In a new statement of Sakurai in IGN:
http://wii.ign.com/articles/113/1139263p1.htmlHe pointed out that Melee really was the game geared towards the hardcore gamers more than the casual. And I think we could all agree upon that given how characters became so floaty in Brawl. But what do you prefer more:
Melee's gameplay
or
Brawl's characters, wi-fi and accessibility?
Honestly, it does make me wish they mashed the two up.
Quite the interesting statement coming from him. And I certainly do agree with him.
Between the two options there...that's a toughie. As to gameplay and overall experience, I'd have to choose Melee. It's precise, it's fast, it's smooth, it's solid, and it just
feels right. But...as to the games themselves as a whole, I'd have to choose Brawl. The character selection is great and the WiFi takes it to a whole new level. And since most of my multiplayer video gaming has been a thing spanning the continents from the comfort of my home, WiFi gives Brawl that extra edge on its competition.
If Melee had WiFi I'd build an alter to it.