katie.rae
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I remember when this game first came out. I wasn't very good at it but over time I got much better. I loved discovering the secrets and entering new areas. I love the 3D aspect of it. I really loved that you played levels over but with different objectives.

A few years after the game came out my friend and I sat up all night to get all the starts. Tick Tock Clock was by far the level that gave us the most difficulty. We had so much fun but it took what seemed like a long time to get some of those harder stars

This game will always, like every Mario game be a classic that for years to come people will go back and play. This was the type of game people played without a players guide. Back in the day when you had to discover every star, every secret level, every hat, the great bunny chases.

Many happy hours playing this game. Now let me explain my ratings. As always my ratings are based on WHEN the game came out, (graphics rated to graphics of its time).

Overall: 9.6 - Well its a Mario game so that's high score right there. It was fun it kept you busy, yes it had the same story line as always but it was still awesome.

Graphics: 8 - This game was a big step in the gaming world. It had "before its time" graphics and opened a door for 3D graphics. Also because the N64's whole vision was to bring this into the world

Sound: 8 - Same classic music but new songs. The melodies really went with the levels and I liked that.

Addictiveness: 9 - Does anyone else remember how many times they said "OK just one more star then I will go to bed." 'OK I just opened up a new level I want to try it." "OK the next star should be pretty easy to get too." "OK I want to go back and try that other star that was giving me troubles again." And the list goes on (we all have done it and not with just this game.)

Story: 8 - Yes it was the classic "Princess get kidnapped by Bowser" but it they made it seem like it was the first time it had happened. And yes you get to Bowser and beat him but then find out the Princess isn't there. But if the game was that easy we wouldn't play it now would we!

Depth: 8 - This was the type of game were you started off thinking OK levels are behind doors, but then it develops and gets a little more complicated then that. Some levels you actually had to search for or come across by chance. One that comes to mind is the level behind the hidden wall "Shifting Sand Land". I came across it when I was chasing the bunny in the basement. I went to dive for it and went right through the wall. Very exciting. Not only that but to progress you do have to do those "side quests" like chasing the bunnies or finding the 3 caps. I could go on about this for a long time so if you have played it you know what I mean and if you haven't then try it and you will see what I mean.

Difficulty: 8 - This is a tough on. I have played this game over many times, yes it has gotten easier but I still do have troubles with certain things. I guess that's why I rated it an 8. Some days you can whip through it some days you can't.

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(last edited by katie.rae on 05-15-12 11:54 AM)

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Yeah this is indeed a memorable game. I loved how they added some depth into the game with new items like the Caps and that you can use Koopa Troopa's shell to attack enemies.

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