Super Mario 64

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  1. Graymann
    Aug 19, 2020
    7
    It's kind of annoying to control, but I kind of enjoy some of the quests and levels.
  2. 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!
  3. 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.
  4. JoshWah
    Apr 27, 2021
    7
    Revolutionary but also weirdly designed which makes it frustrating to play sometimes
  5. 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
  6. ElRagnarLocro
    Mar 30, 2022
    7
    No tuve el placer de jugarlo en su momento, y lo hice más de grande, y por eso mi opinión puede ser un poco contraria a la aclamación que este juego recibe. Para los estándares de esta generación (y de las anteriores) la jugabilidad de Mario 64 se queda muy por detrás. El movimiento es impreciso, tosco, y la cámara bastante mala, Aún así, la música y los niveles están más que a la altura yNo tuve el placer de jugarlo en su momento, y lo hice más de grande, y por eso mi opinión puede ser un poco contraria a la aclamación que este juego recibe. Para los estándares de esta generación (y de las anteriores) la jugabilidad de Mario 64 se queda muy por detrás. El movimiento es impreciso, tosco, y la cámara bastante mala, Aún así, la música y los niveles están más que a la altura y no tengo dudas que marcaron un antes y un después para el género.
    Nota Final: 7    … Expand
  7. quittit1
    Jul 5, 2022
    7
    Okay buddy I’m going to get to the church now but if you want me I will be home in church
  8. Porkster
    Feb 1, 2023
    7
    This game is indeed great, but to be honest the controls make the game really unfun to play, wall jumping is stupidly painful and some stars are placed in stupid ways. This game definitely didn't age well at all... But ofc it has a banger soundtrack and Bob-Omb Battlefield is still a fantastic level. The Bowser fights in this game are cringe tho
  9. SuperGamerGuy88
    Nov 1, 2017
    6
    The game is fun! but the control is absolute TRASH! If you want to play super mario 64 please do your self a favor and play the remake, it has more content and better controls.
  10. hank_chill
    May 29, 2018
    6
    this game is very overrated it has bad character models horrible camera weird controls also after every star you collect you go back to the hub world that is a lazy way of stretching out a short game
  11. 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
  12. MaxShibe
    Sep 7, 2019
    6
    This Game is overrated. I mean, it can be fun, but it aged rather poorly, the camera is probably the worse i have ever seen in a 3D platformer, the Gameplay is pretty stiff and clunky, and it can get pretty repetitive. I'd recommend later Mario Games that improved on the formula rather than this one.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. ronkers
    May 23, 2022
    6
    although this is one of the most revolutionary games of all time i could not help but feel pissed off due to the camera mechanics throughout my entire playthrough, some of the maps such as that **** pyramid one are just not fun, the music is amazing and the visuals are charming but it really isnt the greatest game of all time like everyone else thinks. the beginning was fantastic but as ialthough this is one of the most revolutionary games of all time i could not help but feel pissed off due to the camera mechanics throughout my entire playthrough, some of the maps such as that **** pyramid one are just not fun, the music is amazing and the visuals are charming but it really isnt the greatest game of all time like everyone else thinks. the beginning was fantastic but as i reached the midway of the game the map designs just got worse and worse to the point where i just could not care anymore about finishing this game. this was a pain in the ass to play but i definitely appreciate it for what it has done for video games… Expand
  18. Diaboliste
    Jun 7, 2022
    6
    Honestly yes these games are a revolution but I can't get used to the horrible control and the disgusting camera and some stars who have to start over 15 times to win because you have to make no mistakes in the air because you're not going up it goes up and down it goes down you don't have to go down to be able to go up 2 millimeters so I don't really like games
    he's harder than mario    Honestly yes these games are a revolution but I can't get used to the horrible control and the disgusting camera and some stars who have to start over 15 times to win because you have to make no mistakes in the air because you're not going up it goes up and down it goes down you don't have to go down to be able to go up 2 millimeters so I don't really like games
    he's harder than mario sunshine in my opinion    … Expand
  19. PanchaMiguela
    Mar 3, 2023
    6
    It is old, it is rough, Mario is weird to control if you aren't used to it, I think level design could have been better with some changes. I think SM64 was more experimenting how Mario would work in 3D than a game, it was intended to be the blueprint of what was to come. Still love it because nostalgia but I can understand it is not for everyone. Although props for the speedrunningIt is old, it is rough, Mario is weird to control if you aren't used to it, I think level design could have been better with some changes. I think SM64 was more experimenting how Mario would work in 3D than a game, it was intended to be the blueprint of what was to come. Still love it because nostalgia but I can understand it is not for everyone. Although props for the speedrunning community and the modding community, probably are the two pillars that still make this game relevant to this day beyond nostalgia.… Expand
  20. Radpandabear
    Apr 9, 2023
    6
    Honestly wasn’t a terrible game, but playing it now, it did not live up to the hype. I bet when it was released it was amazing and I know the speed running community has kept this game alive, but playing this game casually really isnt the best. The movement feels clunky, shifting sand land, that one star on top of the snowman, and wet dry land can all burn, I was tearing my hair out tryingHonestly wasn’t a terrible game, but playing it now, it did not live up to the hype. I bet when it was released it was amazing and I know the speed running community has kept this game alive, but playing this game casually really isnt the best. The movement feels clunky, shifting sand land, that one star on top of the snowman, and wet dry land can all burn, I was tearing my hair out trying to beat them 100%. Positives: Towards the end of the game I truly felt like I developed some skills, seeing yoshi on top of the castle was nice and I really enjoyed the mini bosses found throughout the worlds. A decent game, but not all that.… Expand
  21. JoeS.
    Feb 21, 2008
    5
    An okay game, but ultimately boring if you're not a die hard Mario fan. The enemies are as goofy as always, the levels are small to moderate in size with little to look at except green and brown walls, and ultimately you're just doing the same thing over and over again as you try to grab stars. I am totally lost as to why people call this the best game of all time. I stopped An okay game, but ultimately boring if you're not a die hard Mario fan. The enemies are as goofy as always, the levels are small to moderate in size with little to look at except green and brown walls, and ultimately you're just doing the same thing over and over again as you try to grab stars. I am totally lost as to why people call this the best game of all time. I stopped playing after half an hour and have never played it since.… Expand
  22. EpicNate6
    May 24, 2014
    5
    I know this game was revolutionary, but whenever I pick it up and play it- it always ends in frustration about one of the many things that this game hasn't aged well in. Some of these bad things are: that the camera is clunky, Mario cannot turn around without running in a circle, the music (while great) gets old very quickly, and also the fact that there are so many stars per level- I getI know this game was revolutionary, but whenever I pick it up and play it- it always ends in frustration about one of the many things that this game hasn't aged well in. Some of these bad things are: that the camera is clunky, Mario cannot turn around without running in a circle, the music (while great) gets old very quickly, and also the fact that there are so many stars per level- I get tired of going back to the same boring level over and over again to get stars. In conclusion, while the game was an 8.5/10 in 1996, now the game is extremely dated and frustrating because of it.… Expand
  23. DobryiBrock
    Jan 29, 2014
    5
    I just can't understand why people ike this game.Absolutely awful,just awful graphic(it is all because of the platform),easy to die because of bad camera view.Characters looks absolutely awful,no one looks as in original game,especially Bowser.5,8 out of ten because it is QUITE playable
  24. Enricky
    Oct 16, 2016
    5
    gráfico ok (pra época) história nada de mais isso é mario!! nao tem nada haver com mario, eu daria a ele um titulo de spin off e bom... a JOGABILIDADE É HORRIVEL os pulos nao sao nem um pouco precisos é dificil controlar o mario em plataformas finas (não encontrei palavra melhor) e esse é o maior problema desse jogo e de muitos do N64 a e a camera tambem é muito ruim menos um ponto.
  25. sarge233
    Apr 21, 2018
    5
    It's no better then ok It's the best game in the Mario games but its NOT A good game its just ok
    5/10 from me.
  26. 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
  27. nintendopwns
    Feb 16, 2012
    4
    The model quality is just plain horrible with some ps1 games looking better. It has clunky controls and a bad camera also it makes a really annoying sound when you move the camera. Most of the stars are tedious to get and they reuse the worlds(2 ice worlds for gods sake). If you want a good 3d platformer on the n64, go play banjo kazooie.
  28. braindamage
    May 19, 2015
    4
    over rated there were much better games out on n64 such as turok and that star wars game and mariokart 64 , this game in my memory being 32 now was not very good for the time and that was back in 96 my friend,

    sega Saturn was better then this piece of crap
  29. filemonsega
    Jun 24, 2017
    4
    Não tenho oque falar, esse jogo é horrivel, chato , repetitivo e cansativo.
    Agora o mario tem um mapa para se explorar oque não faz sentido em um jogo de plataforma, ja que isso so faz com que nos perdemos tempo de ir para uma fase andando por um mapa que praticamente não serve para nada.
    Outro problema desse jogo é o sistema de avançar nele, aqui voce precisa coletar estrelas para    Não tenho oque falar, esse jogo é horrivel, chato , repetitivo e cansativo.
    Agora o mario tem um mapa para se explorar oque não faz sentido em um jogo de plataforma, ja que isso so faz com que nos perdemos tempo de ir para uma fase andando por um mapa que praticamente não serve para nada.
    Outro problema desse jogo é o sistema de avançar nele, aqui voce precisa coletar estrelas para librar novas fases, isso vai fazer com que voce fique indo e voltando na mesma fase e fazendo missões sem sentido e chatas, alem disso pode ter estrelas escondidas em lugares, logo voce pega, volta e entra novamente, não tem sentido nenhum o modo como esse jogo avança.
    O outro problema é o chefe e sua historia, voce enfrenta o bowser varias vezes e é sempre a mesma coisa, voce gira e joga ele em bombas, me parece que os criadores não tiveram a coragem de mudar a forma como se enfrentar ele...    … Expand
  30. Krossbone
    Feb 3, 2020
    4
    The original version of Super Mario 64 is one of the most overrated games of all time.
    Graphically, it's aged about as nicely as a carton of milk that came out in 1996. Oh wait, this trash game got released in '96.
    Jokes aside, the graphics are pathetic and have aged poorly. The controls are fine, but there's WAY too many glitches that can either break the game or make the game way too    The original version of Super Mario 64 is one of the most overrated games of all time.
    Graphically, it's aged about as nicely as a carton of milk that came out in 1996. Oh wait, this trash game got released in '96.
    Jokes aside, the graphics are pathetic and have aged poorly.
    The controls are fine, but there's WAY too many glitches that can either break the game or make the game way too easy (looking at the backwards long jump).

    People get on Sonic '06 for having tons of glitches, yet in a playthrough of that game, I haven't experienced more than 2 unless I went out of my way to find them. Mario 64? You can run into these glitches on the fly, and often at that.

    And the plot is just another "Bowser kidnapped the princess" scenario. It doesn't need to be a huge plot, just, I don't know, try to be unique? Mario Galaxy has a much more interesting story to tell, and even in 64 DS it at least mixes it up with Bowser simultaneously kidnapping Mario, Wario, and Luigi alongside Peach

    Speaking of 64 DS, I feel no more need to review this ****** game. Quit idolizing it, it isn't that good. Go play 64 DS instead. More content, better graphics.    … Expand
  31. JcCrowe2099
    Oct 4, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay, I understand this game was a revolutionary back in 1996, but this isn’t 1996, this is 2019, so the first thing I can say is that this game did NOT age well, like, at all. Controlling the game feels like riding a Big Wheel. Also, the stars can be so confusing at times that I have to look up a guide. The story is the same Mario story as almost every other Mario game, which is boring. The melee moves do literally nothing since you can just jump on or dive at enemies. Also, this game is very unpolished, even for a 1996 game. But, I can say I like the music, despite the same few tracks being reheard throughout the game. In conclusion, Mario 64 might’ve been a good game at the time, but it’s really lost it’s impact and gotten slightly worse with each new Mario game being so far ahead of it and having much better controls. I do feel like the game could be done justice with a proper Switch remake, though.… Expand
  32. 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.
  33. 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
  34. galacticgaming8
    May 25, 2023
    4
    the game is not fun anymore the controls give me a headache i hate the design aswell.
  35. WaterTiger5
    Jul 9, 2014
    3
    This game basically sucked. Classics are not always good. The graphics were horrible Crash Bandicoot had way better gameplay and graphics. Bosses were lame and repetitive. For the DS was better because the original is not the best. Bowser looked like an oversized stuffed animals. The gameplay overall was boring got bored after collecting a couple stars. The one thing I liked was some ofThis game basically sucked. Classics are not always good. The graphics were horrible Crash Bandicoot had way better gameplay and graphics. Bosses were lame and repetitive. For the DS was better because the original is not the best. Bowser looked like an oversized stuffed animals. The gameplay overall was boring got bored after collecting a couple stars. The one thing I liked was some of the level designs. Although many PS1 games looked way better such as Spyro the Dragon or Crash Bandicoot… Expand
  36. Liopleruidon
    Aug 17, 2019
    3
    This game is VERY overrated and the bowser fights are repetitive. You cannot play as Luigi which is upsetting.All you ever do in the game is do boring fetch quests and collect 8 red coins . I suggest anybody to buy mario kart 64,mario party 1, or paper mario .Grab the power star , collect the coins, punch the enimies into lava,and all those boring fetch quest gets annoying after awhile.TheThis game is VERY overrated and the bowser fights are repetitive. You cannot play as Luigi which is upsetting.All you ever do in the game is do boring fetch quests and collect 8 red coins . I suggest anybody to buy mario kart 64,mario party 1, or paper mario .Grab the power star , collect the coins, punch the enimies into lava,and all those boring fetch quest gets annoying after awhile.The challenges are unrewarding.I am saving money to buy a copy of mario party 1 which is better than mario 64. ,… Expand
  37. Bazdmeg
    Aug 24, 2021
    3
    Fcking hard game. Very annoying, not for casual players, not for kids. Fking annoying.
  38. Mr_game_man_MD
    Dec 9, 2014
    2
    What happened to Mario? This game does not reflect the greatness of its predecessors, such as Mario golf on the play station 1, and Tetris. Like many games in recent times it suffers from a big problem, there is way too much water. The only thing this game has going for it is its deep storyline involving the girl from last of dust, and pokemon diamond. That is why Mario dream cast gets aWhat happened to Mario? This game does not reflect the greatness of its predecessors, such as Mario golf on the play station 1, and Tetris. Like many games in recent times it suffers from a big problem, there is way too much water. The only thing this game has going for it is its deep storyline involving the girl from last of dust, and pokemon diamond. That is why Mario dream cast gets a solid 10/10.… Expand
  39. Controversial27
    Sep 15, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is really overrated, and there are many reasons why. For one, most of the love for this game is nostalgia. The levels in this game are not good, with wonky and sharp levels with misplaced textures that make the game feel like it was made by a 5 year old on Super Mario Maker. An upside though is that this game is one of the nicest looking on the system, with most N64 games being horribly stale and ugly looking. Another terrible thing about the game is the star placement. Some stars are in extremely dumb and arbitrary position. Like in stage 2, Whomp's Fortress, there is a star where you have to shoot Mario out of a canon into a random wall with no indication that that's where you need to shoot. One of the things I hate about this game is how whenever you get a star in a stage, it kicks you back out to the castle. This is just a lazy way to draw out a short game with only 18 stages! And finally, the wiped cream topped on this craptacular game, is the controls and camera. I don't care what any one says. The controls are terrible. Mario is slippery as hell, and I can barely do I think without flipping half way across the screen. Mario's move set is way to cluttered. Oh, and don't even get me started on the Wing Cap. That piece of hot garbage surved ice cold is literally a tool for more or less gliding, not flying, with those shoty controls. Although, Mario's swimming controls are amazing and discourage spamming. And those revolutionary camera controls, while good, where restricted from you 99% of the game. A good mechanic wasted. The only thing this thing does perfectly is the hub world, a masterpiece with the cool paintings gimmick. Overall the love for this game is nostalgia. It sucks a lot and when you break it down, it's more like one of the worst games ever than one of the best. What do I think of Super Mario 64 DS? It's better with updated graphics, more playable characters, and mini games. But still has terrible controls, a bad camera, and that dumb level design. In retrospect, Super Mario 64 was a revolutionary game, but even then, it didn't hold up well, and it certainly hasn't over the years. Much like any N64 game, it gets worse over time.… Expand
  40. gietergeit
    May 15, 2023
    2
    This is an iconic game but replaying it I didn´t enjoy it, the controls are bad and the camera sucks.
    20% of the levels are kind of fun and the rest are irrittating and bland.
  41. Botato
    Mar 30, 2023
    1
    Status Update: an italian man and three little boys with mushroom hats invaded my castle and i was kidnapped by a turtle who brought me through a painting. please help
  42. RunetheKoopa
    Jun 26, 2012
    0
    I'm sure we've all heard about Super Mario 64, one of the world's first 3D Platformers. The story is the usual unoriginal Mario storyline. Bowser has kidnapped Peach so go rescue her. The gameplay involves collecting items called Power Stars across 15 levels by completing different tasks. However, it is brought down by bad controls and a terrible camera which make the game more difficultI'm sure we've all heard about Super Mario 64, one of the world's first 3D Platformers. The story is the usual unoriginal Mario storyline. Bowser has kidnapped Peach so go rescue her. The gameplay involves collecting items called Power Stars across 15 levels by completing different tasks. However, it is brought down by bad controls and a terrible camera which make the game more difficult than it should be. The graphics are smooth and there is a decent amount of variety in level design. The music is mostly your generic happy platforming music although Bowser's Road and Dire Dire Docks are exceptions to this. Super Mario 64 suffers from some of the worst voice acting I have ever heard in my life. The worst part? The worst voice acting in the whole game is the first thing you hear when starting the game.

    Overall, while Super Mario 64 was innovative and mindblowing when it was released in May 1996, it aged very quickly and time has not been kind to it at all, making what was once amazing back then, a bad game now.    … Expand
  43. theamity9
    Sep 17, 2012
    0
    sorry to say, but I loved Mario on NES and SNES, but this was an insult to the Mario series. Collecting stars? No thanks. I much rather the platforming get to the end of the level style.
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. Stolmannen
    Apr 30, 2022
    0
    The game sucks and is really overrated, just play something good instead like Crash Bandicoot or Spyro the Dragon
  47. Markianer
    Mar 16, 2022
    0
    trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash
  48. Kiko991
    Mar 20, 2023
    0
    One of greatest games that came out on n64 of 3d tech

    nothing more to say about Mario we all love
  49. sfosac
    Jan 31, 2023
    0
    This game revolutionised the gaming industry, being one of the best games ever made and even living up to this day. It is one of the most beloved and speedrunned games, and i completely agree that this game is amazing and deserved all the love.
  50. loafofchickenes
    Feb 7, 2023
    0
    mario 64 sucks because they didnt add mari o with his shirt ogff also the graohics look like really bad LIKE ITS ALLL BLOCKS ANDF THERE IS NO RAYTRACING
  51. Iamconfusion
    Apr 3, 2023
    0
    Incredible experience, easily one of the best games of the Nintendo 64, incredible music and platforming. All these reasons and more are why I have to rate this game a incredible 0/10.
  52. yayyay
    Aug 25, 2023
    0
    this game is bad it broke when i microwaved it, i then ate, it tasted really bad.
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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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