Showing posts with label N64. Show all posts
Showing posts with label N64. Show all posts
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Super Mario 64 was the big daddy for the Nintendo 64 especially during the early days of the system.
Some video games series had a lot of trouble transferring over to the land of 3D. However I think most of them took notes from Super Mario 64. It wasn't just the 2D games with polygons. It was the same concept plus more freedom, a lot of creativity, and a core team of designers who knew how to make a game fun.
A fun game it was too. The paintings allowed you to jump into a world that always changed. You could go from green fields, icy mountaintops, and dry deserts. There was so much variety that you could almost feel it with your own hands. Not only that but tons of a little secrets, bonus missions, and side-quests.
Despite the crappy controls, I really liked Super Mario 64 DS a lot as well. Maybe the 3DS's nub might help this baby out to be the superior version finally.
Labels: DS, Mario, My Top Five Mario Platformers, N64, Nintendo, super mario 64, super mario 64 DS
Saturday, August 6, 2011
It's my favorite game of all time, so of course it makes my top 5 Zelda list with the Numero Uno spot.
As a kid I hated the first game since it was way too hard for my noob self. When I was in middle school, I had bought an N64 and a crapload of games from some dude my mom worked with. Ironically Ocarina of Time was probably one of the last games from that pile I picked to play. However once I got to this moment I was hooked.
The world was so huge and charming, it was hard to resist exploring every nook and cranny for every stupid little item or side-quest. Plus at night, Zombie-Skeletons come out to kill you!
Speaking of side-quests, I loved all the ones in Ocarina of Time of couse like jumping away from Lon Lon Ranch with Epona as an adult. Plus there was so many little things that you didn't have to do. Like attacking the chickens would have them all come after your butt and murder you.
The dungeons were awesome, each one better than the last. With every dungeon came an epic boss, and this is really my childhood wrapped up in video game form.
I also loved the Past-Future mechanic of the game as well. Seeing the whole land of Hyrule fall into darkness after several years was impressive. Gave you a sense of pride when you swung your sword into Ganon for the final time.
I really can't wait until I get a 3DS for the remake. Makes me feel like a kid again.
Labels: 3DS, my top five zelda games, N64, ocarina of time, zelda
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Even though the Sly Cooper and Infamous developer has been Sony-only for years, they finally be bought out by the mother company today. Not much is going to change for them though.
They only had 1 game outside Sony systems and that was the 1999 N64 game Rocket: Robot on Wheels.
Labels: Infamous, N64, PS2, ps3, Rocket Robot on Wheels, Sly Cooper, Sony, sucker punch
Sunday, July 31, 2011
I had gotten and beaten Ocarina of Time shortly before this game came out. I couldn't contain my excitement for awhile.
The moon in Majora's Mask used to freak me out. Wasn't so scary looking far away in the sky when I played Ocarina.
I didn't like Deku too badly. Blowing bubbles and gliding were pretty lame.
Goron Link was much better, strong but slow. Unless you were rolling, which was beyond awesome.
Zora Link was the best. I loved zipped zagging through the water. Plus the twin blade fin attack was pretty neat.
I do admit my disappointment with Oni-Link. I worked so hard to get every mask, and turns out he just plays like Adult Link in Ocarina....
I did hate the 3-day system, crappy ways to save your game/inventory, and the fact that there were only 4 dungeons. It did have the best side-quests in the series, so I still love it.
Labels: Majora's Mask, my top five zelda games, N64, Nintendo, zelda
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
While our Nintendo friends at official Camp Zelda won't confirm anything yet, but they are hinting that the N64 sequel to Ocarina of Time (which got the 3D treatment already) might come to 3DS. Does Nintendo like money? Then it will probably come to 3DS.
Labels: 3DS, Majora's Mask, N64, ocarina of time, zelda
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Yoshi's Island on Super Nintendo is one my favorite games of all time. When I heard about the N64 sequel I almost peed my pants.
Despite a cool graphical upgrade, there's isn't much to like about the game. Was Baby Mario the key to good gameplay?
Maybe not, but Nintendo dropped the ball with this one. Sounds good on paper, but you would easily believe me when you play it.
Labels: N64, Nintendo, snes, things I hate, Yoshi's island, Yoshi's Story
Saturday, June 18, 2011
A good game based on a bad movie? It happens.
Pod-racing was a decent idea in the film, and I'm glad they made a game based off of it.
You could really feel the sense of speed in this game, and I had a lot of fun on this ice track with all the hills to glide off of and slide on.
Really something they need to bring to the retro game services on the new consoles.
Labels: N64, Star Wars, Star Wars Episode 1 Racer, things I like
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