Mon, 02 Jan 2006 by Paul Catlin
Nintendo aren't known for their beat-em up's. All that changed back in 1999 when Nintendo released Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo 64. Will the Gamecube's sequel keep this magic mixture alive?
This game looks stunning! It runs at a constant 60hz framerate, no slowdown with this game. There is even an opportunity to turn on a filtering option, which makes the game either smoother (on) or sharper (off) The characters look just like they did in their own games, obviously most look better as they were in old 2D games 
SSBM keeps the intense pace going with frantic gameplay with music based on the level that your are on. On one of the Donkey Kong levels, for example, the music is taken from the N64's Donkey Kong Country (2?) game, with the Kong's rapping.
This is one of them games that is hard to review. I didn't actually like SSBM very much, but I can understand it's good points and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to other people. It is one of those games that could leave you beaten by a little kid that mashes the buttons on your controller. To me at least, there is more luck and 'hit everything fast' ways of winning than skillfully controlling your character.
The basic Versus mode is what you'll play most of the time when SSBM is in your 'cube, but there are many other modes available. Single player modes include event matches, where you must defeat different enemies in a set match. Home run contest, where you must hit 'Sandbag' as far as possible. And adventure mode where you play a platform game, SSBM style 
You can unlock new characters and trophies in the game too. When you have a trophy you can look at it from any angle in the trophy cabinet which is a nice touch.
1. Nanaki
03 Jan 2006, 02:35 GMT
This is the game everyone I know is "the best" at and its the Cube game I poured the most hours into. The best gamecube multiplayer game, ever!
2. Visor
01 Feb 2006, 21:26 GMT
I actually am the best at this game, Nanaki's crap
3. gamer4life
11 Jan 2008, 17:19 GMT
I think that super smash bros meelee is a game that I am pretty good at so I am going to play it for fun and not to be be the best but visor or enybody else if you ever want to challenge me like Star Fox says "come on".
4. Supermarioman
22 Mar 2009, 04:30 GMT
Deserves a 10.
5. hamispink
17 Apr 2009, 04:37 BST
this isn't a button masher, it is a fast paced frenzy that requires instant reaction with timed, specific attacks
It is a button masher if you aren't any good
6. CodyRBurns
05 May 2009, 02:33 BST
This game takes absolute skill and timely to play correctly. Honestly, it does become a little repetitive, but with all of the goodies to unlock, it deserves at absolute least, a 9/10. It was a new revolution of fighting game that took graphics to the next level.
7. LEGEND MARIOID
14 May 2009, 14:05 BST
Agree with the above comment. With all that's in the game and its increadible all round quality it deserves at the VERY least a 9. I prefer Brawl, but this deserves credit as well (as the reviewer generally has given it)
8. Pikamander2
26 May 2009, 01:32 BST
This deserves a 9 or 10. And a longer review. Melee is still one of the best and most played games today.
9. alvieao
01 Jun 2009, 15:14 BST
One of the best GameCube games I ever played. In fact, Super Smash Bros. Melee was the first GameCube game I bought along with the system back in 2001. The sequel definitely boasted more content compared to the N64 original: more characters, more modes like Adventure mode, Multi-Man Melee and Event Match and tons of goodies to unlock. Of course, multiplayer is still the main draw with friends around. The fighting is much faster and actually requires skill. It's so much fun to unlock so much stuff while playing. Although surpassed by Brawl in some ways, Melee deserves a 9/10...
10. WhoKnew
28 Jun 2009, 19:02 BST
Not as good as Brawl, but still an awesome game. Should be a 9/10.
11. ryanknight717
28 Oct 2009, 00:33 GMT
much better than the score given
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