mcbisquick

I like the first three pretty equally. While 1 is definitely rougher in terms of its designed difficulty and overall polish, I put a lot of time into learning it. It was just satisfying to take a game so intimidating to a lot of people and realize that once you figure it out, it can be beaten pretty easily. 2 is where they kind of perfected the formula and set the standard, though. While boss weaknesses aren't as important, the feel of the game is practically perfect. 3 was my first MM game, so there's a nostalgia thing there. But it also has great music and some great levels. It just feels a little rougher to me compared to 2, particularly because some noticeable slowdowns depending on how much is happening on the screen.

I would say my order would be 2, 3, 1, 4, 5, and 6. Still, 1 isn't for everybody, and unless you really have a desire to beat a pretty dated challenge and pick apart how the series started, you might want to just jump to 4. I would also say try to grab 9 and 10 if you enjoy the series. Those two games are also excellent.

I went 6-4 in my placement matches. Had a terrible little stretch last night so I think I'm 7-7.

I've found people take it way too personal if you have a bad game, though. Changed characters, tried different approaches, to no avail and I would just get blasted in the chat. At the point now where I might just mute all chat every game. It sucks because communication can be really important, but it does take the fun out of the game when people act like you're intentionally trying to drag their rank down.

I like the mode overall, as the point system provides a good tension. But I think people would be happier if climbing up the ranks wasn't so slow compared to falling down them, which might expedite the skill gap that will develop as bad players go down and good players go up. Like others said, sudden death rounds need to be completely overhauled. Often way too one-sided.

Basically, I played like crap and people really hated me for it. Still like the mode.