Super Smash Bros. Melee
21. November 2001
Combined rating
User + critics
based on 1,087 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.
IGDB user rating
1,086 ratings
Critic rating
1 ratings
Combined rating
User + critics, 1,087 ratings
Releases
- 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
Languages
Interface
Audio
Alternative names
- Melee (Abbreviation)
- Great Fray Smash Brothers Deluxe (Japanese title - translated)
- Dairantou Smash Brothers DX (Japanese title - romanization)
- SSBM (Acronym)
- Dairantou Smash Brothers Deluxe (Alternative spelling)
IGDB ID
1627
Combined rating
1,087 ratings
