Super Mario 64 | 
| From: Nintendo
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Rating:  266 reviews
Sales Rank: 931
Platform: Nintendo 64
Genre: Action Games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Operating System: Nintendo 64
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5 x 3.1 x 0.7
MPN: 06001
UPC: 645496060017
EAN: 0645496060017
ASIN: B00000F1GM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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 |
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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.
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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 261 more reviews...
 Mario 64 the first and one of the best games on the N64 November 22, 1999
62 out of 71 found this review helpful
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 September 8, 2000
retrowens (Alabama, USA)
28 out of 33 found this review helpful
"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.
THE BEST MARIO GAME EVER! January 27, 2000
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
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.
 If you are a CASUAL video gamer, read.... December 29, 2000
16 out of 30 found this review helpful
Before I start, let me explain that I'm writing this review from the standpoint of an occasonal video gamer, namely, me. This review probably would not hold true for hardcore/professional video gamers. I have played all of the classic Mario Bros games, and loved them all, except for this one. For one reason, and one one reason only. For the casual gamer, controlling Mario in a precise manner is an exercise in futility. If you only play your games a couple of hours a week like me, if you are not a "pro," the human language cannot describe just how much this game will frustrate you. I mean it, the control is HORRIBLE. For those of you over the age of 21, try to imagine this: You're very very drunk, and trying to walk down an ice covered slope. That would be EASIER than controlling Mario in this game, in places where it matters the most, precise maneuvering in tight spots. You can't use the control pad at all, just the joystick. With all of the brilliant minds working for Nintendo, I would think that they could have developed a better way to control the character through the use of the control pad. Another thing. If you are prone to car-sickness or other types of motion induced illness, you can't play this game for more than 30 minutes at a time. Believe me, I'm not stretching the truth. I served 10 years in the USAF, and did alot of flying during those years, so I'm not exactly the "weak stomach" type. Would I recommend buying this game? By all means, yes, if you are a hardcore player. The graphics are pretty cool and have a definite charm. For all you pros out there, I would agree with a 4 or 5 star rating for this game. For the occasional gamer like me, I would recommend renting it before buying it. Your experience may or may not be as bad as mine..........
Super Mario 64 April 29, 2000
15 out of 17 found this review helpful
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!
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