Other than action violence, this game is pretty much clean.
Super Smash Bros. Melee
(2001, Video Games - Fighting, Rated T, Play it on: Nintendo GameCube)
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Common Sense says
Easy-to-play fighting game is hard to master.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10–12
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Super Smash Bros. Melee was written by Kimberly Reyes
Parents need to know that this is a fighting game, plain and simple. Be prepared for plenty of non-stop violence (hitting, punching, kicking, as well as using special weapons, such as arrows and bombs). However, there is no blood or gore, and when characters are beaten they just fall from the screen.
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What’s the Story?
SUPER SMASH BROS. MELEE accommodates from one to four players, providing plenty of gaming options. Choosing from Nintendo characters like Mario or Pichaku, you fight head-to-head in colorful Nintendo-game-themed arenas for prizes and advancement, or just go wild in no-holds-barred melee mode. In stadium mode, players partake in a home run contest (hitting a sandbag character as far as possible), take target practice, and fight in varied melee fighting scenarios against the CPU. This is probably the best mode for single players because there are actual tasks and goals -- not just a one-on-one face-off against the computer.
Is It Any Good?
Even adults will have to spend time mastering complicated moves like Luigi's airplane spin or Zelda's midair flame attack. Luckily, skill and luck go hand in hand, making it fun for kids of all ages and experience levels. You never know when a spaceship may come out of the background to interfere with your fight, or an object with the power to heal -- like a heart container -- may appear for your use, affecting the outcome. Also, games can be tweaked to give certain players an advantage.
The game has had a fantastic graphic facelift since the Nintendo 64 version. Samus' and Bowser's fire attacks look like they are popping out of the screen and Mute City is so incredibly saturated in colors that players can't help to stop fighting and admire when playing for the first time. All in all, Super Smash Bros Melee will certainly raise the volume of the room as players scream at the TV in elation, frustration, and shock.
Publisher’s Details
Developer: Nintendo
Released on: 12/3/2001, Price: $29.99
ESRB Rating: T
Released on: 12/3/2001, Price: $29.99
ESRB Rating: T
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
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- Excessive violence
11+
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
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- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
Good for Kids
My brother has this game I just don't see how he likes it so much. It's a good game but get the one for the Wii. First of all the second one has alot more players and places.
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
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- Easy to play
best nintendo crossover for kids
i have been a fan of mario since i was born and he and more nintendo characters are in super smash bros. super smash bros. brawl was my first taste of smash bros. and it was awsome. i got melee and it is awsome. nothing is wrong with this game. it is a fighting game but no blood was added. as far as i know this is the first fighting game made for kids and nintendo did a good job making it. all ages can play this game so do not let the esrb t rate trick you. one last thing. story mode is cool but only a few cutscenes are in the game and no plot is told.
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Educational
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
My Rating:
Its educational cause it gives u had eyed cordination. It is very easy to play and i love it even better than super smash brawl.
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
Great family game
I love this game anyone can play it.
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