| Super Smash Bros. Melee (SSBM) | |
|---|---|
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| Version |
NTSC Version 1.02 |
| Developers |
HAL Laboratory, Intelligent Systems |
| Publishers |
Nintendo |
| Systems |
Nintendo GameCube |
| Online Play | Rollback via Slippi |
| Player Resources | |
| Melee Library | |
| Melee Cookbook | |
| Melee Calculator | |
| MeleeFrameData.com | |
| See Links for more | |
| Community Channels | |
| /r/SSBM on Reddit | |
| SSBM on SmashBoards | |
| Netplay Event Calendar | |
| Melee Majors Calendar | |
Super Smash Bros. Melee is the second game in Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. Series.
Released in 2001 (2002 PAL), the series features characters and elements from all over the Nintendo universe. It includes all playable characters from the first game, and also adds characters from their same franchises and even additional franchises such as Fire Emblem. alongside new stages and gameplay modes.
One of the most significant and differentiating factors that Melee brings to the fighting game genre is the unorthodox win conditions; instead of depleting a life-bar, dealing damage rather raises a knockback gauge against the opponent, that then helps enable victory via ring-outs. Another interesting facet is the team battles, allowing teams of two to compete against each other, and the presence of spawning items and weapons (that are usually turned off in competitive play).
The sequel Super Smash Bros. Brawl was released on March 9, 2008.
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