It works stupidly well, maybe too much xd, so i picked up Lucina to learn how to play more defensive, because sometimes (Not many times) i get outoffensed and It becomes a really tough match. Amazing vid again, and thanks for the reply! Quick edit: I realized, you are one of on million of people that actually answer the doubts in the commentary section, that denotes quality, you took all my respects man! :D

[@phy_]

Fabio Brancadoro I really appreciate the kind words my friend ! Haha hey if you enjoy playing Bowser that way that’s what matters! He’s super versatile and I’m sure you’re striking fear in your opponents’ hearts with aggressive Bowser. Keep it up and have fun!

[@denyxd4390]

Realmente entendible muchas gracias por estos videos!

[@JamesScottSmash]

Bro I think we would have a sick collab let"s do a first to 10!!!

[@desmondliart]

hey phy how do u side b out of ledge grab?

[@Shulk-dn9zx]

What menuevers does bowser have to bair out moves, and how would you say we punish it?

[@squid8505]

Do you have any clue how to fight lucina? It feels like playing defensively gets you thrown offstage and aggressive play gets punished by her crazy neutral. Do I mix the two playstyles?

[@phy_]

Yes a good Lucina who spaces can be quite a problem, but the general Lucinas that I’ve come across all touch my shield unsafely and I eat them up for it. For Lucina I do indeed play a mixed style! Also, do your best to hold center. Her recovery is too good to edgeguard most of the time, and if she reverses the situation and has you off stage, it’s game over because of her counter.

[@robo-rex0239]

Why do you jab a lot? I dont see a lot of jab in neutral usually

[@phy_]

Jab can set up for tech chase, and is quite safe on shield, and if you catch em on shield with Jab 1, you can jab 1 side B

[@wurmturm]

I'm accidentally aggressive Bowser because I just always forget to shield lmao

[@kinggeedra2796]

Ive never met a wii fit that didnt do ball while coming back on stage. Even if they get punished and it cost them, theyll do it again everytime lmao

[@phy_]

Yup they all do the saame exaaact thing, that's why we take note and punish accordingly !

[@Moose00019]

I'm glad it's not just me that despise campy players... My play group mostly plays camps, while claims it's for fun, and I'm over here like, "let's fucking duke it out dudes!"

[@Moose00019]

@@TheDMB411987 it's lucas/ness... Now enderman, link, samus, insert projectiles, insert yoshi egging. Yeah

[@gray18]

I'm waiting on your how to camp video. Show me some hero

[@phy_]

LMFAO oh you’d like that

[@gray18]

@@phy_ teach me how to play like you

[@veezee-vz]

haha my internet is shit. i couldn't test these strategies out online even if I wanted to