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Normally, Nintendo contract players such as Mario, Pikachu, Link, Donkey Kong, Bowser, and Kirby are generally happy and well-mannered, but in Super Smash Bros. Melee, the pleasantries get thrown out and the gloves (except for Mario's) come off. This update of the N64 favorite features these and other video game icons in furious, yet utterly absurd fisticuffs that usually make for a smashing good time. Just make sure you have at least one human opponent to pound on.
Starting off with 14 characters (an additional 11 are waiting to be unlocked), the game has a pretty standard premise--let Nintendo's stars beat on each other until the timer runs out. However, a lot of emphasis is put on knocking opponents off ledges while avoiding the same fate. In typical Nintendo manner, there are quite a few power-ups to assist you in the melee. The actual combat isn't as intricate as in other fighting games; however, the ultra-cartoony layout of the many, many arenas sometimes adds a strategic element not usually found in similar titles.
Super Smash Bros. Melee's strength lays in the mayhem created in four-player fights. The camera does an excellent job of positioning itself so all combatants are constantly visible. Also, Melee sports some of the best visuals seen in a Nintendo product. All the characters are highly detailed, and the movements of each are smoothly infused with personality. Donkey Kong lumbers and Princess Peach fights with grace.
As the multiplayer mode is the key reason for this game's existence, the single-player mode is decidedly weak. The game features an adventure mode that plays somewhat like an old-school, side-scrolling Mario game. Sadly, despite its good looks, its gameplay is rather uninspired. This game is clearly at its best when there are two or more players with controllers in their hands. --Mark Brooks
Pros:
- Fantastic graphics and sound keep the action upbeat
- Many new characters and other goodies to unlock Cons:
- Single-player experience is comparatively weak
- Too cute for a few folks
- Adventure mode is boring
Am Ric
Reviewed in Canada on August 21, 2024
No problems.
Jade
Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2023
The game doesn't work, the time I had a console to test it, the guarantee was over
kody
Reviewed in Canada on December 24, 2021
Wrong edition, disk was out of seat and damaged before i opened the case. Not worth 120$ i paid
Joss Sappah
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2020
The game came exactly as described and in an timely fashion. :)
Nancy Koch
Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2020
On time, great working order! Thanks!
Tyler
Reviewed in Canada on September 6, 2019
Disc was far more scratched than led to believe.
Matthew
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2019
Great game so much fun works well no damage in shipping or any other problems
April Murra
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2019
Recieved a working product, however very scratched. Also the outside of the case was dirty and the manuel with the game has crayon drawn all througout. This is irritating, purchased to play, pass on and now i am just wondering how this was posted as good condition, poor condition at best. I feel I paid for a subpar product versus the listed description.
Breana Martin
Reviewed in Canada on December 26, 2019
Great game, great service, perfect delivery
Tyler ray
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2018
No case included. Hefty price for just the game disc.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2017
The game works worse than Brawl (which I have) and Smash 4 on the Wii U (which I also have). The characters have LESS jump, you die if you air dodge above a pit, and so many other bad things about the game. It is OK, but I still give it two stars. I think Shadow the Hedgehog is WAY better.
tracy fortin
Reviewed in Canada on August 13, 2014
The kids love it they had one before but it no longer worked.The only problems I had with order was I ordered the players choice and got the regular one and I ordered a new one and got used.
scott
Reviewed in Canada on June 14, 2012
I have been looking for this game everywhere! Its absolutely impossible to find in any game store and the pawn shops never have it either. I was surprised that most copies of this game sell for around 150 dollars but i guess that it would be hard to come by a new copy of this game. I bought a used version, so i was a little worried about scratches at first. The cd does have a few scratches (as would be expected with a used game) but it still works perfectly fine. I am very happy to be able to play this with my friends. It was sent to me fairly quickly and the condition of the game was exactly was described. Overall I am very satisfied with this purchase and would buy from this seller again.
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