Comments on: The Best N64 Games That Still Matter Today

By: yupyup

yupyup — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:34:30 +0000

I think what a lot of people love about Super Smash Bros 64 is that it’s almost akin to a chess match. The simplicity of the physics and gameplay make decision-making and strategy almost more important than execution while playing against a worthy opponent. I played SSB64 all through high school, and then in college, a ton of my friends still played. On a visit to another school, the first thing we would do is fire up the 64 and play for a solid couple of hours to see which school was the best. If someone ever finds a way to make Smash 64 available online for ranked multiplayer, you’ll see a lot more people playing it again. I think the fact that I still occasionally play SSB (as well as Mario Kart) with college buddies before heading out to the bar says a lot about its staying power. And also, I’ve played Melee and Brawl and don’t like them one bit.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:51:19 +0000

No best of N64 list without Pokemon Puzzle League. It was out-of-this-world good. Even if you don’t care about Pokemon at all.

By: Quicksilver

Quicksilver — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:47:44 +0000

Not a single mention of Gauntlet Legends? Or Bomberman 64? Next to FPS’s, these are the best multiplayer experiences ever.

By: josh

josh — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:11:20 +0000

i had forgotten 1080 snowboarding but i bet blitz would have made the list if i had ever let anyone else win.. blitz2000, and cruis’n WORLD deserved mentioned with the classics

By: Haliebery

Haliebery — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 01:20:54 +0000

you’re on crack if you don’t think that the original paper mario is the best without question.

By: luoluo123

luoluo123 — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:36:34 +0000

Wow! I cant think I’ve discovered your blog. Extremely useful information.

By: Martin

Martin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:48:24 +0000

last comment No you were right…Body harvest is good and gets better as the levels progress. Its just some frustrations with the save point being at the end or you have to backtrack to the last save.

Its still good fun even though the draw distance is low with fogging and the handling dated. As one reviewer pointed out the harder against the clock levels can happen at the end of a long level before a save point which can be frustrating at times.

No worries though and a great list.

By: rakkkkkka

rakkkkkka — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:36:19 +0000

ZELDA!!! <3 <3 <3

By: Martin

Martin — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:11:24 +0000

I may have been a little hasty in saying everything on your list stands the test of time.

I have been playing Body Harvest again and although it has a certain charm, to have a save point at the end of a long level was certainly unforgiveable then and now.

It is clunky and slow.The technical limitations of the camera and controls make it tedious much of the time. It may be a piece of history, but its not much fun to play through now. I only paid a pound for it and will probably see it through to the end. As a game does it matter now? Not enough to enjoy playing it!

There are better games like Rocket Robot on wheels and Donkey kong 64 which deserve a place before this. Even Beetle Adventure Racing has fared better than this. Many of your also rans are better than this.

The n64 is a difficult one because nearly all its games have not stood the time test due to the fact that things have moved on so much. The rest of your list is pretty good even if there are a few surprising omissions

By: Martin

Martin — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:52:08 +0000

yes an excellent round up of the games that still matter on the N64. Spot on really. You are right about the honourable mentions which have not aged well or have been upgraded on later consoles.

It takes more than nostalgia to truly carry a game. I think some have missed the point that Goldeneye for example isnt the best thing going anymore. Its a list of games that stand up now.

The n64 was the first console I bought new was I seriously into it. I have played most of the notable games and all of the games on your list. Even though the SNES and Cube were great the N64 always has a special place in my heart.

I regret selling a few lower down on your list but have been buying them again at great prices. I think the newer consoles grabbed my attention but I now realise that I didnt give some N64 games a fair chance and they are a great classic retro play.

Wetrix for example deserves a fair chance to get into it.even though lining up the isometric view isnt always easy.

Blast Corps can be highly frustrating with the controls/camera but youve got to love it and its great retro fun. its crying out for a sequel.

Im not sure I would pay £70 to get Conker again as the prices are going sky high on the net. Its a fun game though.

So cheers for an informed roundup.