Super Mario 64

by Nintendo

Product Features

• Huge world makes for enduring game experience
• Plenty of room for replay
• State-of-the-art graphics for its time
• Imaginative levels keep you guessing, and helpful characters act as an in-game tutorial

Product Details

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• ASIN: B00000F1GM
• Item Weight: 5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: December 16, 1996
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (311 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #717 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Platform: Nintendo 64

Editorial Review

The game that launched the Nintendo 64 system stands the test of time as one of the first and best exploratory action/adventure games. Guide the legendary plumber through an incredibly vast magical world with never-before-seen movement and camera-angle freedom. Mario's got the moves with graduated speeds of running and walking, jumps, super jumps, bounce attacks, swimming, and more. The more you play, the more moves you'll discover.

This industry milestone game lets gamers play at their own pace, encouraging them to explore new nooks and crannies of its many levels with a Zen-like approach where the journey is as important as the goal. Other N64 games such as Zelda, Banjo-Kazooie, and Donkey Kong 64 all owe much of their inspiration to this gem of a game. A showcase for the system's graphics and processing speed capabilities, Super Mario 64 is a must-have for any N64 owner. --Jeff Young

Pros:

• Huge world makes for enduring game experience
• Plenty of room for replay
• State-of-the-art graphics for its time
• Imaginative levels keep you guessing, and helpful characters act as an in-game tutorial

Cons:

• First-generation game doesn't feature as much texture or detail in graphics

Product Description

The game that launched the Nintendo 64 system stands the test of time as one of the first and best exploratory action/adventure games. Guide the legendary plumber through an incredibly vast magical world with never-before-seen movement and camera-angle freedom. Mario's got the moves with graduated speeds of running and walking, jumps, super jumps, bounce attacks, swimming, and more. The more you play, the more moves you'll discover.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

76 of 89 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mario 64 the first and one of the best games on the N64, November 22, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Super Mario 64 (Video Game)

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.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a me Mario!, December 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Super Mario 64 (Video Game)

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.

33 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The game that revolutionized 3D adventures, September 7, 2000

By 

jasenao (Dothan, Alabama, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Super Mario 64 (Video Game)

"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.

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