Super Mario 64 DS

 DS
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 54
  3. Negative: 0 out of 54
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  1. RewiredMind
    70
    An undeniable classic tainted by an awful control mechanism that still doesn’t feel natural after some ten hours’ play, with a few fun extras more suited to the input method.
  2. RealGamer
    70
    An undeniable classic somewhat ruined by a terrible, terrible (though unavoidable, really) control system, accompanied by a few fun extras showing off what the console can do.
  3. Cheat Code Central
    70
    Just keep in mind that your enjoyment of this cart will be in direct proportion to how easily you adapt to the less than stellar control scheme. With analog control built into the DS, this game would have been off the charts, but as it is I think a lot of people who played the original will be shocked to discover just how different it feels.
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  5. GameShark
    70
    While the main game in Super Mario 64 DS does seem a bit dated to be a launch title for the Nintendo DS, it is still a fun action/adventure that will satisfy the handful of people that have always wished they could have Super Mario 64 on a handheld.

Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best DS Game of 2004
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#1 Most Discussed DS Game of 2004
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#1 Most Shared DS Game of 2004

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 468 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 371 out of 468
  2. Mixed: 72 out of 468
  3. Negative: 25 out of 468
  1. Krossbone
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    There's not much I can add to the already innumerous reviews I'm sure there are describing this game.
    All-in-all, this is the definitive    There's not much I can add to the already innumerous reviews I'm sure there are describing this game.
    All-in-all, this is the definitive version of Super Mario 64 you can play.
    More Stars, more characters, more content in general.
    Some complain about the control scheme, but if you grew up with this or've yet to play the OG Super Mario 64, that's literally a nonissue.    … Full Review »
  2. Landoncgaming
    Oct 22, 2018
    0
    this game sucks is terrible the ported stars are harder then the n64 verison.
  3. grandpajoe6191
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    "Mario 64" is definitely one of the best DS game i've ever played up to date. It's a unique platform adventure that's not 2-D (oh joy!) and"Mario 64" is definitely one of the best DS game i've ever played up to date. It's a unique platform adventure that's not 2-D (oh joy!) and gives you tons of fun, challenging stuff to do. Overall a game any person of any age would enjoy. Must Buy!!!… Full Review »
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