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Mario 64 the first and one of the best games on the N64

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 62 / 70
Date: November 22, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Mario 64 is a really fun game, with enough challenge that you should be satisfied with what you have played once you've finished it. Once you have recovered all 120 power stars from the 15 different levels there's not much more you can do. It took me until Christmas until sometime in February to get all of the stars and rescue the princess. The graphics are good considering it was the first game that the Nintendo 64 ever came out with (closely followed by Pilotwings 64, and Star Wars Shadows of the Empire.) Mario has at least 15 different moves that you can use to Find your way through Peach's castle. Like I said before it's a great game,with lots of fun. I would byej it if I didn't have it.

The game that revolutionized 3D adventures

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 28 / 33
Date: September 08, 2000
Author: Amazon User

"Super Mario 64" was the first game that I had when I first bought a Nintendo 64. Now I have about 10 games for the system and I still play this one more than just about any of the others, it's that good.

When I first played "Super Mario 64," it was hard to believe how good the graphics and gameplay were. It revolutionized 3D platformers more than any game probably ever will. Yeah, now there are other great 3D adventure games, but none of them have been a model for the genre like this one was. "Super Mario 64" has some of the best 3D graphics, great control, sound, and it's a lot of fun. After you beat the game, it still won't get old because you can go back to all the worlds and try to get all 120 stars.

After you play "Super Mario 64," you'll see why everybody was in awe over its 3D worlds and its revolutionary gameplay. I recommend anybody who has a Nintendo 64 to get this game. It's as close to flawless as any game has ever been. Sometimes the camera angles can get a little frustrating, but they don't even take anything away from this game.

Mario's Best Title

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 21 / 23
Date: March 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I got this game MANY years ago for the N64, and I just loved it! The game presented a large challenge, while at the same time made it very fun! The music is the best heard in a game, the graphics are superb for an N64 title, and this Mario game is a blast! I guess the most noticeable feature are the environments that the game provides. Every environment that Mario enters is just awesome! I especially love the Rainbow level and the Snow level where all of the penguins are. The best feature is the fact that every age group can enjoy the hours of entertainment from the game and they can all enjoy collecting stars from each stage to save Peach and defeat Bowser. Oh, by the way, the Bowser levels are AWESOME! Fighting Bowser himself is very fun as well! The game is also good in the fact that it provides unsatirical yet not stupid humor as well. This is great for younger gamers. I guess the worst part of Super Mario 64 is the lack of replayability. It's like Vice City where it will take months to play and finish the game, but once it's done, you won't want to play it again without getting bored. Once the ride's over, you'll feel like you can't go play it each day, and the game is kind of wasted in that aspect. Overall, if you are a fan of Mario or Nintendo, then this game may just be suited for your needs! My rating-9.2!

THE BEST MARIO GAME EVER!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 16 / 17
Date: January 27, 2000
Author: Amazon User

How can anyone go wrong with this game. The graphics are unbelievable! Mario finds himself going up against his enemy BOWSER who has taken over Peach's castle. You star as Mario who has to rescue and defeat his enemy. He does this by going through the 16 different levels and collecting the golden stars. These stars are the key to opening locked doors and rescuing Peach. Mario finds Stars by going through WATER, FIRE, A WAR, SNOW, A MINE, A DESRT STORM, and much more. He encounters sharks, 50 foot eels, evil bombs, and much more. You can't go wrong with this game! The game play is superior to any other. The graphics are AMAZING! This is a must have game.

Super Mario 64

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 15 / 17
Date: April 29, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game almost couldn't have been better. You're controlling that world-famous Italian plummer again, by the name of Mario, on a long and exciting adventure to restore peace in Mario World and conquer the evil turtle-like dinosaur, a "king-sized koopa" named Bowser. The only lacks are that you can't use Yoshi (you rescue him after defeating Bowser after he waits atop the castle) and you can't play with Mario's brother Luigi, featured in all other Mario games for Nintendo gaming consoles (Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros. 3 for NES, Super Mario World, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island for SNES, and more for Game Boy). But don't let that keep you from getting this game (if you don't already have it which for most people is extremely rare). It's a "MAMA-MIA!" of a good time!

Maybe the greatest game of all time

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 14 / 16
Date: May 17, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I've been playing many a game since the days of the BBC Micro and Spectrum over the last 15 years or so. Theres just something about Mario that makes it so special. From the 3 classics on the NES to one of the greatest SNES games - Mario World. Now we have the next platformer in the series and I have to say I was hooked from day one.

This game has been designed so well. The levels are both varied and have been tested extensively. Someone has sat down and said I want to make this the best level in the game each time. The Nintendo Game writers may not have a lot of code to work with but their level design, origniality and playbility is superb. They really care about each and every level and as with the other Mario games, it doesn;t stop when you reach the last level.

Like the other Mario games there are hidden levels and part of the challange is to find them. The castle is a great setting for the game with levels in the desert, snow, underwater and they are all in 3D! I was a bit cautious over whether the 3D would work with Mario but great controls and camera angles make it an even better platform experience.

Levels can be found by gaining more keys etc but the most addictive part is finding all the coins to open up the really hidden levels. You wont stop til you find EVERY single coin and EVERY single level. You even get an extra treat when they are all found!

There are cute characters, extra challenges, Mario has extra powers like High Flying, Metal Mode and you can make use of the scenery.

The tutorials as you go on the early levels are also good so you wont be continuly looking at the manual.

I love this game and when someone told me I wouldn't stop til I completed it they weren't wrong! So go play it!

Mario continues to lead the pack....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 10
Date: October 31, 2001
Author: Amazon User

The Mario series from Nintendo has consistently produced games that are refreshing and innovative, not to mention extremely addictive and fun to play. First there was the original Super Mario Brothers and Super Matio Brothers 3 for the NES, to Super Mario World for the SNES, and now Super Mario 64 for the N64. The game is 5 years old now, but it's still just as fun to play as ever. The graphics and sound make excellent use of the N64's capabilities to create a 3D world that was just jaw-dropping in 1996 and is still pretty awesome today.

As others have said, the basic story of the game is classic Mario: Bowser has kidnapped the Princess, and Mario must rescue her. To do this, he must collect a minimum of 70 stars from the 15 worlds in the game. These worlds are accessed by jumping through paintings and other objects scattered throughout the Mushroom Castle, plus there are 15 stars contained within the castle itself. Although you only need 70 stars to finish the game, there are a total of 120 stars available for collection, and you won't be satisfied until you have collected each one. The 15 worlds have varying levels of difficulty, but each and every world has some easy stars and some that are very difficult. It took me about 100 hours total to collect all 120 stars and rescue the Princess the first time. Each level has a different theme. Some are on mountains, some are in water-filled caves, and there is one set inside a giant clock. My personal favorite is the haunted house level.

The gameplay in Mario 64 is exceptional. Mario has many different types of moves, ranging from tiptoeing around sleeping enemies, to a great long jump, to a very difficult-to-master wall jump. You must master all the moves if you expect to get all 120 stars. Also, there are three special hats scattered throughout the game that allow Mario to fly, walk underwater, and become invisible. Again, all are vital for 120 stars.

After you finally win, you might expect that you will never want to take on such a huge task again. But, such is not the case. Even though you have all 120 stars, you can go back to levels you have beaten and play them over and over, as much as you want. You'll be tempted to do just that. The experience of playing through the incredible world of the Mushroom Castle is such that you will be coming back for many repeat visits.

It's a me Mario!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: December 08, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Super Mario 64 is a dazzling game full of enjoyment. Princess Peach invites Mario over for some cake one day but her castle is overthrown by the Koopa King Bowser. Mario must save the Pricess by collecting stars to defeat Bowser who has made paintings which are really hidden worlds all over the castle. Mario encounters vast worlds hidden with stars. Mario must return the stars to open new doors that lead to more portraits that are full of friends and foes to meet. The worlds are battlefields, a snowy mountain, a foggy bay, a sky castle, haunted houses, lava filled seas, islands, a tall mountain, Bowser's secret worlds and lots more! The gameplay is easy to learn. Mario has a bunch of new moves to show off with a few powers like a flying wing cap. The graphics are alright and the design is good. 3D worlds make it come to life. The bosses and challenges are tough but fun. This game is fun for the whole family. This is a really great adventure game. I recommad it to everyone. I also recommad the Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask and the Ocarina of Time. If you like racing games get Mario Kart 64.

A Mario Masterpiece!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: December 28, 1999
Author: Amazon User

This game is vital to all Mario-lovers. The graphics are excellent and the game features all the characters except Luigi. It is educational and fun for kids age 4 and up, and also becomes challenging and suitable for older people. There are 15 main courses, each different and fun to explore. I would recommend a guide book be used with this game. Prima puts out a detailed one, yet it leaves some things for you to discover on your own. This is one of the best Nintendo 64 games ever!

Super Mario 64

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: March 08, 2005
Author: Amazon User

One of the best games of its time, and is still considered by many to be one of the best games ever made. I highly recommed this game.

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