Super Smash Bros Melee

This game is fun. Great when you are looking 4 a two player. Its nice you can battle each other or team up against others. Not bad by yourself either.

Simply amazing. I can think of no two words that describe this Gamecube title better than that. As a sequel 2 the N64 smash hit, Super Smash Brothers, this game improves in every way over that title. From the graphics 2 the sound effects, SSBM is a solid hit 2 purchase if you still own a Gamecube. And 4 those Wii owners out there, why not own this 2 go with Super Smash Brothers Brawl? It would compliment it nicely on your gaming shelf.

I recently acquired another Gamecube, & this was one of the first titles I sought actively 4 it. Although there are characters that are similar 2 eachother in attack moves (Pichu & Pikachu, 4 example), the simple diversity of being able 2 play one of your favorite Nintendo characters makes this title a joy 2 own & play over & over again. There are many things I still need 2 unlock in this game, & I find myself playing it every single night right before I go 2 bed. It's that addictive & fun.

Pros:

Simple techniques let you get into the action right away
Choose your favorite Nintendo character & have at it!
Graphics & sound are top notch. Gameplay is a breeze 2 learn
Many unlockable areas & characters available
Multiplayer is fast, furious, & downright enjoyable

Cons:

Single player is a weak addition 2 the game
Many characters are downright identical 2 others
Takes a long time 2 unlock some characters you'd like 2 play sooner

Overall:

This game is one you must own if you have a Gamecube, or a Wii, 4 that matter. The price is still on the reasonable side, & you can get it cheaper as a "Player's Choice" title. Any Gamecube owner would do well 2 add this title 2 their collection. Get it....TODAY!

The game arrived in a timely manner & even though it didn't have the instructions my son knew how 2 play. It was in excellent condition.

Donate hours of your life 2 this extremely fun game. Go 4 single player adventures, unlock levels with special matches, or battle with combinations of friends & computers. It's a must-have 4 Gamecube.

Oh, & just a note: After fighting 2995 matches, you'll get an awesome message saying something like: "You completed your 2,995th match. That means you spent a penny on each one. Was it worth it?"

Before you get this game, I want you 2 know a few things. first, this game has really good graphics, (most backround things are paper 3D though) this game is only left, right, duck, & jumpish, so there's no moving forward or backward, (unluckily 4 me, I didn't know that) multi player is the main thing, so I recomend you have 4 controlers, & 1 player mode is only 2 unlock new players 2 play in multi player. multi player is Sooo fun, & you can actualy unlock some places from the nintendo 64 vershion!

Patrick, age 9

Super Smash Brothers Melee is a great fighting game where you put your favorite Nintendo characters against each other, 2 find out who's the toughest of them all!

Normally, Nintendo contract players such as Mario, Pikachu, Link, Donkey Kong, Bowser, & Kirby are generally happy & well-mannered, but in Super Smash Bros. Melee, the pleasantries get thrown out & the gloves (except 4 Mario's) come off. This update of the N64 favorite features these & other video game icons in furious, yet utterly absurd fisticuffs that usually make 4 a smashing good time. Just make sure you have at least one human opponent 2 pound on.

Starting off with 14 characters (an additional 11 are waiting 2 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 2 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, & the movements of each are smoothly infused with personality. Donkey Kong lumbers & Princess Peach fights with grace.

As the multiplayer mode is the key reason 4 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 & sound keep the action upbeat
• Many new characters & other goodies 2 unlock

Cons:

• Single-player experience is comparatively weak
• Too cute 4 a few folks
• Adventure mode is boring