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When pressing the {{button|gcn|L}} or {{button|gcn|R}} triggers, or the {{button|gcn|Z}} button, the character's [[Shield (Super Smash Bros. series)|shield]] is activated. The shield changes color depending on the player number (red for P1, blue for P2, yellow for P3, green for P4, and gray for a CPU). 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.

|rowspan=4 |Yoshi is an unusually heavy fighter with average speed, though he is rather weak, unlike other heavyweights. 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. Unusually, Yoshi cannot jump out of shield, making him the only fighter with this odd trait.

|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''.

|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 rises from the water, creating additional platforms. [[Tingle]] is also seen on the stage with a giant balloon, and is forming another platform.

|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.

|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.

|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.

|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.

|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.

|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.

|''here is no doubt that Super Smash Bros. Melee is one the top games on the GameCube and will be a huge hit this Christmas. But does it really do that much more than the original N64 title? In terms of design, control and gameplay, it doesn't. Instead, Super Smash Bros. Melee adds, adds and adds some more fun to the already superb original game. The extra attention to detail, characters, sights and sounds are a Nintendo enthusiasts' wet dream. Be assured that all those people you call friends that stare at the TV screen in total disbelief and utter confusion at the carnage they are witnessing will soon be sniffing around that spare joypad, wondering how they can get in on the action. HAL and Nintendo have done a stellar job at bringing a massive amount of in-depth fun to the GameCube. This is one game you won't put down until every technique, option and secret has been revealed.''

*''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' - Donkey Kong's red costume is a reference to his original sprite from this game. The [[Hammer]] returns as an item in this game. Mario's blue costume resembles his original sprite from this game.

*''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'' - Mario's blue-hatted costume resembles his artwork and arcade sprites from this game. A [[Freezie]] appears in this game as an item and a collectible trophy. Mario's green costume resembles Luigi's artwork from this game.

*''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' - The stage [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Mushroom Kingdom]] is based on levels from ''Super Mario Bros.'' Many enemies appear in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''{{'}}s Mushroom Kingdom in Adventure Mode, as well as trophies. One of Luigi's alternate colorations is based off of his colors in this game, including having yellow skin. One of Peach's alternate colorations is based off of her colors in this game. One of Bowser's alternate colorations is based off his appearance from the international cover of this game.

*''[[Super Mario World]]'' - The stage Yoshi's Island is based on the [[Yoshi's Island (location)#Super Mario World|Yoshi's Island]] levels from this game. [[Banzai Bill]] and [[Fishin' Lakitu]] appear as background elements. The Banzai Bill appears as a trophy. Mario's side special move is the [[Cape]], which he could use to reflect projectiles. His and Luigi's down special move, [[Mario Tornado]] and [[Luigi Cyclone]], are reminiscent of the [[Spin Jump]] from this game. The [[Koopa Clown Car]] appears as a trophy. Also, a trophy of Mario riding Yoshi is collectible in the Japanese version of the game.

*''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series - A [[kart|racing kart]] appears in the form of a trophy.

*''[[Super Mario 64]]'' - Many of Mario's moves, animations and voice clips are recycled in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Luigi has the same moves and voice clips as Mario in ''Super Mario 64'', but his voice clips are higher-pitched versions of Mario's from ''Super Mario 64''. [[Metal Mario (character)|Metal Mario]] returns as an opponent in Adventure Mode. Metal Mario also appears as a trophy. The [[Metal Box]] returns in this game as an item and in the form of a collectible trophy, and [[Peach's Castle]] appears as a [[Princess Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|stage]]. Princess Peach's Castle also appears as a trophy. [[Rainbow Cruise]] appears as a stage, which is based on the [[Rainbow Ride]] course from this game. One of [[Kirby]]'s [[wikirby:Stone|Stone]] forms is based on the Thwomp design first used in this game.

*''[[Mario Golf (series)|Mario Golf]]'' series - Peach cycles through a golf club in her forward smash. [[Plum]], a character who appeared in the first ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' game, appears as a trophy.

*''[[Mario Tennis (series)|Mario Tennis]]'' series - Peach cycles through a tennis racket in her forward smash. [[Waluigi]], who debuted in the first ''[[Mario Tennis (N64)|Mario Tennis]]'' game, appears as a trophy.

*''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' is not only the first in its franchise to be Teen-rated, but it's also the first time that any of those Nintendo characters that appear in-game, with the exception of ''Fire Emblem'' characters, appeared in a game rated Teen or a foreign equivalent.