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Super Smash Bros. Melee

"A crossover platform fighting game featuring characters from Nintendo franchises including Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Star Fox, Pokémon, and Fire Emblem."

HAL Laboratory·Nintendo·Gradiente· November 21, 2001· Main Game
100
Critic Score
1 reviews
94
User Score
1.1k ratings

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.

Released 21 November 2001 for Nintendo GameCube by HAL Laboratory, published by Nintendo and Gradiente. Rated T by ESRB, 14 by ClassInd. 3-player local co-op.

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Nintendo GameCube
Standard
BR
Dec 31, 2002
Nintendo GameCube
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BR
Aug 23, 2002
Nintendo GameCube
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AU
May 31, 2002
Nintendo GameCube
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JP
Nov 21, 2001
Nintendo GameCube
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NA
Dec 3, 2001
Nintendo GameCube
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EU
May 24, 2002
Nintendo GameCube
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NA
Jan 1, 2003
Critic Score
100 /100
Universal Acclaim
Based on 1 professional review
Aggregated from professional game critics and publications.
User Score
94 /100
Universal Acclaim
Based on 1.1k ratings
Aggregated from player ratings across platforms worldwide.
Score Comparison
Critics
100
Users
94
Score Guide
90–100
Universal Acclaim
CriticsUsers
75–89
Generally Favorable
50–74
Mixed or Average
20–49
Generally Unfavorable
0–19
Overwhelming Dislike