< SSBM
Introduction
He is currently ranked 23rd in the G tier. Ness still has many of his positive attributes from his previous appearance, such as fantastic throws, an abundance of projectiles, and a decent air game, due to his Double Jump Cancel. Ness also has relatively good approach options, due to an abundance of projectiles and a rather good air game. Ness, however, had many of his best powers strongly nerfed in Melee; his smash attacks are now all situational due to their nerfing, and his special moves have more lag than before. Additionally, a short grab range (among the lowest in Melee) means that the very method that Ness needs to use to KO opponents most effectively is now more difficult to perform.
