Unlocking Luigi in Super Smash Bros. Melee involves a unique, time-sensitive method in Adventure Mode, making him one of the game's secret characters.
Steps to Unlock Luigi in Melee
To add Luigi to your roster, follow these specific instructions:
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Initiate Adventure Mode with Precise Timing:
- Navigate to Adventure Mode from the game's main menu.
- The crucial step is to begin Adventure Mode when your console's internal clock (which dictates the in-game time) shows a "2" in the seconds counter. This means you should select and start Adventure Mode when the seconds displayed are 02, 12, 22, 32, 42, or 52. This timing is a direct reference to Luigi's status as the "number two" Mario Brother.
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Confirm Luigi's Appearance:
- If you successfully timed the start of Adventure Mode, a special cutscene will play at the beginning.
- During this cutscene, Luigi will appear flying over Princess Peach's Castle, confirming that you've met the initial unlock condition.
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Complete Adventure Mode:
- After the cutscene, proceed to play through and successfully finish the entire Adventure Mode. Your performance (e.g., score, time, lives remaining) does not matter; you simply need to reach the end.
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Luigi Becomes Playable:
- Once you complete Adventure Mode and the game credits have finished rolling, Luigi will be officially unlocked. He will then be available for selection on the character select screen across all game modes.
