Super Mario 64

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94

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Universal acclaim- based on 1037 Ratings

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  • Summary: Mario is super in a whole new way! Combining the finest 3-D graphics ever developed for a video game and an explosive sound track, Super Mario 64 becomes a new standard for video games. It's packed with bruising battles, daunting obstacle courses and underwater adventures. Retrieve the PowerMario is super in a whole new way! Combining the finest 3-D graphics ever developed for a video game and an explosive sound track, Super Mario 64 becomes a new standard for video games. It's packed with bruising battles, daunting obstacle courses and underwater adventures. Retrieve the Power Stars from their hidden locations and confront your arch nemesis - Bowser, King of the Koopas!… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Electric Playground
    100
    It has quickly grown to become the standard by which almost all other games are measured.
  2. All Game Guide
    100
    As the first true 3D platform game, the game does everything right. Super Mario 64 is a masterpiece in the truest sense of the word.
  3. Gaming Maxx
    99
    This is definitely a game no game collection should be without...Seriously!
  4. GameSpot
    94
    A game that rewards the curious, the original, and in some cases the bludgeoningly stubborn and tenacious.
  5. TotalGames.net
    93
    The sheer scale of the achievement, in originality, variety and technological muscle earns it a 'Best Game Ever' acclamation through sheer muscle, almost regardless of its undoubted and typically Nintendo artistry.
  6. GameShark
    90
    It was the first game on the system, and regretfully, it was also the only great game for the system that could stand the test of time.
  7. Nintendorks
    80
    The distribution of power stars in the levels is horrendous. I think 7 stars in one level is more than enough, don't you think? I understand that there are memory constraints, but there either could have been less stars overall, or 1 (maybe 2) more level(s). Definately a problem.

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  1. Positive: 221 out of 245
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 245
  3. Negative: 10 out of 245
  1. RolandJ.
    Feb 5, 2006
    10
    If you want to play the very best 3D platform game that has been made, play Mario 64. This is the flagship title for the console at the peak If you want to play the very best 3D platform game that has been made, play Mario 64. This is the flagship title for the console at the peak of console gaming. It is not just a superb game; it's a piece of history. If you want to know about videogames, you must play this game. Console gaming grew up around platformers and this is the only thing resembling a blueprint for platforming in the 3D era. You don't know where videogames have got to unless you play this.… Expand
  2. spongeswift
    Oct 22, 2017
    10
    Super Mario 64 was the most innovative game ever! It opened up the door for 3d open world gaming which is something everyone shouldSuper Mario 64 was the most innovative game ever! It opened up the door for 3d open world gaming which is something everyone should appreciate. Yes it had some clunky controls and a shallow story but it was one of the first 3D games ever. It is overall a great game with issues that can be justified.… Expand
  4. tmntrocks59
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Pretty Retro. I love this game so much. Super Mario 64 has lots of mixed levels like ice, and inside castles and such. A great game to give toPretty Retro. I love this game so much. Super Mario 64 has lots of mixed levels like ice, and inside castles and such. A great game to give to your kids. Mario is beast.… Expand
  5. JohnB.
    Jul 12, 2005
    10
    This is my favorite game ever. It is better thatn bond, halo, and any other game that I've played. It has great graphics great game play This is my favorite game ever. It is better thatn bond, halo, and any other game that I've played. It has great graphics great game play and it is sweet.… Expand
  6. Vixuzen
    Nov 3, 2013
    9
    One of the best games of all time. All true gamers should play this game, if they already didn't. Controls are easy to learn and comfortable.One of the best games of all time. All true gamers should play this game, if they already didn't. Controls are easy to learn and comfortable. Music feels free and many tunes are really catchy. I've got all stars trice already. The only bad thing I see about this game is the fact that levels feel a bit "empty". It's still worth buying because it's simply a funny to play and entertaining classic game.… Expand
  7. BrickNGames
    May 19, 2019
    9
    Just doing my part as an epic gamer and giving this masterpiece the perfect 10/10 score it deserves. Any epic gamers will agree this game isJust doing my part as an epic gamer and giving this masterpiece the perfect 10/10 score it deserves. Any epic gamers will agree this game is truly one of the greatest, thank you Miyamoto for blessing the Earth with your creation (and others involved)… Expand
  8. SillonOlvidado
    May 29, 2019
    0
    THIS GAME AGED BAD nothing to add.

    JAJAJA y lo más gracioso es que su único remake también ya envejeció graficamente xD Nintendo DS era    THIS GAME AGED BAD nothing to add.

    JAJAJA y lo más gracioso es que su único remake también ya envejeció graficamente xD Nintendo DS era increíblemente inferior para correr gráficos 3D, debieron esperarse hasta el Nintendo Switch por lo menos. Los muy tontos de Nintendo impiden también los remakes hechos por fans, que pena .
    Lamento decirles que Mario 64 envejeció mal visualmente y jugablemente con su cámara tan incómoda, yo no lo recomendaría jugar para el día de hoy, en lugar de eso les recomiendo jugar los clásicos de NES y Super NES.    … Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best N64 Game of 1996
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#1 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1996
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#1 Most Shared N64 Game of 1996