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| GAME INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Game Name | The Akaneia Build (SSBM Hack) |
| Region | USA |
| Console | Gamecube |
| Game Release | 2001-12-02 (24 years ago) |
| Genre | Fighting, Hack |
| Publisher | N |
| Developer | HAL Labs |
| Languages | English |
| Image Format | ISO |
| Game ID | GALE01 |
| Downloads | 2,626 |
| Users Score | |
Game Description:
The Akaneia Build
The Akaneia Build is a fan-made mod (modification) for Super Smash Bros. Melee. It was created by Team Akaneia, a modding group. The mod is built on a system called m-ex, which enables expanded content in Melee.
Features:
New Playable Characters
- The build keeps all 26 of Melee’s original characters (or 25, depending on how Zelda/Sheik are counted) intact.
- It adds bonus characters — as of v1.0, there are 7 new fighters, bringing the total to around 33.
- Notable additions include Wolf (from Star Fox), Tails, and King Dedede.
New Stages
- In addition to Melee’s original 29 stages, Akaneia adds 18 new bonus stages.
- Some stages are “past stages” from earlier Smash games, others are original creations.
- Example stages: Sprout Tower (from Pokémon Gold/Silver), GameCube Realm, Dolphin Park, Saturn Valley.
New Game Modes
- All-Star Versus — players fight using every character.
- Tag Mode — a player becomes “it” (tagged), and being “it” at the end causes a stock loss.
- Turbo Melee — move canceling mechanics, letting players cancel attacks more freely.
- Volleyball — a minigame mode where players hit a ball over a net; no KOs on that stage.
Cosmetics & Alternate Content
- All original characters have new alternate costumes.
- New trophies have been added for the bonus characters, stages, and other elements; styled similarly to Melee’s original trophies.
- The build includes new music tracks and remixes tailored to the new stages.
Compatibility
- The mod is compatible with Dolphin (GameCube emulator) and Nintendont.
- A clean Melee ISO (v1.2) is required to apply the build.
Preserves Melee Core Feel
- The build retains the core Melee gameplay: it does not fundamentally change mechanics or balance but augments the game with more content.
- The additions are made while keeping all the original content intact.
Release & Version Info
- The v1.0.0 release includes Wolf, Tails, King Dedede, and various balance or bug fixes.
- Earlier versions introduced the Volleyball mode, bug fixes, costume updates, etc.
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