Editing Super Smash Bros. Melee

{{Infobox

|image=[[File:Super Smash Bros Melee Players Ch.jpg|250px]]

|developer=[[HAL Labs]]

|released={{releasedate|Japan|November 21, 2001|USA|December 3, 2001|Europe|May 24, 2002|Australia|May 31, 2002}}

|genre=[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Fighting]]

|ratings={{ratings|esrb=T|pegi=3|cero=A|acb=PG}}

|media=GameCube optical disc

|input={{input|gamecube=1}}

'''''Super Smash Bros. Melee''''' (known in Japan as '''''Great Melee Smash Bros. Deluxe''''') is a fighting game for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and is the follow-up to ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]]. This installment in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series of games is the best selling games for the Nintendo GameCube in which various characters from [[Nintendo]]'s popular franchises battle on different courses, also taken from the Nintendo franchises. Many of the major characters of the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]] make an appearance. The game has its major focus on the multiplayer mode, while still offering a number of single-player modes.

 

In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', up to four characters fight on a side-view stage with invisible boundaries on each side. When a player hits these boundaries, the player is knocked out. Unlike other fighting games, the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series thus does not rely on hit points for each character which have to be brought down to zero, but on damage percentage. Whenever a player is hit, they get a certain amount of percent damage. The maximum damage that can be dealt to a player is 999%. The higher the damage percentage is, the easier it is for the player to be knocked out.

[[File:Mrgamewatchmovea.jpg|left|thumb|The basic A attack. Here, [[Mr. Game & Watch]] attacks [[Ness]] with his A attack.]]

Players move around on the stages using the GameCube Controller's {{button|gcn|Stick}}, and can jump by pulling {{button|gcn|Stick}} up, or pressing the {{button|gcn|X}} or {{button|gcn|Y}} button. It is possible to jump again in the air a single time. Some characters also have the ability to multi-jump in the air. By moving the {{button|gcn|Stick}} down, the player can crouch or move a layer down on the stage.

A basic attack is performed with the {{button|gcn|A}} button. When moving the {{button|gcn|Stick}} into a direction, the player can attack upwards and downwards, or to either side. These attacks are usually weak and do not do very much damage. When the {{button|gcn|A}} button is pressed repeatedly, the character performs a standard combo, a fast sequence of weak attacks. When the {{button|gcn|Stick}} is titled fast and the {{button|gcn|A}} button is pressed in time, the player can perform a [[Smash Attack]]. These are very powerful, chargeable attacks, which cause a lot of damage. Each character's moves for the side, up, and down Smash Attacks are different.

===Character Special Moves===

Each character has their own set of special moves, which are performed with the {{button|gcn|B}} button. When moving the {{button|gcn|Stick}} in a certain direction, or not moving it at all, a different special move is performed. The special moves are influenced by the character's individual personality, and have various effects, from doing more damage than with a normal attack, attacking from a distance, or repelling projectiles. Most characters' {{button|gcn|Stick}} up + {{button|gcn|B}} moves involve jumping, which makes it possible to perform a third jump in the air to prevent the character from falling down. The sideways special move was a new addition to the series.

 

[[File:Falcon parasol.jpg|thumb|left|[[Captain Falcon]] using a [[Parasol]].]]

Items appear on the stage at random and can be used by the players. Items have various effects, and some trigger by themselves. They can grant the character special abilities for a short time, like becoming invisible, contain a number of items themselves, explode when hitting, or can be used as a weapon. When players are standing next to an item, they can use the {{button|gcn|A}} button to pick the item up. Some items have effects that are activated when the item is picked up or touched, such as reducing the character's damage percentage, or turning characters into a giant version of themselves. Other items can be used as weapons. A held weapon can be used with the {{button|gcn|A}} button. With the {{button|gcn|Z}} button, or {{button|gcn|L}} or {{button|gcn|R}} in combination with {{button|gcn|A}}, the weapon can be thrown away. This thrown item can also hurt other characters when it hits them.

[[File:Kirby shield.jpg|thumb|right|[[Kirby]] using his [[Shield]].]]

When pressing the {{button|gcn|L}} or {{button|gcn|R}} triggers, or the {{button|gcn|Z}} button, the character's [[shield]] is activated. Shields can be used to prevent any kind of attack from a character or an item, only grabbing cannot be prevented. If used at the right time, and for only a split second, the shield can be used as a reflector for items thrown and most projectile attacks. More powerful ones such as Samus' fully charged charge shot, however, will merely be absorbed by the shield. The shield has the form of a bubble (except for Yoshi, where it is a [[Yoshi Egg]]). The shield's power decreases every time it is used, and when the shield breaks, the character will be unable to move for a certain period of time. The longer the player waits before using the shield, the stronger it becomes, similar to Bowser's Fire Breath. Also, the harder the player presses on the {{button|gcn|L}} or {{button|gcn|R}} triggers, or {{button|gcn|Z}} button depends on how thick the shield is, a thicker shield will erode slower from damage but faster from time, while a thinner shield will erode more from damage but significantly less from time duration, adding to shielding strategy. Light characters may even be knocked out by the shield break.

===Grabbing and Throwing===

Players are able to grab other characters and hold them. This allows the player to hit the character while they are not able to protect themself or fight back. The player can also throw the character in any direction, or smash them to the ground. A thrown character can hit other characters and damage them this way, too. When not holding items and standing next to a character, the player can press {{button|gcn|Z}}, or {{button|gcn|L}} and {{button|gcn|R}} in combination with {{button|gcn|A}}, to grab the character. The player can now attack the grabbed character by using the {{button|gcn|Z}} or {{button|gcn|A}} buttons, and can also throw the other character in a direction by tilting the {{button|gcn|Stick}}.

Unlike in ''Super Smash Bros.'', however, players can break free from grabs. The less damage the grabbed player has, the easier it is to break free from a foe's grab. However, if the player takes a lot of damage, it'll be nearly impossible to break free from a foe's grab.

===Other Actions===

In single-player mode, the player can use the {{button|gcn|C}} to zoom the camera in or out. In VS mode, the player can move the {{button|gcn|C}} in any direction, allowing them to perform uncharged smash attacks easily. By pressing Up on the {{button|gcn|Pad}}, the player can use the [[Taunt]].

 

 

There are four standard fighting modes in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. These can be freely chosen in VS mode. The Regular Matches in Single-Player mode only feature Stock matches, but different rules appear in the Event Matches. In all modes, it is possible that there is a tie between one or more players. When this happens, there will be a [[SmashWiki:Sudden Death|Sudden Death]]. It is a quick battle, where each of the players who are tied will fight. They each start with 300% damage, and the last player standing wins. The winner of the Sudden Death wins the entire battle.

Players gain points by knocking out other players, and lose points by getting knocked out. When the time limit has run out, the player with the most points wins. It can be set by the player whether self-destructs cause players to lose 0, 1, or 2 points. A special function that displays the player's points during battle can also be unlocked. This mode is used by default in the VS. Mode, though it is rarely used in the Single-Player events.

Players have a set number of lives. They lose lives when they are knocked out. The last player standing wins. Optionally, a time limit can be specified. When the time has run out, the player with the most lives wins. This mode is featured throughout the Classic and All-Star Mode, and there is always a set time limit in these modes.

Players have to collect [[Smash Coin]]s. Coins appear by hitting an opponent. When a player gets knocked out, they will lose half of his coins. When the time limit has run out, the player with the most coins wins. This fighting mode is rarely used in the Event Matches of the single-player mode, but is also available in VS matches.

Players get points for their fighting style. There are 249 different kinds of bonus points. Bonus points can be simply for knock outs, for jumping a lot, for looking in the same direction all the time, for getting a rare [[Pokémon]] out of a Poké Ball, etc. They often have humorous names. When the time limit has run out, the player with the most points wins.

 

For a list of bonuses, see [[List of Bonuses from Super Smash Bros. Melee|here]].

==Playable Characters==

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|caption2=All playable characters.

There are 25 playable characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', 26 incuding [[Zelda]]'s alter ego, [[Sheik]]. Seven of them originated from the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]]. These characters are [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Bowser]], [[Dr. Mario]], [[Yoshi]], and [[Donkey Kong]].

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!Special Moves

|''B move''

|''Smash B move''

|''Up & B move''

|''Down & B move''

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!width=12% | Name

!width=12% | Series

!width=39% | Description

!witdh=25% | Special Moves

!rowspan=4 |[[File:Ssbmmario.jpg|75px]]

!rowspan=4 |[[Mario]]

|rowspan=4 |''Mario'' series

|rowspan=4 |Mario is a balanced character with a variety of moves. He attacks quickly, but jumps low, and has difficulty recovering, despite his reputation as Jumpman. His backwards throw can throw almost farther than any other character's throws. His Cape helps deflect oncoming attacks and shoots whatever is being shot at him back to his oppenent.  

|[[Mario#Fireball|Fireball]]

|[[Mario#Cape|Cape]]

|[[Mario#Super Jump Punch|Super Jump Punch]]

|[[Mario#Mario Tornado|Mario Tornado]]

!rowspan=4 |[[File:Ssbmdonkeykong.jpg|75px]]

!rowspan=4 |[[Donkey Kong]]

|rowspan=4 |''Donkey Kong'' series

|rowspan=4 |Donkey Kong is a strong, heavy character, who is faster than most heavy fighters. When he grabs enemies, he can carry them for a short distance. His Headbutt can bury opponents for a certain time (depending on their damage percentage).

|[[Donkey Kong#Giant Punch|Giant Punch]]

|[[Donkey Kong#Headbutt|Headbutt]]

|[[Donkey Kong#Spinning Kong|Spinning Kong]]

|[[Donkey Kong#Hand Slap|Hand Slap]]

!rowspan=4 |[[File:MeleeLink.jpg|75px]]

!rowspan=4 |[[Link]]

|rowspan=4 |''Legend of Zelda'' series

|rowspan=4 |Link is a character of high weight and medium strength. However, he is rather slow. He uses his sword to attack. He also shoots a bow and has a boomerang.

|[[Link#Bow|Bow]]

!rowspan=4 |[[File:MeleeSamus.jpg|75px]]

!rowspan=4 |[[Samus Aran]]

|rowspan=4 |''Metroid'' series

|rowspan=4 |Samus is a heavy character with powerful attacks. Her Grappling Beam, while slow, allows her to grab characters from farther away. She can charge up a shot which increases in power the longer it's charging.

|[[Samus Aran#Screw Attack|Screw Attack]]

|-

|[[Samus#Bomb|Bomb]]

!rowspan=4 |[[File:Ssbmyoshi.jpg|75px]]

|rowspan=4 |''Yoshi'' series

|rowspan=4 |Yoshi is an unusually heavy fighter with average speed and strong smash attacks. Unlike other fighters, Yoshi's shield is not an energy bubble but a green-spotted Yoshi Egg. He lacks a third jump but can jump extremely high. He can swallow enemies and turn them into eggs with his Egg Lay move.

|[[Yoshi#Egg Throw|Egg Throw]]

|-

|[[Yoshi#Yoshi Bomb|Yoshi Bomb]]

|-

!rowspan=4 |[[File:Ssbmkirby.jpg|75px]]

!rowspan=4 |[[Kirby]]

|rowspan=4 |''Kirby'' series

|rowspan=4 |Kirby is a light and fairly slow character with weak attacks. He can jump five times in mid-air. His Swallow attack allows him to copy other characters' B abilities. He has the ability to (in mid-air) to become a Stone and come crashing down on his enemies.

|-

|[[Kirby#Stone|Stone]]

!rowspan=4 |[[File:MeleeFox.jpg|75px]]

!rowspan=4 |[[Fox McCloud]]

|rowspan=4 |''Star Fox'' series

|rowspan=4 |Fox is a fast and light character with average strength. He falls fast, and his Blaster has the unique ability to do damage to enemies without stopping them.

!rowspan=4 |[[File:MeleePikachu.jpg|75px]]

!rowspan=4 |[[Pikachu]]

|rowspan=4 |''Pokémon'' series

|rowspan=4 |Pikachu is fast and light. It uses its electric attacks to damage other enemies.

|[[Pikachu#Skull Bash|Skull Bash]]

|[[Pikachu#Thunder|Thunder]]

!rowspan=4 |[[File:Ssbmness.jpg|75px]]

!rowspan=4 |[[Ness]]

|rowspan=4 |''Earthbound'' series

|rowspan=4 |Ness is a slow character who relies on his PSI attacks. He can attack with a baseball bat and a yo-yo as his smash attacks. To recover with his PK Thunder, Ness must direct the ball of lightning to his rear end to catapult himself towards the stage. He also uses his PSI Magnet to recover damage with certain enemy projectiles.

|[[Ness#PK Flash|PK Flash]]

|[[Ness#PK Fire|PK Fire]]

|[[Ness#PK Thunder|PK Thunder]]

|[[Ness#PSI Magnet|PSI Magnet]]

!rowspan=4 |[[File:Ssbmpicfalcon.gif|75px]]

!rowspan=4 |[[Captain Falcon]]

|rowspan=4 |''F-Zero'' series

|rowspan=4 |Captain Falcon is the fastest-running character in the game. His attacks are slow, but are also pretty strong, particularly his forward aerial knee attack and Falcon Punch. His Falcon Kick is also a deadly attack.

|[[Captain Falcon#Falcon Punch|Falcon]]

|[[Captain Falcon#Raptor Boost|Raptor Boost]]

|[[Captain Falcon#Falcon Dive|Falcon Dive]]

|[[Captain Falcon#Falcon Kick|Falcon Kick]]

!rowspan=4 |[[File:Ssbmbowser.jpg|75px]]

!rowspan=4 |[[Bowser]]

|rowspan=4 |''Mario'' series

|rowspan=4 |Bowser is the heaviest and slowest character, but has powerful attacks, and is hard to hit off of the stage at low damage percentages. He can use his weight to crush the characters he grabs. He is one of the first villains to be playable in the series. His Fire Breath move burns his enemies down.  

|[[Bowser#Fire Breath|Fire Breath]]

|[[Bowser#Koopa Klaw|Koopa Klaw]]

|[[Bowser#Whirling Fortress|Whirling Fortress]]

|[[Bowser#Bowser Bomb|Bowser Bomb]]

!rowspan=4 |[[File:Ssbmpeach.jpg|75px]]

!rowspan=4 |[[Princess Peach|Peach]]

|rowspan=4 |''Mario'' series

|rowspan=4 |Peach has a special ability to float above the ground for a short amount of time. In her forward smash, she swings a golf club, a tennis racket, or a frying pan. Toad can be used as a Counter.

|[[Princess Peach#Toad|Toad]]

|[[Princess Peach#Peach Bomber|Peach Bomber]]

|[[Princess Peach#Peach Parasol|Peach Parasol]]

|[[Princess Peach#Vegetable|Vegetable]]

!rowspan=4 |[[File:Ssbmiceclimbers.jpg|75px]]

!rowspan=4 |[[Ice Climbers]]

|rowspan=4 |''Ice Climber

|rowspan=4 |The Ice Climbers fight as a pair. The player only controls one Ice Climber, and a CPU plays the partner, who generally follows the player's moves. The Ice Climbers have a low reach, but they also have high power and dangerous grabs. By changing colors, the player can choose between controlling Popo or Nana.

|[[Ice Climbers#Squall Hammer|Squall Hammer]]

|[[Ice Climbers#Belay|Belay]]

|[[Ice Climbers#Blizzard|Blizzard]]

!rowspan=4 |[[File:Zeldaart.jpg|75px]]

!rowspan=4 |[[Zelda]]

|rowspan=4 |''Legend of Zelda'' series

|rowspan=4 |Zelda is a slow-moving character. Her attacks can be quite powerful, but her strongest attacks don't hit the enemy easily. She has the ability to transform herself into Sheik, giving her a wide range of different special moves.

|[[ Zelda#Nayru's Love|Nayru's Love]]

|[[Zelda#Din's Fire|Din's Fire]]

|[[Zelda#Farore's Wind|Farore's Wind]]

|[[Zelda#Transform|Transform]]

!rowspan=4 |[[File:MeleeShiek.jpg|75px]]

!rowspan=4 |[[Sheik]]

|rowspan=4 |''Legend of Zelda'' series

|rowspan=4 |Sheik is Zelda's faster alter-ego. Sheik attacks rapidly and combos well. However, unlike Zelda, Sheik doesn't have a lot of powerful moves. Zelda can become Sheik at the start of the battle when the player holds down the "A" button on the GameCube controller.

|[[Shiek#Chain|Chain]]

|[[Shiek#Vanish|Vanish]]

|[[Sheik#Transform|Transform]]

===Unlockable Characters===

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!rowspan=4 |[[File:MeleeJigglypuff.jpg|75px]]

|rowspan=4 |Jigglypuff is light, and has a few powerful attacks. It can jump five times in mid-air, and has the best aerial speed in the game. Its Rest attack has a very low reach, but can KO at low damage. Although it is light, it is almost slower than [[Bowser]] while on the ground. It is unlocked by:

|[[Jigglypuff#Pound|Pound]]

|-

|[[Jigglypuff#Sing|Sing]]

!rowspan=4 |[[File:Mewtwo.jpg|75px]]

!rowspan=4 |[[Mewtwo]]

|rowspan=4 |''Pokémon'' series

|rowspan=4 |Mewtwo is a slow, floaty character, who features a strong grab and some powerful throws. The game attributes its low weight to the fact that it hovers above ground. It is unlocked by:

*Playing VS for a combined total of 20 hours, OR

!rowspan=4 |[[File:MeleeMarth.jpg|75px]]

!rowspan=4 |[[Marth]]

|rowspan=4 |Marth is a fast character with average strength and weight. He uses a sword to attack, granting him the game's longest reach. Marth's attacks are strongest at the tip of the sword. He is unlocked by:

*Playing with the 14 default characters in Classic or VS, OR

|[[Marth#Shield Breaker|Shield Breaker]]

|-

|-

!rowspan=4 |[[Mr. Game & Watch]]

|rowspan=4 |''Game & Watch series

|rowspan=4 |Mr. Game & Watch has average speed and strength, but his weight is low, due to his 2D appearance. His Judgment attack chooses from nine effects at random. He is unlocked by:

*Completing Classic, Adventure, or Target Smash with the other 24 characters, OR

|[[Mr. Game & Watch#Chef|Chef]]

|[[Mr. Game & Watch#Judgement|Judgment]]

|[[Mr. Game & Watch#Fire|Fire]]

|[[Mr. Game & Watch#Oil Panic|Oil Panic]]

!rowspan=4 |[[File:MeleeDr.Mario.jpg|75px]]

!rowspan=4 |[[Dr. Mario]]

|rowspan=4 |''Mario'' series

|rowspan=4 |Dr. Mario is very similar to Mario. His attacks have different effects (usually electric instead of fire), but act the same way as Mario's. Most of his attacks are stronger than Mario's, though he moves slower. He is unlocked by:

*Completing Classic Mode with Mario, OR

|[[Dr. Mario#Megavitamin|Megavitamin]]s

|[[Dr. Mario#Super Sheet|Super Sheet]]

|[[Dr. Mario#Super Jump Punch|Super Jump Punch]]

|[[Dr. Mario#Dr. Tornado|Dr. Tornado]]

!rowspan=4 |[[File:GanondorfMelee.jpg|75px]]

!rowspan=4 |[[Ganondorf]]

|rowspan=4 |''Legend of Zelda'' series

|rowspan=4 |Ganondorf has a move set similar to Captain Falcon. However, he is very slow, quite heavy, and possesses the strongest attacks in terms of knockback. He also has a unique special attack when pressing {{button|gcn|A}} and moving {{button|gcn|Stick}} upwards; different from a Smash Attack. He is unlocked by:

|[[Ganondorf#Gerudo Dragon|Gerudo Dragon]]

|[[Ganondorf#Dark Dive|Dark Dive]]

|[[Ganondorf#Wizard's Foot|Wizard's Foot]]

!rowspan=4 |[[File:Falcomeleeduhjerk.PNG|75px]]

!rowspan=4 |[[Falco Lombardi]]

|rowspan=4 |''Star Fox'' series

|rowspan=4 |Falco has a move set similar to Fox. He is not as fast as Fox, but he jumps higher, and has a longer reach. His Blaster also functions differently; it fires more slowly, but it can stun enemies. He is unlocked by:

*Completing the 100-Man Melee, OR

*300 VS. Matches

|[[Falco Lombardi#Falco Phantasm|Falco Phantasm]]

|[[Falco Lombardi#Fire Bird|Fire Bird]]

|[[Falco Lombardi#Reflector|Reflector]]

!rowspan=4 |[[File:Young Link.jpg|75px]]

!rowspan=4 |[[Young Link]]

|rowspan=4 |''Legend of Zelda'' series

|rowspan=4 |Young Link is similar to Link. However, he is considerably weaker, lighter, and faster, and can [[Wall Jump]]. He is unlocked by:

*Completing Classic with 10 different characters, two of which have to be Link and Zelda/Sheik, OR

|[[Young Link#Fire Bow|Fire Bow]]

|[[Young Link#Boomerang|Boomerang]]

|[[Young Link#Spin Attack|Spin Attack]]

|[[Young Link#Bomb|Bomb]]

!rowspan=4 |[[File:Pichuart.jpg|75px]]

!rowspan=4 |[[Pichu]]

|rowspan=4 |''Pokémon'' series

|rowspan=4 |Pichu is similar to Pikachu. It is the lightest character of the game. Like Pikachu, it moves and attacks quickly. Whenever it uses an electric attack, it inflicts damage to itself. It is unlocked by:

|[[Pichu#Skull Bash|Skull Bash]]

|[[Pichu#Agility|Agility]]

|[[Pichu#Thunder|Thunder]]

!rowspan=4 |[[File:Roy1.jpg|75px]]

!rowspan=4 |[[Roy (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Roy]]

|rowspan=4 |''Fire Emblem'' series

|rowspan=4 |Roy is similar to Marth. Unlike Marth, his attacks are strongest at the center of his sword, and his air game is very bad. His fully-charged Flare Blade is the game's strongest non-reflected attack, but it backfires when charged maximally, doing 10 damage to Roy himself. He is unlocked by:

|[[Roy (Super Smash Bros. Melee)#Flare Blade|Flare Blade]]

|[[Roy (Super Smash Bros. Melee)#Double-Edge Dance|Double-Edge Dance]]

|[[Roy (Super Smash Bros. Melee)#Blazer|Blazer]]

|[[Roy (Super Smash Bros. Melee)#Counter|Counter]]

|}

 

There are twenty-nine selectable stages in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.

 

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!width=17% | Stage

!width=68% | Description

|[[File:Ssbm-nd-iceclimbersstage.jpg|100px]]

|[[Icicle Mountain|Infinite Glacier: <br> Icicle Mountain]]

|align=left | Icicle Mountain is a stage that scrolls up and down at different speeds. It has many different small platforms to jump on, similar to the classical platforming game ''Ice Climber''.

|[[File:Castle.jpg|100px]]

|[[Princess Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Mushroom Kingdom: <br> Princess Peach's Castle]]

|align=left | In this stage, the battle takes place on the roof of Princess Peach's Castle from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. There are some hovering platforms at either side of the small tower. Switches can be activated, making [[? Block]]s appear. From time to time, a [[Banzai Bill]] is shot into the castle, causing an explosion.

|[[File:Melee Kongo Jungle.jpg|100px]]

|[[Kongo Jungle|DK Island: <br> Kongo Jungle]]

|align=left | The Kongo Jungle stage is set on logs over a waterfall. A small platform also appears to the right, and sometimes logs are falling down the waterfall, creating temporary platforms. Below the stage is a [[Barrel Cannon]] which shoots out characters in a random direction when they fall into it.

|[[File:Greatbay.jpg|100px]]

|[[Great Bay|Termina: <br> Great Bay]]

|align=left | The Great Bay stage, based on ''The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask'', has two platforms which stand fixed in the water, and a swimming stone. Sometimes, a [[Turtle (SSB)|turtle]] rises from the water, creating additional platforms. [[Tingle]] is also seen on the stage with a giant balloon, and is forming another platform.

|[[File:Meleeyoshi'sstory.jpg|100px]]

|[[Yoshi's Story (stage)|Yoshi's Island: <br> Yoshi's Story]]

|align=left | Yoshi's Story features elements of the game ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''. In the center is [[Yoshi's Island (place)|Yoshi's Island]], and three smaller platforms are hovering above it. It also has a cloud moving below it to catch falling characters. [[Fly Guy]]s fly by occasionally, carrying Food.

|[[File:Ssbm-nd-kirbystage1.jpg|100px]]

|[[Fountain of Dreams|Dream Land: <br> Fountain of Dreams]]

|align=left | On the Fountain of Dreams stage from the ''Kirby'' series, the fountain itself forms a big platform in the middle with three smaller hovering platforms above it, whose height varies.

|[[File:Zelda'sCorneria.png|100px]]

|[[Corneria|Lylat System: <br> Corneria]]*

|align=left | In the Corneria stage from the ''Star Fox'' series, the battle is held on the Great Fox, a spaceship. From time to time, Arwings fly by and shoot at the combatants.

|[[File:Melee Rainbow Cruise.jpg|100px]]

|[[Rainbow Ride#Super Smash Bros. series|Mushroom Kingdom: <br> Rainbow Cruise]]*

|align=left | Rainbow Cruise is a moving stage with different environments based on [[Rainbow Ride]] from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. It starts on a floating ship, which falls down after a certain time, and players have to move on over the various platforms.

|[[File:Melee Jungle Japes.jpg|100px]]

|[[Jungle Japes|DK Island: <br> Jungle Japes]]*

|align=left | The Jungle Japes stage from the ''Donkey Kong'' series is set on a river, with three ledges made of wood with a house and a toilet house found on them. The players fight on these platforms. Occasionally, [[Klaptrap]]s jump out of the water, trying to drag characters downwards into the water.

|[[File:Hyruletemple.jpg|100px]]

|[[Temple|Hyrule: <br> Temple]]*

|align=left | The Temple is the biggest stage of the game, designed after several games from the ''Legend of Zelda'' series. It features many different platforms and a tunnel system. Despite its size, it does not have any side effects.

|[[File:Melee Yoshi's Island.jpg|100px]]

|[[Yoshi's Island (SSBM)|Yoshi's Island: <br> Yoshi's Island]]*

|align=left | The Yoshi's Island stage is set in a scene from ''[[Super Mario World]]''. The area is enclosed by a slope on the one side and a [[Warp Pipe]] on the other. In the middle, there is a hole with [[Turning Block]]s above it. There are also two groups of turning blocks floating on the stage serving as additional platforms.

|[[File:Greengreens.jpg|100px]]

|[[Green Greens|Dream Land: <br> Green Greens]]*

|align=left | Green Greens from the ''Kirby'' series is consisting of three separated grass platforms. The huge tree, [[Whispy Woods]], blows the characters away. Sometimes, [[apple]]s fall from him. Also, blocks and bomb blocks fall from the sky in between the platforms.

|[[File:Venom.jpg|100px]]

|[[Venom|Lylat System: <br> Venom]]

|align=left | Much like Corneria, Venom is featuring the Great Fox flying over the surface. But unlike Corneria, the battle is fought on the Great Fox's four wings, the ship is seen from the front. [[Arwing]]s also appear and shoot at the players.

|[[File:Brinstar.jpg|100px]]

|[[Brinstar|Planet Zebes: <br> Brinstar]]*

|align=left | Brinstar from ''Metroid'' is consisting of several platforms which are held together by organic material or other objects. These connections can be destroyed, causing some of the platforms to hover in the air. Sometimes, acid rises from below burning the characters, but also restoring broken connections.

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|[[Onett|Eagleland: <br> Onett]]*

|align=left | In Onett from ''EarthBound'', the battle takes place on a few houses in the village and a nearby tree. Cars drive by and hit characters when they do not avoid them. There are warning signs announcing the cars. The platforms of the drug store in the middle can collapse, but restore themselves after a certain time.

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|[[Mute City|F-Zero Grand Prix: <br> Mute City]]

|align=left | Mute City takes place on a large F-Zero race track with a small platform hovering in the middle of it. Occasionally, this platform will go down, exposing the road. F-Zero gliders will sometimes race into the players, but can also be destroyed.

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|[[Pokémon Stadium|Kanto: <br> Pokémon Stadium]]*

|align=left | The Pokémon Stadium looks like a simple stage with two floating platforms, but every once in a while the stage will change into one of four different terrains: Water, Fire, Rock, and Grass, which all have different features obstacles.

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|[[Mushroom Kingdom (stage)|Mushroom <br> Kingdom]]

|align=left | The Mushroom Kingdom stage features many objects from classical ''Super Mario Bros.'' games, such as [[Brick Block]]s and [[? Block]]s, which contain items, as well as falling platforms above two gaps.

===Unlockable Stages===

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|[[Flat Zone|Superflat World: <br> Flat Zone]]

|align=left | The Flat Zone modeled after a [[Game & Watch]] system. From time to time, wrenches, buckets, and other tools fall from the top. Oil can also be spilled over the ground, making it hard for the players to move. Some platforms vanish and appear at different places. It is unlocked by completing Classic, Adventure or All-Star Mode with Mr. Game and Watch.

|align=left | Brinstar Depths from ''Metroid'' features a large rock platform. There are few floating rocks, which players can jump onto at any time. When [[Kraid]] hits it, the large rock rotates in any direction, exposing a different side of it. It is unlocked by playing 50 Vs matches.

|align=left | This ''EarthBound'' stage is set high on the skyscrapers of Fourside. Players have to be careful not to fall into the gaps between the buildings. It has a giant [[UFO]] that occasionally shows up on the screen and can be used as a platform. It is unlocked by playing 100 Vs Matches.

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|[[Big Blue|F-Zero Grand Prix: <br> Big Blue]]*

|align=left | Big Blue is side-scrolling, and the fight takes place on top of the F-Zero gliders. Players have to be cautious not to hit the track, as they would stay behind and, because of the high speed of the gliders, would hit the barrier at the left end of the stage, knocking them out. There are also numerous platforms that pass by. It is unlocked by playing 150 Vs Matches.

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|[[Mushroom Kingdom II|Mushroom <br> Kingdom II]]

|align=left | Mushroom Kingdom II, actually featuring ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', has a generic scene from the game with several platforms and a waterfall that forms gorges between them. Occasionally, logs will fall down the waterfall, creating temporary platforms. A [[Pidgit]] will also occasionally fly in, creating another platform, and a [[Birdo]] appears from time to time, spitting Birdo Eggs at the characters. Birdo can be KOed in a series of weak attacks or one strong attack. It is unlocked by getting a Birdo or Pidgit Trophy.

|align=left | Battlefield is a floating stage consisting of a big platform in the middle and three smaller platforms hovering above it. The stage does not have any side effects, which allows players to solely concentrate on the fight. It is unlocked by beating All-Star Mode.

|[[Final Destination|Special Stages: <br> Final Destination]]

|align=left | Final Destination has absolutely no features, so the combatants are not bothered by the stage in any way. It is unlocked by completing Event 51 "The Showdown".

|align=left | Yoshi's Island is a stage returning from ''Super Smash Bros.'' It is consisting of a big platform with the [[Super Happy Tree]] in the background, three other smaller floating platforms above, and three clouds at the edges of the stage, which vanish when a character stands on them too long.It is unlocked by getting the Sandbag over the 400 meter/1,325 feet mark at the Homerun Contest.

|align=left | The Kongo Jungle is a stage returning from ''Super Smash Bros.'' The stage is made out of a large wooden platform with several smaller, sometimes floating ones around it. There is also a [[Barrel Cannon]] underneath the arena. It is unlocked by beating 15 minute Melee.

^{*Appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.}

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![[Barrel]]

|''Super Smash Bros.'' series

|The Barrel contains a single random item, which can be released by smashing the barrel or throwing it against a wall. When thrown to the ground, it will roll onwards and hit players.

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![[Barrel Cannon]]

|''Donkey Kong'' series

|The Barrel Cannon is used to trap a character inside. Then the barrel rotates, and depending when the trapped character presses a button, they will be fired out in a certain angle. However, the Barrel Cannon vanishes quite quickly after appearing on the stage.

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![[Beam Sword]]

|''Super Smash Bros.'' series

|The Beam Sword can be used to hit other characters. It is powerful, but the hits are rather slow.

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![[Bob-omb]]

|''Mario'' series

|The Bob-omb can be thrown at another character to cause an explosion. If left on the ground for a few seconds, it starts walking around. It then explodes after a certain amount of time or if it walks into a character.

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![[Bunny Hood]]

|''Legend of Zelda'' series

|The character wearing the Bunny Hood is faster and can jump higher.

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![[Capsule (Super Smash Brothers)|Capsule]]

|''Super Smash Bros.'' series

|The Capsule contains a single random item that is small. It can be easily thrown and sometimes explodes when hitting the wall or a character.