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Super Smash Bros Melee
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Normally, Nintendo contract players like Mario, Pikachu, Link, Donkey Kong, Bowser and Kirby are generally happy and well-mannered, but in Smash Bros. Melee the pleasantries get thrown out and the gloves (except for Mario's) come off. This update of the N64 favourite has these and other video game icons in furious, yet utterly absurd fisticuffs that usually make for a smashing good time. Just make sure you have at least one human opponent to pound on. Starting off with 14 characters (there are an additional 11 to be unlocked), the basic premise of having Nintendo's stars beat on each other until the timer runs out is pretty standard. However, much emphasis is put on knocking opponents off ledges while avoiding the same fate. In typical Nintendo manner, there are many power-ups to assist you in the melee. The actual combat isn't as intricate as other fighting games, however the ultra-cartoony layout of the many, many arenas sometimes adds a strategic element not usually found in fighting games. Melee's strength lays in the mayhem created in four-player fights. The camera does an excellent job of positioning itself so all combatants are constantly visible. Also, Melee sports some of the best visuals seen in a Nintendo product. All of the characters are highly detailed, and the movements of each are smoothly infused with personality; Donkey Kong lumbers and Princess Peach fights with grace. As the multiplayer mode is the key reason for this game's existence, the single player mode is decidedly weak. There's an adventure mode that plays somewhat like an old-school, side-scrolling Mario game. Sadly, despite its good looks, its gameplay is rather uninspired. This game is clearly at its best when there are two or more players with controllers in their hand. --Mark Brooks
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5/5 |
The game we just keep playing!
(April 05, 2008) |
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I cannot get over how good this game actually is. Me and a group of friends have been playing this since it came out on multiplayer, and we just refuse to get bored of it, even now one of us has an Xbox 360 and Halo 3, Super Smash Bros finds itself in a gaming day routine everytime, without fail.
The single player is solid; classic mode, adventure mode, all star mode and event matches are just some of the choices on offer, and with so many characters to get used to, there's plenty of life in this game for a single player, but with this just on it's own, the game would be quite unremarkable. The game is designed with Multiplayer in mind, and you have everything you could possibly want at your disposal for it.
The frame rate is continually perfect, it allows frantic and intense matches to be played. I think it's important to note that it is by no means random however (as it has been critised of being by the 1 Star review of this game previously). You learn and develop skills in this game the more you play it, and you keep on getting better. There isn't really a set "end" point where you cannot learn anymore. This is what, for me, separates it from many other multiplayer games.
And to add to this- they're all Nintendo characters! A rich tapestry of Nintendo's past and present. You simply couldn't do this with any other games developer. Sony would get as far as Spyro and Crash Bandicoot and call it a day, Nintendo characters a piling up to be added!
All in all I can't praise this game enough, it's longevity is astounding. I've given so many hours to videogames in the past, but I don't regret a minute of playing this. |
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5/5 |
greatest game ever
(November 08, 2007) |
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I believe that this game could be the greatest games ever created the effects, the stadiums, the choice of players and overall effects of the game make this one of the Best. To be good you need a good mind, quick reflects and knowledge of each character, but you pick all this up quite quickly. If you are thinking of getting this game i would definatly advise it. just some of the characters included: Link (The Legend of Zelda), Captain Falcon (F-Zero), Fox (Star Fox), Picachu (Pokemon), Donkey Kong (Guess Where he came from) and Samus (Metroid Prime) just to name a few. And if you can wait Super Smash Bros. Brawl is coming out on the Wii Soon.
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5/5 |
when it comes to multiplayer,this game really shines
(August 11, 2007) |
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this is probably some of the best fun you will have on gamecube.having nintendo classic characters like mario(if you dont know him you should be ashamed)and link and making them destroy each other is strangely funny,fantastic and addictive.
casual gamers can just pick up the controller and master it in five minutes while hardcore gamers will love it as well.the buttons are very simple,A to attack,B and a certian direction to do a special move and X/Y to jump.
the gameplay from a fighter like tekken or soul caliber,has changed.instead of fighting until a persons life bars go down to zero,you have to keep attacking your opponent until there damage meter is quite high.the more damadge caused,the further they fly.then you have to unleash a powerful attack and knock them out the arena and at the end of a couple of minutes who ever gets knocked out the most loses!!!
as i said above its the multiplayer that makes this a must buy.the graphics arent pushing the gamecubes limits but are quite pretty.the lifespan is great on it.as long as you have another controller and a friend,this is endless fun.
my only main complaint is that some unlockable characters are clones of other character.dr mario has the same moves as mario and falco is an imitation of fox etc.apart from that,nintendo fans,people who love multiplayer,and people who are dying to smack pikachu with with a baseball bat then this is must buy. |
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5/5 |
One of the best fighting games ever made
(July 09, 2007) |
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I think this game could easily make the GameCube charts. It has loads of characters to choose from, lots of awards. The game is very long which is a good factor of the game. Graphics are awesome, sound quality is top notch, it is cartoony yet realistic. Great for playing with friends. I personally havent played the prequals but it seems to interest me.
Buy this game, even if you have got enough games. you wont be disappointed |
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5/5 |
An amazing sequel
(June 10, 2007) |
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Now, I admit to fans of the traditional fighting formula that you see in the likes of the Street Fighter, Tekken, Dead or Alive and Soul Calibur series, that this is completely different. So if you're looking for that sort of game you won't find it here, but will find a fantastic and "different" fighting game.
To begin with, I'll start with the points that knocked the fun rating down a star, Like I mentioned above this isn't a traditional fighting genre, and the moves are limited to simple combinations, whilst this lowers combo's it makes the game easier to pick up and play and take a while to fully master. Secondly, although the character roster is pretty big, I beleive around 25 playable characters, around 6 of these are essentially clones of other characters. They have the exact movesets which only look slightly different, plus they are either slower/quicker/weaker/stronger than their counterparts. This is rather a shame, characters like Ganondorf had big potential, but he ended up with the same moves as Captain Falcon.
These bad points however, will seem relatively minor compared to the overall game. In terms of unlockable content, this game has it all. 9 Unlockable characters, many unlockable stages (with 3 from the N64 original)around 393 unlockable trophies (some of which you'll be playing a while for)and some routine ones like sound test.
Graphics: The graphics are a vast improvement from the original, I've read reviews from people who gave the game low scores and I disagree with comments on graphics. The graphical power of the Gamecube was quite advanced and the visuals on SSBM, although not overly showing off the hardware, are very good.
Gameplay: Like I mentioned before the forumula isn't the same as traditional fighters, so that my put you off. The gameplay is still unique to the series and is simple to pick up and play, but takes a while to master. There are 3 different single player modes you need to complete with each character and some side stuff like Home Run contest and Multi-man melee. The many game themed items provide much fun and variation as well. By far the best being the Freezie and Pokeball.
Sound: By far some of the best game music around, because the SSB series is all about the history of Nintendo and mixing it all up, you have music from practically all it's most famous games, and some classic ones remixed (Mach Rider) and if the music does get on your nerves, you can change the soundtrack on some stages by presing and holding L when selecting it.
Lifespan: It might not last you as long as the likes of Final Fantasty games, Okami or The legend of Zelda: Twilight Pricness, but it'll still last you ages depending on how much you want to do. I myself still need around 3 more trophies after having the game over 3 years. Although SSBM is really one of those titles you play for ages, then stop, then come back to months later. So it's potential lifespan clocks into the years.
Multiplayer: Simply awesome, no doubt about it. This is what this game was made for, it's a laugh with mates and you'll just keep playing (if you like the game, that is) and playing. There are lots of different modes as well, so if you want to be giant or invisible, you can!
Overall this is an amazing game, but it's difference from traditional fighters may put people off, and if you're not a fan of any of Nintendo's work, you won't find anything you want here (I also question why you have a Gamecube) but this game is still an essential title that every Gamecube owner must own.
If you love this game, then look out for Super Smash Bros Brawl, the highly anticipated sequel on Wii that promises to better even this! |
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