THIS GAME IS REALLY GOOD 14 MORE PEOPLE . THE BEST GAME OF THE GAMECUBE IS
HERE AND STILL AS GOOD AS IT WAS IN 2001 I JUST CAN NOT BELIVE IT HAS 1113
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this game is awsome very fun like the first but this is better. I still play this game till this day well brawl came out that looks the samething and theirs reviews saying that it was'nt that great stick with melee but otherwise this game is really fun and funny the way you knock your oppoinet hard than they hit the screen i always laugh when that happens awsome game and i love gamecube buy the way its a fun console that comes out with games that are really fun really better than shooting games cause shooting games you get board of but they made some shooting games for the gamecube that are better than ps2 and xbox cause its not as boring but this game is hot really fun.

This game was a repurchase for my son. He had this game once and broke it. He loves it so we bought it again for him. Can't wait for Super Smash Bros Brawl!

This game is extremely good with multiplayer. But it is one of those unbeatable games with unlimited levels and trophies to collect. Overall a very good game to play with a friend or two

Smash Brothers, as a title/series (original for N64, Melee for Gamecube, and Brawl for Wii) is consistently enjoyable and fun. Great for parties/playing with friends or playing by yourself.

The original doesn't hold a candle to this one.

I know I'm years and years late, with this, but I had to make one sometime!

This game as well as the first isn't only innovative, it's addictive.

Fun alone but a blast with a friend or three. :)

I miss the days when me and my cousin could play this for 2-4 hours at a time with next to no breaks!

I miss even more when another friend would come around and although he would lose most of the time, the 1 on 1 on 1 matches were almost always so damn heated.

This game only brings great joy and anticipation of what's to come in 2 days....:)

Fun: 4.5/5
Game Play: 4.5/5
Sound: 5/5 (the orchestras are the best)
Multiplayer: 4.25-5 (depending on how many people)
Character Choice: 5/5
Replay-ability: 4.5/5 (after years of playing, or if it's only you and another, 4.25/5. it gets boring MUCH quicker.)

I don't have a Wii (or want one at this point). However, I'm still anticipating Brawl.

I hope it doesn't let us down! My favorite has been Peach since the beginning. Well, in the very beginning, it was Pikachu, Jigglypuff and Ness.

But since she was introduced in this game, she's always been my favorite.
She whoops tail and then sails gracefully away with her parasol. Kill em, Peach!!

End note: (update:) After looking at a review or three, I'm sad to say that Brawl, the newest entry of the series seems to suffer from a bit of lag on and offline. I find that so disappointing because besides a little slowdown every little while or so, SSBM played PERFECTLY. It worries me but I'll just have to keep reading reviews.

I originally bought a GameCube when Super Mario Sunshine came out, in early 2002. With it, I bought SMS, Metroid Prime, Star Wars: Rogue Leader, and Super Smash Bros. Melee. To this day, I have spent more hours playing SSBM than every other fighting game combined, and it's probably about even with the time I spend on RPGs.

I play this game EVERY DAY. Let me repeat that, EVERY SINGLE DAY.

This is a great example of "simple to learn, impossible to master". When you first start out, it seems easy enough. Press A (or B) and a direction to attack, X or Y to jump, L or R to defend. Simple right? But with time comes a mastery of advanced techniques such as wavedashing, L-Cancelling, tether recovery, super grabs, spikes, pillars, and the list just goes on and on.

The character roster is very large at 25(and mostly balanced, but more on that later), there are a wide variety of stages to play on, some simple platforms, some moving racecars on a track that goes speeding by.

Multiplayer is definitely the focus here, but a robust number of options will appeal to the single player crowd as well. There's Classic, Adventure, and All-Star modes (the meat of single player, which you can play through with all 25 characters); 51 different Event Matches (pitting you in all sorts of situations where you play as a wide variety of different characters); the Stadium (featuring a Target Test for each character, the Home Run Contest, and the Multi-Man Melees, pitting you against a horde of weak computer opponents for as long as you can last); and Versus mode, where you can fight against up to three opponents (computer or human).

This brings us to the real meat of the game: Versus mode. While many other fighters go by the wayside after time passes, SSBM has stayed in my gamecube for the last 6 years, largely because of its astoundingly deeo Versus mode. You have a number of options for the type of match (Time, Stock, Bonus to name a few), there are Items to add a bit of chaos to the match (which can be turned off for the fighting game purist), the 25 different characters play VERY differently (even the clones, but I'll get to that later), and all in all, it's one of the best multiplayer games i have ever played. Period.

Now, there are some things which detract from the game. For example, while there is a large number of stages to play on, some of them add little or nothing to the game. For instance, Yoshi's Island (N64) has such terrible camera issues that you can't see your characters sometimes, depending on the positioning of the players on the screen. Final Destination (a flat platform with no frills) is great for fighting game purists, but the party game crowd may find it very boring.

One other issue that many people have with SSBM is the character balance. While every character stands a fighting chance, and player skill definitely affects the outcome of a match more than the character choice, certain characters fall prey to other characters very easily. Fast characters tend to be better, able to swat the slower characters around to the point where you can't even move of your own volition sometimes. Peach is just overpowered, no way around it.

The third (and last) issue that I have with this game (and the last issue I have heard of anyone else having) is that of the clone characters. While SSBM has a wide variety of unique characters (Samus, Zelda, Mario, Peach, Bowser), there are a number of characters who share movesets with other characters, effectively making them clones. The pairings are as follows: Link-Young Link; Mario-Dr. Mario; Cpt. Falcon-Gannondorf, Fox-Falco; Marth-Roy; and Pikachu-Pichu.
One would think that with Nintendo (and HAL)'s penchant for uniqueness in their games that they would have been a bit more original with some of their characters.




All of that aside, SSBM is still an amazing game, that I have had many, MANY (well over 10000; the counter is capped) hours of fun with. I highly recommend it to anyone who owns a GameCube, likes fighting games, likes party games, has friends, or enjoys a good time.

My son is enyoing it very much... Thanks for bring me the oportunity to find it.

Super Smash Bros. is my favorite game to play on the Gamecube. I also like it because it has lots of action. My favorite characters are Samus, Bowser, and Falco. I also unlocked all of the characters and over 200 trophies, and all of the stages. My favorite stage is Brinstar Depths, where a giant dragon turns the whole place around. My brother and I love to play this game. It's also cool because there are special melees, including camera mode, stamana mode, and giant mode. My favorite is stamana mode. I think it's funny when Kirby eats people and then he turns into them. from Jesse C.

Super Smash Bros. is my favorite game to play on the Gamecube. I also like it because it has lots of action. My favorite characters are Samus, Bowser, and Falco. I also unlocked all of the characters and over 200 trophies, and all of the stages. My favorite stage is Brinstar Depths, where a giant dragon turns the whole place around. My brother and I love to play this game. It's also cool because there are special melees, including camera mode, stamana mode, and giant mode. My favorite is stamana mode. I think it's funny when Kirby eats people and then he turns into them. from Jesse C.

This is a great fighting game it takes me back to the days of the N64 but I think I liked it a little better on the N64 this is however better graphics also Super smash bros brawl is coming out soon so if you have a wii just wait for that because I heard it will be a huge game. The only thing I am not looking forward too is buying more wii remotes and nunchucks.

This is probably the best multi player game out for the GC console. Kids 10+ will absolutely adore this game and there is no blood, only comedic fighting. With all the special characters unlocked there are over 20 combatants to choose from the possibilities are pretty much endless with combo attacks. Each battle is a unique experience and the various one player arcade modes will keep players entertained for hours at a time even without a group of friends over.

We loaned this game to a friend and he conviently lost it and we had to buy it again. It is worth it!!!

This game is quite fun. Took a bit to get used to the Gamecube after playing Xbox so long, but this is one of my most favorite games on Gamecube. Still, it's a good game that I'd recommend buying; no doubt about it. Worth every penny.

I am very disappointed that up until now I haven't receive the super smash Bros Melee I ordered for my nephew for Christmas. I want my money back.

this game is about fighting it is not like mario 3. overall it is ok

The title explains it. If you have not played this game before, I suggest you buy it right here, right now.

This game is extremely fun and challenging, but it isn't too hard. When I say challenging, I don't mean it's hard to learn, infact I first played this game at a cousins' house when I was about 10. My first few games I was just learning how to control the character (it was also my first time playing the gamecube) but after a few minutes, I was seriously kicking my cousins' butts! I have to say that overall, the multiplayer aspect of the game is the funnist. I always play in 2 player against my brother, but you could play up to 4 players. I have to say, if you are an only child, and will have no one to play against in multiplayer mode, you might not want to buy this. The other modes are still fun but by far multiplayer is the best. There are many fun characters to unlock, and I haven't unlocked them all yet, but my favorite is DK (Donkey Kong) so far. If you buy this game, make sure to try all the characters. In the end, there is only one rule for this game; you have to have fun!!! (Which isn't that hard.)

This game is epic; simple, yet really challenging. It's easy to learn, and REALLY fun if you have friends or family over a lot. Just make sure that you back your memory up, since my card bugged, and ALL 100% completion of my SSBM memory was lost.

Smash bros is a good set of games, and even with the upcoming release of the newer version this is still a very good use of your time. You can get up to 25 characters to play with. Multiplayer is where this game is at though, you can play with up to 3 friends.

Great game!! Mario versus Ganon!? Yes!! Yoshi spanking down Samus?! Awesome!

I would like to see Sonic in these games. I know he is not a nintendo character but it would be sweet non the less!

This game comes from a great idea/concept. You can play as many Nintendo characters but it is extremely difficult for someone new to the gaming world to pick up and just play. Some of the screens move extremely fast and to a new gaming person, seem impossible to beat. It is very fun to play as the different characters if you don't let the fact that it is difficult get to you. Be ready to devote some time because you have to play this game for a long time before you can get really good at it and fully enjoy it.

Ok, for all of the retards who continually say that the game is geared towards five year olds, that it is easily mastered and that its no fun unless you have 3 friends that are also 5, i have only one thing to say. your retarded and the only reason you wrote that review was because you probably got your butt kicked and are just a sore loser. For the rest of us hundred thousands players out there who still think the game is amazing because it is amazing fighter and party game that weve been playing with our friends for over 3 years now. I myself got the game the week it came out, and i still play the game and i mus say you can always have fun with it and pick it up. there are 52 random mission type fights to do that involve defeating two or more enemies with bombs on the field for example. there are tons of maps to be unlocked more than i ever imagined, over 250 trophies (i have all but 2), 11 extra characters to help keep the madness varied, a bunch of cool game modes like slow mo and super small mode (where you characters have all eaten a poison mushroom for the whole match) to keep things fun and varied, and on top of that, you can even take pictures if you have another controller, making this game an amazing addition to any gamecube owners collection. if you own a gamecube and dont own this. then your missing out no matter what the age.

Easily one of the most popular games in the Nintendo GameCube library, Super Smash Bros. Melee really delivers.

The starting roster of characters is a healthy improvement over the N64 version's. And as before, a number of extra characters may also be unlocked. When the number of "VS." matches played or the cumulative time of "VS." matches played hits certain milestones, the winner of the match is challenged by the new (computer-controlled) character. Certain single-player accomplishments can also trigger the challenges.

New in this sequel is the ability to charge (hold) smash attacks. This not only makes the attack stronger, but it also gives you more control over the timing of the attack.

Another new maneuver is the forward+B special attack. In addition to the up+B and down+B attacks, the neutral+B and forward+B attacks have been disambiguated. For example, Ness' PK Fire has been reassigned to forward+B, and neutral+B is a different special attack. This can be difficult to adjust to for long-time N64 gamers, but with time old habits can be broken.

It is also possible to dodge in midair now. Something like a midair counterpart to rolling on the ground, this is a quick way to get out of danger.

The new "Event Mode" can be difficult at times. For example, in Event #36, you control Ness and must dispatch five foes in succession. Such tasks should provide a healthy challenge for all but the most skilled of gamers.

Some of the new levels don't seem very well-designed, but this is a minor criticism at worst because level selection is an option. Character balance seems mostly okay, though many complain that Roy and Marth of Fire Emblem fame are overpowered.

I couldn't stop playing at first.It didn't blow off my underwear though I wasn't wearing any.I have to admit. It has plenty of modes and is pretty fun.It's cool because you can be many different nintendo characters.If you want a game to be fun forever don't get this game. Now super smash bros. melee brawl is a different story

i ordered almost a month ago but did not receive till aug5th. this is very very bad.

I got it with my 'Cube, for my birthday, and I've been playing it ever since.
It's one of those rare few that are AWESOME at first, and get a lot better as you acquire new items (in this case, characters, lands, trophies, All Star mode, and 42 new Event Matches) In my opinion, it's the greatest game of all time, and will be until the new one, Brawl, comes out. This franchise was pretty much perfect with the original, Super Smash Bros. for the N64, and has only gotten better as it has progressed. You can have a lot of fun in your first battle, and with 10 Event matches, the original characters and stages (they're all from previous Nintendo games) and Classic and Adventure modes, or on your ten billionth battle with more characters, stages, and modes. A GREAT one-player game, and an even-better
multiplayer. It was well worth $50 when new, and $30 is maybe even too little for such a game.

fun/classic characters, bright colors, great for playing with friends -but not so much fun to play alone... so if your looking for a game you can play in solitude all day this probably isn't the one for you.

This is the best Nintendo game ever. Better than any Nintendo game, better than any Nintendo 64 game, better than any Super Nintendo, better than any Game Boy game, better than any Game Boy Color game, better than any Game Boy Advanced or SP game, better than any Nintendo DS game, and better than any other Game Cube game. My best character in this game is Mr. Game And Watch. My brother uses Falco, my other brother uses Marth. What do ya know, Mr. Game And Watch V.S Falco V.S Marth, what a battle. YOU HAVE TO PLAY THIS GAME!!!

Oh my gosh. I cant tell you how fun this is, you just have to get it!

super smash bros. is like having a royal rumble. everyone fights and whoever gets knocked out the most wins. it is a fighting game-with an original formula. no one has a life bar, everyone just fights until they get knocked off from the stage. if you've played smash bros. for the N64 then you'll love this. it has more of everything with great graphics to boot. if you're new to the series then i think it's time that you should check this game out. it's more fun if you have friends to play with, but its single player is fun nonetheless. this is highly recommended. if you have a gamecube then u shouldnt miss this one out.

Well? What can I say? Where should I begin? The first time I even played Super Smash bros. was on the N64. I still have that game. But, now we are in on the Gamecube and Nintendo didn't miss a beat with this one either. Play as one of fourteen charactors untell you unlock the rest of the eleven other charactors by completing certain tasks. Want to play with other friends or family members? Hook up three more controlers for some Melee fun. Try your luck at all fifty one event matches and unlock some cool features. Unlock stages and other cool stuff! Why not try to unlock the sound test! I bought this game from a local store in Kansas city until I could play it no more. Thank god Nintendo Gamecubes use memory cards and not the disks themselves to store the information. I was able to buy and replace my copy of this game through Amazon and still love it. I haven't unlocked all the secrets and features yet but, I am working on it. My girlfriend helped me unlock some stages to play in verses mode, as well as the eleven other charactors. This maybe an older game but, if you want to have some fun and if you want a challenge, this is the game for you.

I've been a fan of Super Smash Bros ever since it came out, and years later I still play it often! Can't wait for Smash Bros Brawl to come out for the Wii! This game is great for both single and multi player, and the amount of items, characters, and stages to unlock keeps the game fun for years on end. Highly recommended!

I only wish I could find more time to play so I could give my daughter more of a challange. This game plays very well and is a fun way to spend some time with my kid.

Don't be stupid and own a GameCubeGamecube Console Platinum but not this. Then, go get yourself the old Smash BrosSuper Smash Bros. if you can and the new one 'Brawl'Super Smash Bros. Brawl when it comes out for WiiNintendo Wii.

This game is not very entertaining with its main 3 one-player story modes. The 51 task-oriented challenges for 1-player rock. The multiman melee, the multiplayer, the homerun contest, and the special melee rule. The tournament mode is stupid, unless you do a tournament with it--I don't mean to be redundant but that is the only way to put it (they needed to add elements to the game as extra options in tournament--like different tournament trophies, records, stages, and AI enemies that are NOT playable and nearly impossible to beat).

Characters and multiplayer play rule. CHOOSE YOSHIYoshi Touch and Go--all the advantages of all 3 weights of characters.