Super Smash Bros. Melee GameCube
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Dec 2, 2001
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92 out of 100

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9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 277 Ratings

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  • Summary: Nintendo's all-star cast of combatants is back in Super Smash Bros. Melee, along with a new batch of brawlers ready to tear it up. The sequel to Super Smash Bros. keeps the same basic premise: Characters duke it out in interactive environments, using special attacks and various items to knock each other into the abyss. Some new defensive techniques add an even deeper level of complexity to the combat. In addition to traditional battle royale matches, players can select all-new ways to play like Coin mode and Tournament mode.… Expand

Critic Reviews

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.
  2. Nintendo Power
    100
    Smash Bros. is known for its deep game play, and Melee is a bottomless pit. [Dec 2001, p.166]
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  3. TotalGames.net
    85
    Frustrating as it can be, every fight is a spectacle of chaotic gameplay that will have you absorbed.
  4. netjak
    65
    The camera angles were enigmatic and frustrating. The action on the screen was great when we were fairly close to the fighting, but once scaled out became chaotic. The personal feel of smacking each other around when close was decent and enjoyable; but once the action panned became impersonal and out of touch.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 158 out of 172
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 172
  3. Negative: 10 out of 172
  1. Zilcell
    10
    Super Smash Bros. Melee doubles everything that was amazing from the original. Double the characters, double the stages, double the replay value, and double the fun!… Expand
  2. Caestus
    8
    Super Smash Bros. Melee is like its predecessor only bigger and better. There is a huge selection of Nintendo Characters and areas and the graphics, for ngc standards, are pretty good.… Expand
  3. MarkLaib
    7
    Melee at its fullest! Now I know this game has its flaws but when it comes to fighting you got to have this game.
  4. JohnG.
    0
    It's utter crap, not smooth in gameplay. Graphics could be alot better animation wise, very jerky. 2 Player crap. Don't get me wrong I own a gamecube and am a fan but not of this game!… Expand

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