Super Mario 64

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  1. DomyMaio
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    È LA PERFEZIONE IN PERSONA‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
  2. AzumaTaki12
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    I love this masterpiece! :) even though is a old game, the graffics are just so good for the epoch! I am pried of know 'bout this gold. :)
  3. SeniorJack
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    This game changed my life.and this game changed the 3D platformer.you need to play this game
  4. 2k3rr
    Jan 4, 2022
    8
    Super Mario 64 was a revolution for 3d gaming and one of the first ever 3d platforming sandbox games made and I will be talking about every detail about this game.

    Ill start of by talking about the story, the story is kind of basic, peach sends you a letter to invite you for some cake but when you arrive bowser kidnapped her and hid away stars in different courses, I've definitely seen    Super Mario 64 was a revolution for 3d gaming and one of the first ever 3d platforming sandbox games made and I will be talking about every detail about this game.

    Ill start of by talking about the story, the story is kind of basic, peach sends you a letter to invite you for some cake but when you arrive bowser kidnapped her and hid away stars in different courses, I've definitely seen better stories in other Mario games but I cant blame this game for having a basic story as this was more of an introduction to 3d gaming.

    The controls in this game have a lot of variety and all can be used in there own way and became very useful for tech and you can just mess around with the controls in one area and can have fun just by doing that, in terms for different controls like the flying and swimming controls give me very mixed feelings, the swimming controls are very mediocre a lot of people complained about the swimming as well I didn't find it unbearable but it definitely wasn't the best, the wing cap can get hard to master as you can't get anymore vertical height but flying around after blasting with a cannon can be fun and finally for camera controls are god awful they don't move in 360 degrees and you can only zoom it out and zoom it back in.

    for the soundtrack, it is very good, the Mario 64 main theme which is the one that plays in bob-omb battlefield is super classic and upbeat, the dire dire docks theme is relaxing except no one likes the level it plays in, it was cool they made a track that fits for a lava themed level and a sand themed level which is super cool no other video game has done that and the most over used theme slider and the slider Christmas remix track, snow mountain. The problem is that they reuse a lot of these songs in different levels.

    in terms of difficulty you can definitely feel progression from playing in bob-omb battlefield and then playing in another stage I wont spoil which tests your platforming by a lot and can take long on stars as bob omb battlefield is more peaceful and open-world where you can get stars fairly easy, and the good thing about this game your not forced to play any of the hard levels at all if your not going to 100% the game.

    I'm going to talk about the levels some of them are great with cool mechanics but a lot of them aren't so great and are just poorly designed it'll take to long if I went into detail into every stage and this is spoiler free so ill just talk about some dire dire docks is easily the worst course its so bland you mostly swim and literally everything looks the same and there's no level design, its split into 2 parts the worst thing is, this is the only stage your forced to do 1 star to progress to the end. the best course is bob omb battlefield the first course just because of how free you are and there is so much to explore and you can just fly around freely to.

    now here's the worst part of the game, its the "bosses" the reason i put these "" on bosses is because they don't even feel like bosses you kind of just get them done and move on and you can literally just leave the boss arena any moment you want and some of them you don't even get any backstory on before you fight, there just there and you get rid of them and then grab the star.

    so there's my opinion on Mario 64, it has a lot of fun challenges, while its a platforming game there's so many unique mechanics to give the game so much more variety than it has although the swimming downgrades your controls a lot. this game is very appreciated but it is to me kind of overrated as people don't look into other details.

    8.5/10    … Expand
  5. Goodnewsjonny
    Dec 23, 2021
    8
    This is a good, though flawed and overrated game. The camera is a just bad; gameplay is dated, based on the 2D '1 wrong move and you die!' style of play. Hazy Maze Cave is an awful level and Dire Dire Docks is dull as dishwater. Mario is unnecessarily slippy and slidy, a poor decision for a platform heavy platformer. Most of the rest kf the game is excellent.
  6. NotJordi
    Dec 20, 2021
    6
    This game peaks in speedruning, and in my opinion, it's the best speedrun game of all time.

    Also Mario's movement is great, and is satisfying to master, but there are some cons.

    for one the map design is horrible, and hard to be enjoyable to play casually.

    As I said this game peaks in speedrunning, but lacks in it's casual play.
  7. Kermito_San
    Dec 18, 2021
    10
    Super Mario 64 did not invent the 3D in the videogame, but sure was the first to do it right, it did it so well that even today it's still engaging, precise, and very fun.
    Being one of the first 3D games the developer made the right choice of starting the game in an open area with no music. This way the player can experience not only the movement controls but also the camera, which is    Super Mario 64 did not invent the 3D in the videogame, but sure was the first to do it right, it did it so well that even today it's still engaging, precise, and very fun.
    Being one of the first 3D games the developer made the right choice of starting the game in an open area with no music. This way the player can experience not only the movement controls but also the camera, which is very important to master from the begging since a jump usually fails because of our miscalculations based on the camera angle.
    To further demonstrate how this is not the traditional game, Mario has been given different jumps and moves, while also having the ability to punch enemies.
    After entering Peach castle, the player can choose which level he wants to play, in which order, and how many of them; as Mario 64 does not need you to complete all the levels in an area to advance to the next one.
    Every level is unique and fun in its own way. When you think that the game can't possibly get better it strikes you with a new idea and it does get better.
    I will talk about the music very briefly: it's just great! every single track fits perfectly, sounds great, and gives you different feels that go toe to toe with the level vibe.
    The amount of work to make this game is huge and you can really see it when you finally complete it, understanding how this gem shaped the way for all other 3D games to come

    10 / 10 Kermito San    … Expand
  8. superlakitu64
    Dec 4, 2021
    10
    Super Mario 64 legte den Grundstein für die Ära der modernen 3D-Platformer. Auf diesem Spiel bauen alle folgenden Teile auf. Super Mario 64 nutzte die ihm durch das Nintendo64-System gegebene Limitation sehr gut aus und gab ein Musterbeispiel, wie sich Mario in 3D anzufühlen hat. Und das Internet zeigt eindrucksvoll, dass sich das Konzept "Super Mario 64" bewährt hat. Super Mario 64 istSuper Mario 64 legte den Grundstein für die Ära der modernen 3D-Platformer. Auf diesem Spiel bauen alle folgenden Teile auf. Super Mario 64 nutzte die ihm durch das Nintendo64-System gegebene Limitation sehr gut aus und gab ein Musterbeispiel, wie sich Mario in 3D anzufühlen hat. Und das Internet zeigt eindrucksvoll, dass sich das Konzept "Super Mario 64" bewährt hat. Super Mario 64 ist heutzutage in den Augen vieler ein goldener Klassiker, welcher immer gerne für den ein oder anderen Speedrun hergenommen wird. Auch aus heutiger Sicht ist dieses Spiel also gut gealtert.… Expand
  9. EtaYorius
    Dec 2, 2021
    10
    The 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!
  10. B00tador
    Nov 28, 2021
    8
    Showing it's age a little now, but still an all-time classic. I'd say approx. 50% of the wolrds are fantastic, the rest are pretty bad.
  11. BeeSting1
    Nov 26, 2021
    9
    Good

    - controls are smooth - Mario has various animations that makes him feel alive. Idle sleep animation, getting squished when falling from high up, or getting squashed by enemies. - cap power-ups are fun - going into paintings to enter levels is cool. The levels themselves are also diverse in visuals and environment. - when I played this as a kid, I never read the    Good

    - controls are smooth

    - Mario has various animations that makes him feel alive. Idle sleep animation, getting squished when falling from high up, or getting squashed by enemies.

    - cap power-ups are fun

    - going into paintings to enter levels is cool. The levels themselves are also diverse in visuals and environment.

    - when I played this as a kid, I never read the dialogue, but it’s actually not bad.

    - so much movement and attack options making the platforming very versatile.

    Bad

    - a button that automatically put the camera behind Mario would have been great. But completely forgive-able given this was the first foray into 3D camera controls.

    - I felt like they could have used a more appealing font. The text font used is a little hard to read and ugly.

    - rotating the camera in fixed lengths messes up with the movement

    Reflection

    - This game felt so difficult when I played it as a kid. The worlds felt so massive and detailed. It’s crazy to see how much bigger games have grown since. The worlds we see in Mario games now are so much more detailed.    … Expand
  12. Ray82z
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    im here to rate it a 64 because its funny. comedy at its finest please nintendo make a good n64 emulator im sorry
  13. ND-Bringer
    Jun 13, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. YOU WILL DIE...SO MANY TIMES! Super Mario's transition to 3-D was a bit of a mixed bag. This time, Mario has to explore the magic realms within Bowser's art gallery in order to save the Princess. While Peach's Castle may be well known as a splendid hub area, it feels pretty empty to me. While it may have fun, hidden levels to explore, there's also a lot of extra space full of nothing outside in the garden. At the time it may have been revolutionary, but what's so revolutionary about a green & blue void? Sure, the concept art may be magical, I still remember sketching 64 themed art back in the day. But the game itself isn't all that great. It has an audience, I understand that. But it's not really replaying at the end of the day. The majority of the levels are infuriating hard & while its important for a game to have a necessary level of difficulty...many of these are full of a ton of cheap deaths! Whether it's falling into the void below, getting eaten by a fish, or being subjected to instant death sand...64 really knows how to be ruthless with its challenges. And while a nice challenge is important for personal growth, 64 fails to execute that with its gimmicky levels. Take a look back at some big open-world games. While each level's line of challenges are all tied together, the moment you get a Star, your then immediately taken out of it. How irritating is it to collect the damn red coins over & over again? VERY! The challenges themselves aren't all that wondrous. With every course being littered with tiny platforms & slippery terrain, Mario will end up falling to his doom over & over & over again. Close your eyes after play through, you can still hear Mario's groaning sound effects. I ask myself why did they put so much effort into the death animations? I mean, they're really well done, but maybe some that focus could put into designing some more bearable levels. Each level feels like a chore to explore with the constant backtracking players are forced o suffer through. Game overs are a bit meaningless because the you're just sent back to the start of the hub area like many other levels. I get It that the realm of adventure you get to explore can leave an impact on you, but there's no reason what's so ever to replay levels after completion. You can earn high scores, but good luck finding anyone who's going to compete for the best time on those death trap slide levels. And let's not forget the million dollar question, why aren't there check points in the levels? It would save a lot of time if I didn't have to climb the mountain every minute of my life, hoping that dopey penguin shields me properly in Snow Man's Land. Seriously, this is the world’s very first mission & its atrocity of an obstacle., especially since the platform is slippery to begin with! The level loses its charm with cheap obstacles like this. It becomes a big mental challenge when the player thinks too one's self if the game is even worth playing if there's no real reward to go with it. Square Eyed Jak, taught me a lot about how a game is worth playing, if the experience fails to feel energizing. I can't get a rush through dashing through the level since I'm constantly safety jumping & stopping with every turn, because I DO NOT want to spend the rest of my life falling in to the nightmare-like voids of hell. As for things I did enjoy, it feels good to get the Metal Cap. You can get a lot of new stars this way, & it feel nice to run through a level that was previously a string of deadly traps. I really think the DS version is better. Sure, Galaxy walks all over it on the WII, but its a decent improvement over the original. You can play as multiple characters, there's a few new levels are available, & you can even play a nice spread of mini & multiplayer games. While in the original 64, you'll be asking yourself if the Winged Cap is trying to kill you all day. Theres just a ton of irritating mechanics that make this game take longer than usual to even complete. Sometimes that stalker Lakitu's camera can work against you & there more than enough ways to get your hat stolen. Seriously, if Mario's hat is so powerful, why is it so easy to die anyway in this game? I like the theme, I respect the fans, I just hate the game. It's not the worst, but it's pretty painful to even simply complete. I was originally going to attempt to 100% this game, at the moment though, I don't feel like it. What's the point of 100 percenting game if there's no nice reward to go with it? Yoshi gives you a hundred 1-ups, but who in there right mind wants to play through death trap levels over & over again. Not that it matters, since all players have probably gone through the Bowser in the Sky levels 20 times minimum already. But this game was a start, if we didn't have 64 we wouldn't have Galaxy. This game is like a crazy elder with a lot of wild tales to tell. It may be crazy to listen to him, but if you're lucky, you may have a good time. You just need motivation… Expand
  14. UnturnedAntics
    Oct 7, 2021
    10
    This is the third-best Mario game ever it's an amazing classic with nonstop fun and amazing levels I love all of the places you can explore it's almost as perfect as you can get for a game. 10/10 would game again
  15. calvinbrine
    Oct 1, 2021
    7
    great game for it's time(the first 3d platformer) but it aged horribly. I have mad respect for it and wish I could love it, but it's not good enough for today's standards, so I have to give it a bad review.
    Also odyssey does the concept of open world mario way better structurally speaking.

    there's still some fun to be had though
  16. monkeyjumbo
    Sep 30, 2021
    9
    This game rules. Like one of my favorites ever. Sure, there are some areas that have aged REALLY poorly, but its still freaking rules. It's Super Mario 64 and I wouldn't have it any other way. A must play for basically anyone.
  17. ThisReview2000
    Sep 26, 2021
    9
    This is a light hearted great explorative video game it has you collect scattered power stars and has great worlds no offense but not to creative of worlds but for most part the controls are pretty ok it's just pretty basic and get's kind of bland after at least 4 levels. The presentation can be pretty slow with running a round worlds and finding talking characters but the controlsThis is a light hearted great explorative video game it has you collect scattered power stars and has great worlds no offense but not to creative of worlds but for most part the controls are pretty ok it's just pretty basic and get's kind of bland after at least 4 levels. The presentation can be pretty slow with running a round worlds and finding talking characters but the controls gameplay and music defined a generations of 3D platformers.… Expand
  18. Luigination
    Sep 21, 2021
    9
    What can I say that hasn't been said already? Besides the camera controls and the graphics not aging well, with 15 iconic levels & fun, challenging gameplay, I still consider this one of the greatest video games ever made! I will say, after replaying Super Mario Odyssey and realizing that it wasn't as great as I thought it was, when I replayed this I really appreciated the varied moveset,What can I say that hasn't been said already? Besides the camera controls and the graphics not aging well, with 15 iconic levels & fun, challenging gameplay, I still consider this one of the greatest video games ever made! I will say, after replaying Super Mario Odyssey and realizing that it wasn't as great as I thought it was, when I replayed this I really appreciated the varied moveset, cool boss ideas and whilst you can find the Power Stars pretty easily after a few playthroughs, I prefer their placement in this game more than I do the Moons in Odyssey, most likely because of the environmental design!… Expand
  19. oofas
    Sep 6, 2021
    8
    Set a standard for 3D Open-world games. The soundtrack is beautiful, but the graphics didn't age well, maybe the gameplay was a bit bad as well. It can get confusing sometimes, especially in Wet-Dry World, and sometimes it's way too easy (e.g. Bob-Omb Battlefield/Dire, Dire Docks). Gets a 8.9 out of 10.
  20. grimreapersims
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
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  21. XxMicManxX
    Aug 24, 2021
    9
    While it has aged poorly in many aspects such as the camera control, it is impossible to ignore how much of a positive impact this game has had on gaming from 1996 onwards, and is definitely worth going back to today.
  22. Bazdmeg
    Aug 24, 2021
    3
    Fcking hard game. Very annoying, not for casual players, not for kids. Fking annoying.
  23. Sanix20
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Mi videojuego favorito una música genial, los gráficos retro y la jugabilidad son geniales.Se lo recomiendo a todos
  24. AGuy27
    Aug 19, 2021
    6
    The game has a terrible camera and bad controls, but it did innovate the 3D Mario genre and allowed for much better games. Not much use playing it nowadays, unfortunately. Some levels have great design, some... uh... don't.
  25. deycd
    Aug 13, 2021
    9
    LA historia stiene algunos huecos argumentativos. Ese es el único defecto. La música es genial, a la altura de la de Mario Sunshine. LA jugabilidad es de las mejores. La batalla final no es tan buena como la de Galaxy o Mario 3dLand, pero es aceptable. Posiblemente, de haber tenido que catalogarlo en su día le habría puesto más de un 9, pero hpy en día, se queda con el 9, que también estáLA historia stiene algunos huecos argumentativos. Ese es el único defecto. La música es genial, a la altura de la de Mario Sunshine. LA jugabilidad es de las mejores. La batalla final no es tan buena como la de Galaxy o Mario 3dLand, pero es aceptable. Posiblemente, de haber tenido que catalogarlo en su día le habría puesto más de un 9, pero hpy en día, se queda con el 9, que también está muy bien.… Expand
  26. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    9
    While the controls might not be the greatest, this thing is a blast to play casually or even speedrun if that's your thing.
  27. 2bitplayss
    Jun 1, 2021
    4
    this is an iconic game but replaying it i didn´t really enjoy it the controls are bad and the camera sucks.
    but i even think most levels arent really that fun to play
    rainbow ride tik toc clock wet dry world tiny huge island hazy maze cave shifting sand land and dire dire docks these levels are just badly designd and not so mutch fun to play. im not saying this is a bad game they did    this is an iconic game but replaying it i didn´t really enjoy it the controls are bad and the camera sucks.
    but i even think most levels arent really that fun to play
    rainbow ride tik toc clock wet dry world tiny huge island hazy maze cave shifting sand land and dire dire docks these levels are just badly designd and not so mutch fun to play.
    im not saying this is a bad game they did everything they could with the n64 i understand there are some limitations but in order for me to really enjoy it again it would need e compleet remaster with better controls and camera controls that would improve the game for me    … Expand
  28. Coolx5556
    May 28, 2021
    9
    All I have to say is that this game is fun and always encourages multiple playthroughs with different challenges. Nice game Nintendo!
  29. Botboy
    May 25, 2021
    10
    It’s one of the best games ever made. One of the first 3D games were actually pretty good.
  30. PsychoJoona
    May 9, 2021
    8
    Controls are not that good but it doesn't ruin the game for me but collecting stars and defeating stages is super fun. Might be my favourite Mario game next to SMG2!
  31. Razorjim
    May 6, 2021
    10
    It's a classic, what else is there to say? It's almost infinitely replayable and just pure fun. I think the only way it could be better is if it got a full remaster (Super Mario 3D All Stars doesn't count).
  32. JoshWah
    Apr 27, 2021
    7
    Revolutionary but also weirdly designed which makes it frustrating to play sometimes
  33. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    7
    Anyone who says this game isn't dated is lying to themselves. It's still really fun, and the levels and stuff hold it up, but the controls really have aged, man.
  34. bookoflaw
    Apr 23, 2021
    10
    From NES to SNES was a small leap. From SNES to Nintendo 64 was a huge leap. The impression this game made on me in my early days of gaming was profound. The only game to match its effect was Donkey Kong Country. This game revolutionized how we viewed gaming. It added the Z axis! Sega Saturn was a cheap thrill compared to the excitement of this game. Finding stars, bashing baddies, savingFrom NES to SNES was a small leap. From SNES to Nintendo 64 was a huge leap. The impression this game made on me in my early days of gaming was profound. The only game to match its effect was Donkey Kong Country. This game revolutionized how we viewed gaming. It added the Z axis! Sega Saturn was a cheap thrill compared to the excitement of this game. Finding stars, bashing baddies, saving princesses, all in the third dimension. Truly amazing.… Expand
  35. Tobstar44__YT
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    The game is just AWESOME i played it 100% 4 f***ing times and it doesnt get boring. I also think that this is the perfect game to speedrun and the glitches are really funny and cool (sometimes also helpful). I really dont care about the graphics because its just the perfect game. Its literally one of the best games ive ever played. And also the game still do not gets boring. If you dontThe game is just AWESOME i played it 100% 4 f***ing times and it doesnt get boring. I also think that this is the perfect game to speedrun and the glitches are really funny and cool (sometimes also helpful). I really dont care about the graphics because its just the perfect game. Its literally one of the best games ive ever played. And also the game still do not gets boring. If you dont have an N64 just download it via emulator on your pc or just buy the switch version. Its a really good game. You should try it. PS i would give 12 out of 10 but i cant… Expand
  36. ZeoN
    Apr 2, 2021
    9
    Juego muy recomendado para los fans de Mario.
    En mecánicas ha envejecido algo mal haciendo frustrantes los deslizamientos y subidas-bajadas a plataformas pero fuera de eso el juego es sólido incluso a día de hoy, siendo muy disfrutable.
    Muy recomendado para los fans de la franquicia
  37. doodlerman
    Mar 26, 2021
    9
    Revisiting Super Mario 64 was tough because, while the controls are still tight, the camera has aged horribly. As a kid, it never bothered me - in fact, I was better at this game then than I am now. As an adult, I've grown to take the fluid R-toggle camera controls of modern games for granted - or even the Z/L-button camera focus of Zelda games that came out just years after Super MarioRevisiting Super Mario 64 was tough because, while the controls are still tight, the camera has aged horribly. As a kid, it never bothered me - in fact, I was better at this game then than I am now. As an adult, I've grown to take the fluid R-toggle camera controls of modern games for granted - or even the Z/L-button camera focus of Zelda games that came out just years after Super Mario 64.

    To say Super Mario 64 was revolutionary is an understatement. Not only is it an ambitious game, but it's also surprisingly polished. Each stage has a unique theme that separates it from the rest. I think Yatzee Croshaw once described N64 graphics as beach toys inflated with farts (or something like that), which is an apt yet scientifically inaccurate description of how Super Mario 64 looks. It's only really visually appealing to those with a nostalgia for it or who appreciate video game history. If some kid accustomed to modern games saw this, they'd crap all over it. And while my nostalgia demands I defend Super Mario 64's honor by kicking some teeth in, my logical side is inclined to agree with those snot-nosed brats even if I don't want to.    … Expand
  38. DaneGalasso1
    Mar 24, 2021
    10
    Super Mario 64 is a phenomenal masterpiece released back in 1996 for the Nintendo 64. Although it only used about half of the Nintendo 64's capability, it still managed to not just barely scratch the surface, but completely annihilate it. In this game, you go through paintings and collect stars to free Princess Toadstool and her Toads from the walls. One great thing about this game is howSuper Mario 64 is a phenomenal masterpiece released back in 1996 for the Nintendo 64. Although it only used about half of the Nintendo 64's capability, it still managed to not just barely scratch the surface, but completely annihilate it. In this game, you go through paintings and collect stars to free Princess Toadstool and her Toads from the walls. One great thing about this game is how ahead of it's time it was. Despite releasing a few years short of three decades ago, it still used 3D graphics and controls, which was incredibly ahead of it's time. Inside the paintings are full blown levels with a healthy balance of freedom and platforming, so you're never really bored of doing the same thing. Not to mention the accompanying music, composed by Koji Kondo. Every piece is unique and related to the level's theme. All in all, this game is one of the greatest games of the 90s era, perhaps one of the greatest of all time.… Expand
  39. Luigi64bros
    Mar 22, 2021
    9
    El juego esta muy buen disfrutable , como para pasar un rato divirtiendote , no te recomiendo jugar con amigos a esto , pero es uno de los mejores juegos del mundo segun mi opinion.
    Si quieres jugar un plataformero en 3D te recomiendo jugarlo .
    10 de 10
  40. kingdragon
    Mar 11, 2021
    9
    From what I have seen and played, this game is incredible. The only reason it is not 10/10 is because the camera is so bad in this game, but other than that, its a true masterpiece.
  41. CRoger013
    Mar 5, 2021
    10
    One of the best N64 games of all time! I love playing this game! Way much better than Superman 64
  42. Shadowsky101
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    A legendary game and one of the most important game for the gamehistory. Today the controls are a bit bad, but with many mods, you can have fun with this game.
  43. SuperClaudio64
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    Ho finito recentemente questo gioco al 100% e devo dire che è stato un viaggio divertentissimo. Per quanto la telecamera sia praticamente ingestibile, Super Mario64 per me si è rivelato sia un gioco rilassante e sia una sfida. Otiimo platform 3d, in futuro sicuramente lo finirò di nuovo!
  44. AaronAC
    Feb 24, 2021
    8
    An amazing introduction of 3D gaming into the world it is a fun game and still holds up today. The only annoying thing is that after you get a star you go back to the hub, but this is of course not the only Mario game with this feature. The graphics still look good today and manage to not look to outdated unlike some other Nintendo 64 games. Overall a great fun game to play that I wouldAn amazing introduction of 3D gaming into the world it is a fun game and still holds up today. The only annoying thing is that after you get a star you go back to the hub, but this is of course not the only Mario game with this feature. The graphics still look good today and manage to not look to outdated unlike some other Nintendo 64 games. Overall a great fun game to play that I would recommend.… Expand
  45. Dom007
    Feb 13, 2021
    8
    It was great for its time but it's a little bit outdated by today's standard. It's level design, variety and soundtrack have all stood the test of time. But the really bad camera, clunky controls and the constant frustration of getting kicked out of levels after dying can ruin the fun a bit.
  46. Monksman15
    Feb 11, 2021
    8
    Pros:
    Really well designed hub world that's as iconic as Mario's voice.
    Indescribably fun jumping controls for Mario with really good weight to his jumps. Iconic music that perfectly fits each level. Open-ended level design allows you to choose whatever missions you want and skip the ones you don't like. Colorful and whimsical aesthetic is exactly what you would expect out of a Mario    Pros:
    Really well designed hub world that's as iconic as Mario's voice.
    Indescribably fun jumping controls for Mario with really good weight to his jumps.
    Iconic music that perfectly fits each level.
    Open-ended level design allows you to choose whatever missions you want and skip the ones you don't like.
    Colorful and whimsical aesthetic is exactly what you would expect out of a Mario game.

    Cons:
    Controls are a bit imprecise and sometimes do things you don't want them to.
    100 coin missions are a pain.
    Some levels have repetitive missions.
    Graphically has not aged very well.
    Underwhelming reward for 100 percent completion.

    Overall a really solid and well-designed game that has a few cracks that come from age.    … Expand
  47. Mirayaanali1234
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    assssssssssssssssssssaassssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
  48. Pardoow
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    I played this for the 2020 switch version, and at first glance, it just felt weird because I had played Odyssey beforehand and basically it looked like it was gonna feel “dated”. But it is mesmerising how well it stands after more than 20 years. The music is great and the level design is clever and interesting. Absolute classic
  49. junkykunky
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best 3D platformers of all time. Super mario 64 innovated video games and helped pave a way for video games to become what it is today. Thank you Nintendo
  50. GameDudeGuy
    Feb 4, 2021
    9
    Its a classic and its just super fun you can backflip dive long jump triple jump wall jump roll dive backwards long jump and so so so much more
  51. Idk2006
    Jan 28, 2021
    8
    A rough around the edges experience that certainly revolutionized the gaming industry and is also a half decent game now
  52. Datonemarioguy
    Jan 25, 2021
    10
    Mario 64 introduced how 3d games are supposed to be, open space, moving anywhere like northwest, southeast or northsouth westeast, and how to make a simple thing like collecting stars so much fun. The controls are very revolutionary at the time because no other games let u go at z axis other than mario 64 (this was before ocorina of time, goldeneye, and banjo and kazooie). Before odyssey,Mario 64 introduced how 3d games are supposed to be, open space, moving anywhere like northwest, southeast or northsouth westeast, and how to make a simple thing like collecting stars so much fun. The controls are very revolutionary at the time because no other games let u go at z axis other than mario 64 (this was before ocorina of time, goldeneye, and banjo and kazooie). Before odyssey, Mario 64 was my favorite game because of how well mario controls, Mario's movesets, the settings, music, and peach's castle. I enjoyed playing 64 this was such a fun game to play because of how mario controls even tho he's kinda slippery most of the times, the paintings in peach's castle, the music, the wing cap which is my favorite, the metal cap, and the insvisibilty cap. One huge thing that's keeping this game alive is the speed running community. Oh my god there are so many speedrunners playing this game just because they wanted to beat it in under an hour or so but the way they do it is absolutely nuts, theres the blj, the wallglitches and so much more idk them yet but everytime I see a speedrunner playing 64 all I can do is just smile how one of my favorite games is getting this much attention despite how old it is. Honestly I'm convinced that this is the best speedrunner game ever made (also minecraft).… Expand
  53. NukeTv
    Jan 23, 2021
    0
    J'ai détesté ce jeu à sa sortie et l'ai pris comme une trahison de la part de nintendo. Ce jeu est nul. Je reconnais qu'il fallait bien passer par là pour faire évoluer le plateformer en 3D mais pour moi ce n'est pas une raison pour dire que ce jeu est un des meilleur de tous les temps. C'est une purge.
  54. Takanome
    Jan 4, 2021
    6
    The Game was just a pain in the ass, the Control and the Camera were terrible and the graphics are also bad and even the 2D Mario’s look and feal much better.
  55. natesacid
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Better than sex and Persona 5, but it’s not saying much that it’s better than Persona 5. WAHOOO
  56. IntrovertRobot
    Dec 16, 2020
    9
    Super Mario 64 is perhaps one of the best 3D platformer I've ever played period. There are some amazing moments in the game but my only problem with the game is the controls. But once you've mastered it the game has never felt better to play! 9/10 - perhaps the best Mario game I've ever played!
  57. weal009
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    Is this game perfect? No. Is it amazing? Yes. The main upside to this game according to be is how charming and simple it is, which I honestly can't say for Galaxy and Odyssey, though I do like those games better. The music, the design, the worlds, the dialogue, the game play, it is so charming, and makes this game super addicting. The worlds are so unique, like Shifting Sand Land, and CoolIs this game perfect? No. Is it amazing? Yes. The main upside to this game according to be is how charming and simple it is, which I honestly can't say for Galaxy and Odyssey, though I do like those games better. The music, the design, the worlds, the dialogue, the game play, it is so charming, and makes this game super addicting. The worlds are so unique, like Shifting Sand Land, and Cool Cool Mountain. And the physics are amazing. My only problem with them is that they don't feel fluid, like Sunshine, and Galaxy's physics. Other than that, just wall kicking, long jumping, diving, it is all so satisfying, and I can say the same for the whole game. Though my main problem with the game, I hate the controls. The camera being able to go at only a few angles makes going in a straight line super annoying and difficult. And don't even get me started on the horrid Wing Cap controls. And how you have to time wall kicks perfectly, ugh.

    TL;DR: Amazing Game, just the controls suck, and some other minor flaws.    … Expand
  58. ItsDaDoc
    Dec 6, 2020
    10
    The superstar 3D mario game is something that will be stuck in your head. Stars to collect are challenging and rewarding, and the courses are all memorable. You can beat the game without going through much griding and frustration, but 100% is challenging, and takes some time to complete.
  59. SupraMayro
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    Not exaggerating when I say it's my favorite game of all time, it literally is. Nothing about this game has aged poorly, it's still insanely fun and just a joy to just plug in and 100% over and over again, I know I have. It's not even a nostalgia thing either, I wasn't even born in the 90's. People give the camera a lot of **** but I personally havent had many problems with it, you justNot exaggerating when I say it's my favorite game of all time, it literally is. Nothing about this game has aged poorly, it's still insanely fun and just a joy to just plug in and 100% over and over again, I know I have. It's not even a nostalgia thing either, I wasn't even born in the 90's. People give the camera a lot of **** but I personally havent had many problems with it, you just gotta get used to it. Not to mention its the first of its kind so they did the best they could have possibly done. If you haven't played this, what are you doing with your life?… Expand
  60. PyroFierceDeity
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    Do I really have to explain why this game is a masterpiece? Emulate it, pirate it on wii u, whatever, just stop reading reviews and go play this masterpiece.
  61. notlinkycat
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Do I need to explain why this gets a 10? Well, it introduced 3D platforming and the controls are some of the best that I have ever used in any game. This game will go down in history for introducing 3D to the gaming world.
  62. obthegeek
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    could 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.
  63. AbeFiletti
    Nov 20, 2020
    9
    Super Mario 64 is still one of the best Mario games ever. This 3D platformer is over 20 years old and it holds up remarkably well. The controls(while on a bad controller) are fluid and control very well. Also some of the levels in this game are super iconic. I mean who doesn't love Bomb Om Battlefield, Whomp's Fortress, Lethal Lava Land, Shifting Sand Land, Tall Tall Mountain, Tiny hugeSuper Mario 64 is still one of the best Mario games ever. This 3D platformer is over 20 years old and it holds up remarkably well. The controls(while on a bad controller) are fluid and control very well. Also some of the levels in this game are super iconic. I mean who doesn't love Bomb Om Battlefield, Whomp's Fortress, Lethal Lava Land, Shifting Sand Land, Tall Tall Mountain, Tiny huge world, and I could keep going. This game pretty much reinvented platformers and it turned out so well. It is also super satisfying. You can't tell me it didn't feel good to finally grab that star. But just like Ocarina of Time, even though you're revolutionary, it doesn't mean you won't have faults. For example while I named so many iconic levels there are also some bland and forgettable ones as well. Dire Dire Docks, Wet Dry World, and Hazy Mazy Cave being the worst. These all just felt forgettable and I didn't care to get the stars in them. Other than that, this game is a masterpiece. I give Mario 64 a 9.5/10, and I would put it on the S tier. Even though Ocarina of Time is great as of 10/23/20 Mario 64 is my favorite N64 game.… Expand
  64. Veronoobbutpro
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    The first 3d mario game, the OG one, the most nostalgic and without this game there will be no sunshine, galaxy, 3d land, 3d world, and odyssey. and one of the best 3d mario game.
  65. TheMarioGamer
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing and one of the best 3d platformers ever created, Levels like bomb omb battlefield, Whomp's fortress and Bowser in the dark world are all a blast. This was the most important games ever made, It revolutionized gaming in 3d, If you want to play at least one game play this one. It's a joy to go through, It might not have aged very well with it's camera and some levelsThis game is amazing and one of the best 3d platformers ever created, Levels like bomb omb battlefield, Whomp's fortress and Bowser in the dark world are all a blast. This was the most important games ever made, It revolutionized gaming in 3d, If you want to play at least one game play this one. It's a joy to go through, It might not have aged very well with it's camera and some levels being pretty unfair, But this is still an unforgettable masterpiece with it's incredible level Design, Ideas and Controls. It changed gaming to how it is now, This is piece of gaming history that will never be forgotten. So over all this is hands down one of the best n64 games and the best mario game in general.… Expand
  66. Zaleck03
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Este revolucionario plataformero se merece un 10,aun jugandolo 25 años despues me parece unico y especial
  67. BowsaJr
    Nov 12, 2020
    0
    This is the worst mario game I’ve ever played. The levels are terrible, the battles are all about throwing bowser at bombs, Mario doesn’t immediately stop when I stop pushing forward, the camera is abysmal and all the enemies look incredibly ugly. The most overrated game I’ve ever played.
  68. TOCHO1993
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de Mario jamás creado. Un referente de la industria, jugabilidad increíble, banda sonora magistral, una aventura que te hará pasar varias horas muy entretenidas. No por nada es uno de los mejores juegos de la historia.
  69. BellamySacir
    Nov 8, 2020
    7
    Played it as a child and replayed it when I was older, never completed it though because it just wasn't really my cup of tea, there are a lot of other Jump'n Runs I prefer!
  70. JakeYolky
    Nov 6, 2020
    4
    I'm sure Super Mario 64 was good for it's time, but the stiff controls and awkward camera make it frustrating to work with. Water levels can be a pain at times, and level design is very dull and confusing.
  71. Juan909800
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
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  72. RodrigoBR32
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    English: Simply amazing! This classic is very good! I didn't have a Nintendo 64, but with my dear emulation I was able to try this wonderful game! He changed 3D games! While some failed like ..... Bubsy 3D Super Mario 64 came with everything! Fully polygonal graphics and non-graphics rendered right Sonic 3D Blast? Before they kill me calmly I like Sonic! But I also like Mario's coming backEnglish: Simply amazing! This classic is very good! I didn't have a Nintendo 64, but with my dear emulation I was able to try this wonderful game! He changed 3D games! While some failed like ..... Bubsy 3D Super Mario 64 came with everything! Fully polygonal graphics and non-graphics rendered right Sonic 3D Blast? Before they kill me calmly I like Sonic! But I also like Mario's coming back ..... Mario arrived with a TAPON in the face of Bubsy 3D and others with a giant 3D world to explore!

    Espanõl; ¡Simplemente fantástico! ¡Este clásico es muy bueno! No tenía una Nintendo 64, pero con mi querida emulación pude probar este maravilloso juego. ¡Cambió los juegos en 3D! Mientras que algunos fallaron como ..... ¡Bubsy 3D Super Mario 64 vino con todo! Gráficos totalmente poligonales y no gráficos renderizados correctamente Sonic 3D Blast? ¡Antes de que me maten tranquilamente me gusta Sonic! Pero también me gusta el regreso de Mario ... ¡Mario llegó con un TAPON frente a Bubsy 3D y otros con un mundo gigante en 3D para explorar!

    Português BR: Simplesmente Fantástico! Esse clássico é muito bom! EU não tive um Nintendo 64, mas com a minha querida emulação pude experimentar este maravilhoso jogo! Ele mudou os jogos 3D! Enquanto uns fracasavam tipo..... Bubsy 3D Já o Super Mario 64 veio com tudo! Gráficos totalmente poligonais e não graficos renderizados né Sonic 3D Blast? Antes de me matarem calma eu gosto de Sonic! Mais também gosto de Mario tá voltando..... Mario chegou com um TAPÃO na cara do Bubsy 3D e outros com um mundo 3D gigantesto para explorar!    … Expand
  73. Mutty99
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    One of the first true 3D classics in videogame history. Controls may seem wacky, but once you get the hang of them, it's guaranteed fun and good times!
  74. King-Kai
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    Auch 2020 noch immer eines der besten N64 Spiele und Mario Spiele das Nintendo je rausgebracht hat.
  75. MatthewAce70
    Oct 24, 2020
    8
    Super Mario 64 was and is a great 3D platformer. The game is fun and enjoyable to play. It is also a good blueprint for many developers to learn about.
    A fantastic video game!
  76. fishmichael
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    If you want to play the very best 3D platform game that has been made, play Mario 64. This is the flagship title for the console at the peak of console gaming. It is not just a superb game; it's a piece of history. If you want to know about videogames, you must play this game. Console gaming grew up around platformers and this is the only thing resembling a blueprint for platforming in theIf you want to play the very best 3D platform game that has been made, play Mario 64. This is the flagship title for the console at the peak of console gaming. It is not just a superb game; it's a piece of history. If you want to know about videogames, you must play this game. Console gaming grew up around platformers and this is the only thing resembling a blueprint for platforming in the 3D era. You don't know where videogames have got to unless you play this.… Expand
  77. RealMetacritic
    Oct 15, 2020
    5
    Super Mario 64 is supposed to be a really good game, we all know that by now. But what if this game isn't as good as your nostalgia goggles would make you think? To start, the controls feel loose and the physics feel sloppy, which is frustrating paired with how the levels are designed. The level design would work better in a Tony Hawk game than in a platformer. The music in the endlessSuper Mario 64 is supposed to be a really good game, we all know that by now. But what if this game isn't as good as your nostalgia goggles would make you think? To start, the controls feel loose and the physics feel sloppy, which is frustrating paired with how the levels are designed. The level design would work better in a Tony Hawk game than in a platformer. The music in the endless stairs is completely unnecessary, some kid probably peed themself listening to it. Its not just that, there are so many weird and unsettling things in this game. Overall, this game is just kind of mediocre if i'm being honest.… Expand
  78. piscesperiod
    Oct 13, 2020
    9
    Super Mario 64 - the first Mario 3D platformer. The game that established what 3D games would look like from that moment on. This game is legendary, and it is okay that the camera is bad: they were learning and shaping a free-roaming, exploration-driven experience with a camera system that is independent of the perspective of the character - it's a full 360 degrees 3D world. Such a thingSuper Mario 64 - the first Mario 3D platformer. The game that established what 3D games would look like from that moment on. This game is legendary, and it is okay that the camera is bad: they were learning and shaping a free-roaming, exploration-driven experience with a camera system that is independent of the perspective of the character - it's a full 360 degrees 3D world. Such a thing didn't exist, and it's okay that they didn't get it right. Nintendo established what would become the standard, and many games built on top of this idea.

    So many revolutionary aspects in this game, not just the camera - you can collect stars in no particular order, you don't need to collect them all, but if you are a completionist you can, and you are rewarded for your effort. It controls well (despite the camera), it's fun to play. It's a masterpiece and songs will forever be sung about Super Mario 64. The songs that sweetened our childhoods.    … Expand
  79. Gevluah
    Oct 11, 2020
    10
    I'm sorry but this game is a 10, i do have some problems with it like too many objectives in one level can make you tired of playing the same level but that's not really a big deal, mario's movements in this game and odyssey are the most diverse in the 3d marios
  80. Azuris
    Oct 1, 2020
    9
    One of the best Games ever made.
    The Game gives you the Freedom to "mess around" in the World and find your Way through.
    Controlling Mario feels really great and the dated Graphics are still nice because they are bright and colourful. The Music is really memorable, may it the aquatic Theme or the Overworld Music. Only the Camera hasn't aged as well as the Rest, but it is still    One of the best Games ever made.
    The Game gives you the Freedom to "mess around" in the World and find your Way through.
    Controlling Mario feels really great and the dated Graphics are still nice because they are bright and colourful.
    The Music is really memorable, may it the aquatic Theme or the Overworld Music.
    Only the Camera hasn't aged as well as the Rest, but it is still manageable because it follows more or less the same Rules as modern ones.    … Expand
  81. sebastianali
    Sep 25, 2020
    6
    Mario 64 is one of the most revolutionary 3d platformers at the time (at least according to what is claimed), but it aged extremely poorly compared to titles that came out more or less at the same time as Jumping Flash or Crash Bandicoot, having these better graphics and controls, as well as in my opinion, a much more enjoyable gameplay.
    Mario 64 has many of the problems that N64 games    Mario 64 is one of the most revolutionary 3d platformers at the time (at least according to what is claimed), but it aged extremely poorly compared to titles that came out more or less at the same time as Jumping Flash or Crash Bandicoot, having these better graphics and controls, as well as in my opinion, a much more enjoyable gameplay.
    Mario 64 has many of the problems that N64 games have (for reasons I will never understand), including poor camera control, slippery controls, momentum jumps, graphics ok for the time but outdated and every star collected or every time you die means returning to the castle, which does not make sense, these negative things only lengthen and make the game more difficult artificially. A good game for the time, but that has not aged quite well, being the 2d Mario titles much more enjoyable and with a more original pixelart work.    … Expand
  82. RetroRestle
    Sep 17, 2020
    10
    Super Mario 64 truly changed the way games, particularly 3D ones, are made. with incredible and innovative level design, Super Mario 64 is the definition of Must-Play.
  83. BradyFromHyrule
    Sep 9, 2020
    8
    I have to give this game credit for being one of the most important games of all time. I didn’t grow up with it but my brother did, I played it a lot when he gave me his N64 in 2011, the camera can be wonky, the game itself is pretty good just nothing special but it gives a higher rating for being so important.
  84. TMTMG
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    I don't even have to say anything, it's Super Mario 64 of course I am going to give it a 10 it basically made the 3D platforming genre.
  85. Chimes
    Aug 24, 2020
    8
    Super Mario 64 in my opinion is one of the most enjoyable and entertaining games I've played so far. Everything in this game was so perfectly created and woven so that it works with everything else very well. It has a good story, it controls well, it looks great, and it also sounds great, and would you believe it? it runs great! Obviously no game is perfect, but this game got a heck a tonSuper Mario 64 in my opinion is one of the most enjoyable and entertaining games I've played so far. Everything in this game was so perfectly created and woven so that it works with everything else very well. It has a good story, it controls well, it looks great, and it also sounds great, and would you believe it? it runs great! Obviously no game is perfect, but this game got a heck a ton right, and it has a charm and star collecting scheme that keeps me coming back to this all the time, and it has a lot to keep me there playing. aside from the... well, I can't think of anything terribly bad about this game, so that's it pretty much, good game, 8/10 from me.… Expand
  86. M1sfiT__
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores já feitos. Revolucionário. Cada mapa é melhor que o outro. 10/10
  87. Graymann
    Aug 19, 2020
    7
    It's kind of annoying to control, but I kind of enjoy some of the quests and levels.
  88. Silent_Thunder
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Literally my favourite game of all time.. I was about 7 years old when I first got Super Mario 64 on the Nintendo 64 and the second I started it I fell in love with it and even all these years later it's still an amazing game that's graphics STILL hold up. I've made sure I've had this game on every system it's released for since. It revolutionised a lot in gaming if you haven't played itLiterally my favourite game of all time.. I was about 7 years old when I first got Super Mario 64 on the Nintendo 64 and the second I started it I fell in love with it and even all these years later it's still an amazing game that's graphics STILL hold up. I've made sure I've had this game on every system it's released for since. It revolutionised a lot in gaming if you haven't played it my god do yourself a favour and pick it up I promise you'll have a blast!… Expand
  89. JamesDrawsThngs
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    The grand daddy of all 3D Platformers. The OG. One of the most revolutionary games ever created. A true trend-setter. Super Mario 64 is unquestionably worthy of respect and admiration for how much it moved the industry forward and for just being a kick a** game. Close to 25 years after its initial release, SM64's DNA is still felt within modern day platformers. However, 25 years is enoughThe grand daddy of all 3D Platformers. The OG. One of the most revolutionary games ever created. A true trend-setter. Super Mario 64 is unquestionably worthy of respect and admiration for how much it moved the industry forward and for just being a kick a** game. Close to 25 years after its initial release, SM64's DNA is still felt within modern day platformers. However, 25 years is enough time for other games to come along, refine its formula and in some ways even surpass it. SM64 may be the king, but it's not immune to criticism. More and more of its age has shown itself over time, but that doesn't mean its not still worth experiencing.

    Most of SM64's age come from its overall design. Obviously, the game visually could be considered ugly, but really it's unfair to compare the game to standards set even a console generation after this so it's a moot point to make. Besides, I still really dig the blocky, simplistic style this game goes for. It's what helps add a lot to this game's charm and memorable presentation. When it comes to design, I'm not talking simply about the general design of the courses themselves, but rather the game's structure. The general goal is to collect power stars in each stage. Upon collecting one, you are immediately booted from the level and you'll have to start back at the beginning to start the next task. In more open-ended stages like Bob-Omb Battlefield, Shifting Sand Land or Dire, Dire Docks this isn't an issue. It's when you get to more linear stages like Womp's Fortress, Tick Tock Clock and Tall, Tall Mountain where this starts to become more of an issue and a majority of the missions simply require to climb to the top at a certain point and collect the star. It can feel tedious having to climb all the way back just to go a little further, finish the mission and repeat the process. Thankfully, a majority of the levels do not follow this philosophy so this is not at all a game-breaker. However, the one consistent problem that every stage has is the 100 coin star missions. Early in the game, it's not that big of a deal, but once you start reaching higher floors in the castle it can become an absolute chore as coins become more and more spread out, and you struggle to find those last handful that you need. God forbid you get that last coin in a spot that is either dangerous or damn near impossible to reach.

    General controls have also started to show their age, particularly with the camera. For a first crack at it, they did a darn good job. Unfortunately, there will be times where the camera either doesn't give you a proper view of your surroundings or gets stuck in a position to where you can't turn it around any further to try and improve your view.

    That's really about it as far as personal gripes, because for everything wrong with this game, everything else more than makes up for it. For starters, Mario is an absolute dream to control. He's got such an incredible amount of moves at your disposal for you to take full advantage of and to finish missions in a multitude of ways. There few things as satisfying in life as getting good at playing this game. While I may have an issue with the general mission structure, SM64 gives players an insane amount of wiggle room when it comes to unlocking new areas of the castle. Every star in the game is of equal value. As long as you collect enough to reach new areas, you grab whichever ones you feel like getting. You can avoid entire levels you don't like this way if you're thorough. Personally, SM64 just isn't the same unless I collect everything, but I'm glad that Nintendo gives you the option regardless. You'll also find scattered about a few power ups that, while situational, are enjoyable to use. I also love most of the levels themselves. Many are the standard Mario flare, but obviously they would want to keep things a little safe to ease people into it. They are simply fun to explore about, and a majority of the star collecting is very satisfying. This game also houses some of the most memorable and fun secrets in gaming, some you'll discover on you own while others take a bit of know-how.

    If for whatever reason you have yet to experience SM64, it is a definite must. Make no mistake, it's aged a fair bit, and there are just some things that are hard to forgive when you've played other games similar to this that came afterwards and refined it, but really there's a charm to this game that can never be matched.    … Expand
  90. Robbinsfam
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Just play it, it is of the utmost quality. Very possibly the best game that nintendo has ever released.
  91. NintendoFan9501
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    This game is super fun, but can also be frustrating with a clunky camera, and blocky controls. The graphics are amazing for its time, and has lots of levels to play! The game probably has the ugliest textures in a mario game, but it kind of works with this game for the better, making it look very classic and fun!
  92. Oyin
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    9.4/10 A gaming experience that still holds up to this day. The amount of content in this game is extraordinary for it’s time and keeps the player engaged throughout the entirety of the play through.
  93. Toasty87
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    All time classic and it still holds up today very good fun to be had by all.
  94. BM30
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest Nintendo 64 games! Although the story (as with any other Mario game) is bland, the gameplay is fantastic with graphics that still hold up and loads of exploration. 10/10!
  95. TheBeast11
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    The first game I finished in my life, which makes it very special for me. Something unimaginable for the epoch that launched, set standards that would be followed by 3D platform games until today. He aged very well, as it is a very fun game to play today.
  96. livelovelaugh22
    Jun 8, 2020
    8
    Come 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.
  97. Davee
    May 31, 2020
    9
    This game is a masterpiece. As someone has no nostalgia for this game (the first time I played was the Ds version in 2016. I played the original game on my wii u in May of 2020) this game is a classic. Everyone should play this game. The music is incredible, the levels have the perfect amount of style and substance. If you want to beat the game with 70 stars it will take you maybe 10This game is a masterpiece. As someone has no nostalgia for this game (the first time I played was the Ds version in 2016. I played the original game on my wii u in May of 2020) this game is a classic. Everyone should play this game. The music is incredible, the levels have the perfect amount of style and substance. If you want to beat the game with 70 stars it will take you maybe 10 hours. Going for the 120 stars is much more tins consuming with the 50 stars remaining being harder than the first 70. The difficulty curve is steep, but if you managed to collect enough stars to get to the hard levels, you can master the games mechanics and get the rest. This game started an entire genre, and it still has yet to topped on a mechanical level. Other games may be more consistently fun, but this game trumps them on how you want to make your fun. Almost every star can be done differently. This game is easy to learn, and difficult to master. By current (and past) standards this game has stood the test of time and deserves a perfect 10. But then theres this stupid monkey that constantly steals your hat so the game gets a 9… Expand
  98. Calebe13
    May 19, 2020
    10
    Maaaan what a game. This is by far the greatest Mario game ever created by Nintendo. Like, this game has so much more heart than some of the modern Mario games like New. Super Mario Bros. The difficculty is one of the most balanced in the video game history, the soundtrack is so damn gorgeous, and every stage leaves you with this feeling of wanting to explore more. I'll never not love thisMaaaan what a game. This is by far the greatest Mario game ever created by Nintendo. Like, this game has so much more heart than some of the modern Mario games like New. Super Mario Bros. The difficculty is one of the most balanced in the video game history, the soundtrack is so damn gorgeous, and every stage leaves you with this feeling of wanting to explore more. I'll never not love this masterpiece, it's just too great for my bad taste.… Expand
  99. bancandrei
    May 13, 2020
    9
    The only thing to complain about regarding this game is that the graphics have not aged very well. For Nintendo to hit the ball so far out of the park on their first attempt is nothing short of amazing. This is still a good contender for title of best 3d platformer of all time, and simply a game full of joy and fun.
  100. Joes
    May 11, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores Marios jamás creados quien le ponga 0 a esto no sabe de videojuegos
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Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best N64 Game of 1996
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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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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Nintendorks
    80
    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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  2. Electric Playground
    100
    It has quickly grown to become the standard by which almost all other games are measured.
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  3. Gaming Maxx
    99
    This is definitely a game no game collection should be without...Seriously!
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