OVERVIEW

The ferocious, sadistic, and cunning space dragon joins the battle in Project+Ex! With razor sharp claws, unmatchable size and reach, and a stellar recovery, Ridley is a beast that should not be underestimated. Built from the ground up, this mod aims to fit Ridley seamlessly into Project+.

ORBITAL PLUNDER

Ridley’s side special is his most unique trait, giving him the ability to rush at opponents, grab them, and carry them in the air a short distance before throwing them in 4 possible directions. This move is a go to combo starter to catch opponents off-guard and set them up for a fatal finisher. Each throw has a special purpose for mixing opponents up in the air, for example his Down Throw in the air can meteor an opponent after being dragged off-stage. Alternatively, the Special Button can be held to execute a unique set of special throws. Experimenting with Side Special in different situations will put Ridley players a cut above the rest, but be careful not to be too predictable, as it has a punishing cooldown if you miss.

UNMATCHED MANUVERABILITY

With an omnidirectional float serving as her Up Special, coupled with a Boost Ball as her Side Special, and even a wall climb, Dark Samus sports one of the best recoveries in the game, helping circumvent her lower than expected weight value which allows her to easily return to the stage after repeated blows.

Though these tools also have solid on-stage usage as well

Even when he’s not airborne, Ridley has plenty of tools to fling opponents up so he can continue with his aerial onslaught. Up tilt and up smash are great anti-airs that can catch unsuspecting victims while up throw physically launches you and your opponent into the air for extended combos. Dash attack and down tilt can also apply heavy pressure on grounded foes to pop them into the air. A fair amount of Ridley’s playstyle relies on starting a combo to continue into the air and dominating the skies.

SIZE MATTERS

While Ridley is an intimidating foe, his size is a double-edged sword that both helps and hurts him. He might have extra reach and a vicious combo game, but his size makes him vulnerable to anyone capable of challenging his immense range. With clever use of spacing and his own projectile, a cunning Ridley player can outwit an unprepared opponent. To utilize Ridley’s full potential, one must find openings with smartly placed aerials, tricky side specials, and cold-blooded edgeguards.