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Nintendo 64: Super Mario 64
October 8th, 2008 by Sean
On September 26, 1996 this was the game that launched the Nintendo 64 console, and it didn’t disappoint one bit.
Back in 1996, Super Mario 64′s go-anywhere style of 3D gameplay was revolutionary.
Not only did Mario 64 deliver unprecedented freedom of movement, but its smooth textures and fluid animation made the graphics a pleasure to behold.
While the transition to 3D was certainly a success, the basic Mario formula was altered in the process. Read the rest of this entry…
Nintendo 64: Perfect Dark
September 29th, 2008 by Sean
Using an enhanced version of the GoldenEye engine and taking full advantage of the expansion pack, Perfect Dark is an ultimate first-person shooter for the N64.
No, you don’t get the familiar James Bond characters from GoldenEye, but you do get a lovely redheaded heroine named Joanna Dark.
The game challenges you to infiltrate a futuristic corporation and lay waste to scores of guards and aliens.
The graphics are slightly improved over GoldenEye, with realistic shadowing, reflective glass, and slick modern environments.
The angular Joanna Dark is probably the most poorly-rendered object in the game, but since you’re playing from a first person perspective, it’s not much of an issue. Read the rest of this entry…
Nintendo 64: 1080 Degree Snowboarding
September 21st, 2008 by Sean
Clearly the best snowboarding game for the N64, 1080 Degree Snowboarding also beats the pants off of anything you’ll find on the Sony PlayStation.
This game does just about everything right. There are a nice variety of modes including match races, time trials, slalom events, long jumps, half pipes, and “contests” that mix up the challenges.
The graphics are superb, with awesome mountain backdrops, icy ridges, and blowing snow that looks so real you can feel the chill. Read the rest of this entry…
Wave Race 64 On Wii Virtual Console
May 16th, 2008 by Sean
As mentioned last week, I’m now the owner of a Nintendo Wii and said that I’d be doing reviews on Wii Virtual Console games in comparison to the actual cartridge versions of the games.
Well today I’m reviewing Wave Race 64 on the Wii Virtual Console.
Back on March 5, 2008 I reviewed the Nintendo 64 version of Wave Race 64. The game is awesome, so I wanted to try it out on the Nintendo Wii VC.
The Virtual Console version of Wave Race 64 is pretty much exactly the same as the N64 version.
The visuals and game play are perfect, so I won’t be going into a full review again, however I did notice a few things different from the N64 version compared to the Wii version.
Apparently Nintendo did some small modifications to anything relating to Kawasaki. All the in-game Kawasaki banners have been removed and replaced with banners showing Wii and Nintendo DS advertisements instead.
I also noticed that the Jet Skis themselves have also been slightly modified and bear no Kawasaki logos. I’m thinking this was most likely done because of an expired licensing deal.
The funny thing is back in January of this year Kawasaki Jetski was released for the Wii, so it seems Nintendo is back into some sort of licensing deal with Kawasaki.
My personal thoughts on this is Nintendo should put the Kawasaki logos and banners back now and make it 100% like the original N64 version.
I’m sure Kawasaki wouldn’t mind getting a little more advertising love.
I wonder how many other games Nintendo will be doing this with as more Virtual Console games come out? Any thoughts?
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1997 Nintendo 64 Promotional Video
April 4th, 2008 by Sean
Here’s a great 14 minute, 47 second promotional video from 1997 showcasing the Nintendo 64 console. It also covers Super Mario 64, Pilotwings 64 and Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire.
Just for a small heads up, once you press play on the video, the Nintendo 64 logo will show up spinning for about 20 seconds, then the magic begins.
Now you’re playing with power!
Watching this video just reminds me how cool the Nintendo 64 was and still is for a classic gaming system.
In recent months I’ve really been enjoying my Nintendo 64 and blowing the dust off some of my games.
To really kick things up a notch, this coming weekend I’ve got some friends coming over and we’ve got a Super Smash Brothers tournament all planned out. It should be some good times for sure.
N64 Super Smash Bros. TV Commercial
March 26th, 2008 by Sean
Somethings gone wrong in the happy go lucky world of Nintendo…
Introducing Super Smash Brothers, where all your favorite characters go toe to toe, in one four player star studded slam fest…
Only on Nintendo 64:
This game is so awesome and is currently in my top 10 games for the N64, especially for multi-player gaming action.
The Secrets of Donkey Kong 64
March 13th, 2008 by Sean
Ok, so you have your copy of Donkey Kong 64, the yellow collectors edition, complete with included expansion pak as seen below with my personal copy:
You have started to explore the vast levels, and you may have collected some strange items. What do those fairies do? What about the blueprints?
Spoiler Alert
If you don’t want to find out how to unlock some of Donkey Kong 64′s cool hidden modes and mini-games, stop reading now. Read the rest of this entry…
Nintendo 64: Diddy Kong Racing
March 9th, 2008 by Sean
Diddy Kong Racing takes the outstanding gameplay of Mario Kart and expands upon it in a number of ways. In addition to cars, you can also race planes and hovercraft!
The tracks feature tropical islands, snowy mountains, and even a prehistoric world. These scenic courses are well-designed and mercifully short, allowing for quick, action-packed races.
Diddy Kong’s graphics and frame-rate are gorgeously smooth, and the waterfalls and snow drifts look particularly appealing.
The airplanes handle surprisingly well, but I found the hovercrafts a bit sensitive when it comes to turning.
A single-player adventure mode lets you unlock tracks to use in the multiplayer modes, and it’s madly addictive but never frustrating.
Catchy tunes play throughout the races, including a few that sound like Christmas carols in the snow stages.
With exciting racing action that places fun over realism, Diddy Kong Racing is a top-notch title for the Nintendo 64.