The average user rating for this Game is 9.1 out of 10 (based on 70 Votes).
Why Not? gave it a10: Look. SM64 is NOT the best video game ever. That said, it's no lower than third on my list. The graphics are amazing for a game made over a decade ago (is it really from 1996?!), and the controls are excellent. The level design is nothing short of a masterpiece. My only gripe is that the camera angles could be a tiny bit better. Still, after 12 years, Super Mario 64 still looks amazing.
ENOUGH!! gave it a10: This was the first real game I had ever played in the fifth generation, so of course I liked it. I then played it again, twelve years later. What happened? Genius. Despite the passing of time, Super Mario 64 proves to us the reason why the Platformer was so popular in the 5th and 6th generations. Sadly, many of those games were cheap knockoffs that are NOTHING compared to the original (Ratchet and Clarnk, The original Crash, and the original Spyro, obviously do not count; they are awesome.)
Titanium Dragon gave it a10: The best 3D platformer I've ever played, and arguably ever. It does everything it should do, and is just tons of fun. You can't NOT enjoy this game; it is amazingly well put together, has a decent level of difficulty, and some amount of replay value. The gameplay is simply amazing, and everyone should play this game at least once.
Joe S. gave it a5: An okay game, but ultimately boring if you're not a die hard Mario fan. The enemies are as goofy as always, the levels are small to moderate in size with little to look at except green and brown walls, and ultimately you're just doing the same thing over and over again as you try to grab stars. I am totally lost as to why people call this the best game of all time. I stopped playing after half an hour and have never played it since.
Paul M. gave it a10: A truly unforgettable and original game .A wonderfully fun and enjoyable experience from start to finish.This is a remarkable achievement in games development that raised the bar to untouchable heights in the most picturesque, awe-inspiring and loveable way possible.A magicaly addictive and enchanting game that will remain the fondest gaming memory of my life .This game is without doubt one of a kind.It plays like an immaculate dream that you will not want to wake up from.Beautiful, Colourful, Inviting, and always brilliant.Guaranteed to satisfy and exhilirate even the most intricate of imaginations.Eternally exciting, fun and enjoyable. THE BEST PLATFORM GAME OF ALL TIME.
Starfire gave it a10: This is just as fun and mesmerising as the day it came out. Mixing the playful fantasy of Mario with immersive 3D graphics is a stunning combination. The DS version doesn't have the same playability. As others say, it may well still be the best game ever created- certainly the one with the most freedom of play.
Rob R. gave it a10: Still very playable now, helped by the Wii Virtual Console, and a mesmerising game at on release.
Daniel D. gave it a10: Its a game.... that grows on you.... like you play the game when your 5 like me.... and play it on the DS. It doesnt feel the same. Its a game that you should pass it on your kids and see the great times you had when you were a kid..... (I'll never forget how great this game is. It gets a 10.)
Zack C. gave it a10: Even after all these years and even though it is on the N64 console, it could still be the greatest game of all time.
[Anonymous] gave it a10: I just recently downloaded this on the Nintendo Wii and it is still the best game I have ever played! It makes Half Life 2 look like Superman 64.
Joshua L. gave it a10: Probably the funnest game for N64,I dislike the N64 too but this game was so good, I used 1000 Wii points to buy it.
Michael F. gave it a10: This game lacks at nothing and is the pure definition of 3-d mario. as classic as it is, this game is outstanding with its length, difficulty, and gameplay. While not boasting great graphics, the game's classic tunes should never be forgotton and its themes to be the base of many modern gaming themes. A recommendation, classic, and superior game indeed.
Beau Q. gave it a7: A classic game after all these years.
Roland J. gave it a10: 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.
Charlie W. gave it a10: Until recently, I hadn't played the game since 1999. In 2005 though, I bought an N64 on an impulse for twenty bucks along with a copy of Super Mario 64. I was curious to see if the plumber could still hold his own against newer games like Half-Life 2. I played it for a while and realized that it is still the best dammned game I've ever played. Better than anything that the current-gen systems can dish out, better than Halo, better than anything. It is the definitive platformer. The graphics are beautiful, the levels have incredible depth, and the sheer length of the game makes it an absolute classic. The replay value is relatively high. And it is hard to find all 120 of those stars. In fact, if you were devoted enough to getting a single star which has eluded you, it is possible to unwittingly spend up to an hour or more chasing that one star. The game has the ability to make one obsess over it. The only flaw this game has is the wacky camera. May Super Mario 64 live on forever, and may it never be forgotten.
Brian D. gave it a10: The second best game ever made (zelda oot the first). Easy to use controls and the difficulty level is pretty low.
Hylian gave it a10: When i first got this game to my home, i had preordered N64 from US, loved my snes of course. At that time , there was only few 3d accelerated games around with bilinear on pc (quake and vf1). So you can pretty much quess how amazed i was when i plugged the new Mario 64 in. Everything was so beutiful, it was the most amazing game, and remember i started in the atari/vectex age. Still to date i have been amazed by innovative games, and this is certainly one of the most amazing platforming experiences that you can have i just cheked it from speed demo archives and yes, it still takes its pace at the tops of platforming.
Kyle N. gave it a10: Simply amazing. Best platformer of all time.
Justin H. gave it a10: No other game has yet to fill me with the same sense of wonder as Super Mario 64. Nothing comes close to the first time you pushed the analogue controller and saw Mario react as if he was an extension of your body. It was then I knew I had to have a N64, and while it's a little sad that the heights were never reached again. Fantastic level design and a truly revolutionary control system ensure a special place for Mario's 3D adventure.
John B. gave it a10: 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.
Glen S. gave it a10: The best game ever since when it came out till now feb 2005.the only game that is nearly as good is zeda ocarina of time.
Hellboy gave it a 10: One Of The Best Games Ever.
Alex L. gave it a 10: It is the most revolutionary game,Miyomota did great and it's an instant classic. Gameplay is great and i love sunshine but this is still a lot better.This is my favorite game ever!!!!!
Robert C. gave it a 9: Imagine a world without this game...without this game, the N64 would surely have not been as succesful, the platform-genre would be five years backwards, graphics would take a major hit, and video games in general would have something lacking.
Uter gave it a 10: It's one of the top 10 best games of all time. The levels are brilliant, and the puzzles are diverse and inventive. When you compare this to today's Mario Sunshine, there's really no contest. Mario 64 is a vastly superior game.
Mark D. gave it a 10: This game is great i played it from 1997 to 1999 and finally beat it with 120 stars.
Smith gave it a 9: Great fun, and without it, there would be no Mario Sunshine. I wouldn't want to live in that world *shudder*
David T. gave it a 10: This is one of the greatest games ever created. This game is still used as the standard from which all games are judged, and no game has yet to unseat it. This game is just fun, as well as long and challenging. Even though this game was released seven years ago, I still find myself playing it.
Michael C. gave it a 9: This game is excellent. The camera sucks, though.
Trystan S. gave it a 6: Personally I dislike the N64 itself, and I'm not very fond of this game either, because there are too many controls, almost more than Spider-man: The Movie for the PS2's controls, and you can't really steer Mario as well, and it's well, I don't know what else there is for me to say about this game. I am a fan of Mario but this game is not really a masterpiece, well, not for me, but other fans might find this game a success.
Jonathan D. gave it a 3: What the heck is so great about this game? SM64 is the most overrated game ever. Okay graphics (1996, people), but the gameplay is boring and almost anti-addictive. I respect it though because without SM64 there wouldn't be gems like Jak and Daxter. Also WAY TOO HARD. Sunshine is much better. For shame, Miyamoto, for shame.
Yaners gave it a 10: This was my first nintendo game (i got it when i was six) it is still one of my favorite games. I still haven't got all 120 stars!!!
Wario I. gave it a 7: I'm wishing this game could be a 2-4 player because mario games are cool with 4 player game like mario party 1 - 3.
[Anonymous] gave it a 9: This game was revolutionary for its time. The first fully 3D environment on a console. The control is intuitive and the game offers a good challenge (especiall to master with 120 stars) all with an excellent learning curve. Nintendo at its best.
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