Super Mario 64

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9.1

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  1. Bitbat
    Apr 28, 2019
    9
    The is one of the best games I have ever played on the system. There are huge levels, each providing a unique experience that the other levels do not have. One of the things I love about this game is the controls and the movement, which if you are a fast player you can take shortcuts around the level such as surfing on a turtles shell, etc.
  2. TheNiceGuyHere
    Mar 17, 2019
    9
    This has been one of the most revolutionary games of all time for 22 years and should be love by all platformer fans. Good controls, Fun mission structure, Mario, this is the game you need.
  3. Robbinsfam
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Just play it, it is of the utmost quality. Very possibly the best game that nintendo has ever released.
  4. GrimStomper
    Apr 28, 2019
    9
    This 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.
  5. zmandude2
    Jul 17, 2019
    9
    This is one of the most revolutionary games in gaming history and is still fun to play even today. The controls are somewhat dated today, but they are still good. Some of those stars particularly in Peach's castle are so difficult to find to the point where it feels like those several offending stars were put in to sell Nintendo Power magazines. Most of the stars just require explorationThis is one of the most revolutionary games in gaming history and is still fun to play even today. The controls are somewhat dated today, but they are still good. Some of those stars particularly in Peach's castle are so difficult to find to the point where it feels like those several offending stars were put in to sell Nintendo Power magazines. Most of the stars just require exploration and the levels give you a hint for each star.… Expand
  6. Bcap1415
    Mar 1, 2020
    9
    If not for the camera, this would be a ten. At the time it came out I got frustrated with the camera and the fact that you basically had to guess what you had to do to get the stars. The name of the star before the level started would give a clue but not a great one. I would have also liked to be able to get Yoshi without having to get all the stars. Other than that, the game ages well andIf not for the camera, this would be a ten. At the time it came out I got frustrated with the camera and the fact that you basically had to guess what you had to do to get the stars. The name of the star before the level started would give a clue but not a great one. I would have also liked to be able to get Yoshi without having to get all the stars. Other than that, the game ages well and is still a great game to play nearly 25 years later… Expand
  7. 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.
  8. Indigo_
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    Super Mario 64 was released on the Nintendo 64 in September of 1996. I will be reviewing this game by looking at the game and it’s contemporaries when it came out 23 years ago.

    Story: 7/10 At this point, the same Mario story had been repeated three times (SMB, SMB3, SMW). Luckily, SM64 changes it up a bit with Peach being locked away within her own castle. Bowser has kidnapped Peach and    Super Mario 64 was released on the Nintendo 64 in September of 1996. I will be reviewing this game by looking at the game and it’s contemporaries when it came out 23 years ago.

    Story: 7/10

    At this point, the same Mario story had been repeated three times (SMB, SMB3, SMW). Luckily, SM64 changes it up a bit with Peach being locked away within her own castle. Bowser has kidnapped Peach and you must collect power stars to unlock more of the castle rooms. Overall, a decent story for the time, but nothing special.

    Level Design: 8/10

    This game’s level design is mostly pretty good. Bomb-Omb Battlefield is a great first level to mess around in, and Whomp’s Fortress is my favorite level in the game. Even though the game is held together by a thread, as you can use glitches and exploits to beat the game with 0 stars, you most likely will have a stable experience if you don’t have knowledge of these game-breaking strategies. Some of the later levels like Jolly Roger Bay and Rainbow Ride are slow and tedious. SM64 should be about constant action, as you move around these sandboxes. But these levels are slow and monotonous to play, which goes against this game’s design philosophy.

    Control: 9/10

    Contrary to the majority opinion, I still think SM64 controls beautifully. I rarely have problems with the camera and the N64 controller was made for this game. Diving and long jumping helps make this game just that much more fun to run around in and allows for some sick movement through levels.

    Completion: 10/10

    This game has 120 stars, and that’s about it. The only other “collectibles” are coins and red coins, which are used to get more stars. But in my opinion that’s all the game needs. There are 105 stars spread across 15 stages with seven each. The remaining 15 stars are found in secret stages that are usually the linear segments of the game. Super Mario 64 will only last you around ten hours on your first play through, but this game has so much replay-ability. Case and point-

    Speedrunning: 10/10

    Speedrunning SM64 is a wild ride, no matter what category your running.

    0 Star - Constant glitches through walls and barriers, as well as highly optimized movement.

    1 Star - Same as 0 Star but you complete the Bowser 2 requirement of getting one star in Dire, Dire Docks.

    16 Star - BLJ’s, optimized movement and clipping through walls in around a quarter of an hour if your the best.

    70 Star - Pick which stars are the quickest and use only a few glitches to beat the game.

    120 Star - Complete the entire game.

    If you have a mild interest in Speedrunning and you like this game, give it a try.

    Final Score: 8.8/10

    Super Mario 64 has aged very well compared to other games at the time and deserves being regarded as a 90’s classic. A must play if you haven’t tried it.    … Expand
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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!
  14. Toasty87
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    All time classic and it still holds up today very good fun to be had by all.
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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!
  26. ntBagel
    Apr 23, 2022
    9
    this game is a treat to play, its one of the best Mario games ever made the game play is satisfying and the levels are memorable. the soundtrack is great, this game was a great foundation for 3d Mario games the only reason I'm not giving it a 10 is because of controls are some times wacky or slippery and the camera is not the best but the rest of the game is great please try it out. 9/10this game is a treat to play, its one of the best Mario games ever made the game play is satisfying and the levels are memorable. the soundtrack is great, this game was a great foundation for 3d Mario games the only reason I'm not giving it a 10 is because of controls are some times wacky or slippery and the camera is not the best but the rest of the game is great please try it out. 9/10 (outstanding)… Expand
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. WPB
    Oct 13, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wehee wahoo. Yeah, oh nooooooo, Okey doke, wahoowahwahwahehwhwhahwgahwhwgoooo… Expand
  30. 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
  31. Marwans
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    Mario 64 that has not been said of this game is really a step for the Mario saga in 3D a breakthrough.
  32. PipPenrod
    Apr 26, 2022
    9
    This is the first video game I've ever played, and I'm glad it was. It is simply fun to move around, so it makes the whole game really enjoyable. The puzzle mechanics are fun, the boss fights are great, and the level design is top notch. I would definitely recommend this game to anyone.
  33. mrjohanncomia
    May 2, 2022
    9
    This is a truly classic game. The gameplay saves 3D games as we know them. This was just Mario's first jump to 3D. But the only gripe I have is the camera it aged very badly. Although it is very awkward to play after 20 years still this is a wonderful game and one of the greatest Nintendo launch titles.
  34. 3ls0ul
    Sep 30, 2022
    9
    Un juego que me concedió muchas horas de diversión en mi infancia, le guardo mucho cariño.
  35. JesseDillinger
    Feb 3, 2023
    9
    I think this game has aged very well. It's still fun to this day. The camera is 100% the worst part about it. It can be jank af sometimes, but this game is just so iconic. The levels are great, jumping through paintings is a cool idea, the music is good, it's just an amazing platformer game. Do wish the Bowser fights were a bit more challenging though, guess they wanted to test the N64 controller
  36. Cakiws
    Apr 29, 2023
    9
    Flexible, fast, and funny game, makes a revolution in all gaming industrial, is a legend game with wonderful controls, funny scenarios and good music, is a very good classic Nintendo game.
  37. miguellopez99
    Jun 1, 2023
    9
    94/100 .
  38. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    9
    All time great 3d platformer for a reason. Mobility mechanics and map design and amount of content are all on a totally different level.
  39. Emilio200
    Aug 17, 2023
    9
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  40. WillT
    Jan 1, 2010
    8
    Now I've been a die-hard mario fan since the NES days, but really come on! just because this game was the first real 3d platformer does not mean it's good, It's okay... obviously it was more enjoyable back in the day, but if your looking to play it now you won't be impressed too many stars in levels and just plain boring I never liked it, not even in my top 20 N64
  41. AnthonyE
    Oct 25, 2009
    8
    This is a fantastic game. Fans of Mario will love it for the nostalgia, and non fans will love it because it is a game full of charm, wit, fun and even with a few spooky moments thrown in! (the ghost house). A must, as it is available on the Wii virtual console for 1,000 points (£10).
  42. thejonez
    Feb 3, 2013
    8
    Super Mario 64 is one of those games that you cannot stop playing until you have all 120 stars, and then, to be honest, never touch again. It was fun while playing, but it really doesn't give you a reason to come back. It is colorful, vast, and a great challenge of a platformer. One could tell easily that all the levels had much time and thought put into them. The controls are prettySuper Mario 64 is one of those games that you cannot stop playing until you have all 120 stars, and then, to be honest, never touch again. It was fun while playing, but it really doesn't give you a reason to come back. It is colorful, vast, and a great challenge of a platformer. One could tell easily that all the levels had much time and thought put into them. The controls are pretty tight, despite the control stick not being too precise. The music certainly sets the mood, and there are some great memories to be had with this game. There are some things I couldn't get over, however. In life, there is always going to be "that guy", and in Super Mario 64 there is always going to be "that star". Whether it be "Mario Wings Over the Rainbow" or the 100-coin stars in Small-Big Island, Tick Tock Clock, or especially, Rainbow Ride. The cryptic ones like Big Boo's Balcony or Watch for Rolling Rocks also suck. When playing, I always called the level Tick Tock Clock; "Tick-Me-Off Clock" due to its frustrating layout. The camera can sometimes get funky, but that wasn't even that bad when it did happen rarely. Furthermore, it is very overrated considering that impact is playing a higher role than gameplay. It was kind of funny to hear Yoshi incorrectly say, "It that really you???" Overall; nice, challenging, colorful platformer with a few wrinkles that should have been ironed.… Expand
  43. Caestus
    Feb 28, 2013
    8
    Was 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.
  44. CarsonRGB
    Oct 3, 2011
    8
    Story: 7
    Characters: 9
    Graphics: 7
    Setting: 10
    Multiplayer: N/A
    Soundtrack: 9
    Audio: 6
    Gameplay: 8
    Re-Playability Value: 8
    Fun Factor: 8

    Score: 8.0/10
  45. Zegilgamesh
    Dec 30, 2012
    8
    Being 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.
  46. SnivySomnia
    Oct 21, 2012
    8
    Similar 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
  47. CannonBlaster
    Jul 20, 2013
    8
    This 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.
  48. fdbgrthrtyv
    Nov 21, 2013
    8
    a 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
  49. wegie125
    May 4, 2018
    8
    I do enjoy this game, although I feel as if I was a little too young to completely get that experience. I was born not too long after this was released so I never got to appreciate the aspects that others got, such as the 3d being new. I do enjoy this game but I spent a lot more of my time on the ds port. I also feel like when I was at the age of playing this game I was too young to be anyI do enjoy this game, although I feel as if I was a little too young to completely get that experience. I was born not too long after this was released so I never got to appreciate the aspects that others got, such as the 3d being new. I do enjoy this game but I spent a lot more of my time on the ds port. I also feel like when I was at the age of playing this game I was too young to be any good at games and this was one that required at least some skill to beat so I never got to experience that either. I have never managed to get all of the stars or even beat the game because I never went back to play it. I really hope that they put this game on the switch either as a remake or as virtual console because it really is a game that I think that I would enjoy.… Expand
  50. OrochiSlayer
    Dec 20, 2013
    8
    It 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.
  51. SuperWooper
    Nov 10, 2014
    8
    Out 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.
  52. KayVen17
    Jan 4, 2017
    8
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 78/100
    Mein User Score = 8/10    … Expand
  53. Sausage22
    Nov 7, 2017
    8
    I like it's level design and ideas, but one thing really ruins it for me. Controls are really bad in my opinion, i wish this game got a remake with better camera controls and stuff, but probably won't happen.
  54. MPReviews
    Feb 28, 2018
    8
    The first 3D mario game that I ever played, and even today, it is still an absolutely great game. It has aged in a few areas, particularly with the camera controls and the visuals, but its still really fun. The controls are fluent and easy to use, the music is great, the visuals, while they are a bit dated by today’s standards, I think they still have a nice charm to them, and the processThe first 3D mario game that I ever played, and even today, it is still an absolutely great game. It has aged in a few areas, particularly with the camera controls and the visuals, but its still really fun. The controls are fluent and easy to use, the music is great, the visuals, while they are a bit dated by today’s standards, I think they still have a nice charm to them, and the process of collecting the stars is very enjoyable, and adds a high amount of replay value to the game seeing there are 120 and you can collect them in whatever order you want. Overall, super mario 64 gets an 8/10. Over 20 years later and its still a great game.… Expand
  55. mr123
    May 22, 2018
    8
    With this game having a legacy I can't just give it a 7/10 on the fly because this game has issues. For example some of the levels like tall tall mountain is just doing the same thing. It is climb to the top and do this or climb to do that. which does not make some levels fun. But Most of the levels are open meaning you explore different parts of the level. And I like that. But sometimesWith this game having a legacy I can't just give it a 7/10 on the fly because this game has issues. For example some of the levels like tall tall mountain is just doing the same thing. It is climb to the top and do this or climb to do that. which does not make some levels fun. But Most of the levels are open meaning you explore different parts of the level. And I like that. But sometimes the game can be cryptic. For example this level title "wall kicks will work." Where do I wall kick.? What do I do? And this is spread through the entire game. But the levels are fun and speed running this game is a blast. But I can't forgive some of this games issues. Overall Mario 64 gets 8/10… Expand
  56. Col83r
    Jul 5, 2018
    8
    The one that started it all. Super Mario 64 kept it simple, but enjoyable for Mario's first 3D outing. Super Mario 64 has 15 worlds, with 6 stars in each, plus a 100
    coin star. Like Sunshine, 64 has sometimes frustrating missions, that one little screw up will cause you to start all over, but here, they are more infrequent than in
    Sunshine. I can't remember off the top of my head any,    The one that started it all. Super Mario 64 kept it simple, but enjoyable for Mario's first 3D outing. Super Mario 64 has 15 worlds, with 6 stars in each, plus a 100
    coin star. Like Sunshine, 64 has sometimes frustrating missions, that one little screw up will cause you to start all over, but here, they are more infrequent than in
    Sunshine. I can't remember off the top of my head any, but I remember there were some challenges that were tricky. Mario 64 also has some other problems. Being the
    first 3D Mario, it's camera is garbage, it only has 3 powerups, which are all underutilized, and since the Nintendo 64 went with cartridges, not discs. The game
    looks pretty bad and runs at around 20-30 FPS, but despite those problems, Super Mario 64 is one of my favorite games of all time. I really like the game, it's fun,
    creative, and a classic.    … Expand
  57. TheMaskedGamer
    Jul 21, 2018
    8
    Despite its age showing nowadays, Super Mario 64 is still one of the highest points in the Mario franchise, with its smooth transition to 3D and control movement that is still fantastic to this day.
  58. PacMax
    Mar 2, 2019
    8
    The game may not have help up the best, but I can respect what this title has done for gaming.
  59. Vexyy
    Nov 27, 2018
    8
    UHUUU !!
    It's Mario being successful!
    What a game delight, huh?
    I love 64, just as I love your biggest game ...
  60. BeboFett
    May 17, 2019
    8
    At the time that the platforms became 3D, a title arrived that would lay the foundations; Super Mario 64. Without a doubt it is one of the best videoganes of the N64, although the console left along with this one. Very good mechanics for the time, a functional control (despite the problems of the command of the N64), scenarios and varied enemies, pure fun in 3D. Possibly the best seriesAt the time that the platforms became 3D, a title arrived that would lay the foundations; Super Mario 64. Without a doubt it is one of the best videoganes of the N64, although the console left along with this one. Very good mechanics for the time, a functional control (despite the problems of the command of the N64), scenarios and varied enemies, pure fun in 3D. Possibly the best series that gave the jump from 2D to 3D in the best way, a classic.… Expand
  61. 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!
  62. fanmadeendings
    Jul 25, 2023
    8
    Even though it hasn't aged the best (mainly regarding camera controls), it is still a really fun time.
  63. Jjdm11
    Mar 23, 2020
    8
    Super Mario 64 is the first mainstream analog game and it shows clunky and outdated controls just play on ds or emulator . The level design is amazing and the speed run tech save this game from a lower score it’s infinitely replayable .The emulated version is much better and you can add mods ,make sure you buy the game from Eshop before you mod so that games can be continued to be made .
  64. 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.
  65. PureReviews
    Mar 30, 2020
    8
    This game isn't pefect. The controls are garbage, we all know that. But some stages are really bad, but most are good. Shifting sand land, wet dry world, dire dire docks, snowman's land, everything above tall tall mountain, are horrible! Other stages make up for it though.
  66. 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!
  67. 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!
  68. 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
  69. 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.
  70. Xrayplayer
    Mar 7, 2022
    8
    One of the most enjoyable mario games, it has great level design and the stages are fun to explore with clever secrets, the platforming mechanics are solid with great move sets and jumps that are very satisfying to pull off, and the game has a great sense of freedom and flexibility and you can choose any levels you want and skip levels that you don't like, the controls and camera didn'tOne of the most enjoyable mario games, it has great level design and the stages are fun to explore with clever secrets, the platforming mechanics are solid with great move sets and jumps that are very satisfying to pull off, and the game has a great sense of freedom and flexibility and you can choose any levels you want and skip levels that you don't like, the controls and camera didn't aged pretty well though.… Expand
  71. 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.
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. YokoHugo
    Aug 2, 2022
    8
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  76. 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.
  77. 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
  78. TSNintendogamer
    Apr 2, 2022
    8
    I want to say I loved the game as a kid When I was a kid I used to explore the levels. I never really got the game until it's DS remake came out and the game was amazing at the time, I can see that but now, it isn't as much of a masterpiece as it once was. I mean when I was a younger adult, I wanted the more modern games to be better than my childhood games but I gave it a chanceI want to say I loved the game as a kid When I was a kid I used to explore the levels. I never really got the game until it's DS remake came out and the game was amazing at the time, I can see that but now, it isn't as much of a masterpiece as it once was. I mean when I was a younger adult, I wanted the more modern games to be better than my childhood games but I gave it a chance again at 25 years old and I could see it's problems too. Yes the exploration and platforming is fun(something super mario odyssey should balance more) and the music is good too but the issues are the camera, controls, and story. The camera isn't the best but it can be excused since it was the first of it's kind. The controls are alittle slippery too and that can make the levels harder to beat. However it's not as bad as sunshine's issues with the camera and controls but looking at recent reviews, it's more the rushed game design than the controls or camera. Lastly the story is too basic. I felt like even 3d land had a better story. It should've gone for the super mario bros 3 route rather than the super mario world route.… Expand
  79. RVamp101
    May 14, 2023
    8
    I never grew up with this game. I grew up with Mario Sunshine and Mario Galaxy.

    So when it was cheap on the Wii U, i had to pick it up.

    I understand the hype, fantastic game. Nothing more to say
  80. 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.
  81. 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.
  82. 8447438
    Feb 21, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 5000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000Malek… Expand
  83. Pip_Penrod
    May 27, 2022
    8
    The game is simply fun just to move around in. It is an overall great experience, and I highly recommend if you want to play any game that has had a significant impact on the medium.
  84. Coolleo07
    Jun 21, 2022
    8
    great game i love the low poly graphics this game is so fun! the music is amazing!
  85. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
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  86. elcritico777
    Jan 3, 2023
    8
    realmente no podría decir que es un juego mediocre por que no lo es y nunca va a serlo por lo que fue. pero realmente al día de hoy ha envejecido muy mal con respecto a otros y yo que lo he jugado mucho tiempo después sin nostalgia puede decir que es un juego bueno pero sobrevalorado hoy en día recomiendo jugarlo pero es imposible que lo juegues mucho si no lo jugaste en su tiempo.realmente no podría decir que es un juego mediocre por que no lo es y nunca va a serlo por lo que fue. pero realmente al día de hoy ha envejecido muy mal con respecto a otros y yo que lo he jugado mucho tiempo después sin nostalgia puede decir que es un juego bueno pero sobrevalorado hoy en día recomiendo jugarlo pero es imposible que lo juegues mucho si no lo jugaste en su tiempo. obviamente fue una revolución en la industria.… Expand
  87. Yojimbo2015
    Jan 15, 2023
    8
    Another Mario game that launched a thousand inferior clones, this is the original and best platformer on the system. All you'd want from a Mario game with a third dimension.
  88. Olddayz
    Mar 5, 2023
    8
    Average game i don't know why people are praising it so much i don't find anything special
  89. Ameer-x
    Apr 23, 2023
    8
    من افضل العاب ماريو واللعبه التي نقلت السلسله الى توجه ثلاثي الابعاد ومع هذه الانتقال اصبح نظام اللعب مختلف 180 درجه عن الالعاب القديمه واللعبه من رايي الشخصي من افضل العاب ماريو بالنسبه لي فيها واحده من افضل تصاميم المراحل في عالم الالعاب ماريو جديده وجميله وانظمه لعب مختلفه لكل مرحله وكل مرحله لها فكره خاصه بها مثلا مرحله ثلجيه او مرحله في قصر اشباح او مرحله ناريه وغيرها من الافكارمن افضل العاب ماريو واللعبه التي نقلت السلسله الى توجه ثلاثي الابعاد ومع هذه الانتقال اصبح نظام اللعب مختلف 180 درجه عن الالعاب القديمه واللعبه من رايي الشخصي من افضل العاب ماريو بالنسبه لي فيها واحده من افضل تصاميم المراحل في عالم الالعاب ماريو جديده وجميله وانظمه لعب مختلفه لكل مرحله وكل مرحله لها فكره خاصه بها مثلا مرحله ثلجيه او مرحله في قصر اشباح او مرحله ناريه وغيرها من الافكار الممتازه لكن للاسف اللعبه كان فيها عيوب فاول عيب بالنسبه لي هو الزعماء لقد كان قتال الزعماء عباره عن زعيم واحد وهو باوزا تقاتله في نهايه كل عالم والقتال نفسه كان بدائي مع تحكم مزعج وخصوصا في المره الثالثه والاخيره حيث يجب عليك ان تضربه ثلاث مرات والارضيه من تحتك فقد كانت مرحله جدا جدا مزعجه اما عن الزعماء الجانبين فقد كانوا جيدين على عكس الزعماء الرئيسيي الخلاصه هذه لعبه ممتازه جدا وتعتبر من ايقونات عالم الالعاب… Expand
  90. Shamrock97
    Apr 30, 2023
    8
    This game holds the reputation as one of the best Mario titles out there, and for good reason. Each of the levels in this game are fun, vibrant, interesting and unique and almost makes you feel like you're being transported to another world whenever you jump into one of the paintings. Just being able to explore all the wonderful aspects of each level alone brings entertainment for theThis game holds the reputation as one of the best Mario titles out there, and for good reason. Each of the levels in this game are fun, vibrant, interesting and unique and almost makes you feel like you're being transported to another world whenever you jump into one of the paintings. Just being able to explore all the wonderful aspects of each level alone brings entertainment for the players. The soundtrack is also full of plenty of memorable bangers that you could unironically listen to when you aren't playing the game. This game is solid and hella fun, but it can also prove to be frustrating and difficult to get all of the stars sometimes, but nevertheless, Super Mario 64 is a challenge that you will want to complete.… Expand
  91. psyc0
    Jul 12, 2023
    8
    **** TICK-TOCK CLOCK
    **** RAINBOW RIDE

    i love bomb-battelfield and Jolly Roger baie
  92. Cornisreal2003
    Jul 23, 2023
    8
    a beloved classic, nearly every mission is memorable and fun and most of the levels are unforgettable. every year the first thing i do is 100% this game and its always a blast. unfortunately where the game is bad it drops the ball HARD, dire dire docks and wet dry world are snooze fests and while i like the bowser levels, all the actual fights are very disappointing. despite all that ia beloved classic, nearly every mission is memorable and fun and most of the levels are unforgettable. every year the first thing i do is 100% this game and its always a blast. unfortunately where the game is bad it drops the ball HARD, dire dire docks and wet dry world are snooze fests and while i like the bowser levels, all the actual fights are very disappointing. despite all that i consider this game one of the best platformers on the n64 and definitely a template for anyone considering making a 3d platformer of their own. I do hope some day Nintendo makes an actual remake of this game with all new graphics and redone music.… Expand
  93. GameCatastrophe
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    This game was a very good game for its time. Although the physics feel clunky with today's standards, it was and still is a wonderful mix of 3D Platforming with decent levels and storyline.
  94. WarioI.
    Jun 1, 2002
    7
    I'm wishing this game could be a 2-4 player because mario games are cool with 4 player game like mario party 1 - 3.
  95. BeauQ.
    Mar 28, 2006
    7
    A classic game after all these years.
  96. sonicheroes123
    Aug 22, 2014
    7
    this game is good but could be better it has solid controls and level design a great hubworld with 3 new powerups the wing cap, the vanish cap and the metal cap and if you download project 64 and a rom of the game you can have ALL 3 AT ONCE!!!
  97. Untitled94
    Oct 21, 2017
    7
    This was an important game, because for the time it was revolutionary, but now, it's kind of dated. It still has fun moments, and there is a certain charm to it, but I feel like Crash Bandicoot and Sonic Adventure have aged a bit better than this game. Also, I prefer the DS version.
  98. Meta1234
    Apr 20, 2018
    7
    This game was a milestone due to its 3D environment.

    The level design was unique back in the times and the controls with the N64 stick were precise.

    Still the game felt a little empty. No story as usual and the sound effects were a bit cheap. The same boss used over and over again.

    7 out of 10.
  99. Beeshu
    Dec 19, 2022
    7
    Super Mario 64 is a solid platformer with great character movement and fun levels. There is some repetitiveness at times, some levels are very uninspired and some challenges are incredibly frustrating to complete, but overall, you can't go wrong with Super Mario.
  100. edxtan
    Apr 17, 2022
    7
    Each world in Super Mario 64 rewards your exploration with fun challenges. Constantly returning to the hub world and restarting levels adds tedium, but also helps you familiarize yourself with the environment before solving each puzzle.
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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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