Super Smash Bros. Melee cover

Mario Series

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Main Game
Fighting Platform Action

Super Smash Bros. Melee is a Fighting / Platform game released on November 21, 2001 for Nintendo GameCube. 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 k…

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November 21, 2001
Released 9066 days ago
Nintendo GameCube

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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Release Dates by Platform

Nintendo GameCube Worldwide
Nov 21, 2001
Nintendo GameCube Worldwide
Dec 3, 2001
Nintendo GameCube Worldwide
May 24, 2002
Nintendo GameCube Worldwide
May 31, 2002
Nintendo GameCube Worldwide
Aug 23, 2002
Nintendo GameCube Worldwide
Dec 31, 2002
Nintendo GameCube Worldwide
Jan 1, 2003

Game Info

Developer
HAL Laboratory
Publisher
Nintendo, Gradiente
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective
Side view
Genres
Fighting Platform
Themes
Action

Multiplayer

Offline Co-op Up to 4 players
Split-screen Yes

Languages

Audio / Voice
Japanese, English
Text / Subtitles
Japanese, English

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