Super Mario 64 DS

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  • Summary: Super Mario 64, the genre-defining Nintendo 64 classic, arrives on the Nintendo DS with all-new features that take full advantage of the new portable system's dual screens, touch screen and wireless multiplayer capability. Play as Mario, Yoshi, Luigi and even Wario. You'll need to use eachSuper Mario 64, the genre-defining Nintendo 64 classic, arrives on the Nintendo DS with all-new features that take full advantage of the new portable system's dual screens, touch screen and wireless multiplayer capability. Play as Mario, Yoshi, Luigi and even Wario. You'll need to use each one's unique abilities to find 150 Power Stars hidden in the castle and grounds. Play through Adventure mode and try your stylus-wielding hand at tons of new touch-sensitive mini-games. Battle up to three friends in Wireless Versus mode, which you can play with only one Super Mario 64 DS game card. Each of the four main characters has multiple jumping moves that cover great horizontal and vertical distances. Each has unique moves: Yoshi can eat enemies and turn them into eggs that he can throw; Mario can punch, kick and wall-jump to great heights; super-strong Wario can break certain blocks; and Luigi can jump incredibly high. Power Flowers give each character even cooler powers, like invisibility, fire breath or the power to float through the air. [Nintendo]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 54
  3. Negative: 0 out of 54
  1. GameSpy
    100
    Its greatness holds up almost ten years later. It's a treat having an enhanced (both gameplay-wise and visually) version of the game that you can toss in your pocket and play on the go. This is easily the best launch title in the DS lineup.
  2. Nintendojo
    92
    With a huge adventure that will take dozens of hours to complete, along with 36 different mini-games and single-card multiplayer, Super Mario 64 DS is easily the best title on the Nintendo DS right now.
  3. Eurogamer
    90
    Even pointlessly simple card matching games like Luigi's "Pair-A-Gone" and "Memory Match" had us playing relentlessly, whiling away Tube journeys and whiling away stolen moments at all manner of the day and night.
  4. Worth Playing
    85
    The 3D graphics are amazing in comparison to the flat sprites from earlier systems.
  5. PALGN
    80
    With a lengthy single player adventure and 3 dozen mini-games to enjoy, Super Mario 64 DS is well worth the cash, despite its minor control issues.
  6. Gaming Nexus
    80
    If you can overlook some control issues you’ll find quite a lot of game play that will have you going for months to come.
  7. GameShark
    70
    While the main game in Super Mario 64 DS does seem a bit dated to be a launch title for the Nintendo DS, it is still a fun action/adventure that will satisfy the handful of people that have always wished they could have Super Mario 64 on a handheld.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 113 out of 142
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 142
  3. Negative: 10 out of 142
  1. Yoshi3caca
    May 26, 2005
    10
    I own the original and I love it,but this one blows the first out of the water I really enjoy it.Its new playable charaters make it that much I own the original and I love it,but this one blows the first out of the water I really enjoy it.Its new playable charaters make it that much more fun if you enjoyed the first one than this is a must have.… Expand
  2. SortOfCritic
    Jan 1, 2018
    10
    While I may never be lucky enough to own a Nintendo 64, I can at least enjoy the great game that was Mario 64 for the DS. Mixing greatWhile I may never be lucky enough to own a Nintendo 64, I can at least enjoy the great game that was Mario 64 for the DS. Mixing great platforming and puzzles with mesmerizing music. Mario 64 will always be good fun… Expand
  4. Krossbone
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    There's not much I can add to the already innumerous reviews I'm sure there are describing this game.
    All-in-all, this is the definitive    There's not much I can add to the already innumerous reviews I'm sure there are describing this game.
    All-in-all, this is the definitive version of Super Mario 64 you can play.
    More Stars, more characters, more content in general.
    Some complain about the control scheme, but if you grew up with this or've yet to play the OG Super Mario 64, that's literally a nonissue.    … Expand
  5. RecardoB.
    Feb 17, 2007
    9
    Very good port with new levels and characters to play. DS controls can be very frustrating at times, but game play is fun.
  6. Fs00
    Mar 20, 2021
    8
    A perfect example of how a remake should be made. The game is extremely faithful to the soul of the original title, featuring at the same timeA perfect example of how a remake should be made. The game is extremely faithful to the soul of the original title, featuring at the same time new characters, some additional content - extra stars and mini-games - and beautifully remastered graphics, which look very good for the limited capabilities of the NDS.
    The game offers a pretty hardcore experience through the 15 locations in which Mario has to pick up Power Stars in order to save Peach - in fact, there won't be any checkpoints (except for boss battles) and sometimes you'll have to face some tricky bosses.
    However, the game has two big negative aspects: firstly, the input system. The D-pad doesn't fit well with the nature of the game, which should be played with analog sticks in order to drive Mario precisely. You can use also the touchscreen, but it's so uncomfortable that you'll rarely want to use it. Obviously this is more a console fault than a game one.
    And secondly, there's the camera system. More than once you'll want to kill the person who has developed it. Sometimes happens that when you are on a tight platform, the camera suddenly starts to change direction. The possible consequences are two: either you manage to stop Mario and then proceed slowly until the camera stops moving, or you fall down because you didn't notice the camera movement in time (most probably). If they added an option or a button to lock the camera behind Mario, the problem would have been resolved.
    Apart from these inconveniences, the game experience is engaging and the well-designed locations capture perfectly the essence of exploration and adventure. If you are a new Mario fan, play this game rather than the original 64!    … Expand
  7. jim109109
    Jul 27, 2012
    8
    Is this just a port of Mario 64 to DS? No. They added 30 new stars, enhanced the game experience in many ways by allowing you to play with 4Is this just a port of Mario 64 to DS? No. They added 30 new stars, enhanced the game experience in many ways by allowing you to play with 4 characters, and best of all, added amazing touch pad minigames - a ton of them. I'm not exaggerating either their quality and replayability is great, along with the ideas they had for them. It's some of the best touchpad fun you'll get on DS. This is the way all ports should be, if at least companies didn't get to lazy. A great buy for DS even if you've played mario 64 before.… Expand
  8. StickyKeysstu
    Feb 14, 2023
    0
    What the...

    How did Nintendo take everything good from the original Super Mario 64, and get rid of everything good about it! If you want to    What the...

    How did Nintendo take everything good from the original Super Mario 64, and get rid of everything good about it! If you want to play this game, you are better of getting the original.    … Expand

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#1 Best DS Game of 2004
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#1 Most Discussed DS Game of 2004
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#1 Most Shared DS Game of 2004