Isaac (SSF2)

Isaac is a new starter character in Super Smash Flash 2. He was revealed in the McLeodGaming Direct stream on July 21, 2014, but wasn't added to the game until Beta 1.0 released nearly three years later. His sprites are custom-made and based on his appearance as an assist trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, though with a fully fleshed-out moveset. He is voiced by Darcy Maguire-Wheelahan, making him the only playable character to use custom voice acting.

Isaac is currently ranked 9th in the tier list for Version 1.3 of the game. His Move is one of the most versatile projectiles in the game, which can be used to keep opponents at a distance, start combos, apply shield pressure, and gimp offstage. He has several disjointed attacks that use his sword and plant magic, allowing him to space out opponents who manage to bypass his zoning game. His Vine ensnares opponents, allowing him to setup for easy KO confirms with moves like his smash attacks and up air. His down air is a multi-hit meteor smash that can drag down opponents similarly to Kirby's drill kick in Smash 64, leading to early gimps. His down tilt's long-lasting, always strong hitbox and his Gaia rock summon give him some more interesting move behaviors to work with alongside his Move, further boosting his potential for mix-ups while giving him more ways to escape from disadvantageous situations.

However, Isaac's low air speed and high short hop gives him issues when approaching, especially since otherwise good attacks like forward air don't hit low enough to work without delaying it first. His frame data is also a bit awkward, making it difficult to perform combos in a more traditional manner. He's vulnerable to juggles due to his high gravity and above average weight, yet his low falling speed makes him especially vulnerable to star KOs in spite of these attributes. His recovery, while it travels a great distance, is very linear and lacks a hitbox other than the hand at the beginning, making it easy to intercept.

His issues are not enough to detract from his strengths in a significant way, making him a strong character positioned squarely in high tier.