I replayed that like 5 times, +1 for the timestamp. I wanna know how hard Aklo had to lab that, or if he's just got those Edit: just saw Aklo's tweet, he's just had those since he came out the womb. What a fucking legend
Check out 31:28 too. As he's off stage, he chucks bomb from high, then throws the boomerang low and hits it to slightly change the trajectory. Doesn't work, but it's brilliant
I'd love it if Tears of the Kingdom had "side quest" bosses where you have to utilize more creativity using Link's items, like Aklo demonstrates here. We kinda got that with the Lynels, but not really.
Let's be honest, crowd wouldn't be nearly as hype were it not for the Link. The general populace is tired of seeing the same characters over and over. That's why Project + is so hype, but it'll never get the attention it deserves thanks to Nintendo.
I love this Deadass Finals particularly because it was actually close and Kodorin really was killin it, so Aklo coming out on top in his home town when it’s truly down to the wire makes it all so poetic. The fact these two made it over Cody and Zain…magnificent
Best timeline. Melee becoming more technical and fast paced every year meaning that low/mid tiers becoming viable again.....Aklo had fucking swag this set
This was / is an exciting set. The mid tier Adult hero of time has won a grand tournament of the new year. These are fantastic close matches to watch. Fantastic matches for him.
Good games all around, gd gd this was a fantastic set. Thank you BTS for keeping the scene alive and hosting this tourney. #FreeMelee No spoilers shit . . . . . . . . Kodorin shows he still still fuckin got it and he's got godtier downloads, but Aklo coming in showing that NY is dripped tf out with tech. I fucking love that man's YL
Is cc into ground teching marth's fsmash something that is specific to Link's physics or is Akio just really good at scoring those? I've never seen it happen this frequently
It’s an insanely hard SDI into the ground that works super well for Link because he has the best of both worlds for it; he’s very heavy and also has a very high falling speed. It’s called an Amsa tech because Amsa pioneered it and Yoshi can also do it very well. Link may actually be the best character in the entire game for it though
"A bomb did blow up in his face, now, I'm sure it was sick" 😂 C'mon slime, haven't you read up on Aklo's 7-d frozen ps right plat "accidental" bomb damage tech?
Yes, it’s called an Amsa tech, and the reason he can do it so well is because Link double dips on downward movement. He is heavy and also has high gravity so he gets a very good down angle on DI. It’s kind of crazy that one of Link’s biggest weaknesses as a character also can be one of his greatest strengths
At 35:10 using the boomerang to knock the bomb down to hit Marth on the ledge was godlike!
I replayed that like 5 times, +1 for the timestamp. I wanna know how hard Aklo had to lab that, or if he's just got those
Edit: just saw Aklo's tweet, he's just had those since he came out the womb. What a fucking legend
“I made up when I was 4 lol” aklo
Check out 31:28 too. As he's off stage, he chucks bomb from high, then throws the boomerang low and hits it to slightly change the trajectory. Doesn't work, but it's brilliant
I'd love it if Tears of the Kingdom had "side quest" bosses where you have to utilize more creativity using Link's items, like Aklo demonstrates here. We kinda got that with the Lynels, but not really.
This same tactic in melee can be used in Ultimate too
Feels like a classic old melee set
@@sigurdtheblueI think he means the commentary and crowd environment.
@@sigurdtheblue got ‘em lol
2023 and we have Link winning grand finals 😭😭😭 I love this game!
One of the best sets of all time.
The crowd energy leaves so much hope for the future of Melee
Nyc always goated with it
Let's be honest, crowd wouldn't be nearly as hype were it not for the Link. The general populace is tired of seeing the same characters over and over. That's why Project + is so hype, but it'll never get the attention it deserves thanks to Nintendo.
melee wouldn't be what it already is without NYC energy
tbh i think in a lot of situations ur right but ny wanted that win over socal so theyd be hype af regardless
This is a legendary set
Aklo slowly becoming my favorite player to watch. Aklo plays so smart
I love this Deadass Finals particularly because it was actually close and Kodorin really was killin it, so Aklo coming out on top in his home town when it’s truly down to the wire makes it all so poetic. The fact these two made it over Cody and Zain…magnificent
10:03 was genius
I love this setup, with the match in the middle & the cam on the side. Also with the names by each person!
Link is soo freaking cool.
He turned the Hero of Time into the Hero of Timbs
Best timeline. Melee becoming more technical and fast paced every year meaning that low/mid tiers becoming viable again.....Aklo had fucking swag this set
I kept hearing people say a link won the last set of 2022 and I straight-up didn't believe them but here I am watching the VOD
this was a treat. Melee has been my fav game to spectate for nearly a decade now and LoZ is my fav game series
That Link playing was inspiring, very well done.
This was / is an exciting set. The mid tier Adult hero of time has won a grand tournament of the new year. These are fantastic close matches to watch. Fantastic matches for him.
Good games all around, gd gd this was a fantastic set. Thank you BTS for keeping the scene alive and hosting this tourney. #FreeMelee
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Kodorin shows he still still fuckin got it and he's got godtier downloads, but Aklo coming in showing that NY is dripped tf out with tech. I fucking love that man's YL
Somewhere, "Germ" is smiling.
this absolutely has to be the greatest Link performance ever right
Now all we need is the Aklo vs Magi set uploaded
リンクを使ってTOP20のプレイヤーを倒すことができるなんて信じられない。Akloは天才すぎる
Kodorin really flipped them off😂
Crowd and comms is like Ken vs Azen 20 years later.
Their tags even start with K and A lol, and it's a SoCal Marth
The spot dodges are absolutely mental. I'm speechless honestly.
That upsmash cancel on randall was fuckin bonkers geeze. That was what like a 2 frame window max?
FINALLY this got uploaded
The crowd imitating link yells 😂😂
What an amazimg set! Great stuff to both players! Its so great to see low tier heros coming through
To be able to play this well as link, Fox, then link again is absolutely bonkers
This has to be the greatest melee set I’ve ever watched
Brooklan goated venue
Don't let the Views here fool you. I know I'm not the only one who waited weeks for this Upload!
You love to see it. Melee meta still going
This shit is like the bible for link mains
The hype at set I’ve seen in a while
2023: Link is viable.
Between aMSa and aklo shows the best skills for melee!! So amazing this GF!!
At 35:03 he should’ve done the J666. Stomping and yelling in real life to fake out the opponent into mistiming the pulling up of the chain
That would violate the MikeHaze rule.
This was a runback from a nightclub btw and aklo won that too GOAT
better late than never
Melee is sick
Amazing set
Is cc into ground teching marth's fsmash something that is specific to Link's physics or is Akio just really good at scoring those? I've never seen it happen this frequently
It’s an insanely hard SDI into the ground that works super well for Link because he has the best of both worlds for it; he’s very heavy and also has a very high falling speed. It’s called an Amsa tech because Amsa pioneered it and Yoshi can also do it very well. Link may actually be the best character in the entire game for it though
@@biggiecheese2004European sheik player named amsah is who it’s named after, not the Yoshi.
Absolutely insane set holy SHIT
Such a goated set
Favorite set of all time
first time i seen a link win a tournament with top players like zain and ibdw
The best Link in smash, the Hero Of Time!
"A bomb did blow up in his face, now, I'm sure it was sick" 😂 C'mon slime, haven't you read up on Aklo's 7-d frozen ps right plat "accidental" bomb damage tech?
Is Aklo doing floor hug techrolls when Marth forward smashes him? Extremely consistent
Yes, it’s called an Amsa tech, and the reason he can do it so well is because Link double dips on downward movement. He is heavy and also has high gravity so he gets a very good down angle on DI. It’s kind of crazy that one of Link’s biggest weaknesses as a character also can be one of his greatest strengths
Is that one of the Bobbies commentating?
Lmao that scream at 5:35
real hype
Aklo the man that believed
Deadass finals lmao
The Greatest Hero Of All Time
GHoat
that was sick
I thought the crowd was chanting mang0 at one point
Sheeesh
i would love a melee pack without projectiles
lunacy
Also jfc Link's jab is trash lmao, constantly getting hit between jab1 & jab2
The commentators are horrible