Default matches play out in Stock (a predetermined number of lives) or Time, where matches end when a certain time limit expires. One of Melee's most acclaimed qualities is its large amount of playable modes. The actual game unfolds exactly like the earlier title, with it's percentage based system and knock-out of stage concept. Most of these originated from a previous Nintendo franchise which may or may not be represented in the game by a character. The way a player approaches this game can greatly differ with some players opting for crazy 4-player item matches and others choosing to have one on one fights on the more standard stages. A big part of the fighting is items, objects that have direct or indirect effects in battle. The game plays in the same format of its predecessor. With the game's successful reception, the game is still well-received by high-level fighting game fans and is still considered an active tournament game (with competitions still held at EVO and MLG events), even after the release of the game's sequels. The game also introduces customizable player names (which also track the player's stats), a currency system (Coins, used for trophies and continues), and optional alternate stage soundtracks to the series. The sequel to the Nintendo 64 game Super Smash Bros., Melee revamps the graphical and gameplay engines of its predecessor while doubling the roster (including characters from other Nintendo franchises, such as the Fire Emblem series) and adding new game modes, collectible 'trophies', stages, and items. Melee (known in Japan as Dairantou Smash Brothers DX, translated to 'Great Melee Smash Brothers DX') is a 2.5D crossover platformer-fighting game developed by HAL and published by Nintendo for the GameCube in Japan (on November 21, 2001), in North America (on December 3, 2001), and in Europe (on May 24, 2002).

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