Super Smash Bros. Melee

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1030 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 943 out of 1030
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  3. Negative: 44 out of 1030
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  1. SuperSkyler64
    May 16, 2013
    10
    What I consider to be one of, if not THE greatest fighting game to ever grace not just the Gamecube, but the fighting genre as a whole. Super Smash Bros. Melee achieves something that all fighting games wish to achieve: lasting fun. This game has aged without a wrinkle in the past 12 years it's been out. Nintendo couldn't even beat their own lasting appeal of this game with Brawl (which IWhat I consider to be one of, if not THE greatest fighting game to ever grace not just the Gamecube, but the fighting genre as a whole. Super Smash Bros. Melee achieves something that all fighting games wish to achieve: lasting fun. This game has aged without a wrinkle in the past 12 years it's been out. Nintendo couldn't even beat their own lasting appeal of this game with Brawl (which I thought was a bit too slow). From the moment the amazing opening is played, to your very last GAME, this is a classic for the ages. Not only is the gameplay quick, but it's easy to pick up and play, and the intentionally made technical tricks in the game make it the most versatile fighting game to date. Your ability to gain more skill in this game is practically unlimited in this game. You aren't restricted with the movements of your character. You can reduce your recoil when you hit the ground, slide around the floor, and string combos around in the most creative ways if your good enough. The music is fantastic. Really legendary in the video game environment, right down to the announcer's voice when you begin and end a game. The Adventure mode is perhaps the perfect distraction in single player sector, but while memorable, it's more of an imperfection that we soon come to see improved in the next game. Event matches are a blast, and personally I find them a little more fun than Brawl's. It's creative how Nintendo can fit so many neat modes in this game. Their's slow melee, lighting melee, big, tiny, etc. The photo feature in the game is the most useless addition however, as you can't take pictures unless you choose the mode and plan something to happen. This is another feature that's fixed in the next generation. Still this is the most solid fighting game I have ever played and is a blast to play with friends and family alike. Also, I would like Nintendo to bring back the old handicap system. It's much more fun to gang up on someone with naturally more strength than you, instead of just some percentage starter. If you have a Gamecube, PLAY THIS GAME NOW! This is a gleaming emerald in the tropical sun, as far as fighting games go. Do yourself a favor and find some friends to play this tonight. Hopefully the next Smash game will be even better than this.… Expand
  2. shprea
    Jun 26, 2013
    10
    This game is a prime example of doing a sequel right. Take all the elements of the first game, refine them to near perfection while adding lots of new stages, characters, trophies, gameplay modes and extras. Really, there's no flaw with this game. It's just an all around amazing fighting game that you shouldn't miss.
  3. Auddy07
    Jul 8, 2013
    10
    In my opinion, this is the best fighting game ever made. It came out in 2001 and is STILL being played competitively in tournaments! This was the first game I ever played at a tournament, and still continue to play it to this day. It has the best mechanics, the best atmosphere, and the best replay-ability in the Smash Bros. series. 10/10
  4. mileswhitmore
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    This is by far the greatest game Nintendo have ever made and my favourite video game of all time. I played for game for countless hours and never got bored of it. I have played Brawl, it is very good as well but it's a little bit disappointing compared to it's predecessor. No other video game will top a game for many years to come, not even FIFA or Call of Duty will be able to do that.
  5. Shigeru
    Sep 7, 2013
    10
    Not much to say. You can play this game for years and it won't get old (multiplayer, that is). And there's always a way to improve your skills or learn a new combo your friends didn't expect.
  6. FreedomFighters
    Feb 25, 2018
    10
    I'm not even gonna dance around it, I'm not going to give an intro that leads into my opinions, I'm just gonna lay it out there now, "Super Smash Bros. Melee" is MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE GAME OF ALL-TIME! There, I said it. No game has taken more hours out of my life than this masterpiece, and I'm perfectly fine with that. It's extremely fun, fast-paced, visually wonderful, filled with content,I'm not even gonna dance around it, I'm not going to give an intro that leads into my opinions, I'm just gonna lay it out there now, "Super Smash Bros. Melee" is MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE GAME OF ALL-TIME! There, I said it. No game has taken more hours out of my life than this masterpiece, and I'm perfectly fine with that. It's extremely fun, fast-paced, visually wonderful, filled with content, and surprisingly technical. There's a reason this game still has a passionate tournament scene 15 years later: because it's just that good! No two ways about it, "Super Smash Bros. Melee" is my favorite video game of all-time, and I will always have a soft spot in my heart for this game. Now, go play it, because I'm gonna go do that, too.
    Final rating: 10 out of 10 "Fantastic"    … Expand
  7. Yankeee007
    Oct 19, 2013
    9
    Super smash bros melee is an incredible game with tons of stuff to do It makes the original look thin Tons of unlockables. Even the single player it's deep and filled with stuff to do But the multiplayer is even more cuztomizable 26 characters and 29 stages I recommend you to buy it now
  8. Smags
    Nov 22, 2013
    10
    There are only a limited number of games, few and far between, that stand the test of time. To say this title has stood the test of time would be an understatement. SSB is truly a masterpiece, and is often ranked and praised as the greatest game that was released for the Nintendo GameCube. If you could only own one game for this console, it would unquestionably be this title. The fun andThere are only a limited number of games, few and far between, that stand the test of time. To say this title has stood the test of time would be an understatement. SSB is truly a masterpiece, and is often ranked and praised as the greatest game that was released for the Nintendo GameCube. If you could only own one game for this console, it would unquestionably be this title. The fun and enjoyment factor is undeniably endless, which, consequently, results in a reply value so high that not even the human mind can fathom. I will release no spoilers, other than the known fact that there is an accumulated total of 25 playable characters, as well as 29 playable stages, none of which are even remotely similar to the other. As I conclude this review, let it be noted that, even with the dawning of the PS4 and Xbox One, SSB is still universally played to this very day, and will always be in contention for greatest game ever made. 10/10… Expand
  9. wegie125
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    This game wasn't meant to be as good as it was, it wasn't meant to bring together like it did. This game was way more than just casual for many of us. If you watch the Smash Brothers Documentary, you will know what I am talking about because this game did so much for the community. People don't even realize how much this changed how many people viewed the smash brothers series. This gameThis game wasn't meant to be as good as it was, it wasn't meant to bring together like it did. This game was way more than just casual for many of us. If you watch the Smash Brothers Documentary, you will know what I am talking about because this game did so much for the community. People don't even realize how much this changed how many people viewed the smash brothers series. This game blew up the streaming side of smash brothers and demolished the small community of kids. This game was so perfect in everyway that crazy combos were available at such high speeds. I was never good but I attended my fair share of tournaments and realized how good people were getting at this game. This game brought the most unlikely people together and that's why it was so good. It brought people together that you would have never even imagined of being friends with and having fun. It gave opportunities to people that didn't have many friends and to people who were outcasts. This game did so much and I wish Nintendo would see that.… Expand
  10. LostNexusGamer
    Jan 3, 2014
    10
    One of the best fighting games ever made. Nintendo used this game and picked up the original Super Smash off its feet. There are a lot of ways to kill your opponent, and the intensity is the fun part. There are many ways in the game to interact including a campaign, 4 player Co-op, personal missions, special melee (like super sudden death or super slow mo.), mini-games, and the tournamentOne of the best fighting games ever made. Nintendo used this game and picked up the original Super Smash off its feet. There are a lot of ways to kill your opponent, and the intensity is the fun part. There are many ways in the game to interact including a campaign, 4 player Co-op, personal missions, special melee (like super sudden death or super slow mo.), mini-games, and the tournament mode. These will keep you going for ages, and the fighting (what it mostly is) never gets dull. I always have the joy of going back to unlock new fighters and maps and collect trophies. This is a game for fighters to last throughout the ages!… Expand
  11. guitarguy001
    Feb 5, 2014
    10
    The best game on the GameCube hands down. It's better then Metroid Prime, it's better than Resident Evil 4, it is the best game on the GameCube. It is one of my all time favorite games. Everything about this game is great. If you have a GameCube and you don't have this game, you are missing out.
  12. Sarvaia
    Jan 27, 2014
    9
    This game is so much fun with 4 people. The main down side to this game is the single player, it is not that broad.
    Single player: 7/10
    Multiplayer: 10/10
  13. bobscary
    Mar 31, 2014
    8
    this game is "good", it has alot of content, the gameplay is very fun and addictive, theres a good roster, but i think they need to make a one character per franchise rule, theres 4 mario characters, but one kirby character?, the programmers of the game program the kirby games, so what the heck?, also if your like me and your coming from capcom fighters like MvC2, this game is VERY hard tothis game is "good", it has alot of content, the gameplay is very fun and addictive, theres a good roster, but i think they need to make a one character per franchise rule, theres 4 mario characters, but one kirby character?, the programmers of the game program the kirby games, so what the heck?, also if your like me and your coming from capcom fighters like MvC2, this game is VERY hard to get use to, but still fun… Expand
  14. jiffypop333
    Mar 12, 2014
    10
    Add a bunch more characters on one of the best, and of the few, gamecube games that were created. The list of characters is great. I remember getting this as a kid and playing with my brother and friends for hours. The graphics today are not bad and the game play additions and all the added items add to the mix of madness fun that you would expect from a sequel to the great N64 game.
  15. TwillyFSniper
    May 2, 2014
    10
    This game was amazing. It's game-play was excessively fun, and really it is my favorite of the GameCube library. That I'd played. I haven't gotten around to Super Mario Sunshine yet. It's, in a nutshell, a large amount of why GameCube is my favorite Nintendo console.

    It's so fun fighting against your friends as Nintendo characters. But I'm definitely going to discuss quality. The    This game was amazing. It's game-play was excessively fun, and really it is my favorite of the GameCube library. That I'd played. I haven't gotten around to Super Mario Sunshine yet. It's, in a nutshell, a large amount of why GameCube is my favorite Nintendo console.

    It's so fun fighting against your friends as Nintendo characters. But I'm definitely going to discuss quality.

    The game-play is the most balanced in it's series, and it definitely was a huge add-on to the original. It did a lot to change the series. It also... Well... Hard to explain... Was perhaps the most fun I've ever had.

    My personal rating out of 100: 95/100.    … Expand
  16. ItsSDHusker
    Jul 26, 2014
    9
    I only put this down because of the HORRIBLE AI. Its one of the worst in a fighting game ever. Other than that, this was a wonderfully crafted game and deserves to be called the best Super Smash Bros. game ever. If you have a GameCube and don't have Melee, your missing out.
  17. Dman63
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    Super Smash Bros. Melee is one of the best games for any Nintendo franchises. This game brings together many of Nintendo's favorite characters for a great competitive and party style game. Overall, it is a classic game that many still enjoy.
  18. PedroGamer
    Oct 16, 2014
    8
    I don´t what makes people think that Melee and Project M are a thousand times better.I think these people are so competitive in those games, that, when they went play Brawl, it seems horrible.IT´s NOT!!!
  19. ScholarCrosty
    Sep 17, 2014
    10
    A classic game that is arguably one of the Gamecube's best. The game came out over ten years ago, and it's aged beautifully, sporting fast-paced combat that is fun to pick up but difficult to master. This makes it great to play on both casual and competitive levels. It definitely has the smoothest gameplay of any release in the series. There is also a lot of content to unlock, andA classic game that is arguably one of the Gamecube's best. The game came out over ten years ago, and it's aged beautifully, sporting fast-paced combat that is fun to pick up but difficult to master. This makes it great to play on both casual and competitive levels. It definitely has the smoothest gameplay of any release in the series. There is also a lot of content to unlock, and distractions to indulge oneself which count towards the many hours of enjoyment to be found here.… Expand
  20. Blakeison2112
    Sep 29, 2014
    10
    Better than brawl played competitively to this day. Amazing roster great stages fun event matches great engine. Please play Brawl then this you can never go back to Super **** Bros Brawl.
  21. Red-Opposom-098
    Dec 9, 2014
    9
    I've only played the game a few times but this is super enjoyable, especially when with 2 or more players. The Graphics are great for a 2001 game. The gameplay is great. This is a most own even though though its over 10 years old.
  22. benbenius
    Dec 3, 2014
    8
    It's a fun game, and much better than the Nintendo 64 release. It isn't as good as some of the newer games, but it is definitely fun. The graphics aren't top-notch, and there are some exploits used widely by "hardcore players" but otherwise, it's great.
  23. Aelvir
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    This game is by far the best you'll find to date in the SMASH! series. It also has anything a fan of Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Poke'mon, whatever, could ask for. Nobuyuki Hiyama as Link? Takashi Nagasako as Ganondorf? PICHU?? Chikorita? Japanese dub voices in options? Yes.
    All the returning characters are doubled-up upon without making them OP'd.
    This game is hard to find nowadays but    This game is by far the best you'll find to date in the SMASH! series. It also has anything a fan of Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Poke'mon, whatever, could ask for. Nobuyuki Hiyama as Link? Takashi Nagasako as Ganondorf? PICHU?? Chikorita? Japanese dub voices in options? Yes.
    All the returning characters are doubled-up upon without making them OP'd.
    This game is hard to find nowadays but definitely worth it. There is off course one little issue : Link (And Young Link)'s Up-smash's 3rd hit NEVER connects in HR-contest.    … Expand
  24. Koruo
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    If you're not a scrub like the actual critics of this website that voted SSBB higher than this game then you're going to have a good time because of the only character in the game Fox McCloud and the only stage which is appropriately titled Final Destination.
  25. IHateEchoOfSoul
    Nov 8, 2015
    10
    I found this game in my loft and thought i'd give it ago not expecting much, 5 hours later, i realised that this game just worked its way into my top 5 games of all time. It becomes more and more addictive every time you play it, with unique attacks to every (i don't know the correct term) champion. There is not a game i would recommend more as it has aspects that a re realatable to loadsI found this game in my loft and thought i'd give it ago not expecting much, 5 hours later, i realised that this game just worked its way into my top 5 games of all time. It becomes more and more addictive every time you play it, with unique attacks to every (i don't know the correct term) champion. There is not a game i would recommend more as it has aspects that a re realatable to loads of different audiences… Expand
  26. Lupoor
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    10/10, This game has something for everyone.
    It can serve as the ultimate party game or an extremely complex and deep competitive experience. Almost 14 years after its release I'm still playing
  27. FireRedRuby
    Sep 12, 2015
    10
    The is by far my favorite fighting game of all time (aside from perhaps Project M). The visuals still hold up to this day, it still looks and sounds beautiful. The game mechanics are excellent and incredibly fun to play with. There is certainly a lot of depth in the gameplay and it is best played 1v1 with no items, (even if played casually in my opinion) although this game is very, veryThe is by far my favorite fighting game of all time (aside from perhaps Project M). The visuals still hold up to this day, it still looks and sounds beautiful. The game mechanics are excellent and incredibly fun to play with. There is certainly a lot of depth in the gameplay and it is best played 1v1 with no items, (even if played casually in my opinion) although this game is very, very fun with up to 4 people as well.… Expand
  28. StairFax
    Apr 10, 2016
    10
    This master piece is the reason why all other video games are **** No other game can compare to it with unique mechanics that don't feel like forced gimmicks, smooth responsive controls, memorable characters and a deep, heart wrenching story that surpasses even Edgar Allan's stories. The game everyone wanted and needed for the existence of the universe, I can't even think about its nameThis master piece is the reason why all other video games are **** No other game can compare to it with unique mechanics that don't feel like forced gimmicks, smooth responsive controls, memorable characters and a deep, heart wrenching story that surpasses even Edgar Allan's stories. The game everyone wanted and needed for the existence of the universe, I can't even think about its name without tarnishing it.… Expand
  29. RobertTheGreat
    Dec 9, 2017
    9
    This Game Is Great And By Far The Best Gamecube Game I Had Ever Played! I Made Princess Peach Drop Ness Down To The Floor And Then Sit On His Back, I Have Played As Falco The Most. And I Have Defeated Crazy Hand As Falco! It Has Camera Mode In The Special Melee, And I Can Use My 4th Gamecube Controller To Control The Camera! It Is Such An Amazing Game!
  30. MeTheNinja
    Nov 23, 2017
    10
    This game was the **** back in the day! I mained Marth and Captain Falcon. My favorite maps are Mute City, Pokemon Stadium, and the Hyrule Castle map. Do yourself a favour and get this game if you have a Gamecube, or Wii with backward compatibility
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#1 Best GameCube Game of 2001
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Metascore
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Universal acclaim - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Eurogamer
    100
    An exotic cocktail of entertainment for Nintendo fans, who will slurp up every last drop, and if you want to talk about longevity, I've had this game on import for about six months and I still haven't finished it.
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  2. GMR Magazine
    90
    A Nintendo fanatic's dream, if only for the exhaustive gallery of collectible Nintendorabilia. [Feb 2003, p.96]
  3. Gamestyle
    90
    Seeing the ducks from "Duck Hunt" or the 2 dimensional Ice-climbers (also featured as playable characters) will have you praising Nintendo for their kindness in bringing back some long forgotten gaming moments.
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