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Super Mario 64
08-29-14 05:55 PM
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Mario's first 3D adventure is one of gaming's best
Super Mario 64 was one of the first games I had ever played. As a kid, it was one of my favorite games and, despite having never owned a Nintendo 64, I played the game at the houses of friends/family and I played it at any chance that I could get. Now that I finally own a copy of the game (thank you, Virtual Console), I can finally dig into the game and realize how fantastic it truly is. But what makes it so fantastic? Well, let's take a look.
Graphics:
Super Mario 64 was Mario's first 3D adventure and let me tell you, it's truly a visual marvel. Even to this day, the colors are vibrant, the detail is superb, and the character models look great. Obviously, Mario games are not known for photo-realistic visuals, but when playing the game, I still feel like I'm in a totally real world filled with bob-ombs shooting cannons, bullies trying to bombard me into lava and quick-sand that keeps trying to stop me from getting stars. Even after 18 years, Super Mario 64 is still visually stunning.
Sound:
Super Mario 64 has some of Nintendo's best music to date. From the File Select song to the Dire, Dire Docks song to the end credits music, Super Mario 64 has outstanding music. Even besides those ones, there is a treasure trove of phenomenal music to be found in Super Mario 64. And although voice acting is mostly restricting to grunts and screams, those grunts are delivered very well. Also, there are a few moments where Mario actually speaks, and it sounds pretty solid.
Addictiveness:
Super Mario 64 is an extremely addictive game. With 120 power stars to collect and plenty of areas to explore, Super Mario 64 will keep you coming back for more. And considering that you don't need to collect the stars in any order with any real seriousness, the game begs multiple playthroughs. Playing through it multiple times allows you to try to explore different areas and get different stars in any different order. This allows you to experience the game in ... Read the rest of this Review
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