71 1080 SNOWBOARDING (Nintendo, May 1998)
1080 here plays just like Nintendo's earlier Wave Race 64 but only on the snow instead of the water this time of course. It's OK but it's nothing too special and doesn't really move fast enough for a snowboarding game so it lacks any real intensity plus you also have to be careful how you land as well since the game doesn't automatic do it for you like in other games. The game is still very fun to play with a lot alternate routes and solid controls.
*Battery back up game
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 7
sound: 8
gameplay: 8
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30 AERO FIGHTERS ASSAULT (1997)
Aero Fighters is a slow and painful 3D flight shooter in the not so distance future. The game play is so dull that makes me wish I was playing the old Sega hit After Burner instead.
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 4
sound: 5
gameplay: 4
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50 AERO GAUGE (1998)
This plays like the racing game series Wipeout, but here you can drive in the air a bit higher. The game would have been better if there wasn't so much pop up graphics in the background and if it was more original of course. Aero Gauge is a very average racer overall.
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 6
sound: 5
gameplay: 5
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27 AIDYN CHRONICLES: The First Mage (THQ/H2O, April 2001)
One darn ugly looking RPG with boring exploring and confusing menus. Don't believe any of the hype behind this game as being the only true N64 RPG, play Paper Mario or Quest 64 (two actually good RPGs) instead of this.
For 1 player only
graphics: 2
sound: 6
gameplay: 5
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88 BANJO KAZOOIE (Nintendo/Rare, July 1998)
Banjo Kazooie may be a pretty odd name but it's definitely one of the better 3D adventure games on the N64 and it comes packed with some amazing graphics too. In the game you control a bear with a aggressive bird in his back pack as he tries to rescue his younger sister from a evil witch. If you forget about the strange story you'll notice how tight the controls are and gaining new abilities over the course of the adventure is fun too. The only downside is the corny music and the game's overall short length. It's still a great 128 meg game that Super Mario 64 fans are going to love.
*Battery back up game
For 1 player only
graphics: 9
sound: 6
gameplay: 8
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83 BANJO TOOIE (Nintendo/Rare, November 2000)
Still more of what I love. Banjo and Kazooie can even be separated this time and there are loads of different transformations the heroes can morph into. Some of the features are a little over the top but Banjo Tooie is still a fun sequel.
*Battery back up game
For 1 to 4 players
Rated (E) for Everyone
graphics: 9
sound: 7
gameplay: 9
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13 BATMAN BEYOND (UBI soft, 2000)
Although I liked the dark cartoon show based on the futurist line of comics, I still really hate all these weak Final Fight clones and what's even worse, you can't even save any of your scores, process, or anything for that matter!
For 1 player only
graphics: 4
sound: 3
gameplay: 2
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79 BEETLE ADVENTURE RACING (EA, 1999)
This impressive racer copies a little from the Rush series and Mario Kart too but that's a pretty good mix if you ask me. This racer features six different tracks with loads of short cuts and secrets to discover across some dangerous looking landscapes. Beetle Adventure Racing is very fun yet very challenging at the same time.
*Rumble Pak compatible
*Gamepak needed to save
For 1 to 4 players
graphics: 7
sound: 7
gameplay: 8
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69 BLAST CORPS (Nintendo/Rare, April 1997)
In this unique action game you must guide a nuclear missile down a safe path and you can do almost anything you want even if it means you have to destroy towns with all sorts of vehicles. Some may be turned off by the weird concept but it's still a interesting action game.
*Battery back up game
For 1 player only
graphics: 7
sound: 6
gameplay: 8
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60 BOMBERMAN 64 (Nintendo/Hudson, December 1997)
This new Bomberman has a brainy one player game plus a confusing multi-player game. It's not prefect especially in terms of frame rates and controls but it still had its good moments.
For 1 to 4 players
graphics: 7
sound: 8
gameplay: 5
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45 BOMBERMAN HERO (Nintendo/Hudson, 1998)
"There's no multi-player mode here!" This is Bomberman, right?! Just forget about the overly generic Bomberman Hero, the last Nintendo 64 Bomberman was way better anyway.
For 1 player only
graphics: 5
sound: 4
gameplay: 5
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83 BUST A MOVE '99 (Acclaim/Taito, 1999)
In the last N64 edition of Bust a Move, there are tons of cool new features to keep gamers busy even though the bubble popping game play is the same. The best new feature is the brand new 4 player death contests that are only in this version of Bust a Move. It's hard to get tired of this one thanks to all the modes plus it's fairly uncommon for you collectors out there too.
*Uncommon N64 game
*Gamepak needed to save
For 1 to 4 players
Rated (E) for Everyone
graphics: 6
sound: 7
gameplay: 9
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78 CASTLEVANIA (Konami, January 1999)
Here is the first ever CastleVania game in 3D and if you're a true hardcore fan of the horror series than you don't want to miss this one game. After another 100 years of enforced sleep, Count Dracula is ready to raise again in the middle of the 19th century and only two warriors dare enter the house of horrors to try and stop him. In both missions you have to travel across ten different levels (levels 4, 6, and 7 differ between the characters) in either the day or the night. Despite the somewhat boring first level, the game easily becomes more in depth level by level, plus there are two characters to choose from and each adventure is differs with two endings for each. After I finished the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, CastleVania was the next great game I played. I personally think this game was way better than other horror games like Resident Evil in my opinion because of the better control and storyline too. CastleVania is a very deep action game and a great choice for adventure seekers who have an N64.
*Gamepak needed to save
For 1 player only
Rated (T) for Teen
graphics: 8
sound: 8
gameplay: 7
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87 CASTLEVANIA: Legacy Of Darkness (Konami, December 1999)
"I don't care what they say!" I love to play the N64 CastleVanias and this game is actually in my N64 top ten! Although this CastleVania is a lot like the older one, Legacy of Darkness has a all new storyline, 4 playable character now, plus there is more secrets to unlock this time then ever before. LOD has a lot of action and horror for fans of this classic series. If you manage to finish the game, the game doesn't end, you now have the option to play as a older Henry. The interesting thing about his rescue mission is his weapon: a gun! CastleVania LOD even lets you play as Reinhardt and Carrie so it like you're getting the first CastleVania 64 for free. That really increases the replay value. "CastleVania LOD is a even deeper action game and a great choice for adventure seekers who have an N64." Better than the first one for the N64 overall and a must for Castlevania fans.
*Gamepak needed to save
*Rampak compatible
For 1 player only
Rated (T) Teen
graphics: 8
sound: 8
gameplay: 8
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68 CHEF'S LUV SHACK (Acclaim, 1999)
Chef from South Park fame has a cool game show game that comes packed with immature mature material. The idea is simple because you just answer South Park themed questions. The game really is pointless in the one player mode but this is still the best version of Luv Shack because of the lack of load times. I love the Donkey Kong and Asteriod clones in the mini games here as well.
For 1 to 4 players
Rated (M) for Mature
graphics: 6
sound: 8
gameplay: 5
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96 CONKER'S BAD FUR DAY (Nintendo/Rareware, March 6, 2001)
Finally! A 3D platformer for the adults who don't mind some cheap potty humour. This game is very similar to Super Mario 64 and the Banjo series, but this game has lots of blood, foul language, and bodily fluids so it is unlike any Nintendo game before it. Help the foul mouthed Conker through 9 different levels to avoid becoming a table post for an giant purple milk drinking panther who doesn't want his milk to spill.........OK? The camera can be a pain in certain areas and the frame rate is a little sluggish here as well but it's easily one of the best game I played in 2001. This game has many great and funny multiple player games too so there is a lot here. Buy it!
*Battery back up game
For 1 to 4 players
Rated (M) for Mature
graphics: 9 ............... offensive!
sound: 9 ................ loads of voices, the most in any other N64 game.
gameplay: 9 .............. kinda short and easy in some places but I love all the movie (Matrix, Jaws, and others) scenes.
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63 CRUISIN' The USA (Midway/Nintendo, November 1996)
Cruisin' here is a very standard 64 meg arcade racer with some nice semi-realistic graphics and easy gameplay. The game can be laughable to some but it's a fun game for kids or novices.
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 7
sound: 6
gameplay: 4
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40 CRUISIN' The WORLD (Midway, July 1988)
This 'World' sequel is a lot like the first Cruisin' game but I really got bored with this one only after a few tracks. Cruisin' The World is a very standard racer and it's just way too easy to be enjoyable.
For 1 to 4 players
graphics: 5
sound: 6
gameplay: 4
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57 DARK RIFT (Vic Tokai, 1997)
This simple hack n' slash arcade fighter comes with some good graphics and 8 selectable fighters but this game adds nothing new to the genre at all. The replay value is certainly limited so the game is better suited for two player battles.
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 7
sound: 7
gameplay: 5
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65 DEADLY ARTS (Konami, August 1999)
Here is an original fighting game with a cool create a player game and 8 characters to learn moves from. The controls definitely take some getting use to and some moves are almost impossible to put off but it's no biggie if you have a 8 way digital pad Controller. Deadly Arts may be hard to master but it still can be fun and something different.
*Rumble Pak compatible
*Gamepak needed to save
For 1 or 2 players
Rated (T) for Teen
graphics: 6
sound: 8
gameplay: 8
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65 DESTRUCTION DERBY 64 (THQ, 1999)
The N64 version of the Playstation game is fairly fun as far as racers go but it's way too easy. Destruction Derby 64 is great for multi-player action if you can get past the weak frame rates and fuzzy graphics.
*Gamepak needed to save
For 1 to 4 players
graphics: 7
sound: 6
gameplay: 7
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87 DIDDY KONG RACING (Nintendo/Rare, December 1997)
Here is another Mario Kart 64 type of game but this game comes with a cool new quest mode. Diddy Kong Racing is a great 128 meg (the first game of that size for the N64) game that has very cute graphics and sounds but you should still give it a chance despite that. It's quite challenging for it's target audience too.
*Battery back up game
*Rumble Pak compatible
*Gamepak compatible
For 1 to 4 players
Rated (E) for Everyone
graphics: 7
sound: 5
gameplay: 9
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84 DONKEY KONG 64 (Nintendo/Rare, December 1999)
Here is a game that few people even knew existed before it was released during the big holiday season of 1999. Donkey Kong 64 was Nintendo's big surprise replacement since Nintendo/Rare's Goldeneye sequel Perfect Dark got delayed to Spring 2000, something that displeased thousands of hardcore fans of course. Some people liked this big 3D action/adventure game and some people didn't. There is a lot more stuff to do than Super Mario 64 or Banjo Kazooie before it, so Donkey Kong 64 should keep you busy for a while, plus the original 1981 Donkey Kong arcade game is in here too, complete with all four levels. It's way too easy to get lost in this huge 256 meg game though but you still shouldn't miss it since DK64 has so much to offer.
*Battery back up game
*EXPANSION RAM PAK REQUIRED!
For 1 to 4 players
Rated (E) for Everyone
graphics: 8
sound: 6
gameplay: 10
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59 DOOM 64 (Midway, April 1997)
It's still Doom, love it or hate it. The graphics have finally been upgraded to take advantage of the N64's graphical abilities but the characters are done in sprites so the looks are not perfect. I would have rated this higher but Doom should not be a one player only game, even if this does look better than the Jaguar version.
For 1 player only
graphics: 6
sound: 6
gameplay: 4 .......... "one new weapon!" woooWW!
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60 DR. MARIO 64 (Nintendo, April 2001)
Dr. Mario is back and the big question is why? Sure, the first Dr. Mario game was fun back when the Ace of Base was cool but did anybody really want a sequel to Dr. Mario in the first pace, especially on the all powerful N64? I wanted a sequel to Super Mario 64 and not another puzzle game originally from the NES. It's not bad for $40 Canadian but I would rent it first and try it out on some friends before you lay down that kind of cash (that's still a lot of money, eh?). There's nothing new here but if you're a puzzle fan or you're a fan of the old game it's still a safe, if unoriginal bet.
*Battery back up game
For 1 to 4 players
Rated (E) for Everyone
graphics: 3
sound: 3
gameplay: 7
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23 DUAL HEROES (Electro Brain/Hudson Soft, 1999)
Here is yet another mindless Virtua Fighter clone with horrible controls, pointless modes, and boring fighting. Dual Heroes may have some serious problems but the graphics are passable at least but that alone isn't going to save it from mediocrity.
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 7
sound: 4
gameplay: 2
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56 DUKE NUKEM 64 (GT Interactive, 1997)
Duke Nukem sounds like interesting, eh? The hero is a cocky and horny madman who shoots first and asked questions later. So how was the game? For a first person shooter, the levels were way too long, and the action wasn't very consistent and even the jokes are really pointless after you heard all the jokes and one liners.
For 1 to 4 players
graphics: 6
sound: 6
gameplay: 5
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73 EARTHWORM JIM 3D (Rockstar Games, 2000)
Earthworm Jim finally returns to the world of gaming and he is even done in 3D this time. The camera really acts up in some levels but it's still a very fun action game with an original storyline. Earthworm Jim 3D is a great game for fans of the series.
*Battery back up game
For 1 player only
graphics: 7
sound: 8
gameplay: 7
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77 EXTREME G (Acclaim, 1997)
Extreme G is a very similar Wipeout clone that's sometimes is even better than that game in my opinion. It can be hard to control at the game's super quick pace of speed but it's better than the XG2 (Extreme G2) sequel.
*Gamepak needed to save
For 1 to 4 players
graphics: 8
sound: 8
gameplay: 8
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61 FIGHTER DESTINY 2 (Southpeak/Genki, 2000)
Other than a slight miss spelling of the original name, it's the same fighting game from a few years ago and man is it showing its age. Some of the newer characters look really goofy and the series hasn't changed much in three years so don't expect a Virtua Fighter killer here. Still a good game because of the cool point system but I liked the first one better.
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 6
sound: 6
gameplay: 8
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76 FIGHTER'S DESTINY (Ocean/Genki, 1997)
This game is a original tournament fighting game that can be hard to control at times but the point system idea is very cool, and a breath of fresh air for the fighting industry. Fighter's Destiny is a fun game that can be very addictive once learned.
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 7
sound: 8
gameplay: 9
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78 FLYING DRAGON (Natsume/Culture Brain, 1998)
The Flying Dragon series has been around for years and now it comes to the Nintendo 64. Although I was never a huge fan of the past games, like most people, but this game was fairly entertaining because of the nice RPG elements. One game is a Virtua Fighter/Tekken like game with 8 realistic looking characters and the other mode is more of a cute RPG/fighting quest for items. The frame rate lags a little on both games but this one additive fighter once learned. Try it and see if you agree?
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 6
sound: 5
gameplay: 9
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75 F ZERO X (Nintendo/EAD, 1998)
F Zero returns and it is as fast has ever. The game runs at a super smooth 60 frames per second and there can be up to 30 hovercrafts on screen at once. The downside to F Zero X is that you just race the whole time, there are no weapons or hidden short cuts like in Wipe Out or Rush 2. It's still fun but I just wish there was more to do.
*Battery back up game
For 1 to 4 players
Rated (E) for Everyone
graphics: 7
sound: 8
gameplay: 7
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68 GOEMON'S GREAT ADVENTURE (Konami, 1999)
The new mystical ninja game that plays like the old 2D 16-bit version. The towns are still to boring like the first Mystical Ninja on N64 but it's nice to have the game back in action.
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 7
sound: 6
gameplay: 7
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88 GOLDENEYE (Nintendo/Rare, September 1997)
Here is one of the N64's biggest hits and it was even better than the actual paint by the numbers movie it was based on believe it or not. Goldeneye is not your typical First Person Shooter here. Instead of controlling the usual steroid using madman looking for demon blood; you control the highly trained secret agent James Bond (played by none other then Pierce Bodman here) complete with some of the most sophisticated weapons and gargets in the world. The game also comes with some excellent graphics and sounds but where are the maps so you know where you're going here? This game also has a fun series of multi-player games but playing too much of this game hurts my eyes a bit. It should be noted I don't think Nintendo will be upgrading this game to their newer consoles so it should remind an N64 exclusive. Overall Goldeneye has great use of the movie license and there has yet to be a better James Bond game out there in my opinion.
*Battery back up game
For 1 to 4 players
graphics: 9
sound: 9
gameplay: 9
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43 GT RACING (1998)
This is Gran Turismo with all the life sucked out of it. GT Racing should only be purchased if you want a overly serious racer with decent graphics but just be prepared for limited sounds and very boring racing tracks.
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 7
sound: 4
gameplay: 5
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67 GAUNTLET LEGENDS (Midway/Atari, 1999)
Gauntlet finally makes its long awaited return to the video game scene and in this cool action/RPG game four warriors must do battle with a powerful unleashed demon. The game itself can be too hard sometimes because of all the enemies on screen, so it's a good idea to get some friends here for help. Overall the game is good if you like the original but constant button mashing and repetitive action may annoy some players so try before you buy.
For 1 to 4 players
graphics: 8
sound: 7
gameplay: 8
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60 HARVEST MOON 64 (Natsume, October 1999)
Here is an unique farm based RPG with tons of town's folk to interact with but there are tons of chores too. Needless to say that this is not for everybody and the game's graphics look pathetic.
For 1 player only
graphics: 2
sound: 4
gameplay: 8
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28 HEXEN 64 (GT Interactive, 1997)
In this game you wander around in very crappy looking Doom-like dungeons with out of date sprite based looking enemies. None of the advanced N64's anti asling was used and even the frame rate blows. The game play isn't too bad but still leave it in the discount bins where it belongs.
*Gamepak needed to save
For 1 to 4 players
graphics: 2
sound: 2
gameplay: 4
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Total Recall Dud of the Month!
14 HEY YOU PIKACHU (Nintendo/Game Freak, December 10, 2000)
Nintendo was resting on a huge gold mine after those original twin Pokemon games on the old Black and White Gameboy made a gigantic splash in the North American market in the late 90's. It was clear if Nintendo was going release any game for their N64 system that it would have to be something special. The microphone accessory was a original concept and all but Nintendo waited far too long to bring this over to the North American audience because Seaman for the Dreamcast was actually released over here before this game was and there was far more that a player could do in Seaman than in Hey You Pikachu. This was the first and last N64 microphone on the Nintendo 64 and with good reason.
*N64 Microphone needed to play
*Battery back up game
For 1 player only
Rated (E) for Everyone
graphics: 4
sound: 3
gameplay: 0
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51 JEOPARDY (Gametek, 1997)
This popular game show turned video game is now on the Nintendo 64 and although you would think this cool on the all mighty N64 but its not without its faults. The game's main problem is that it's too slow and the questions are really lame as well. Buy this Jeopardy game with caution.
For 1 to 3 players
graphics: 6
sound: 6
gameplay: 4
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65 JET FORCE GEMINI (Nintendo/Rare, 1999)
This N64 exclusive is a nice little action game in space but I didn't like the slightly confusing 3D game play especially with that weird aiming system. Can these three heroes save a planet from an aggressive alien invasion? You have to put up with a standard action game first.
*Battery back up game
For 1 to 4 players
graphics: 8
sound: 7
gameplay: 8
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60 KILLER INSTINCT GOLD (Rare, November 1996)
Killer Instinct Gold is a slight upgrade (or downgrade considering how you look at it) of the kind of popular Killer Instinct 2 from the arcades. KI Gold here is missing some frames of animation from the arcade game, but it's still a good 2D 96 meg fighting game with a lot moves and techniques to master. It's hard to play this game on the standard N64 controller though because the digital pad is not truly 8 way so searching around for another controller isn't a bad idea.
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 7
sound: 8
gameplay: 8
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76 KIRBY 64 The Crystal Shards (Nintendo/Hal, July 2000)
Yes! It's cool to see Kirby back again!" Being a huge fan of Kirby's Super Star and Kirby's Dream Land 3 (both on the ol' Super Nintendo) I was curious to see what this N64 game was like. The Kirby games have never been hard games but they were always fun and this game is no exception. Kirby 64 is a simple but fun little 256 meg platformer that's way too short and easy for its own good. Sure it's basic but the cool multi-players modes can add a bit of replay value to a rather easy game. It's best to rent this first.
*Battery back up game
For 1 to 4 players
Rated (E) for Everyone
graphics: 7
sound: 7
gameplay: 8
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20 KNIFE EDGE (Kemco, 1998)
Sure, Knife Edge may sound like a good name for anyone looking for mutare themed action but sadly, this game is anything but. KE is a very linear and stupid light gun based game but there is no light gun to support it. "OK?! WHY?"
For 1 player only
graphics: 6
sound: 5
gameplay: 1
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StarSoldier's Game of the Month Collection!
95 LEGEND OF ZELDA: Majora's Mask (Nintendo, October 26 2000)
Although the 72 hour thing can get a little annoying especially when you're deep inside a dungeon and you want to continue exploring but you're almost out of time. There is nothing quite like Majora's Mask and you have to take the good with the bad, but fortunately the good definitely out weight the bad! It's a darker, sadder, and more stressful (but in a good way) game then the last one and it's another Legend of Zelda so you really can't go wrong here. "A smart purchase for anybody looking for a great adventure!"
*Rumble Pak compatible
*Battery back up game
*EXPANSION RAMPAK REQUIRED!
For 1 player only
Rated (E) for Everyone
graphics: 8
sound: 9
gameplay: 10
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95 LEGEND of ZELDA: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo, November 24 1998)
The land of Hyrule returns and wait till you see it now! In this 3D game your hero Link must now travel through time to save his land from a powerful madman bend on its destruction. Some parts of the game are either too hard or too easy plus there is little to do after the game is all done, but these are the only things that kept me from giving this game a perfect score. The game is so big and so interactive that it should take about a good month to fully finish. Legend of Zelda 64 is a awesome 256 meg (the first 256 meg game for the N64 btw) action/adventure game and it is perhaps the ultimate action RPG.
*Battery back up game
*Rumble Pak compatible
For 1 player only
Rated (E) for Everyone
graphics: 9
sound: 9
gameplay: 9
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71 MACE: The Dark Ages (Midway/Atari, 1997)
This arcade beat em up is almost like a 3D Mortal Kombat but all the fighters carry weapons to their fights and the game is paced in a medieval setting. Mace would have been a bigger hit if there was more moves and options like a Soul Calibur would but I did like the very dark story lines and the interactive backgrounds though.
For 1 or 2 players
Rated (M) for Mature
graphics: 8
sound: 7
gameplay: 6
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Total Recall Dud of the Month!
30 MAGICAL TETRIS CHALLENGE (Capcom, January 1999)
How good is Magical Tetris Challenge? Well, not only is this another Tetris game we don't need (the New Tetris was released later in that year on the N64 by the way and it was far better than this) but you can tell that Capcom really didn't place a lot of effort in this one despite the Disney and Tetris licenses. Maybe this game is good as a quick rental for kids or anybody else whose curious but since there's no battery save or gamepak options, what's the point of playing if you can't keep your high scores!? Magical Tetris Challenge may have been passable 10 years ago but in this day and age we need more than just cute graphics and novelty game play.
For 1 or 2 players
Rated (E) for Everyone
graphics: 4
sound: 2
gameplay: 4
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StarSoldier's Game of the Month Collection!
85 MARIO KART 64 (Nintendo, 1997)
It's the big sequel to the SNES classic. In Mario Kart 64 you control one of eight Nintendo characters and then you compete in a go-kart racing grand prix. The computer cheats at times but it's still a pretty fun racing game much like the Super Nintendo original but now there is no split screen graphics in the one player games which I like. The game is especially fun in the new 2 to 4 multi-player modes here.
*Battery back up game
For 1 or 4 players
Rated (K-A) for Kids to Adults
graphics: 8
sound: 8
gameplay: 8
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75 MARIO PARTY (Nintendo/Hudson Soft, January 1999)
It's a Mario style broad game, a good game for parties but it is not for the hardcore action platform fans out there looking for another Super Mario 64 game. Now everybody seems to be copying this game thanks to it's high sales and popularity although few are good as the original here.
*Battery back up game
*Rumble Pak compatible
For 1 to 4 players
Rated (E) for Everyone
graphics: 6
sound: 5
gameplay: 5
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68 MARIO PARTY 2 (Nintendo/Hudson Soft, January 2000)
The sequel to 1999's surprise hit has some nice improvements over the first Mario Party like new items, new mini games, and different game boards. Its nothing too major but it's still good for parties of four.
*Battery back up game
*Rumble Pak compatible
For 1 to 4 players
Rated (E) for Everyone
graphics: 6
sound: 5
gameplay: 6
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70 MICRO MACHINES 64 TURBO (Midway/Codemasters, 1999)
Micro Machines is a very fast and very chaotic overhead racer with a unique 8 player option if the other players don't mind using the other half of the controller(s). The game isn't much to look at but if you love the original then you'll like this too.
*Gamepak needed to save
For 1 to 8 players
graphics: 5
sound: 6
gameplay: 8
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64 MISCHIEF MAKERS (Nintendo/Enix, 1997)
In this very weird game you play a hard to control robot maid in search for your stolen professor. Mischief Makers is a good 2D action game if the controls don't drive you nuts in the process.
For 1 player only
graphics: 7
sound: 6
gameplay: 6
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86 MS. PAC MAN Maze Madness (Namco/Mass Media, November 2000)
"Whoa! This game surprisingly rocks!" Ms. Pac Man, the original queen of video games, makes her big return in this 3D puzzle/adventure style game. Plus if that wasn't enough this game also has the original Ms. Pac Man 1982 arcade game too, which is perfect for all the people looking one of the greats from the past. Ms. Pac Man's mission is to search though several levels to find four crystals and rescue a stolen princess. You just have to use the Cross Pad throughout the whole game and the other buttons are hardly touched, making for a easy to get into experience. The graphics are nothing special and the looks are noticable worse on the N64 when compared to the Dreamcast version but with smart puzzles and the traditional overhead view make this Ms. Pac Man game a real winner for players of all ages.
*Rumble Pak compatible
*Memory Pak needed to save
For 1 to 4 players
Rated (E) for Everyone
graphics: 6
sound: 5
gameplay: 7
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63 MORTAL KOMBAT 4 (Midway, 1998)
This is a near perfect arcade translation that has some fun action lets face facts but the doesn't last all too long. Mortal Kombat 4 is a great rental and the N64 version is better than the questionable Playstation game if only by a bit.
*Rumble Pak compatible
For 1 or 2 players
Rated (M) for Mature
graphics: 8
sound: 6
gameplay: 5
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55 MULTI RACING CHAMPIONSHIP (Genki, 1997)
"Anybody remember this one?!" MRC has limited tracks and can be hard to control at times too but it's still kind of fun to play because it both looks and sounds fairly real. You could do worse but you can also do a lot better.
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 7
sound: 6
gameplay: 6
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65 MYSTICAL NINJA: Starring Goemon (Konami, 1997)
This is a fairly fun 3D action title in the outside worlds, but the game drags on in the completely boring towns. I liked the Super NES game better because there was more to do thanks to all those cool mini games.
*Gamepak needed to save
For 1 player only
graphics: 7
sound: 7
gameplay: 7
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