Super Smash Bros. MELEE is a five-letter fighting game developed by Nintendo and released in 2001. It is the second installment in the Super Smash Bros. series, following the original game released in 1999. The game features characters from various Nintendo franchises, such as Mario, Donkey Kong, and The Legend of Zelda, who battle each other in a variety of arenas. Players can use a variety of attacks and special moves to defeat their opponents. Super Smash Bros. MELEE has become one of the most popular fighting games of all time, with millions of copies sold worldwide.