Super Mario 64
Nintendo 64- Publisher: Nintendo
- Release Date: Sep 26, 1996
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Universal acclaim- based on 1818 Ratings
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Positive: 1,635 out of 1818
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Mixed: 117 out of 1818
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Negative: 66 out of 1818
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Aug 6, 2012
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May 1, 2013
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Nov 3, 2013
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Dec 28, 2015Still the best game I've ever played, and I still play it to this day, replaying it every so often. Even ignoring how revolutionary it was in it's time in every possible way (graphics, design, control, sound), it holds up today in almost every respect. My favourite game of all time.
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Dec 28, 2015ok first of all please ignore most of the negative reviews there pepole that have played games from now went played this game and thought it was bed becuse its not like games now the graphics are very smooth and the game play is great sometimes the camera is meh but this is a game that sparked the generation and changed gameing
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Jul 2, 2018this game is history, better than the recent super mario odissey and can't believe that sm64 has a lower score. shame
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Nov 6, 2017Amazing! Even today Mario 64 is playable, and that says everything. Great plataforming, combined with the excelent controls (for that time), Super Mario 64 is a true gem that needs to be keept alive.
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May 24, 2018
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Apr 28, 2019This game revolutionized 3D gaming and is everything you've come to expect from a Super Mario game. The only issue with the game is the camera which can make levels more difficult than necessary. I've enjoyed the game a lot and 100% the game which was difficult, but in the best kind of way.
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Sep 27, 2019
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Apr 8, 2020This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Jun 8, 2020Come on guys. The first 3D Mario game! For the time it was made, it was phenomenal. The only fundamental issue was the Lakichu camera situation, but other than that, a great game. It hasn't aged well at all, but that'll happen when you release a game in 1996.
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Oct 13, 2020
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Apr 12, 2021
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CSTNov 22, 2009This Game is definitely a very revolutionary game because it is the first great 3-D plat former, that means it has some mistakes because it didn
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Feb 3, 2013
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Mar 26, 2021
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Feb 28, 2013Was my first game on N64 and it is indeed a great 3D Jump ´n Run. Mario was at his peak when this game was released with perfect controls and a great world to explore.
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Jun 4, 2013Now Mario is different, obviously the plot is mostly the same as the last games, but what makes this game so special? THE NEW 3D, so fun, so weird, and you can't stop playing it, well just take a breathe, the platforms are different in each 'picture', not the same, and has many puzzles that, sometimes are very stressing or tire, but are ingenious.
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Feb 22, 2015
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Dec 2, 2021The perfect mario game! the one that redefined gaming as a whole! Mario games are not very good at telling stories, but damn they're fun! the gameplay is amazing and still the best mario game ever! you can jump, crawl, slide, jump from wall to wall, stomp enemies with his butt, punch, kick and even hang out from ledges. Love this game even to this day!
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Dec 30, 2012Being one of the first truly 3D games, Super Mario 64 is undeniably the most revolutionary game of all time. Not only that, but it is a very fun game.
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Jan 18, 2013best console all time N64, one of the best games all time! SM64 is brillant in so many ways. Levels, story, gameplay, fun factor, controls, sounds. This is how a real Mario game is suppose to be.
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Jul 30, 2012It has good and creative worlds,and it has a very good difficulty.The con is that when you do not have another levels to pass after you can't pass a level it comes bored.
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Feb 20, 2013
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Jan 23, 2013
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Oct 21, 2012Similar to Ocarina of Time, this is a game that hasn't aged as well as people claim that it has. The level design holds up compared to other N64 titles and the gameplay, while not as precise as others, is still pretty fun. While this game does hold up as a good game, I don't think it holds up as one of the greatest. 8.0
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Jun 27, 2013
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Mar 3, 2013I thought I might be biased by nostalgia, but I went back to play this game (for the probably the 10th time) and still loved it. It really makes one feel how gimmicky the motion controls are in this serie. Im not a hater against MC, it fits perfect in games like Pikmin.
The levels are great with much space to move, unlike the galaxy series. This is the ultimate 3d Mario in my eyes. -
Jul 20, 2013This game is a blast to play. It's hard these days to see games so much adventure than SM64. In retrospect, the game did'nt age as well as many other platformers at the time (mainly Banjo-Kazooie), but overall it's a part of gaming history, and should be played at least once in your life.
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Jan 5, 2014Probably the best video game ever made, with unforgettable levels and musics. If you talk about 3D video games, this one is a must-have. It redefined the platform standards and perfectly launched the N64 back in 1996. If you don't have it, or if you never played it (I hope you did), then buy it, or emulate it if you want, but do something quick, this really is a fantastic masterpiece.
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Apr 10, 2013el juego que invento y perfecciono a la vez el genero de plataformas en 3d, una verdadera obra maestra de diseño, concepto y ejecucion. El mejor juego de lanzamiento de las consolas de nintendo y un clasico de todos los tiempos. Necesito decir algo mas?
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Apr 24, 2013this game came from a time when games where challenging, and you had to figure stuff out by yourself. It is one of the best games for the N64, but the camera can get annoying
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May 18, 2013This game made my childhood, this game is the reason why I am still playing games, I am saying this is because of the fact that this is one of the reasons why there are Mario games still being created, probably for the main reason being that they nailed the 3D platform for it's time, and is a true inspiration to many people around the world.
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Dec 15, 2014Fue el primer juego de Mario que realmente jugué (sin contar juegos en emuladores) y lo amo, cada nivel es único, los retos son demasiados y la historia te obliga a terminarlo quieras o no... Así debería ser un juego, y para lo que fue en su época, es posiblemente el mejor de su era pues hoy es un estándar irrevocable y sin duda es el mas memorable que ofrece la industria.
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Nov 27, 2013This is the first game i ever played. And the best. The visuals are awesome, The control is precise and the gameplay is just fun. There is a lot of worlds and they all feel unique. Best game ever.
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Feb 27, 2018
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Oct 1, 2015
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Nov 21, 2013a great 3d platformer (tough EXTREMLEY overatated) worth a play honestly its poor in comparison to games like galaxy or 3d land/world it IS the first 3d mario game ever so for a first its pulled off great but there are 3 problems i have with it controls
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Dec 7, 2013
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May 4, 2018
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Dec 20, 2013It was great as a 3D Mario game, but the camera isn't just bad it's totally evil! The controls are also kinda shifty, the music starts eating away at your brains after about 1 minute, and it's REALLY glitchy.
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Jan 9, 2014
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Jan 13, 2014this is considered the best game of all time because it has not grown old with time and it was glorious! sure, the difficulty was pretty cruel, but this game had all we Mario fans could ask for.
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Mar 9, 2014
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Jun 3, 2014
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Jan 15, 2017Best Nintendo game I have ever played. Open world exploration in the amazing locations this game provides is easily the highlight. It revolutionised gaming, and is still a lot of fun to this day. Glad to see Nintendo are going back to this game's style with Super Mario Odyssey on the Switch. Can't wait! Thank you Super Mario 64 for being so great and inspiring us all to this day!
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Mar 24, 2014Revolutionary. A classic. Look past the graphics. Sweet baby Jesus 64. Again, one of the most revolutionary video games of the forever. Thank you Nintendo, please have my baby Luigi.
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Apr 5, 2014This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Mar 31, 2014At the the time it revolutionized the gaming industry. This was by far the most epic game of my generation. Super Mario 64 to this day is the best plat former I have ever played. The character is one of the greatest invented. Super Mario 64 will be a game that my children's children will play.
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Apr 11, 2014This is one of the few games that have set the standard for all games ever very possibly the best game ever in every aspect espiccally for the N64 its amazing how well this game was devoloped
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Nov 16, 2014Honestly, this single game basically sums up my childhood. Want a real reiew? Go play it yourself. Go ahead. I even cried when the credits started to roll. It took me a lot of years to complete, but hey, atleast it's better than nothing. Thank you, Nintendo and thank you Mario.
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Jun 2, 2014This game is very good I have it on my wii and it is pure awesomeness good graphics and technology thank you Nintendo for this great game thank you I give this a ten
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Mar 21, 2022Played as a kid on N64, playing today on PC with user created content, game is still alive and rocking :)
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Jun 16, 2018
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Jun 9, 2014Dayum this is a good game best mario game ever in my opnion, so many feels from this game memories with family playing it and friends as well especially all the memories from that on lvl were u must throw bowser onto the bombs :'( good ol days! Really fun game I recomend it to everyone even if it is 1996.
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Jun 30, 2014
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Nov 10, 2014Out of the massive amount of 3D platformers that the N64 library has to offer, Super Mario 64 takes 3rd place behind Conker's BFD and Banjo Kazooie. However, I think it has the best overworld giving you a full tour of Peach's Castle. I couldn't get into it as much as I could the other two, but I still loved playing this game. Every N64 fan needs this game in their library.
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Sep 25, 2014Aaaaaahhh... This game was my childhood right here. The gameplay is so much fun and this is definitely one of the better Mario games out there and in my top 5 favorite games ever made. It is a CLASSIC.
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Sep 25, 2014
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Nov 5, 2014Definitely a classic for the N64. This one of the best games growing up and at the time had superior graphics. They just had so much to do and it was like never ending, you competed against friends to see who had the most stars. It's just a great overall game and if you haven't played it yet then I'm sorry.
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Dec 6, 2014Best 3D Mario game Ever! There are so much fun courses to complete and collecting stars on many fun ways. It's easy to learn and has high replay value. This is a game for you if you like memorable levels and music. This game gets never old!
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Nov 16, 2014This was my first game ever and I am glad about that it is a game that showed others how video games are supposed to be and it blew others all away 10 out of 10
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Dec 20, 2014Super Mario 64 is the perfect opening game for the N64.
With diverse level design, appealing graphics, Mario sounding music, great replay value,quite a bit of secrets , and a lot of devious challenges. There is only 1 thing that could be better :
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Apr 16, 2015Bought this game on Wii U eShop Virtual Console and I do not regret my decision. This game is so fun. Everything is fantastic. I only have one complaint, and even this is probably the smallest complaint I've ever had on any game. I just don't the 'Game Over' music. But this is definitely one of the best games of all time. You can't miss out on this masterpiece. 10/10 definitely.
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Sep 21, 2018
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Feb 14, 2015
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Mar 24, 2015This is obviously the best 3D platformer of all time. If you rate this below a 7, your just not a real nerd/geek/gamer. This has amazing graphics, gameplay,swimming,levels,controls,camera and everything!
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Jul 2, 2019Un juego absolutamente revolucionario que marcó un antes y un después en la historia de los videojuegos. Uno de los primeros juegos en 3D, y uno de los mejores juegos de Mario, si no el mejor.
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Jan 10, 2015Where do i start? Everything about this game is fantastic. One of the best 3d plat former's to date even after 19 years. With over 120 starts to collect you'll come back to this game to find them all in 15 courses of the most original designs ever in a game. Mario flying around in a 3d environment is truly spectacular. No one will forget this game.
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Jan 14, 2015This Game is definitely THE BEST GAME EVER MADE! If you never play this game, go play RIGHT NOW! The controls, the levels, the castle... everything it´s perfect in this game. This game is a Masterpiece!
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Jan 30, 2015This remarkable vidieo game is the most dear to me. It was huge childhood memory of happy fun early mornings of mario. The Music and maps are great. I will never forget these memories...
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Oct 22, 2017Super Mario 64 was the most innovative game ever! It opened up the door for 3d open world gaming which is something everyone should appreciate. Yes it had some clunky controls and a shallow story but it was one of the first 3D games ever. It is overall a great game with issues that can be justified.
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Mar 13, 2015my god who will hate this game everyone has the n64 love this game good good good gameplay graphics history one of the best marios games I have ever seen
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Mar 22, 2015
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May 31, 2015
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Apr 19, 2016
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Aug 3, 2015What is there left to say about this game that hasn't been said? One of the strongest launch titles, one of the strongest mario games and frankly - one of the best gaming experiences you can have if you like platformers.
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Aug 29, 2016This game, even 20 years later, is still fantastic. Although not the best 3D Mario game in my opinion, that goes to SMG 2, this is still my favorite, great graphics for a launch N64 game, controls that still hold well even today, this game is still a joy to play today. Buy it on the VC on the Wii or Wii U, HIGHLY recommended.
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Nov 22, 2020could it be scored anything less?
in terms of influence, gameplay, replay value, and popularity even to this day, you'd be hard pressed to find a better 3d platformer than this. -
Jan 28, 2016Ok, I'm not sure about it being a Mario game makes it bad to the kids who play Call of Duty all day... but who cares! This classical Super Mario 64 will keep you on from playing several hours and hours until you complete the game! After completing the game, you have several things to do left or just call the game a collector's item.
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Jan 4, 2016The granddaddy of all 3d platformers! Super Mario 64 is basically my childhood! It still remains a personal favorite and game I cherish both in the 3d platformer genre as well as all 3D video games in general.
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Feb 19, 2016ótimo jogo. extremamente criativo na questão do mario entrar nos quadros. ótima trilha sonora, senários muito bem feitos, ótima jogabilidade. só faltou uma coisa: o luigi.
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Mar 12, 2016
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Jul 30, 2016Super Mario 64 is revolutionary game and best selling game on N64, I think this game much better than Ocarina of Time . Graphics for 1996 is ideal and N64 is revolutionary console and in this game very good storyline, gameplay is very amazing, Very awesome game, best game on N64 and one of the best Mario Games .
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Mar 24, 2016The standard setter for all 3D platform games to come, Super Mario 64 develops a fantastic camera system and tight controls for the best experience on the Nintendo 64, in my opinion.
Nintendo do it best when it comes to launch titles, and the time you spend trying to capture all 120 stars will be rewarding and fun. For me, it is still one of the best games ever created. -
Apr 13, 2016Possibly the greatest game ever made, or at least in the top 5 of every game ever made. This game will be 20 in a few months and no game yet has rivaled what this game has done in gameplay, worlds, soundtrack, graphics (for the technology back then) or immersion.
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Mar 6, 2017The game that set the standard for 3D Platforming games and to this day probably still the best one ever. Easily one of the best games ever made and a must play for any gamer.
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May 28, 2016the concept of colect stars can sound very boring, but when you play it you will love this game. with mario 64 you have a lot of hours to play. you have a lot of things to do and the levels are very varied.
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Jan 4, 2017
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Jul 30, 2016Still one more Mario game. And again legendary. It's just... just wonderful game of all time. But Galaxy better, but once - first GLOBAL 3D game, having cool graphics and MOAR, MOAR, MOAR, MOAR. Nintendo - you best)
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Oct 26, 2017I don't give perfect scores... Nothing is perfect... But this game comes damn close. It's basically the king of platformers...
You know when that special game comes along at a certain point in time and just tickles pretty much everyones balls just right? Like metal gear solid, star craft 1, final fantasy 7, ocarina of time etc etc... This is one of those lol. -
Sep 2, 2016My personal favourite game of all time. Many, many levels, great platforming, was revolutionary to 3D gaming. I honestly speechless about this game, it's AMAZING!! 100/10
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Dec 30, 2016oque falar de Super Mario 64, um jogo incrivel, grafico muito bons, temos o Mario que é personagem espetacular, muitas mapas, um diferente do outro, alguns sao dificeis, a trilha sonora é incrivel, temos personagens classico no game tambem, a verdade é que Mario raramente decepciona, jogo incrivel, classico, vale a pena demais jogar, baixem um emulador no pc e joguem esse classico. Nota 10
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Nov 30, 2016O jogo eh ótimo, desde seu lançamento eu me supre endo, ate hoje eu jogo e eh um jogo incrível, com ótimos gráficos (para a época) e com ótimos comando, mesmo com aquele controle de N64 meio bagunçado rs, mas esse jogo é ótimo 10/10!
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Jul 13, 2018this game is pure magic, exploration and control are the best in any game i had played before
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Dec 5, 2016This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Dec 19, 2019When i first play this masterpiece i couldn't stop playing it for days, is one of the most fun games ever made
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Feb 13, 2017El juego es increíble y divertido, el diseño de los niveles es asombroso, lo único malo sería el manejo del personaje, el cual muchas veces es un problema.
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Mar 1, 2017Шикарный и очень интересный платформер, Когда садишься за него, оторваться очень сложно. В этом вся нинтендо.
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#1 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1996
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#1 Most Shared N64 Game of 1996
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The distribution of power stars in the levels is horrendous. I think 7 stars in one level is more than enough, don't you think? I understand that there are memory constraints, but there either could have been less stars overall, or 1 (maybe 2) more level(s). Definately a problem.
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It has quickly grown to become the standard by which almost all other games are measured.
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This is definitely a game no game collection should be without...Seriously!