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Super Smash Bros. Melee

2001 · Nintendo GameCube · Fighting · Platform

94IGDB player score
1,111 ratings

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1,111 players rated this a 94. When the numbers look like that, you pay attention. Fighting game fundamentals, done right. Sometimes that's plenty. Come for the campaign, stay because your friends won't let you leave the lobby.

About this game

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.