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The coolest game ever!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: December 15, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Let me just tell you, that this game is way better than the old one and this game has mini games! The mini games are really neat. I don't have a DS yet, but my friend does, and she let me try it out. Even with the Mario game! Trust me, it's worth the cost.

Super Mario 64- Ds

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: December 18, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I think this game is awesome.To tell you the truth i don`t have Ds yet, but my friend has it and he let me play it for a while. Anyway,the graphics are sharp. The controls take a little bit getting used to.Overall,this game is a must-have.

Peace!

A MUST BUY !

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: January 16, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Thist is what you should buy when you get the nintendo ds. The adventure is bigger, 20 more stars are added. And minigames are added that you unlock,yoshi,luigi,wario are playable. "I even finished it in less than one week,""But the only ones that like to seperate you from video games is your parents".Leave spongebob behind too.

Best Game For DS

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: June 15, 2005
Author: Amazon User

So far this is the best DS game.It isn't just the original.There are more characters, More levels, and More stars.The touch screen also helps a lot when you are walking on a thin brige or beam.The mini games them selfs are funner than some other DS games!The only bad thing that I can think of is that somtimes this game can get frustrating.

A Note: This game will be VERY easy for people that have the original Nintendo 64 game.

Better Than the Original

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 10, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I never owned a Nintendo 64 system, so the only times that I've played the original version of Super Mario 64 have been in various hotel rooms. But now that I own the new version of the game on the Nintendo DS system, I know that this new game is much better than the original.

One thing that I like better about this game is that in addition to Mario, you get to play as Luigi, Wario, and Yoshi. Each character has his own strengths and weaknesses. You'll start the game as Yoshi, my favorite character in the Mario games. After defeating certain bosses, you'll literally unlock the other three characters. Another thing that I like better is that there are now 150 hidden Stars to be found. That's 30 more than the original game.

Also, this game has lots of extra features. There are LOTS of mini-games to play. 8 of them are available to play right from the start by visiting the Rec Room. More mini-games can be unlocked by catching the rabbits that are hopping around the castle. And that's not all. You can battle up to 3 of your friends in Wireless Versus mode as you try to be the first one to catch all 5 stars.

The only thing that I don't really like about this game is that you need to really get acquainted with the controls. It is very hard to control the game, as the Nintendo DS doesn't have a Control Stick. There are three control modes: Standard, Touch, and Dual-Hand. Choose whichever one is most comfortable for you to use. Even though I don't really like the controls, I am overall very happy to own this game, and would recommend it to any Super Mario fan.

A total blast!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 13, 2005
Author: Amazon User

We just got a DS after years of playing all our games on the computer. The touch screen sounded cool, and it is. Super Mario does a nice job with the touch screen, but if you don't feel comfortable using it to navigate around, you don't have to - I like to use it, my girlfriend doesn't. The graphics are great and it comes with 28 separate mini games that you "unlock" as you play, all of which make great use of the touch screen.

Since I haven't played a Mario Brothers game since the first Nintendo, I can't compare Super Mario to others. BUT I can say that my girlfriend won't stop playing without me basically prying the DS out of her cramped hands. That has to mean something. :)

Awesome Game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 04, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I just got a Nintendo DS for Christmas and this is the first game I was given to go with it. I did not have the Nintendo 64 so I had never played the game before but this is great! It's a long game with lots of levels, not too easy to be boring but not too difficult to make you pull your hair out. I've been using the controls as opposed to the touch screen because I am still used to the old gameboy style, but just give me time!

an excellent "remake" of the classic

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 18, 2005
Author: Amazon User

now when most see this on shelves, they'll probably pass it up, which is understandable. in theory, this DS version of super mario 64, considered to be one of the greatest games ever made, is the same exact game. the difference is that there are a ton of new features. which leads me to the pros and cons (as usual):

PROS - this is mario 64 on steroids. compared to the original, you get to play as 4 familiar faces - mario, luigi, yoshi and wario. you'll need to use all 4 in order to complete the game. all the original worlds are back, with a lot of the power star challenges making a return, but for the DS version there are some 30 new power stars for you to achieve. there are 15 worlds all together, so you'll be busy with this game for quite awhile. there is also a new feature called the rec room, which is composed of mini games which you can unlock throughout the game with each character by catching running bunnies. sounds stupid, but a lot of the minigames are challenging, and almost make for another mario title in themselves. for those who are familiar with the mario 64 version, you'll be glad to know that this game has significantly less glitching than the original. also worthy of mention is that the graphics on DS look cleaner, and overall better than the 64 version. for those of you unsure, the DS is MORE powerful than the 64, so it would make sense that mario ds would look better than the original. this game is addictive, challenging, and worth the money.

CONS - the biggest complaint i (and many others) have about this game is the transfer of controls. 64 had the analog sticks, so it was much easier to move around, and you had a better feel for the character. however, the DS obviously has no analog stick, so you have to use the d-pad to move, while this didn't seem like a large burden, ones who have played mario 64 (and those who haven't) will soon notice the difference, as using the d-pad to move puts a large strain on your thumbs. the more you play, the less irritating it gets, but you will have to take some breaks to give your thumb a rest from the constant moving you'll be doing. another con is if you HAVE played the original, than a lot of the original power stars will be pretty simple to achieve, so that does take away from the challenge of the game. my last complaint is that awful camera. i know its almost unavoidable in 3rd person games like this, but the camera will move on you at the worst times, forcing you to make adjustments that either result in death or just more strain on those thumbs.

overall, this is a fantastic remake from the original. for those who never got to experience the classic, nows your chance. mario ds offers hours upon hours of gameplay, whether you're a veteran or a newbie to mario 64. if you can forgive the controls, you'll love this game.

Great

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game has a lot to do, its really fun and I really enjoy playing it. You can even play mini games and do multi player mode. This is the greatest game in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!

Difficult controls hinder an otherwise excellent port

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Nintendo has done a great thing in porting Super Mario 64 to the Nintendo DS. Mario 64 was a classic game, and in bringing it to the handheld Nintendo has not only added to the original game but has given a whole new generation of gamers the chance to experience this excellent game. The game doesn't translate to the DS perfectly, however, with the control system being a significant drawback.

Audience: Some remakes of games are nostalgia trips and appeal only to people who enjoyed the original game. This is NOT the case with Mario 64. Fans of the original will of course be happy to see the game again, but the game is still fresh enough to be enjoyed by anyone.

Graphics: Excellent. The graphics on the original N64 were great but somewhat primitive 3D (the game represented one of Nintendo's earliest attempts at a 3D world) caused some glitches. Mario 64 DS, on the other hand, is smooth and seems to be glitch free.

Gameplay: The original Super Mario 64 had a total of 120 stars available. It wasn't necessary to get them all to beat the game, but having that many provided a lot of replay value to the console version. Mario 64 DS has expanded that value even more, adding another 30 stars (total 150 now!). In addition, the game allows you to play not only as Mario but also as Yoshi, Luigi, and Wario, each with unique moves and attributes you'll find useful throughout the game.

Super Mario 64 also includes several mildly amusing minigames and some multiplayer options, allowing 2 people to play together using only 1 copy of the game.

Control: This is the only major complaint I have with the game. The N64 controllers had an analog joystick which was used by Mario 64 for movement. It controlled not only Mario's movement but also his movement speed, and the adapted control system for the DS leaves much to be desired. The first obvious shortfall is a lack of an analog joystick--you wouldn't think it would make that much difference, but the directional pad on the DS feels awkward and stiff for anyone used to the N64 controls. Because the analog control also controlled Mario's speed in the original, the DS version now requires you to hold down a button if you want your character to run. Considering you'll be running over 90% of the time this gets very annoying.

These control issues may not seem like a real threat to gameplay but, believe me, they are. People who remember playing the original Mario 64 may feel, as I did, that Mario's movement is very limited in this version. It's not enough to turn me off of what is otherwise a very good game, of course, but it was enough to deter me from buying this new version, preferring to borrow it (for the new content) instead and just keep my old version on the Nintendo 64.

Challenge: Obtaining enough stars to defeat Bowser and rescue the Princess is not overly difficult but is, nonetheless, a challenge. Getting all 150 available stars, however, is a different story. Some of the stars are incredibly difficult to get and should provide a great challenge for people who found the game too easy.

Overall this is a great game, and still one of my favorites of all time. The controls are a pain but may not be an issue for anyone who didn't play the old one as much as I did, and when it comes right down to it the ability to have this game on the go will probably outweigh the inconvenience of hooking up the old N64 for most people.

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