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Super Smash Bros. Melee

ConfirmedJan 2003

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When does Super Smash Bros. Melee come out?

Super Smash Bros. Melee releases Jan 2003 on Nintendo GameCube.

About

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.

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Platform / regionDateStatus
Nintendo GameCubeNov 21, 2001Confirmed
Nintendo GameCubeDec 03, 2001Confirmed
Nintendo GameCubeMay 24, 2002Confirmed
Nintendo GameCubeMay 31, 2002Confirmed
Nintendo GameCubeAug 23, 2002Confirmed
Nintendo GameCube2002Window
Nintendo GameCubeJan 2003Confirmed

Developer HAL LaboratoryPublisher Nintendo

FightingPlatformer

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