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A good party game
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 29, 2003
Author: Amazon User
People say the gameplay is no different from the previous one. To that I say "Well DUH!" "If ain't broke, don't fix it." This merely expands what the previous Super Smash Brothers was. By that I mean more characters, more levels, more gameplay modes.
I heard someone complain about no plot. Buying SSBM for a plot is probably the dumbest thing you could ever do. This is specifially a party game and if you'd played the original on the N64 you'd know that. This game is all about the fighting, what's mainly what its for. Just to party and have fun. No plot is needed to enjoy this game.
From the original this game is much more of an expansion. The game presents a new set of characters. They went from 11 to 25 and they have 30 or so exciting stages to battle in. Sure its the same thing but that's what we all should've expected....if you reach previews and all that sort.
I was impressed by the graphics this game had and by far this is the best game the gamecube has to offer. Nice way of combining Nintendo's characters in one big Smash party. This game is great when you have lots of friends over as it keeps everyone entertained. Its so simple and fun and even a young three year old could learn to play this game with ease.
My advice is to go and pick up this game as you won't be disappointed to know that the gameplay is the same and hasn't been changed at all.
One of the best Gamecube games!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 03, 2004
Author: Amazon User
I first got this game a little bit after Gamecube came out a lot earilier than when this was written (when I got my Gamecube)(I got the the first SSB a little after I got my N64 too) It is one of the best games ever with great graphics and awsome control I would give this game 10/5 instead of 5/5. I have all of the charecters and a lot of the worlds (my sister started over my game). The multiplayer mode is great and so is the single player. It's hard to descibe any game so you have to try it for yourself. P.S. Make it your first gamecube game.
SSMB is awesome!
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User
Super Smash Brothers Melee is the sequel to the multiplayer extravagnecia called Super Smash Brothers. Now, some people say SSMB dosen't have nough one-player depth. (...) SSMB has a minigame in each battle you face.
A good multiplayer game
3
Rating: 3,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 19, 2002
Author: Amazon User
This game is VERY fun when you play with two or more players. However, when it comes to single player, it falls short in many ways. While it IS fun to play adventure mode (a very cool mode where you can play in super mario style) it grows old very quickly, as you face the same type of enemies over and over. The "Classic" mode single player is simply to repetetive. Once you beat the classic mode with one of the characters, the rest of them are the same, as you face the same opponents every time. However, this game is VERY fun multiplayer. You can set it to timed mode, where you play for a certain amount of time (YOU CHOOSE!) or knockout (where you have a certain amount of lives). The only thing about multiplayer is you have to beat single player to get extra characters (see above info about single player). My conclusion about this game is that it deserves three stars, since you really cant fully enjoy it without at least two controllers.
A decent game but better if you have someone to play against
3
Rating: 3,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 13, 2004
Author: Amazon User
This was a fun game but its a lot better if you have at least one other person to play against.Dont get me wrong the 1 player option is pretty fun but I only play it once every 2 or 3 weeks.The VS mode when played against 1,2, or 3 other people is absolutely wondeful.However I think that playing against the computer characters is way too easy. I mean come on they dont even use smash attacks for god's sake.I think thats the biggest flaw of the game.They should have made it more challenging to play against the CPUs.They are too easy even when cranked up to 9 and Im not even all that good at games and it is to easy for ME!!!!Anyways if you have someone to play against this game is great.
Very fun
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 07, 2003
Author: Amazon User
I was prepared to give this game 1 star because I played it for the first time today and I thought "this game is stupidly easy!" Then I realized the game was preset on "very easy." So that explained things. My first impressions of the game is that it has the most beautiful graphics I have ever seen. There's not a single flaw I could find. The colors are bright and vibrant and the characters are very well detailed. However, the pitfall to this game is the loose controls. They're too simple to be a good fighting game and too loose to be a good platformer. In this fighting game you're asked to sometimes perform some difficult jumping and, while that's not the toughest thing in the world to do, it should be a lot easier. Street Fighter it's not. The game is huge though and offers a lot to a single player or multiplayers. The game creators thought of everything. Even putting a mini Star Fox type game during the credits. If only this game had better controls it would be a perfect game.
Graphics: 5.0
Control: 4.0
Sound: 4.5
Fun Factor: 4.5
Super Smash Brothers Melee
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 04, 2003
Author: Amazon User
This is a whole lot better than the original Super Smash Brothers for Nintendo 64. The characters are a whole lot better. My favorite character to use is Zelda because she morphs into two different people with different moves. The levels are also a lot cooler and more interactive. You can earn new levels, just as you can earn new players. There are lots more levels than in the first game and a lot more players to choose from, aslo. There are also a lot more items and the original items are upgraded. For example, there are more Pokèmon that come out of the Pokèball items. You can also get trophies and stuff for going through adventures and tournaments and things of that nature. The GameCube has some of the best games. This is a really really good game for GameCube. The graphics are really good and it's really fun to play either alone or with your friends. I reccomend this game to anyone. My friend is really looking into buying a GameCube now after he played this game with me for a while. It's really funand you won't regret buying it, or at least renting it! Enjoy!
Great Game....Missing 2 Great Characters
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 06, 2002
Author: Amazon User
This game is awesome, I'm always unlocking something. But there are 2 Characters who really should be in this game, Wario and Waluigi. There are the ice climbers, Marth and Mr.Game&Watch. But Not Mario and Luigi's evil counterparts?
Here's a Trick to Unlock Mewtwo. It takes 20 Hours of gameplay to unlock old 150. You'll need 4 controllers to pull this off. Go into VS. mode's custom rules and set them option to stock and the stock to 1. Now go into the item switch and turn off all the items. Exit and enter the Melee Mode. Start up a Vs. Match between 4 characters. And choose Yoshi's Island:Yoshi's Story because the stage doesn't change. Walk away,go to sleep, just let it run for 5 hours, Then have your other 3 players walk off the screen. Mewtwo will challenge you. Beat Mewtwo and it's selectable.
A good game
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 22, 2002
Author: Amazon User
I love this game!!! It is currently one of the best games on Nintendo Gamecube. Although it is a lot like its N64 predecessor "Super Smash Bros.", it has a lot of new levels and a WHOLE lot of new hidden and default characters. There is also the brand-new Adventure Mode, where you go through Mario-like mini-levels. During the courses in Adventure Mode, you occasionally reach an area where you have to fight someone. It's pretty cool. There are also some new items. Check out the 100-man Melee for a challenge! Try it out if you're a fan of Super Smash Bros., or even if you're just looking for an entertaining game.
Great! But a little hard.
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 02, 2003
Author: Amazon User
If your a fan of Tekken or Marvel vs.Capcom you would love this game. Super smash melee a # 2 of Super smash bros. is a terrific fighting game that doesn't use blood or people's guts coming out. The object of the game is to desroy the opponent by kicking, punching, and throwing them off the edge. The reason I said it was difficult is that sometimes you can get a little frustrated, but if you want a challenging game then this is the game for you. If your looking for an entertaining and fun game then spend your money on this one.
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