The legendary Super Smash Bros. Melee , released on Nintendo GameCube, features an impressive roster of playable characters. However, several fighters are hidden and must be unlocked. Here's a complete guide to unlocking all the characters in Super Smash Bros. Melee on your retro emulator console .
List of hidden characters and how to unlock them
1. Jigglypuff
How to unlock: Complete Classic Mode or Adventure Mode with any character. Then, defeat Jigglypuff in the following battle to add it to your roster.
2. Dr. Mario
How to unlock: Complete Classic Mode with Mario without using a continue OR play 100 matches in VS mode.
3. Luigi
How to unlock: Complete the first level of Adventure Mode with the number "2" as the seconds digit (e.g., 5:32). Then, defeat Luigi in the battle.
4. Marth
How to unlock: Use each of the default characters available at least once in VS mode OR play 400 matches in VS mode.
5. Roy
How to unlock: Complete Classic Mode with Marth OR play 900 matches in VS mode.
6. Falco
How to unlock: Complete 100 KO Mode in Multi-Man Melee mode OR play 300 matches in VS mode.
7. Ganondorf
How to unlock: Complete Event Mode #29 : "Triforce Gathering" OR play 600 matches in VS mode.
8. Young Link
How to unlock: Complete Classic Mode with Link and Zelda OR play 500 matches in VS mode.
9. Pichu
How to unlock: Complete Classic Mode with Pikachu OR play 200 matches in VS Mode.
10. Mewtwo
How to unlock: Play 20 hours of cumulative VS mode OR play 700 matches in VS mode.
11. Mr. Game & Watch
How to unlock: Complete Classic Mode with all other hidden characters OR play 1,000 matches in VS mode.
Tips to speed up unlocking on retro console emulator
Retro emulator consoles like the RETRO Pocket PRO or the Console X2 PRO make it possible to simplify these objectives thanks to:
✅ The game acceleration function to multiply the speed of the fights.
✅ Use save states to easily retry if unsuccessful.
✅ The ability to start automatic matches to quickly accumulate hours of play and unlock characters like Mewtwo .
Conclusion
Unlocking every character in Super Smash Bros. Melee requires patience and strategy. With your retro console emulator , you can speed up the process and quickly enjoy this complete roster.
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