Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001)
- Developer
- HAL Laboratory
- Publisher
- Nintendo, Gradiente
- Platforms
- Nintendo GameCube
- Genres
- Fighting, Platform
- Rating
- 4.4 of 5, 1,083 player ratings
- Completionist
- about 300 hours
- Where to get it
- Nintendo eShop
How it feels
Frantic multiplayer brawler where you launch Nintendo icons off stages with pure arcade energy and chaos.
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About
A crossover platform fighting game featuring characters from Nintendo franchises including Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Star Fox, Pokémon, and Fire Emblem. Unlike traditional fighters, the goal is to knock opponents off the stage rather than deplete a health bar. Damage accumulates as a percentage, increasing the distance a character is launched when hit. Players use simple one-button inputs combined with joystick directions to execute moves. The game supports up to four players simultaneously and includes various single-player modes alongside its multiplayer focus. Its fast-paced, aggressive gameplay fostered a long-running competitive esports scene that persisted well beyond the game's original lifespan.
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