Super Smash Bros. Melee
November 21, 2001·HAL Laboratory·Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
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Ratings
89
User Score
1,098 ratings
100
Critic Score
1 reviews
94
Total Score
1,099 combined
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.
Release Dates
| Platform | Date |
|---|---|
| Nintendo GameCube | Nov 21, 2001 |
| Nintendo GameCube | Dec 03, 2001 |
| Nintendo GameCube | May 24, 2002 |
| Nintendo GameCube | May 31, 2002 |
| Nintendo GameCube | Aug 23, 2002 |
| Nintendo GameCube | 2002 |
| Nintendo GameCube | Jan 2003 |
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Game Info
- Developer
- HAL Laboratory
- Publisher
- Nintendo, Gradiente
- Release Date
- November 21, 2001
- Franchise
- Mario, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Kirby, Star Fox, Pokémon, Earthbound, F-Zero, Fire Emblem, Yoshi, Super Smash Bros.
- Collection
- Super Smash Bros.
- Perspective
- Side view
Where to Buy
Platforms
Nintendo GameCube
Genres
FightingPlatform
Themes
Action
Game Modes
Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative