Super Mario 64

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 1818 Ratings

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  1. Dave300
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    One of the first 3D games ever made and still one of the best! Gameplay and level design is amazing. This game is so fun and a masterpiece. This was the best way to turn Mario to 3D from 2D! Everyone must play this game!
  2. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    10
    The best 3D perspective platforms of the 90's generation and probably the best platforms to date. Easy to play hard to master. Great variety of worlds and enemies. Waste of imagination and creativity. Unforgettable soundtrack. Nothing bad to say about this game. 10/10.
  3. NoxInTheMatrix
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Not much to be said about this one, for its time.. **** 10!
    Awesome music on this one!!
  4. Warion99
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    Great game very fun only problem is wonky camera angles my real rating would be 9.5 if decimals were allowed in ratings.
  5. 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.
  6. Calebe13
    May 19, 2020
    10
    Maaaan what a game. This is by far the greatest Mario game ever created by Nintendo. Like, this game has so much more heart than some of the modern Mario games like New. Super Mario Bros. The difficculty is one of the most balanced in the video game history, the soundtrack is so damn gorgeous, and every stage leaves you with this feeling of wanting to explore more. I'll never not love thisMaaaan what a game. This is by far the greatest Mario game ever created by Nintendo. Like, this game has so much more heart than some of the modern Mario games like New. Super Mario Bros. The difficculty is one of the most balanced in the video game history, the soundtrack is so damn gorgeous, and every stage leaves you with this feeling of wanting to explore more. I'll never not love this masterpiece, it's just too great for my bad taste.… Expand
  7. 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
  8. BM30
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest Nintendo 64 games! Although the story (as with any other Mario game) is bland, the gameplay is fantastic with graphics that still hold up and loads of exploration. 10/10!
  9. TheBeast11
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    The first game I finished in my life, which makes it very special for me. Something unimaginable for the epoch that launched, set standards that would be followed by 3D platform games until today. He aged very well, as it is a very fun game to play today.
  10. 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!
  11. KeybladeHero_05
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    This game doesn't need any introductions. A Super Classic to all gamers. What else can I really say?
  12. 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!
  13. Toasty87
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    All time classic and it still holds up today very good fun to be had by all.
  14. 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.
  15. 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!
  16. Silent_Thunder
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Literally my favourite game of all time.. I was about 7 years old when I first got Super Mario 64 on the Nintendo 64 and the second I started it I fell in love with it and even all these years later it's still an amazing game that's graphics STILL hold up. I've made sure I've had this game on every system it's released for since. It revolutionised a lot in gaming if you haven't played itLiterally my favourite game of all time.. I was about 7 years old when I first got Super Mario 64 on the Nintendo 64 and the second I started it I fell in love with it and even all these years later it's still an amazing game that's graphics STILL hold up. I've made sure I've had this game on every system it's released for since. It revolutionised a lot in gaming if you haven't played it my god do yourself a favour and pick it up I promise you'll have a blast!… Expand
  17. M1sfiT__
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores já feitos. Revolucionário. Cada mapa é melhor que o outro. 10/10
  18. 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
  19. TMTMG
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    I don't even have to say anything, it's Super Mario 64 of course I am going to give it a 10 it basically made the 3D platforming genre.
  20. 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.
  21. RetroRestle
    Sep 17, 2020
    10
    Super Mario 64 truly changed the way games, particularly 3D ones, are made. with incredible and innovative level design, Super Mario 64 is the definition of Must-Play.
  22. Babalee
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    Super Mario 64 is one of the most influential games of all time and my personal favorite. With a great soundtrack, fun level design, and movement that still holds up today, this game is still without a doubt worth playing. If you're into platformers and you haven't already, give this game a shot.
  23. TOCHO1993
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de Mario jamás creado. Un referente de la industria, jugabilidad increíble, banda sonora magistral, una aventura que te hará pasar varias horas muy entretenidas. No por nada es uno de los mejores juegos de la historia.
  24. Gevluah
    Oct 11, 2020
    10
    I'm sorry but this game is a 10, i do have some problems with it like too many objectives in one level can make you tired of playing the same level but that's not really a big deal, mario's movements in this game and odyssey are the most diverse in the 3d marios
  25. 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
  26. SeniorJack
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    This game changed my life.and this game changed the 3D platformer.you need to play this game
  27. fishmichael
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    If you want to play the very best 3D platform game that has been made, play Mario 64. This is the flagship title for the console at the peak of console gaming. It is not just a superb game; it's a piece of history. If you want to know about videogames, you must play this game. Console gaming grew up around platformers and this is the only thing resembling a blueprint for platforming in theIf you want to play the very best 3D platform game that has been made, play Mario 64. This is the flagship title for the console at the peak of console gaming. It is not just a superb game; it's a piece of history. If you want to know about videogames, you must play this game. Console gaming grew up around platformers and this is the only thing resembling a blueprint for platforming in the 3D era. You don't know where videogames have got to unless you play this.… Expand
  28. RodrigoBR32
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    English: Simply amazing! This classic is very good! I didn't have a Nintendo 64, but with my dear emulation I was able to try this wonderful game! He changed 3D games! While some failed like ..... Bubsy 3D Super Mario 64 came with everything! Fully polygonal graphics and non-graphics rendered right Sonic 3D Blast? Before they kill me calmly I like Sonic! But I also like Mario's coming backEnglish: Simply amazing! This classic is very good! I didn't have a Nintendo 64, but with my dear emulation I was able to try this wonderful game! He changed 3D games! While some failed like ..... Bubsy 3D Super Mario 64 came with everything! Fully polygonal graphics and non-graphics rendered right Sonic 3D Blast? Before they kill me calmly I like Sonic! But I also like Mario's coming back ..... Mario arrived with a TAPON in the face of Bubsy 3D and others with a giant 3D world to explore!

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

    Português BR: Simplesmente Fantástico! Esse clássico é muito bom! EU não tive um Nintendo 64, mas com a minha querida emulação pude experimentar este maravilhoso jogo! Ele mudou os jogos 3D! Enquanto uns fracasavam tipo..... Bubsy 3D Já o Super Mario 64 veio com tudo! Gráficos totalmente poligonais e não graficos renderizados né Sonic 3D Blast? Antes de me matarem calma eu gosto de Sonic! Mais também gosto de Mario tá voltando..... Mario chegou com um TAPÃO na cara do Bubsy 3D e outros com um mundo 3D gigantesto para explorar!    … Expand
  29. Juan909800
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
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  30. 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.
  31. Zaleck03
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Este revolucionario plataformero se merece un 10,aun jugandolo 25 años despues me parece unico y especial
  32. 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
  33. TheMarioGamer
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing and one of the best 3d platformers ever created, Levels like bomb omb battlefield, Whomp's fortress and Bowser in the dark world are all a blast. This was the most important games ever made, It revolutionized gaming in 3d, If you want to play at least one game play this one. It's a joy to go through, It might not have aged very well with it's camera and some levelsThis game is amazing and one of the best 3d platformers ever created, Levels like bomb omb battlefield, Whomp's fortress and Bowser in the dark world are all a blast. This was the most important games ever made, It revolutionized gaming in 3d, If you want to play at least one game play this one. It's a joy to go through, It might not have aged very well with it's camera and some levels being pretty unfair, But this is still an unforgettable masterpiece with it's incredible level Design, Ideas and Controls. It changed gaming to how it is now, This is piece of gaming history that will never be forgotten. So over all this is hands down one of the best n64 games and the best mario game in general.… Expand
  34. 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
  35. notlinkycat
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Do I need to explain why this gets a 10? Well, it introduced 3D platforming and the controls are some of the best that I have ever used in any game. This game will go down in history for introducing 3D to the gaming world.
  36. Mirayaanali1234
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
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  37. CRoger013
    Mar 5, 2021
    10
    One of the best N64 games of all time! I love playing this game! Way much better than Superman 64
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. Shadowsky101
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    A legendary game and one of the most important game for the gamehistory. Today the controls are a bit bad, but with many mods, you can have fun with this game.
  41. 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
  42. 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.
  43. junkykunky
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best 3D platformers of all time. Super mario 64 innovated video games and helped pave a way for video games to become what it is today. Thank you Nintendo
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. SuperClaudio64
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    Ho finito recentemente questo gioco al 100% e devo dire che è stato un viaggio divertentissimo. Per quanto la telecamera sia praticamente ingestibile, Super Mario64 per me si è rivelato sia un gioco rilassante e sia una sfida. Otiimo platform 3d, in futuro sicuramente lo finirò di nuovo!
  47. 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.
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. DaneGalasso1
    Mar 24, 2021
    10
    Super Mario 64 is a phenomenal masterpiece released back in 1996 for the Nintendo 64. Although it only used about half of the Nintendo 64's capability, it still managed to not just barely scratch the surface, but completely annihilate it. In this game, you go through paintings and collect stars to free Princess Toadstool and her Toads from the walls. One great thing about this game is howSuper Mario 64 is a phenomenal masterpiece released back in 1996 for the Nintendo 64. Although it only used about half of the Nintendo 64's capability, it still managed to not just barely scratch the surface, but completely annihilate it. In this game, you go through paintings and collect stars to free Princess Toadstool and her Toads from the walls. One great thing about this game is how ahead of it's time it was. Despite releasing a few years short of three decades ago, it still used 3D graphics and controls, which was incredibly ahead of it's time. Inside the paintings are full blown levels with a healthy balance of freedom and platforming, so you're never really bored of doing the same thing. Not to mention the accompanying music, composed by Koji Kondo. Every piece is unique and related to the level's theme. All in all, this game is one of the greatest games of the 90s era, perhaps one of the greatest of all time.… Expand
  51. Triantafyllos
    Mar 13, 2023
    10
    One of the best, if not the best, platformers ever created. Plain and simple.
  52. Razorjim
    May 6, 2021
    10
    It's a classic, what else is there to say? It's almost infinitely replayable and just pure fun. I think the only way it could be better is if it got a full remaster (Super Mario 3D All Stars doesn't count).
  53. bookoflaw
    Apr 23, 2021
    10
    From NES to SNES was a small leap. From SNES to Nintendo 64 was a huge leap. The impression this game made on me in my early days of gaming was profound. The only game to match its effect was Donkey Kong Country. This game revolutionized how we viewed gaming. It added the Z axis! Sega Saturn was a cheap thrill compared to the excitement of this game. Finding stars, bashing baddies, savingFrom NES to SNES was a small leap. From SNES to Nintendo 64 was a huge leap. The impression this game made on me in my early days of gaming was profound. The only game to match its effect was Donkey Kong Country. This game revolutionized how we viewed gaming. It added the Z axis! Sega Saturn was a cheap thrill compared to the excitement of this game. Finding stars, bashing baddies, saving princesses, all in the third dimension. Truly amazing.… Expand
  54. 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.
  55. JoshWah
    Apr 27, 2021
    7
    Revolutionary but also weirdly designed which makes it frustrating to play sometimes
  56. YokoHugo
    Aug 2, 2022
    8
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  57. Botboy
    May 25, 2021
    10
    It’s one of the best games ever made. One of the first 3D games were actually pretty good.
  58. 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!
  59. Patedus
    Jun 3, 2021
    10
    An amazing genre-defining masterpiece that should be acknowledged among the best games ever made.
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. Sanix20
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Mi videojuego favorito una música genial, los gráficos retro y la jugabilidad son geniales.Se lo recomiendo a todos
  65. 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.
  66. grimreapersims
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
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  67. 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.
  68. WPB
    Oct 13, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wehee wahoo. Yeah, oh nooooooo, Okey doke, wahoowahwahwahehwhwhahwgahwhwgoooo… Expand
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. UnturnedAntics
    Oct 7, 2021
    10
    This is the third-best Mario game ever it's an amazing classic with nonstop fun and amazing levels I love all of the places you can explore it's almost as perfect as you can get for a game. 10/10 would game again
  73. Jattaman
    Oct 8, 2022
    10
    Rivoluzionario, sbalorditivo episodio di Mario.
    Sicuramente un videogame che ha fatto la storia.
    Capolavoro assoluto.
  74. 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
  75. Ray82z
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    im here to rate it a 64 because its funny. comedy at its finest please nintendo make a good n64 emulator im sorry
  76. 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.
  77. superlakitu64
    Dec 4, 2021
    10
    Super Mario 64 legte den Grundstein für die Ära der modernen 3D-Platformer. Auf diesem Spiel bauen alle folgenden Teile auf. Super Mario 64 nutzte die ihm durch das Nintendo64-System gegebene Limitation sehr gut aus und gab ein Musterbeispiel, wie sich Mario in 3D anzufühlen hat. Und das Internet zeigt eindrucksvoll, dass sich das Konzept "Super Mario 64" bewährt hat. Super Mario 64 istSuper Mario 64 legte den Grundstein für die Ära der modernen 3D-Platformer. Auf diesem Spiel bauen alle folgenden Teile auf. Super Mario 64 nutzte die ihm durch das Nintendo64-System gegebene Limitation sehr gut aus und gab ein Musterbeispiel, wie sich Mario in 3D anzufühlen hat. Und das Internet zeigt eindrucksvoll, dass sich das Konzept "Super Mario 64" bewährt hat. Super Mario 64 ist heutzutage in den Augen vieler ein goldener Klassiker, welcher immer gerne für den ein oder anderen Speedrun hergenommen wird. Auch aus heutiger Sicht ist dieses Spiel also gut gealtert.… Expand
  78. Kermito_San
    Dec 18, 2021
    10
    Super Mario 64 did not invent the 3D in the videogame, but sure was the first to do it right, it did it so well that even today it's still engaging, precise, and very fun.
    Being one of the first 3D games the developer made the right choice of starting the game in an open area with no music. This way the player can experience not only the movement controls but also the camera, which is    Super Mario 64 did not invent the 3D in the videogame, but sure was the first to do it right, it did it so well that even today it's still engaging, precise, and very fun.
    Being one of the first 3D games the developer made the right choice of starting the game in an open area with no music. This way the player can experience not only the movement controls but also the camera, which is very important to master from the begging since a jump usually fails because of our miscalculations based on the camera angle.
    To further demonstrate how this is not the traditional game, Mario has been given different jumps and moves, while also having the ability to punch enemies.
    After entering Peach castle, the player can choose which level he wants to play, in which order, and how many of them; as Mario 64 does not need you to complete all the levels in an area to advance to the next one.
    Every level is unique and fun in its own way. When you think that the game can't possibly get better it strikes you with a new idea and it does get better.
    I will talk about the music very briefly: it's just great! every single track fits perfectly, sounds great, and gives you different feels that go toe to toe with the level vibe.
    The amount of work to make this game is huge and you can really see it when you finally complete it, understanding how this gem shaped the way for all other 3D games to come

    10 / 10 Kermito San    … Expand
  79. kostas_
    May 13, 2023
    10
    An all time classic. The first mario 3d game really has it all. Fun and addictive gameplay. Smooth controls. Many different worlds you can play in and a soundtrack filled with classics. I always love revisiting this game.
  80. 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.
  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. AzumaTaki12
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    I love this masterpiece! :) even though is a old game, the graffics are just so good for the epoch! I am pried of know 'bout this gold. :)
  83. DomyMaio
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
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  84. 8447438
    Feb 21, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 5000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000Malek… Expand
  85. 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.
  86. nintendofan721
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Super Mario 64 was the first 3D platformer in gaming history, and still holds up as one of the best! You get to explore peach’s castle and can access the levels in the game by jumping into paintings and pits around. There are 120 different stars to collect, and the levels are all super memorable and classic! Bob-omb Battlefield, Whomp’s Fortress, Wet Dry World, Tick Tock Clock, you nameSuper Mario 64 was the first 3D platformer in gaming history, and still holds up as one of the best! You get to explore peach’s castle and can access the levels in the game by jumping into paintings and pits around. There are 120 different stars to collect, and the levels are all super memorable and classic! Bob-omb Battlefield, Whomp’s Fortress, Wet Dry World, Tick Tock Clock, you name it! There are also secret stars you can find around Peach’s castle which adds to the fun! The graphics were excellent at the time, with an advancement to 64 pixels which is why it’s called the Nintendo 64. The soundtrack is filled with classic tunes that constantly get stuck in your head! The controls are very solid and still hold up well to this day. There were some creative ideas for power ups in this game. Instead of the old mushroom and fire flower, they added the Wing, Invisibility and Metal caps which all worked out so well and you even had to enter secret levels to be able to access them which made it more fun. The Boss fights were easy but fun, and who could forget “So Long Gay Bowser”! I guess if I had to say one bad thing about this game, it would have to be the camera, which can be annoying to deal with. This is one of the biggest and most important games of all time and is still highly replayable to this day!… Expand
  87. neomoonsevin
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    I loved this back then was an excellent RPG many awesome memory's back then then I played it on the Nintendo ds remastered such a great franchise
  88. 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
  89. nippeliito
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    I could go very in depth about all the things that mario 64 dos well but it's easier to list the negatives. 1: there is none, this game has no negatives in my opinion. graphics are fine and everything else is perfect. I played this game for the first time last year on switch with mario 3d all-stars and got hooked. now i have completed he game 12 times and 100% it once.
  90. 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.
  91. Random07
    May 1, 2022
    10
    I'm a sm64 speedruner, so i just can say is one of my favourite games, i only hate the camera.
  92. 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.
  93. Asmar-real
    May 18, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best games of all time I love it . Its a freaking great expirience
  94. Tampasco
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    Jogo que criou como se faz jogos em 3D pro mundo, e ainda hoje é o melhor Mario de todos os tempos. Obviamente esse jogo está no meu top5 e fez grande parte da minha infância por seu ótimo.

    Nota Final: 9,7
  95. 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.
  96. GDsReviews
    Jun 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super Mario 64 brought Mario into 3D for the first time, and did it masterfully as still easily one of the greatest and most influential games in history. While Super Mario 64 did not necessarily create everything it did, its package set the blueprint for future platforming games, and still is fun to play over a quarter of a century since it first came out.

    This game starts legendarily showing a 3D Peach's Castle with a 3D Mario coming out of the green pipe, and into the castle to Bowser's iconic "Bwa Ha Ha!" laugh. This castle serves as the hub for the game, and you are taken to diverse landscapes of 15 courses and 15 secret field areas of fields, ice, caves, lava, sand, water, a haunted mansion, the sky, and even inside a clock. Bowser is fought in 3D 3 times in this game. The first two times you get a key that unlocks a major part of the castle. The third and final time is as the final boss of game.

    The soundtrack for this game debuted many of the most iconic themes in the Mario series and some cases gaming in general, and if you collect all 120 stars, you are in for a special treat.

    There is a special joy while playing this game. You get the feeling that Nintendo wanted to make a historic statement with Mario going 3D, and you feel it every second you play it. You haven't seen all of gaming, never mind platformers, Nintendo, and Mario until you play Super Mario 64.    … Expand
  97. 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
  98. AmericanVirtual
    Jun 16, 2022
    10
    The best 3D platformer. I'm a little biased, as this is the firs tone I ever played back around age 8-10, but it really is excellent. The gameplay is great. Only downside is the camera, but to me it's not that big of a deal.
  99. Potreen
    Jun 14, 2022
    10
    Another early game that sat the standards of 3D single player games extremely high. Many hours of unique gameplay and not a single boring second. A masterpiece.
  100. Coolleo07
    Jun 21, 2022
    8
    great game i love the low poly graphics this game is so fun! the music is amazing!
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Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
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  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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