Super Mario 64 DS

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 468 Ratings

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  1. Jacob143
    Aug 1, 2023
    7
    This game is pretty great it lives up to the original with more stars to collect, more characters each with different controls and abilities, better graphics, feeling less isolated and alone because of the inclusion of the new characters, new levels and bosses, the fun mini games you can unlock, fixed basically all the bugs that were in the original, and more! The only reason this isn't aThis game is pretty great it lives up to the original with more stars to collect, more characters each with different controls and abilities, better graphics, feeling less isolated and alone because of the inclusion of the new characters, new levels and bosses, the fun mini games you can unlock, fixed basically all the bugs that were in the original, and more! The only reason this isn't a 10/10 for me is because of the controls they aren't that good and it makes the game really irritating to play. Like you will have a lot of stupid deaths because you will keep accidently slipping up trying to make a precise jump but you can't because the controls are so bad that you messed up. Like trust me you will probably be raging more than you are having fun because you will keep messing up because of these bad controls. I have been playing this game since I was a little kid and I still mess up because of these controls. So if you want more content but sacraficing good controls then play this version, if you want great controls but less content than play the original. 7.5/10 for me… Expand
  2. Smg7
    Jun 29, 2023
    8
    Very fun game, It plays just as good as the original in my opinion. I like the updated graphics, and the new content, such as having 3 more playable chatacters and some new levels.

    Rainbow ride sucks though
  3. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 6, 2023
    7
    The much-loved N64 title gets a facelift and works pretty well on the DS. Essentially Super Mario World in 3D, it's again not as good as the classic SNES games, but enjoyable and different enough to be worth a look for fans.
  4. CaliforniaHater
    Jun 5, 2023
    7
    I h7 hoe toe poste AAÆÆÅLANDIRIRIRIRIIRIRIRIRIRIRIRIRIRIIRIRIRIRIR7R7 ****
  5. sparkyLELEK
    May 31, 2023
    10
    I grew up playing it so I just love it now like I did back in the days. (Plus the Minigames are just the best that they could be)
  6. Shinglinhg
    May 17, 2023
    0
    One of the worst or the worst Mario game I've ever played in my life, the graphics are ugly, the gameplay is slow, the levels are less memorable than the ones in the Nintendo 64 game, and the sound is horrible. Even after 8 years since the release of the first game, Nintendo hasn't learned how to make a decent camera.
  7. StickyKeysstu
    Feb 14, 2023
    0
    What the...

    How did Nintendo take everything good from the original Super Mario 64, and get rid of everything good about it! If you want to play this game, you are better of getting the original.
  8. FunkyPopMan
    Jan 14, 2023
    8
    The controls is really all you can complain about with this game. It's the better version of Mario 64 even if you thought Mario 64 couldn't get any better. If your head is made of Super Mario 64 then you might as well skip this cause the controls might mess up your muscle memory entirely and make it hard to play. Though if you don't have much of a problem using the d-pad (or touch-screen)The controls is really all you can complain about with this game. It's the better version of Mario 64 even if you thought Mario 64 couldn't get any better. If your head is made of Super Mario 64 then you might as well skip this cause the controls might mess up your muscle memory entirely and make it hard to play. Though if you don't have much of a problem using the d-pad (or touch-screen) in 3D space, then get this game. This game is worth it for everything except controls. It just takes some time to master the D-pad.… Expand
  9. DrPebba
    Jan 14, 2023
    8
    A great and impressive remake for the time that captures well the feel of the original and adds a bunch of new content
  10. Kdog152
    Dec 19, 2022
    9
    Aside form the controls, everything about this remaster is great and you can get used to the controls once you've played it enough. It's cool that you can now unlock and play as Luigi, Yoshi and Wario. The multi player is fun and so are the new mini games. It's cool that they have added new stars, but they don't add much to the experience but that's fine. There are also a few new worldsAside form the controls, everything about this remaster is great and you can get used to the controls once you've played it enough. It's cool that you can now unlock and play as Luigi, Yoshi and Wario. The multi player is fun and so are the new mini games. It's cool that they have added new stars, but they don't add much to the experience but that's fine. There are also a few new worlds which is good. The soundtrack is good as well. If the controls were better, this would be a masterpiece. Mind you, the controls in the original weren't all that great either so people can't really put the blame on this version. And I'd rather play this over the Super Mario 3d all stars port. It's definitely the better than the original and the definitive way to play the game.… Expand
  11. Roscar
    Nov 18, 2022
    9
    Best 3D Mario game.
    Incredible mechanics, replayability, content, etc...
    Its really peak Plataformer Mario and I hope they port/remaster this game for a new console sometime in the future.
  12. grimreapersims
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
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  13. hector_bcn98
    Nov 7, 2022
    8
    No ofrecía el mejor control debido a las capacidades del sistema, pero qué vas a decir si te portean uno de los juegos más revolucionarios e importantes de la historia a una portátil muy limitada?
  14. MMPP99
    Oct 22, 2022
    9
    Pros: Better graphics, more levels, more characters, better soundtrack.
    Cons: Bad controls( It will take a while to get used to)

    My thoughts: This game is so far a version or better saying, the definitive version, far better than Original, in my opinion this game is the best game on the Nintendo DS.
  15. CinzaColorido
    Aug 29, 2022
    5
    It is Mario 64 after all, and I finished that game on the Nintendo 64, which was some of the best platforming experiences I ever had in a videogame. On the Nintendo DS, however, while it has kind of updated graphics (the game looks impressive on the console) and some additional content that I didn't even care much, the gameplay itself does not fit in a console that does not have a analogIt is Mario 64 after all, and I finished that game on the Nintendo 64, which was some of the best platforming experiences I ever had in a videogame. On the Nintendo DS, however, while it has kind of updated graphics (the game looks impressive on the console) and some additional content that I didn't even care much, the gameplay itself does not fit in a console that does not have a analog stick. Playing Mario 64 DS literally hurts my finger and the inputs are not even responsible, 'cause you can't input different intensities onto a D-Pad, so the movement just feels really bad.

    The game *tries* to compensate that with the option for you to play with touchscreen input, but the touchscreen on the DS is not that much reliable for a guaranteed solid experience. Most of the time it fails to get where are you touching.

    By hurting the controls of the game, you literally kill the foundation which this game was developed upon, on the original version. Mario 64 was developed to get the most of the N64 hardware, as a lot of N64 games do, and so a lot of *exclusive* DS games as well.

    So again... It is Mario 64, and it is a legendary game, but this version, the "64 DS", just sucked for me, and I couldn't even play it past the second or third course. Gave it a 5 because I really, really enjoyed the graphics on this version.    … Expand
  16. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    7
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  17. TheDuner13
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  18. GDsReviews
    Jun 8, 2022
    8
    Solid remake of one of the most legendary and influential games in history in Super Mario 64. I have played both the original N64 version and this DS Remake and find both great.
  19. aiskander
    May 3, 2022
    4
    I don't know the good things in this game. It really didn't do much. The controls are much worse, and while they added new stars, they also removed some. Was it really that hard to keep both in? They did improve the textures, but not the graphics. In fact, they made the graphics worse because I can see pixels everywhere I walk. I wish they improved the boss fight, or the open-worldI don't know the good things in this game. It really didn't do much. The controls are much worse, and while they added new stars, they also removed some. Was it really that hard to keep both in? They did improve the textures, but not the graphics. In fact, they made the graphics worse because I can see pixels everywhere I walk. I wish they improved the boss fight, or the open-world mechanic, or anything that could make the game better. Although characters have special advantages, why is Mario used for everything. You need him for the boss, to wall jump, to race Koopa and everything else. This game needs to be improved for the next remake of Super Mario 64 (and no Super Mario 3D All-Stars doesn't count they added nothing)… Expand
  20. PipPenrod
    Apr 26, 2022
    9
    I personally like this game more than the original Super Mario 64. Yes, the controls are a bit odd, but you will most likely get used to it pretty quickly. There's so much bonus content that wasn't in the original, and being able to play as other characters is a blast. The mini games are fun too.
  21. ntBagel
    Apr 23, 2022
    7
    I've been a Mario 64 speed runner and have played through the games more times than I can count. So I figured that I just had to play this version of the game. first looking at the visuals it looks a lot better than the 64 version. a lot of the characters are more recognizable and just sharper looking making them really feel like "Mario". The camera is still not the best but I will sayI've been a Mario 64 speed runner and have played through the games more times than I can count. So I figured that I just had to play this version of the game. first looking at the visuals it looks a lot better than the 64 version. a lot of the characters are more recognizable and just sharper looking making them really feel like "Mario". The camera is still not the best but I will say it is a bit better than the 64 one. I like the new content including, the added characters, new levels and new stars within existing levels as well as slight improvements to levels such as tic tock clock. What really hurt this game though was that the controls and movement option were limited and hard to use. one small thing that makes the game feel more restrictive was the inability to wall jump off of a long jump it felt so good to do it in the original game and just feels more restricted in my movement options. another thing I don't like is that this game was made on a console that uses a dpad making it feel very clunky to control a 3D game. also since it uses the dpad that means they had to ad a run button which when holding down makes it really hard to do other actions such as a jump dive rollout. I think this game was greatly made the design is great and what they added had so much time and effort put into and really improved the game. So its really sad form me to say that it was really hard to enjoy the game on the system it was made for. 7/10 (great)… Expand
  22. Luigination
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    I'd class this game as the definitive way to play a classic game! With the same charm of the original game, plus 3 new playable characters with their own unique moves, new levels, new boss fights and even a local play versus mode, it can't be denied that it's the best official version of Super Mario 64!
  23. deycd
    Aug 13, 2021
    9
    Es inferior al original por la calidad, pero lo compensa con la variedad de personajes, mejores diseños, y niveles añadidos. Hay quién se queja de los controles, por que la ds no tiene joystick, pero yo no he notado ningún problema en eso. Además, si lo juegas en una 3ds no tendrás ese problema
  24. AsalCristian
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    Uno de los juegos de mi vida e infancia. Es bastante fácil tener acceso hacia él y es súper divertido, además de que tienes decenas de horas hasta llegar a conseguir las 150 estrellas que hay.
  25. Lossj
    Jun 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its definitely a remastered edition from the classic one while it ads more stars more stages more bosses and more playable characters. The graphics in this game are much better and thats impressive while the game is on early ds days. Its just the same game with kore content… Expand
  26. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    7
    I really wish that there were analog controls in this game. They added so much, but with one simple change, took so much away.
  27. Fs00
    Mar 20, 2021
    8
    A perfect example of how a remake should be made. The game is extremely faithful to the soul of the original title, featuring at the same time new characters, some additional content - extra stars and mini-games - and beautifully remastered graphics, which look very good for the limited capabilities of the NDS.
    The game offers a pretty hardcore experience through the 15 locations in which    A perfect example of how a remake should be made. The game is extremely faithful to the soul of the original title, featuring at the same time new characters, some additional content - extra stars and mini-games - and beautifully remastered graphics, which look very good for the limited capabilities of the NDS.
    The game offers a pretty hardcore experience through the 15 locations in which Mario has to pick up Power Stars in order to save Peach - in fact, there won't be any checkpoints (except for boss battles) and sometimes you'll have to face some tricky bosses.
    However, the game has two big negative aspects: firstly, the input system. The D-pad doesn't fit well with the nature of the game, which should be played with analog sticks in order to drive Mario precisely. You can use also the touchscreen, but it's so uncomfortable that you'll rarely want to use it. Obviously this is more a console fault than a game one.
    And secondly, there's the camera system. More than once you'll want to kill the person who has developed it. Sometimes happens that when you are on a tight platform, the camera suddenly starts to change direction. The possible consequences are two: either you manage to stop Mario and then proceed slowly until the camera stops moving, or you fall down because you didn't notice the camera movement in time (most probably). If they added an option or a button to lock the camera behind Mario, the problem would have been resolved.
    Apart from these inconveniences, the game experience is engaging and the well-designed locations capture perfectly the essence of exploration and adventure. If you are a new Mario fan, play this game rather than the original 64!    … Expand
  28. Sr_PuXiToPuiG
    Jan 3, 2021
    9
    Juegazo. . .
  29. Hravec
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    I love this game, I think it is a lot better than the original in many places. The controls are much more refined in my opinion, using a d-pad may not be the best but it is really not a big problem in my opinion, this game has more content, which includes minigames, multiplayer mode, 30 new stars, 3 new characters and some new places to explore. The graphics may be a bit more pixelated butI love this game, I think it is a lot better than the original in many places. The controls are much more refined in my opinion, using a d-pad may not be the best but it is really not a big problem in my opinion, this game has more content, which includes minigames, multiplayer mode, 30 new stars, 3 new characters and some new places to explore. The graphics may be a bit more pixelated but the models and colours are definitely better than the original. In general I would recommend getting this on over the original.… Expand
  30. ItsDaDoc
    Nov 25, 2020
    9
    Almost everything about this remake has changed for the better. More characters, more stars, and more courses. I've noticed the controls are the thing that most complain about. After playing for more than 50 hours, I can say that while they are a little finicky and difficult, it takes some getting used to.
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#1 Best DS Game of 2004
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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
  1. 3DAvenue
    85
    Within the adventure mode the stylus control is a somewhat weak idea that shifts the learning curve upwards steeply, making a very accessible game a great deal less so. If you stick to digital control - and it's not that precise a game, to be honest - then you'll find Mario 64 DS to be a great title.
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  2. Gamers Europe
    90
    Even today it's an absolutely essential gaming experience.
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  3. PALGN
    80
    With a lengthy single player adventure and 3 dozen mini-games to enjoy, Super Mario 64 DS is well worth the cash, despite its minor control issues.
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