: Some competitive players note that v1.00 has slightly lower hitlag on certain multi-hit moves, but these nuances are generally standardized by v1.02 in competitive play. How to Identify and Set Up Check Your Disc
: Some early-version character specificities, such as Samus's extended invincibility on her dash attack in 1.00, were normalized in the 1.02 update.
: On physical discs, v1.02 is usually found in "Best Seller" or "Player’s Choice" (yellow label) cases, though it appeared in some late "Black Label" prints as well. Diet Melee - SmashWiki, the Super Smash Bros. wiki
The roster is iconic, featuring the "Space Animals" (Fox and Falco) who define the high-speed meta, alongside floaty powerhouses like Jigglypuff and Marth. Is the roster balanced? By modern standards, no. There are characters like Pichu and Kirby who struggle immensely, and then there is Fox McCloud—a character so potent that players are still finding new ways to optimize him twenty years later.