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Super Smash Bros. Melee co-op

Split-screen for up to 3 players

2001 · HAL Laboratory · 94/100

Co-op at a glance

Split-screen
Yes
Local co-op
up to 3 players
Online co-op
Not documented
Full campaign in co-op
Not documented
Cross-play
Not documented
Platforms
Nintendo GameCube
Developer
HAL Laboratory
Series
Mario

Co-op details come from the IGDB games database. Missing entries mean “not documented”, not necessarily “not available”.

What it is

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.

Frequently asked

Is Super Smash Bros. Melee couch co-op?

Yes. Super Smash Bros. Melee supports split-screen for up to 3 players on one screen.

How many players is Super Smash Bros. Melee locally?

Super Smash Bros. Melee can be played locally with up to 3 players.

Does Super Smash Bros. Melee have online co-op?

No online co-op is documented for Super Smash Bros. Melee.

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