Melee - more advanced techniques, allows for larger gap between greatness and "good", doesn't have tripping, faster gameplay.
Brawl - slower gameplay, tripping, less advanced technique, some new techniques introduced, ability to grab ledge from behind and air dodge more than once, better game.
over-all, melee is the better fighting game, brawl is the better game though. Brawl is still excellent for fighting but melee is better for fighting.

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