Super Smash Bros. Melee: Difference between revisions

''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' contains a total of 25 playable characters (26 including [[Zelda]]'s alter ego, [[Sheik]]); the twelve original characters return for this game, while thirteen more (namely, [[Princess Peach|Peach]], [[Bowser]], the [[Ice Climbers]], Zelda / Sheik, [[Dr. Mario]], [[Pichu]], [[Falco Lombardi|Falco]], [[Marth]], [[Young Link]], [[Ganondorf]], [[Mewtwo]], [[Roy (Fire Emblem)|Roy]], and [[Mr. Game & Watch]]) have been added. In addition, Sheik, Ganondorf, and Roy make their overall playable debuts, with this also being Roy's first appearance in any game. Fourteen characters (fifteen including Sheik) are available by default, while the other eleven can be unlocked.  

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|rowspan=4|Known worldwide as Mr. Nintendo, Mario uses his incredible jumping ability to thwart the evil Bowser time after time. While he's best known as a hero, Mario has played many roles, including racer, doctor, [[Mario Golf (series)|golfer]], and [[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|villain]]. His tastes have changed over 20 years of gaming; he long ago swapped the colors of his shirt and overalls.

|rowspan=4|Bowser has a long history of kidnapping Princess Peach to lure his nemesis, Mario, into traps. He leads [[Koopa Troop|an enormous group of mischievous creatures]], not the least of which are [[Koopalings|his seven children]]. With outrageous strength, flammable breath, and more spikes than you can shake a Star Rod at, Bowser is a constant threat.

|rowspan=4|Princess Peach presides over the Mushroom Kingdom from her huge castle. Her loyal subject [[Toad]] does his best to protect her but always seems to fail spectacularly. Besides her royal duties, Peach is interested in both [[Mario Tennis (series)|tennis]] and golf; since she's so magnanimous, she'll even deign to play a few matches with the evil Bowser.

|rowspan=4|[[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s are gentle, fleet-of-foot dinosaurs that make their home on idyllic [[Yoshi's Island (location)|Yoshi's Island]]. They come in a variety of colors and have evolved an interesting trait to help increase their numbers: they can transform anything they swallow into an egg. With adhesive tongues and bottomless bellies, Yoshis have been known to eat anything.

|rowspan=4|While he now prefers the laid-back jungle lifestyle to construction site mischief, DK is often forced back into action by the [[Kremling Krew]]. The great ape is quite fast despite his burly physique, and he keeps his strength up with a steady diet of his favorite food: bananas. His one extravagance (and only piece of clothing) is a monogrammed necktie.

|rowspan=4|Usually a relentless bounty hunter, Captain Falcon shifts gears to become a race pilot once the F-Zero Grand Prix begins. His beloved racer, the Blue Falcon, can exceed the speed of sound, and he knows how to drive it; he'll go down as one of the all time-greats. Now 36 years old, Captain Falcon wears his F-Zero X visor.

|rowspan=4|Fox McCloud is the leader of a band of adventurers-for-hire known as Star Fox. Fox and his fellow pilots Peppy, Slippy, and Falco patrol the Lylat system in their mother ship, the Great Fox. From the cockpit of his Arwing, Fox leads the ceaseless pursuit of the evil scientist Andross, who doomed Fox's father.

|rowspan=4|That's Popo in the blue and Nana in the pink. These two stars of the game Ice Climber have scaled many an icy summit in their mountaineering careers. Back in their glory days, they chased eggplants, cucumbers, and other vegetables that inexplicably fell from frosty summits when a condor reigned supreme. They're rarely seen apart.

|rowspan=4|Ness is a young boy who's mastered the psychic power known as PSI. Ness was living a normal life in the suburbs of Onett until a meteor crashed into a nearby mountain and sent him on a wild adventure. Believing in the ultimate powers of wisdom, courage, and friendship, Ness proves that some heroes come in small packages.

|rowspan=4|A denizen of the far-off, peaceful planet Pop Star, Kirby became a citizen of Dream Land after defeating [[King Dedede]]. Even though he's only about eight inches tall, Kirby is an extremely skilled technician. He has the ability to absorb the powers of his enemies, and his elastic body makes him a versatile adventurer.

|rowspan=4|This intergalactic bounty hunter's full name is Samus Aran. Clad in a Power Suit made by the Chozo race and infused with their enhanced blood, she cleared the planet Zebes of a Metroid infestation. Samus is an orphan, the sole survivor of a Space Pirate raid that destroyed an Earth colony named K-2L.

|rowspan=4|The crown princess of Hyrule. Zelda entrusted Link with the future of Hyrule after a revelation came to her in the world of dreams. She knows much about the Triforce; in fact, the only person who likely knows more about Triforce lore is Ganondorf himself, whom Zelda evaded in Ocarina of Time by transforming into her alter ego, Sheik.

|rowspan=4|This is Zelda's alter ego. Using a variation of the name of the ancient Sheikah tribe, she appears before Link and teaches him melodies instrumental to his success. It's believed that she's not just a quick-change artist, but rather that she is able to instantaneously alter her clothing and her eye and skin color by using her magical skills.

|rowspan=4|Even in his youth, Link was already becoming the warrior who would carry the destiny of Hyrule (and many other lands) on his shoulders. His epic struggles against the forces of darkness are written in legend, and he is bound to the Princess Zelda and the archfiend Ganondorf by the awesome power of the Triforce.

|rowspan=4|It's safe to say that Pikachu is the most famous and popular of all Pokémon. It has electric pouches in both cheeks; when in danger, it shoots electricity at its enemies. Although Pikachu can evolve into Raichu by exposure to a Thunderstone, many trainers like Pikachu so much that they don't let it evolve.

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|rowspan=4|This balloon Pokémon invites its opponents in close with its big, round eyes and then puts them to sleep with a soothing lullaby. It puffs itself up when angry, and while it may look adorable, it's not to be trifled with; it knows several powerful techniques. Jigglypuff evolves into Wigglytuff after exposure to a Moon Stone.

|rowspan=4|Immaculate in his medical garb, Dr. Mario destroys killer [[Virus|viruses]] with his amazing vitamin capsules. With his dedicated nurse, Princess Peach, at his side, Dr. Mario spends day and night in his laboratory working on new miracle cures. Somehow, he's managed to keep up with all the new viruses that have arisen over the years.

|rowspan=4|A baby Electric-type Pokémon identifiable by its big ears. Pichu evolves into Pikachu. It's not very skilled at storing up electrical energy and will sometimes discharge it if jarred. Although it's small, it has enough electrical power to give even an adult quite a shock. It's often startled by its own power.

|rowspan=4|Star Fox team pilot, Falco's constant air of casual indifference belies his precise piloting skills. He avoids discussion of what he did before joining the team, but many consider it likely that his past was filled with reckless behavior. He's not much for cooperation, but he does respect those more skilled than he is.

|rowspan=4|The betrayed prince of the Kingdom of Altea, the blood of the hero Anri flows in Marth's veins. He was forced into exile when the kingdom of Dolua invaded Altea. Then, wielding his divine sword Falchion, he led a revolt and defeated the dark dragon Medeus. Afterwards, Altea was annihilated by King Hardin of Akanea.

|rowspan=4|Link's younger incarnation is often considered to be the true Link: he was a young boy in the very first Legend of Zelda game, and he has appeared as a youth in most of the subsequent games. Since his debut on the original [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] in 1987, Link's appearance has changed over and over again, each time adding to the mystique of his incomparable story.

|rowspan=4|Said to be the sole man born to the Gerudo tribe in a hundred years, Ganondorf aspired to conquer the world. He plundered a piece of the sacred Triforce from the Temple of Time when Link pulled the Master Sword from its pedestal. With the Triforce of Power in Ganondorf's possession, Hyrule was plunged into darkness until Link and Zelda defeated the fiend.

|rowspan=4|A genetically created Pokémon, Mewtwo is the result of many long years of research by a solitary scientist. Although Mewtwo was cloned from the genes of the legendary Pokémon Mew, its size and character are far different than its ancestor. Its battle abilities have been radically heightened, making it ruthless.

|rowspan=4|Although Mario's younger brother has always played second fiddle, Luigi finally garnered the spotlight with his very own game, [[Luigi's Mansion]]. Things are looking up for the eternal understudy; he's even picked up his own rival in [[Waluigi]]. The day he's referred to as the "lean, mean, green machine" may not be too far off.

|rowspan=4|The son of the lord of Pharae Principality, Roy was studying in Ostia when the Kingdom of Bern invaded League of Lycia. His father fell ill at this time, so Roy assumed leadership of Pharae's armies. After his fateful meeting with the Princess Guinevere, his destiny became inextricably linked with the fate of the entire continent.

|rowspan=4|First appearing in 1980, the [[Game & Watch]] series is the father of all portable liquid crystal games. The main character is simple and monochrome but has a timeless individuality. There are 39 different games in the series and they've sold over 43 million units worldwide. Pictured at left is the particularly popular Fire model.