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Summary

A crossover platform fighting game featuring characters from Nintendo franchises including Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Star Fox, Pokémon, and Fire Emblem. Unlike traditional fighters, the goal is to knock opponents off the stage rather than deplete a health bar. Damage accumulates as a percentage, increasing the distance a character is launched when hit. Players use simple one-button inputs combined with joystick directions to execute moves. The game supports up to four players simultaneously and includes various single-player modes alongside its multiplayer focus. Its fast-paced, aggressive gameplay fostered a long-running competitive esports scene that persisted well beyond the game's original lifespan.

Ratings
89

User rating

1,098 ratings

100

Critics rating

1 ratings

94

Combined

1,099 ratings

Release Dates
7
Nintendo GameCube Nov 21, 2001
Nintendo GameCube Dec 03, 2001
Nintendo GameCube May 24, 2002
Nintendo GameCube May 31, 2002
Nintendo GameCube Aug 23, 2002
Nintendo GameCube 2002
Nintendo GameCube Jan 2003
Language Support
4
English
Interface
English
Audio
Japanese
Interface
Japanese
Audio
Quick Facts
Release
21. November 2001
Type
Main Game
Status
Published
IGDB ID
1627
94

Combined rating

1,099 ratings

Also known as

  • Melee
  • Great Fray Smash Brothers Deluxe
  • Dairantou Smash Brothers DX
  • SSBM
  • Dairantou Smash Brothers Deluxe