Super Smash Bros Melee, known as SSBM/Melee, is a two decade old fighting game for the Nintendo GameCube that is still played today for its unique gameplay.
It's easy to pick up but hard to master. It's fun as a party game to play with your friends but also deep enough to reward those that want to learn about its hidden mechanics.
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Read about the history of the game on 'The Community' page.
CHOOSE YOUR CHARACTER
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Do you like a fast, aggressive character? Or do you prefer a slow, methodical approach?
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There are heavy hitters, projectile launchers, floaty evaders, and whatever else may fit your player personality. Find who feels right for you.
CONTROLS
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There isn't a long list of button press combinations to learn like traditional fighting games.
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You learn to combo one move into another and juggle your opponent intuitively.
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Most moves consist of holding a direction (up/down/left/right) and pressing another button such as A/B, though things do get more complex.
GET THEM OFF-STAGE
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To kill your opponent you have to plunge them into the depths and keep them there (or launch them into the sky).
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This will be a fun mini-game to master as all characters have different abilities used to get back to the stage after being hit off.
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The more damage you deal to your opponent on stage the easier this will be.
RINSE & REPEAT
You both have four lives. Whoever takes them first is victorious.
LEARN ADVANCED TECHNIQUES,
FRAME DATA, AND THE METAGAME
