Reviews from

in the past


Super Smash Bros. Melee is a chaotic, high-octane fighting game that throws iconic Nintendo characters into explosive battles. The gameplay is lightning fast and surprisingly deep, with intricate mechanics like wavedashing that reward dedicated players. Melee boasts a vast roster, addictive multiplayer, and numerous modes, offering endless amounts of fun. With its vibrant visuals and smooth performance, it set the standard for platform fighters and is considered a timeless classic by many.

Played again at my local shop had a much better time

Fun, but overhyped. Single player is a slog and the controls are iffy.

I like it for sure but I have some problems with it, for 1 the controls feel very dated and took alot of getting used to, and 2 it isn't "fun" in the way games like Brawl or Ultimate are the combo game is nuts but it feels like it's missing something tho, will play again at a later point


Not my thing but I will never not be impressed by the fanbase dedication

Overrated as hell but still a great Smash game

I mean its a favourite for many for a reason

slippi actually making me want to learn this game is a blessing because holy shit is this game super addictive. ya also gotta love the the music, visuals, side modes, fluidity and overall iconography of melee. just imagine crackin open a cold one with boys to the sound of the announcer screamin “MELEE!”. That’s beautiful man..

its current year and my damn friends are still playing this please help

My favorite thing to do at McDonald's as a kid

One of the best Smash Bros. games ever, and for good reason! The combat, soundtrack, graphics still hold up today.

The Melee only fanbase is extremely obnoxious, but don't let that cloud your judgment. The game's just really good. A really nice sequel to the first Smash Bros. but before the series got really insane with increasing the fighter roster to an unsustainable size.

When I was younger, I never got why so many people stuck with this game when Brawl and eventually Smash 4 & Ultimate would come to have so many more characters and much more content. But one day I started playing the game with a more serious effort, and it clicked. No Smash game has ever gotten even half as fun as this one in terms of movement, feel, and general competition. Melee is so unbelievably fun on a competitive and even casual level. I don't have much else to say, as every praise this game could receive has already been sung to the high heavens at this point.

Accidentally the GOAT of Smash Bros. fighting games because the skill ceiling is mind-bogglingly high. For us mere mortals, it's an improvement in every way on the N64 predecessor but mostly superseded by later entries. That said, if I had a Gamecube handy, I'd still go back and play this on occasion.

Unlocking some characters is ass but the game itself is fun.

MY FAVOURITE SMASH BROS (again, I have gamecube bias)

stop saying melee is the best smash game, you're not cool

Can see why its a favorite of many.

One of the best aged games ever. The competitive scene for this game is still alive and it has some of the best mechanics for any fighting game. It improves on the first game in every aspect. The casual content for this game is very good too.

I will give this game 4 stars for giving me the ice climbers, mute city, and young link.


SUPER SMASH BROTHERS... MELEEEEEEEEE
the best fighting game ever made from a technical standpoint, the gameplay has been evergreen for the 20+ years since its release and it will continue for another 20 years more

Still the tightest gameplay of the entire series. Combos feel satisfying to pull off and the skill ceiling is extremely high. Many days and nights spent playing with friends. Still a ton of fun to play with friends, which we still do!