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'''Adventure Mode''' ({{ja|アドベンチャー}}, ''Adobenchā'') is one of three single player modes in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. In this mode, the player must traverse a longer sequence of stages found in {{SSBM|Classic Mode}}, and some of the stages require more effort; some, for instance, lack fighting altogether, while others feature challenges the player must traverse before finally clearing the stage. Like in {{SSBM|Classic Mode}}, the player can choose their character, the number of [[stock]]s, and difficulty. While the mode generally follows a fixed route, there are possible variations within battles depending on what actions the player performs.

 

The Adventure Mode can be seen as an enhanced successor to ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'s'' [[1P Game]]; while featuring a different order of battles, the Adventure Mode features multiple challenges seen in the 1P Game, such as battles against the Yoshi Team, Giant Donkey Kong, the Kirby Team, and Metal Mario, and it also features a set order in its stages. However, two of these opponents which are Giant DK and Metal Mario can be fought in {{SSBM|Classic Mode}} unlike [[1P Game]] in the original [[Super Smash Bros.]]; the other two opponent characters from the original (Yoshi Team and Kirby Team) are seen here in Adventure Mode but are never fought in Classic Mode (though Kirby appears a multi-character opponent on Stage 8 in Classic Mode; only without the [[Copy Ability]]). The first seven stages also match the order of ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'s'' default character roster, excluding Yoshi; although the Yoshi universe is incorporated in the Mario universe.

The Adventure Mode acts as a method to showcase almost all of the game's starter universes, as well as a slightly more in-depth single player experience than the more arcade-styled Classic Mode.  

For the former point, all of the starting universes are represented by one stage; the only exception is [[Yoshi (universe)|Yoshi's]], which is incorporated in the ''Mario'' stage. Adding to this, some [[unlockable character]]s such as {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}} and {{SSBM|Luigi}} can appear in the mode if they are unlocked, while some who do not appear at all, such as {{SSBM|Marth}}.

For the latter, while the Adventure Mode does feature typical one-on-one fights common in the Classic mode, some fights are considerably less straightforward, or follow a theme; for instance, Stage 7: Pokémon Stadium pits the player against a team of 12 Pikachu, as well as the potential for Pichu and Jigglypuff, but only with Poké Balls as available weapons, mirroring the ''Pokémon'' series' gameplay. Some stages also incorporate platforming elements prior to fighting, such as Stage 3: Underground Maze, and others, such as the Escape From Brinstar segment in Stage 4: Brinstar, lack fighting altogether. Another point of interest in the mode is the inclusion of various enemies in the stages that are not fighters, but rather, serve as obstacles to the player; among these include [[Goomba]]s and [[ReDead]]s. Adding to this depth of making the Adventure Mode more involved, the stages follow a loose narrative, involving the player's character traveling to different planets (as seen between Stages 4 and 5), and finally ending up at Stage 12: Final Destination.

 

The player will come to a platform with a [[Super Mushroom]] symbol on it. They will have to fight a team made up of 10 [[Yoshi]]s in a [[locked battle]]. In order to progress, the player must defeat all of the Yoshis. The Yoshis are lighter than usual on most difficulties, so the player should be able to fight the Yoshis off quickly, depending on what difficulty they are using. After the player beats the Yoshis, they will encounter a few more Goombas and Koopas, but has no access to the section prior to the Yoshi stage. Finally, the player will see the finishing point flagpole with Toad running back and forth. Simply passing the flag completes the stage. Trophies are collectible in this stage.

 

 

This is the second part of the stage. The player must battle [[Mario]] and [[Peach]] on [[Princess Peach's Castle]]. The battle is like any  regular battle, but at higher difficulties they will abuse the central tower to combo the player. Peach and Mario have a habit to run to the opposite side of the castle when [[Banzai Bill]] approaches the castle. They will not attack the player until Banzai Bill explodes, unless the player comes near. Defeating both of them will allow the player to move on to the next match.

====Alternate part 2: Team [[Luigi]] and Peach Battle====

Beating part 1 with a "2" as the second digit in the seconds place (ex. 3:32:00) will initiate a cutscene where Luigi [[footstool]]s over Mario onto the castle's roof, resulting in the fight being against Luigi and Peach instead of Mario and Peach. Luigi fights similarly, though his misuse of the [[Green Missile]] can be used to the player's advantage, as it limits his vertical recovery. Defeating the pair in under a minute and completing the rest of Adventure Mode with no continues will result in getting the chance to unlock Luigi.

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===Part 1: Tiny [[Donkey Kong]] Team Battle===

 

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This part is similar to Part 1 of the '''Mushroom Kingdom''' stage in that the player must reach a finishing point within 7 minutes. The difference is that the [[Underground Maze]] is a non-linear stage, and the target - the [[Triforce]] - can be in any one of six rooms, chosen at random. The other five rooms contain a [[Master Sword]], and landing in a room with one will initiate a locked battle with {{SSBM|Link}}. The player can jump over the swords to avoid dueling Link; defeating all five Links, however, gives the player a sizable 30000 points as part of the "Link Master" bonus.

The Underground Maze is infested with [[ReDead]]s, [[Octorok]]s, and [[Like Like]]s. These enemies can cause heavy damage, especially the ReDeads, which a Link in the next room can then exploit for a KO. The Underground Maze is large and easy to become lost in, with one area that has lava, which has a similar effect to touching the acid on the [[Brinstar]] stage. The player can collect trophies on the way.

===Part 2: [[Zelda (SSBM)|Zelda]]/[[Sheik (SSBM)|Sheik]] Battle===

In part two the player battles against Zelda or Sheik in the [[Temple]] stage. Winning allows the player to progress to the next stage.

===Part 1: [[Samus]] Battle===

 

The player battles Samus on the [[Planet Zebes: Brinstar]] stage. This is a basic fight with no gimmicks.

 

The goal of part 2 is to reach the finish point in 40 seconds before Zebes explodes. The player must jump up a series of platforms to get to the top of the [[Brinstar Escape Shaft]]. The stage is complete when the player reaches the top or runs out of time. Failing to reach the top in time will cost the player one stock but still progress them to stage 5 in Planet Popstar should they have stock remaining.

 

When the player first arrives at this level they will be pitted against a single [[Kirby]] in a standard one-on-one match, taking place on [[Green Greens]].

 

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[[Image:Giantkirby copy.jpg|thumb|Giant Kirby's entrance.]]

If the player defeated the first Kirby and the Kirby team in less than 31 seconds each, they will be given the chance to fight [[Giant Kirby]]. Defeating the Giant Kirby will award the '''Giant Kirby KO''' [[bonus points|bonus]].

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===Part 1: [[Fox]] Battle===

 

The player will have 4 minutes to defeat Fox on [[Corneria]]. Fox acts very defensively in this fight; the higher the difficulty, the more likely he is to simply run to the other end of the stage and only attack if approached. Defeating Fox will allow the player to progress to the second part of the stage.

===Part 2: Fox Reborn Battle (or Fox 1/2 Battle)===

 

The player will battle Fox once again. This time, Fox is wearing red and is far more aggressive, attacking the player rather than running away. A significant number of [[Arwing]]s will be flying around the stage and firing their lasers, which can damage both the player and Fox. Beating Fox will be the same as last time, although he is slightly lighter. Defeating Fox for the second time completes the stage. If the player is Fox on Adventure Mode wearing the default costume, then Fox for Part 1 will wear his red alternate costume and then if Part 2 is "Fox Reborn Battle", Fox as the opponent against the player Fox (who is in the default costume) will wear his red costume again.  

====Alternate part 2: [[Falco]] Battle====

 

If the player has unlocked Falco, they will sometimes fight him instead (chosen at random). Falco's tactics are identical to Fox's. Plus, Falco will always wear red instead of his default color (blue if the player is Falco wearing red; it will happen if the player is Falco and Part 2 becomes "Falco" instead of "Fox Reborn Battle").  

[[File:FZeroGrandPrix copy.jpg|thumb|Stage 8 about to begin.]]

 

The goal for part 1 is to reach the finish line in 4 minutes. As the player progresses towards the finish line, F-Zero race cars will speed through the track that the player is running on. A giant "!" on the screen indicates that race cars are approaching. If a car hits the player, then they will take 35% damage. The character will likely survive being hit once, but any subsequent impacts will usually lead to a KO. The player can jump on pink platforms that are situated throughout the stage to avoid being hit by the cars, and certain locations are safe for some characters to [[crouch]]. The player must reach the finish line in time to progress to part 2 of this stage. There are also [[trophies]] scattered throughout that may be collected. Yoshi's [[Egg Roll]], along with Jigglypuff's [[Rollout]], can be used to cover long distances in this level.

 

The player will have 4 minutes to defeat [[Captain Falcon]] on {{SSBM|Mute City}}. This battle is no different from the individual character battles that the player fought earlier. Defeating Captain Falcon will allow the player to progress to stage 9. In Very Hard, Captain Falcon will wear his red "Blood Falcon" costume.

 

The player's goal is to defeat three [[Ness]]es in 4 minutes. The only [[item]] that will appear on the stage is [[Mr. Saturn]], and in copious amounts. The Nesses will grab the Mr. Saturns and lug them at the player. The Nesses rarely attack the player's character on lower difficulties. Instead, they travel around the stage to collect Mr. Saturns and throw them at the player. They will still attack if the player comes near. On higher difficulties, the Nesses will attack the players until Mr. Saturn appears. Defeating all three Nesses will allow the player to progress to the next stage. The second Ness will wear his second alternate costume, while the third Ness will wear his first alternate costume. If the player is Ness, the first Ness will wear his third alternate costume when the player is in the default costume.

 

On the stage [[Icicle Mountain]], the player must survive 51 seconds of constant upwards scrolling. Unlike the playable version of the stage, the scrolling speed is not random; it starts out very slowly and accelerates up to maximum speed when the time is almost up. While the player is traveling upwards, they will encounter [[Topi]]s and [[Polar Bear]]s. Topis are usually found pushing [[Freezie]]s, which are very common on the stage, while Polar Bears can jump to "bump" the stage upwards a bit. After 51 seconds have elapsed, the stage will slow to a medium pace and the player must battle two pairs of [[Ice Climber]]s with a remaining time limit of 3:09. Defeating the Ice Climbers will allow the player to progress to the next stage.

 

Oddly, the player can also force the stage upwards a bit by landing on high platforms; skilled players can use this to maniputate the stage's layout in order to get a good setup for the Ice Climbers battle, or simply force the Ice Climbers off the screen.  

==Stage 11: [[Battlefield]]==

In the first part of this stage, the player must defeat fifteen large [[Fighting Wire Frames]] in reduced gravity. Other than the lower gravity and the Wire Frames being big (but still lightweight as usual), the fight is rather basic.

In the second part, the player must battle [[Metal Mario]]. If Luigi is unlocked, then [[Metal Luigi]] will appear alongside Metal Mario. Defeating both causes the player to win the Metal Bros. KO bonus.

==Stage 12: [[Final Destination]]==

In the first part of this stage, the player must battle [[Giant Bowser]]. On Normal difficulty and higher, Giant Bowser will [[Palette swap (SSBM)#Bowser|be black colored instead of regular colored]] (unlike Very Easy and Easy where he is always regular colored), though this does not always guarantee that the player will continue to the bonus stage.

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*The player is playing on Normal difficulty or higher.

*The player makes it to this stage in less than 18 minutes.

*The player has not used a continue. (Continuing against Giant Bowser does not count.)

Once the player meets these conditions, the player is placed into the fray against Giga Bowser. Giga Bowser is a monstrous adversary; his weight is tremendous, requiring at least 200% damage to even get him within [[gimp]]ing range and near 300% for a legitimate KO opportunity, and substantial damage is required for him to even [[flinch]] from some attacks. Defeating him will give the player the "Giga Bowser KO" bonus, adding 100,000 points to their score; defeating him without using a continue also gives the player the Giga Bowser trophy.

*Clearing Adventure Mode on Hard or Very Hard without using any continues gives the player the [[Crazy Hand]] trophy.

*Clearing Adventure Mode with all characters gives the player the F-Zero Racers trophy.

*Clearing Adventure Mode on any difficulty with any character will give the player a "Smash" trophy of the character used, independent of the "Smash" trophies earned in [[All-Star Mode]].

*There are no stages based on the {{uv|Yoshi's Island}}, {{uv|Fire Emblem}}, or {{uv|Game & Watch}} franchises. The ''Yoshi's Island'' franchise, however, seems to have been folded in the ''Mario'' stage, and track ''Fire Emblem'' can be unlocked as alternate music on Stage 3: Underground Maze when {{SSBM|Marth}} is unlocked.

*Luigi, Falco, Jigglypuff, and Pichu are the only [[unlockable character]]s that can appear in Adventure Mode.

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