i never played the 64 version, i was only 7/8 when melee came out, so for that game, my favorite was, of course, captain falcon. now that i've grown up and improved, my favorite is ike, no doubt about it. he just hits so hard with such reach that, if you can get used to his speed and just how far away you can hit people, then he's a real powerhouse of a fighter. still, when i'm in the mood to mix it up or just to nip around at a better pace, my first port of call is always young link. he may not hit with the same reach as regular link, but he's fast, small and nimble while still retaining a few decent finishing moves