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Video Games : Super Smash Bros Melee
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Rating: 
- Fighting Games with even more skill involved than usual!
After playing and adoring the first Super Smash Bros on the Nintendo 64, I knew this would be great. Taking some of the best characters from Nintendo history (and a couple of the worst as well), this game has 25 different players to fight with, and about 20 totally different playing styles (some characters are very similar to eachother, with only differences in speed, agility and punching strength)
The reason this game is so great is because it takes the bog-standard fighting game, and adds a new dimension - basically, up and down. You really can swing in off a ledge below and kick your opponent's feet from beneath them, and grab someone, fling them to the sky, and kick them across the stage.
Each character is wildly different, meaning that at the higher levels (and there is virtually no end to difficulty settings for you to conjure) you have to use a completely different fighting style for each opponent. And there are SO many maps to choose from that you'll look at the list and realise that you haven't played this one for a while, and it's fresh and interesting.
Admittedly, once you've unlocked the millions of options after hundreds of hours of play, it feels a bit samey, but get a gaggle of friends over, and you'll play it again and again!
Rating: - excellent game!!
What a game!! not only is it the most fun ive had on multiplayer since goldeneye but the single player is top notch too.theres so much to do, 11 extra characters, trophies, extra modes and much more this game will last you for ages, not to mention countless hours spent on the multiplayer, this definitely wont be collecting the dust.The graphics are also very luscious even with four players on ive never experienced any slow down and the characters are very detailed. also its now out on "Players Choice" (Like platinum on playstation) for about £20 so theres absolutely no need for not owning this title.go and buy it, you wont regret it!
Rating:
- Buy it if you've got some mates
Anyone who played 'Super Smash Bros' on the N64 will probably tell you that it was great. Players weren't treated to the best visuals in the world, but the point (which surely holds true for almost any game?)was that the game was fun.
'Super Smash Bros Melee' is pretty much the same game as the N64 incarnation, but with all the bells and shistles the developers might have wanted to have the first time round. The graphics this time are really, really nice (no, really), with the level of detail being particularly impressive, considering the amount that goes on on-screen at once. The are something like 22 characters to choose from (you have to unlock about 10 of them, but that you find yourself doing that without realising it most of the time), loads of stages to fight on, an extra 'adventure' mode for single players, trophy-collecting, Event matches, Stadium competitions; this game's pretty packed with things to do.
While the game is of the 'beat 'em up' genre, 'Super Smash Bros Melee' is a world away from your Tekkens and Street Fighter 2s. To begin with, the controls are simplistic, but at the same time a vast array of moves can be performed; basic attacks with one button, varied depending on the position of the control stick, special attacks with another button, throws, blocks, rolls, side-stepping, double-jumps, item-throwing, ledge-hanging, kicking off walls; so much, and yet you'll find yourself pulling them off within ten minutes' play. The gameplay is fast and furious, and you'll find yourself using weapon items ranging from bombs to magic wands and speed and jump-increasing bunny hoods.
Where the game excels is in multiplayer mode. At first, there's so much going on on-screen screen you might feel overwhelmed, even a little like you're not in complete control of your character, but given a little time, you'll be performing diving attacks and smacking your mates about the face with the best of them (not literally, of course...).
The single-player mode, while greatly improved upon since the N64 original, becomes tiresome after a few plays through. You'll want to finish the game with the different characters (mainly due to unlocking levels, characters, extra fighting modes etc), but after a while you'll long to fight against a human player and not the dumb or so-hard-it's-almost-cheating CPU.
'Super Smash Bros Melee' is a brilliant game, with the emphasis resting heavily on fun. This is a great game to play with 2-3(even 4 if you've got that many friends) people, and the hours really do fly by when you're playing. Don't be fooled by the game's cutesy appearance- Mario can and will take a baseball bat to your character's head without a second thought.
If you're feeling sociable, 'Super Smash Bros Melee' is a must-by.
Rating: - A Super "Smash" Hit!
There isn't much I can say about this game really that would be negative. Perhaps that I don't have four people to share the fun with? If you have, buy it. If you haven't (like me) then enjoy it anyway. This has to be one of the best games on the cube right now, and graphically very nice. You can fight as Mario, Link or Fox and this makes the game neat. There are moves to learn, weapons to use and different levels interspersed with bonus levels that let you accumulate more points. Replay value? Priceless. The kids love it, I love it, and you will love it too. It certainly is a "smash"!
Rating: - What a Smash!
Super Smash Bros. Melee for the Gamecube could be one of the best Gamecube titles to date. With the rich, fast paced multi-player action this game will keep you and your friends happy for months to come. New additions including the ability to take screenshots, Event Mode and Adventure mode give the game the single player boost that it lacked before. And with all the characters and levels to play with you will never get bored.
Graphics 9/10
The Graphics in SSBM are unrivaled to anything Nintendo has ever released before. Vibrant colors and animations. Clean anti-aliased models, Interactive backgrounds make this game a keeper. Although with all the action taking place onscreen doesn't even take full advantage of the Gamecube Console, but that is to be expected from a 1st Generation title. The life-like characters are easy to fall in love with. I found it very troubling beating the tar out of the princess that I have spent so many hours trying to rescue in earlier Mario/Zelda games.
Gameplay 9/10
Overall the gameplay of SSBM is very solid. Although Nintendo could have done a few things to polish the game. For instance, using the ''L'' button to throw, rather than the clumsy ''Z'' trigger. The action is fast paced and it is sometimes hard to perform certain moves using ''UP'' on the analog stick. Although after a few minutes of play you begin to overcome this little setback. SSBM also lets you customize everything imaginable in the game, except for you control configuration.
Sound 10/10
A fully orchestrated soundtrack of all your favorite Nintendo games. The tunes are very pleasant to your ears, and there are a few old school sounds that have been redone that sound great! Each character has there own voice tracks that are very easy to distinguish between. The only thing that gets repetitive is the announcer's voice every time you choose your character.
Replay Value 10/10
SSBM has a TON of things to unlock. 11 hidden characters, Unlockable stages, and a load of trophies that you win in game, or used your saved coins in the ''Lottery''. Collecting everything in this game will take ages. And with the addition of ''Event Mode'' even a single ''Smasher'' will have a blast.
Conclusion:
HAL Laboratories and Nintendo have done an excellent job with this title. A definite must have for any Gamecube owner. Make sure to buy an extra memory card. Because with the ability to take ''Snapshots'' you could be filling them quite quickly.
- Fighting Games with even more skill involved than usual!After playing and adoring the first Super Smash Bros on the Nintendo 64, I knew this would be great. Taking some of the best characters from Nintendo history (and a couple of the worst as well), this game has 25 different players to fight with, and about 20 totally different playing styles (some characters are very similar to eachother, with only differences in speed, agility and punching strength)
The reason this game is so great is because it takes the bog-standard fighting game, and adds a new dimension - basically, up and down. You really can swing in off a ledge below and kick your opponent's feet from beneath them, and grab someone, fling them to the sky, and kick them across the stage.
Each character is wildly different, meaning that at the higher levels (and there is virtually no end to difficulty settings for you to conjure) you have to use a completely different fighting style for each opponent. And there are SO many maps to choose from that you'll look at the list and realise that you haven't played this one for a while, and it's fresh and interesting.
Admittedly, once you've unlocked the millions of options after hundreds of hours of play, it feels a bit samey, but get a gaggle of friends over, and you'll play it again and again!
Rating:
- excellent game!!What a game!! not only is it the most fun ive had on multiplayer since goldeneye but the single player is top notch too.theres so much to do, 11 extra characters, trophies, extra modes and much more this game will last you for ages, not to mention countless hours spent on the multiplayer, this definitely wont be collecting the dust.The graphics are also very luscious even with four players on ive never experienced any slow down and the characters are very detailed. also its now out on "Players Choice" (Like platinum on playstation) for about £20 so theres absolutely no need for not owning this title.go and buy it, you wont regret it!
Rating:
- Buy it if you've got some matesAnyone who played 'Super Smash Bros' on the N64 will probably tell you that it was great. Players weren't treated to the best visuals in the world, but the point (which surely holds true for almost any game?)was that the game was fun.
'Super Smash Bros Melee' is pretty much the same game as the N64 incarnation, but with all the bells and shistles the developers might have wanted to have the first time round. The graphics this time are really, really nice (no, really), with the level of detail being particularly impressive, considering the amount that goes on on-screen at once. The are something like 22 characters to choose from (you have to unlock about 10 of them, but that you find yourself doing that without realising it most of the time), loads of stages to fight on, an extra 'adventure' mode for single players, trophy-collecting, Event matches, Stadium competitions; this game's pretty packed with things to do.
While the game is of the 'beat 'em up' genre, 'Super Smash Bros Melee' is a world away from your Tekkens and Street Fighter 2s. To begin with, the controls are simplistic, but at the same time a vast array of moves can be performed; basic attacks with one button, varied depending on the position of the control stick, special attacks with another button, throws, blocks, rolls, side-stepping, double-jumps, item-throwing, ledge-hanging, kicking off walls; so much, and yet you'll find yourself pulling them off within ten minutes' play. The gameplay is fast and furious, and you'll find yourself using weapon items ranging from bombs to magic wands and speed and jump-increasing bunny hoods.
Where the game excels is in multiplayer mode. At first, there's so much going on on-screen screen you might feel overwhelmed, even a little like you're not in complete control of your character, but given a little time, you'll be performing diving attacks and smacking your mates about the face with the best of them (not literally, of course...).
The single-player mode, while greatly improved upon since the N64 original, becomes tiresome after a few plays through. You'll want to finish the game with the different characters (mainly due to unlocking levels, characters, extra fighting modes etc), but after a while you'll long to fight against a human player and not the dumb or so-hard-it's-almost-cheating CPU.
'Super Smash Bros Melee' is a brilliant game, with the emphasis resting heavily on fun. This is a great game to play with 2-3(even 4 if you've got that many friends) people, and the hours really do fly by when you're playing. Don't be fooled by the game's cutesy appearance- Mario can and will take a baseball bat to your character's head without a second thought.
If you're feeling sociable, 'Super Smash Bros Melee' is a must-by.
Rating:
- A Super "Smash" Hit!There isn't much I can say about this game really that would be negative. Perhaps that I don't have four people to share the fun with? If you have, buy it. If you haven't (like me) then enjoy it anyway. This has to be one of the best games on the cube right now, and graphically very nice. You can fight as Mario, Link or Fox and this makes the game neat. There are moves to learn, weapons to use and different levels interspersed with bonus levels that let you accumulate more points. Replay value? Priceless. The kids love it, I love it, and you will love it too. It certainly is a "smash"!
Rating:
- What a Smash!Super Smash Bros. Melee for the Gamecube could be one of the best Gamecube titles to date. With the rich, fast paced multi-player action this game will keep you and your friends happy for months to come. New additions including the ability to take screenshots, Event Mode and Adventure mode give the game the single player boost that it lacked before. And with all the characters and levels to play with you will never get bored.
Graphics 9/10
The Graphics in SSBM are unrivaled to anything Nintendo has ever released before. Vibrant colors and animations. Clean anti-aliased models, Interactive backgrounds make this game a keeper. Although with all the action taking place onscreen doesn't even take full advantage of the Gamecube Console, but that is to be expected from a 1st Generation title. The life-like characters are easy to fall in love with. I found it very troubling beating the tar out of the princess that I have spent so many hours trying to rescue in earlier Mario/Zelda games.
Gameplay 9/10
Overall the gameplay of SSBM is very solid. Although Nintendo could have done a few things to polish the game. For instance, using the ''L'' button to throw, rather than the clumsy ''Z'' trigger. The action is fast paced and it is sometimes hard to perform certain moves using ''UP'' on the analog stick. Although after a few minutes of play you begin to overcome this little setback. SSBM also lets you customize everything imaginable in the game, except for you control configuration.
Sound 10/10
A fully orchestrated soundtrack of all your favorite Nintendo games. The tunes are very pleasant to your ears, and there are a few old school sounds that have been redone that sound great! Each character has there own voice tracks that are very easy to distinguish between. The only thing that gets repetitive is the announcer's voice every time you choose your character.
Replay Value 10/10
SSBM has a TON of things to unlock. 11 hidden characters, Unlockable stages, and a load of trophies that you win in game, or used your saved coins in the ''Lottery''. Collecting everything in this game will take ages. And with the addition of ''Event Mode'' even a single ''Smasher'' will have a blast.
Conclusion:
HAL Laboratories and Nintendo have done an excellent job with this title. A definite must have for any Gamecube owner. Make sure to buy an extra memory card. Because with the ability to take ''Snapshots'' you could be filling them quite quickly.