How Super Mario 64 Changed Gaming Forever

[@michaelsierra2850]

I mowed lawns all summer to buy my own N64. My dad gave me the idea and had me keep the mower clean and gassed up at all times. That life lesson taught me that if I worked hard enough, I could get my own stuff. My parents didn't even want to take me to Walmart the day I bought it. So I walked across town by myself at age 14 to buy my own N64. My parents even accused me of stealing it until I showed them the receipt.😅

[@guldronrendar7688]

Exactly. My dad showed me the same life lesson. If you want something, work for it, earn it. The feeling as a young kid, buying your own stuff, you appreciate it more.

[@g2a5b0e]

The N64 was the first system I spent my own money on. Somehow, that made it extra special. I'll never forget picking it up at Funcoland & bringing it home on the subway.

[@redstratus97]

Cool story. Sadly I can see that was a different time. No way a parent will allow their kid to walk across town at 14 today. Someone would call CSS for sure.

[@g2a5b0e]

@@redstratus97 Depends on where you live. Plenty of places in the country where this happens all the time.

[@redstratus97]

@@g2a5b0e getting rarer and rarer.

[@seraph741]

I think it's still in my top 5 games of all time. There's something magical about it. The look, the sound, the feel. Masterpiece!

[@AmariMarvelous]

I never owned a N64 but had the PS1. Playing Gex: Enter the Gecko or Croc was my way of making up not having Mario 64. Mario 64 was the first 3D game to do it right with the camera angles and mechanics.

[@Gianne0923]

I'm 35 and I was 8 or 9 when this game came out. I'm glad I was around in 1996 when all these legendary consoles and games were out. It was a wonderful time to be alive as a kid. Thanks for the memories RGT!

[@seraph741]

I actually think it's aged incredibly well considering how early in the 3D-era it came out. The fact that the developers got so much right is insane. I can and do still play this in 2023 and enjoy it more than many modern games. It's hard to say that for some 3D games that came out 10 years ago, let alone 25. I still play it about once a year.

[@FlaDechen]

Agreed, and even comparing to other 3D games at the time, Super Mario 64 plays and looks so much better than most of them.

[@hartman.4744]

Early in 1996 I attended a technology convention at a theme park, and my brain exploded when I saw Mario 64 live for the first time. I'd seen ads in Nintendo Power but it didn't prepare me. I was astounded by the leap forward in technology. It is THE defining moment in gaming history where suddenly everything was possible IMO. I didn't ride any waterslides or rollercoasters all day, I just stood in line over and over for 5 more minutes of running around Bob-omb Battlefield. Epic.

[@Gusmed007]

As someone who’s also been playing since the Atari, it’s really fun to remember games that felt like eye-opening experiences. Doom felt like that… Starfox… Final Fantasy VII….Metal Gear Solid 2…. The first Assassin’s Creed… I would even say the Wii experience felt like a watershed moment to me. WiiSports, Prime 3 and the Wii Edition of RE4 had me convinced that was the future of gaming.

[@logancrawley2634]

I remember meeting this new kid in my neighborhood and he invited me to play "N64" and I had no idea what it was (no internet back then) and seeing Super Mario 64 for the first time literally blew my mind...nothing since has been able to replicate that feeling

[@mattzilla331]

I tell the younglings about this all the time. I'm about your age. Born in 86. I had a NES and SNES. When we got the n64 for Christmas it was MAGICAL. Now I love the SNES but the jump from that to the n64 was out of this world. Especially being like 10 when it came out. My friends and I played the hell out of that system. Mario was awesome. Zelda was awesome. Mario kart. Star fox. Goldeneye. So many amazing games. A lot of my happy childhood memories are tied around the n64. As I became more of an adult I played less and less. The other systems are great and it's been amazing seeing games are becoming now. Like Breath of the wild Tears of the kingdom. But nothing will ever be like when the n64 came out. Unless they start plugging them in directly to our minds

[@AlucardHV]

people often miss that the biggest innovation that M64 brought to the gaming industry is that it nailed the definition of a forward vector based on where the camera was... in other words, no more tank controls and a more natural "where you move it goes"

[@ryuhoshu3303]

as a fellow old man I completely agree, first time I saw Mario 64 my mind was blown, going from 2D to 3D was such an incredible experience that I don't think I'll ever experience again

[@L1VE3V1L]

SM64 is the top gaming moment of my life. I’m 49, I been playing since pong, but SM64 had my jaw on the floor. Will always be my number 1.

[@randyromano7331]

Been playing since Atari 2600 - totally agree there was nothing that was so mind blowing as the first time I saw Super Mario 64. It was one of the most fully realized launch games.

[@Stacksonem]

You had to be there! I remember playing SNES and Genesis. One day I went to a buddy’s house, I was maybe 7, he had N64 turned on Mario 64. And I remember my jaw dropping. My eyes were glued to the television and I was totally blown away by what I was seeing on the screen. To this day the jump from 2D to 3D was the most drastic and we have never seen such a leap in gaming since. You had to be there to truly understand how special that was and what Nintendo managed to do. Since then games got prettier, but for the most part, no console generation ever made such a drastic leap and I don’t think we will ever feel that again.

[@avikellerman4539]

Yeah I feel same way about the jump from 2D to 3D. I was around 9 years old when I first played the N64 and my mind was blown by the leap in technology and graphics. To say it revolutionized gaming is an understatement. Everything changed when gaming transitioned to 3D. Entire franchises and genres that previously defined gaming were literally dropped and forgotten as new ones arose. It was such a creative and exciting time in the industry. Jumping into new generations of gaming used to mean something and leaps were always massive. As a consumer you always knew the new systems would wow you and be worth every penny. From NES to SNES, from SNES to N64 to Gamecube, etc. Now the graphics are so hyper-realistic and consoles are so powerful that the leaps are barely noticeable. And you need the right tv just to take full advantage of it.

[@juanchovl]

I have amazing memories from this game. The music reminds me of Saturday mornings playing with friends. Also remember my dad giving me a bill to pay for the game, I was probably as high as the counter haha. Nice one, RGT!

[@FlaDechen]

I couldn't agree more! The Nintendo 64 was the first console I truly fell in love with, and Mario 64 was the game that won me over. I had a Master System prior to the N64 and was eager to get a Super Nintendo (yes, a SNES) for Christmas '96 but my father got me the N64 instead. It was the best a 10-year-old could wish for. I have so much love and respect for Super Mario 64, it is one of my favorite games of all time.

[@stevezac_cptlpnshmnt]

Mario 64 blew away my imagination back in the day. I was 6 when I got it for Christmas... I swear I felt like I was inside of the game with how amazing those graphics looked at the time

[@tr0ndizzl3]

I remember Goldeneye 64 and Mario 64 being all the hype when they came out when I was a kid. Both of those games were a pivotal point in 3d

[@dan47483]

Playing SM64 for the first time at 10 years old is a memory I'll never forget. Absolutely blew my mind.

[@infamousbird323]

This hit me as i remember playing mario 64 with my brother (RIP)😢

[@timculhane625]

I know the feeling,unfortunately

[@chriswheatley3146]

Tomb Raider came out at almost the exact same time on the US shores, with that same kind of leap in platform gaming. I remembered playing it for hours on PC since I had transitioned fom consoles by that point. The Mario franchise may have started earlier, but both franchises are still going strong to this day.

[@Pretendo27]

I first played Mario 64 at a Blockbuster before it came out, I had just eaten at old country buffet with my family. Very life changing as it’s still one of my most vivid memories, that and the day I got mine on my birthday in May the next year.

[@devilmaycry383]

Super Mario 64 enjoyed that game so much as a kid, and still do it changed gaming.

[@jordanstephens4178]

Yeah man as a 7 year old who had played a ton of genisis and snes and then booting up mario 64 for the first time....man...i can remember the feelings i felt of just complete joy i couldn't belive what i was seeing..everythkng was so colorful and wide and full...me and my cousins played all summer just trying to find the secrets and everything..sucks that kids today are already spoiled with the best graphics ever

[@josevanz7654]

I remember the first time I saw Super Mario 64, I was 10 years old, and change my life. Super Mario it's my favorite game of all times!

[@bbbazzinga]

It absolutely changed everything, i was 12 back then and had an atari, NES and genesis (actually it was a megadrive) before my dad gave my brother and me the N64 with Mario 64 with it (we merged both birthdays and christmas into one big present for both of us) and i can still remember how mind blown and how hard our jaws hit the floor the first time we started the game and it wasn't just the visuals, it was the mechanics, the exploration, the sound, it was so good that to this day nintendo still uses the same base controls for the plumber, it was the game that taught everybody how to make a 3D game that works. Since that moment and to this day i consider it to be the best game of all times because of how ahead of it's time it was and how much it defined the future of gaming. It's a shame that nintendo doesn't work on a complete visual remake of it.

[@EddwardScissorhands]

Return of the Stash! Always love your work my friend, lets goo!🥂

[@nvc.]

I was a Sega Mega Drive 11 YO kid playing Sonic and Streets of Rage and loved it a lot (still do) when i saw Super Mario 64 for the 1st time and i think i crapped a little bit in that moment..

[@coreykline2854]

Similar actions for me getting GameCube (my first console I purchased by working for it). I was in high school so hours were not as good to save up as fast, but when I had what I needed, my grandfather took me to Walmart after midnight and bought it. My Grandparents bought me Resident Evil REmake to go with it for earning my console. It was a neat moment. Good memory.

[@RiftWarth]

Super Mario 64 is one of the few games that defined a generation. The first time I saw this game running was at a Toys R Us. It blew my little kid brain. 🤯

[@shaun8062]

Super Mario 64 blew me away as a 12-13 y.o. No other technological leap in any other aspect of my lifetime has blown me away to the same degree.

[@Ghost88o9]

I was blown away @ 10 years old playing this for the first time at my friends house. What a time to be alive 🏠 🔥

[@LordVader.66]

In 1996 I was 9yrs old. I am so glad I got to experience the launch. Shawn nailed the feeling on the head

[@jrcmillard1985]

My first Super Mario 64 experience was I played it at a kiosk at Walmart with my mom when I was 11, it was a fun time in 1996! 😎

[@copski759]

I remember getting this back in 97 and being pissed off as it didn't have 2d levels. my mind just couldn't fathom the 3d world at first , the few months of playing it non stop and collecting all 120 stars was probably the best gaming period of my life.

[@g2a5b0e]

Graphically, Gen 4 to Gen 5 definitely feels like the biggest generational leap because we essentially went from 2D graphics to 3D, but Gen 5 to Gen 6 also stands out to me as a big one because of the refinement of those 3D graphics. I'll never forget how smooth Sonic Adventure looked on the Dreamcast when I first popped it in, coupled with a sense of speed that I had never felt before in a video game. Or I'll never forget being able to see each individual piece of fur on Fox McCloud in Star Fox Adventures. Those are just a few examples of how Gen 6 turned the blocky fledgling 3D of Gen 5 into graphical masterpieces.

[@superdave3093]

I remember getting it for Christmas back in like ‘97 when it came out I think. Absolutely mind blowing at the time! Loved this game and still really enjoy it today. I feel that Mario 64 paved the way so that everyone else could run. No matter what console(s) you play nowadays. ☀️💪

[@tonyrosario1940]

Mario 64 is to Mario games as Ocarina of Time is to Zelda games. Will forever hold a special place in my heart. 🍻

[@1gnore_me.]

you really had to be there at the time to truly understand how mindblowing this game was. it legit felt like alien technology, something that shouldn't be possible. in my opinion the closest we've come to achieving the same level of magic, was portal. that game also felt like it shouldn't exist, having fully interactable portals was totally new and alien.

[@lizardman6515]

Glad I got to play this game growing up in the early 2000's thanks to my uncle who gave us his N64 along with timeless classics like Mario 64 and OoT

[@mrmacnugget]

I know speed runners exploit parts of this game but any of them will tell you that movement is king. Movement of mario in this game was groundbreaking and is still excellent to this day to the point that you can always be just a little better at it than the last time you played.

[@rockinstampede]

Well. Well. Well. RGT decided to show his Nintendo KZbinr true form. Let's do this.

[@peter0071000]

Do what?

[@Tampafan33]

HES NOT A NINTENDO KZbinR!! 😊😊😂😂😂

[@PaulGaleNetwork]

Excellent video, Shawn. I one hundred percent agree with you on Super Mario 64! An absolute gem that is one of the biggest things to ever happen in gaming.

[@caderik1386]

Great video - I did not play Mario 64 or any of the retro games but content like this is important. Esp with the new Mario coming, I think it is a good time to revisit these older games that changed history.

[@ert_20]

So many memories playing super Mario 64. Playing on my older brothers N64. Was one of my fav games of all time

[@bigolblp]

I was 16 when it came out. I played at toys r us. I couldn't believe how amazing it was. We live 45 minutes from the toys r us so I didn't get to play much until it finally came out. I wore the heck out of my nintendo powers looking at screenshots though.

[@TooTallBones]

The control is still among the most intuitive and fun to play to this day.

[@ianhowe338]

I still remember opening my n64 on Christmas Eve 1996. I got the PlayStation the previous Christmas. In 1993, I got an FZ-1 3DO (man was that disappointing. I stayed up all night and into Christmas morning trying to pretend Total Eclipse was impressive). In 1992, I got a Sega CD. In 1989, my brother and I both got GameBoys. I don’t really remember what I got in 1994 or 1991. 1990 we spent in Disney World, so that was sort of the big family present. Anyway, yeah. 1996 was special though. My brother went away to Boston university the next year. So, it was our last real Christmas where we all lived in the same house. By the time the Dreamcast came out, I was buying my own consoles. I ended up getting it on sale for $99 while I was on my break in the mall. I got like a stack of new games for another $100. They were literally $5, $10, and $15. I got a couple extra controllers and a few of those little controller gizmos. To this day, those original dozen or so games are my entire Dreamcast collection. I got sidetracked. Man I used to love video games. I still do, but the 90s were different. Getting VHS promo tapes in the mail for the Sega Saturn and DK Country… Fun times. So, Christmas Eve 1996 is actually one of my most vivid memories. In my family we usually opened gifts on Christmas Eve, that way, my brother and I could stay up playing and there was no stress trying to wake up at the same time. Plus, my Mom was a nurse, and she usually worked Christmas Day. She’s Jewish, so she thought she should work so someone else could be at home. That was actually the main reason. But getting to stay up all night playing video games was a bonus. I remember the dim room and the glow of the Christmas tree. My brother was asleep on the couch behind me. I was on the floor. The first time I saw the rippling water effect when Mario jumps into a painting… Holy crap! I don’t think I’ll ever be capable of being that impressed by a video game. I look at it now and it’s hard to imagine why it seemed so magical. But it just was. If I remember correctly that was the only game I had that night. Electronics boutique had a limit or something where you could only reserve one game if you reserved a system. I believe the consoles were in short supply. My second game didn’t come for a few weeks. I had really wanted Shadows of the Empire, but I still think I chose the right first game. If I had to be limited to one, Mario was the way to go. I actually have my Funtastic Grape N64 in front of me. My original console is in storage. I like anything that’s made of translucent plastic. I’ve got my Halo edition original Xbox, my 500 million edition ps4 etc. right now I’ve got the Grape controller and an Atomic Purple one plugged in. Plus, I’ve got the Limited Run translucent purple Shadows of the Empire re-release cartridge in the system. My N64 gets more use than any of my old consoles for some reason.

[@Jandomor]

I spent SO much time in Toys R Us leading up to the launch of the N64, playing this game. After launch, some of my grades may have slipped. 😬 Definitely one of the most impactful games I’ve ever played.

[@scranman5330]

When I was a kid, someone I had never seen before came to visit my dad. He handed my dad a brown paper bag, and inside was an N64, a controller, and Mario 64. Not shady at all haha

[@juddwatson1067]

First game I ever owned. Still my all time favorite.

[@dauntae24]

Some guy came into my mom’s work today flexing how long he’s been playing video games.

[@ScottCrippen]

First played it at at 16 years old at a Blockbuster kiosk w/ little kids surrounding me to watch as I tried it out.

[@KillerKowalski_]

My absolute favorite game of all time and it's not even close. I had no idea something could look as good as Mario 64 did when it came out.

[@thelastdragon5551]

It’s an absolutely mind-blowing game changer of a game,at the time. But personally with Nintendo not updating the camera system on the 3D All Star Collection, turned me away from completing it again on the Switch.

[@bphughes1981]

It was an amazing time when this came out- I got the N64 and this on day 1 my mind was blown! Still love it now

[@meechieboy1977]

Everything you just said in this video was straight up FACTS. This just bring a smile to my face. Mario64 is my favorite Mario game of all time. As well as the N64 was my favorite Nintendo system. ❤💚💙💛

[@abysswalker804]

I remember playing it at like 6 or 7 my uncle moved in with us he let me start a new game and I swear I played outside peach’s castle for hours amazed I could climb and jump trees I could jump and swim and flip and sliding with that damn penguin I can hear the music now ahhh good times

[@clarencerichardson9566]

This video brings back so many memories thanks

[@richardhull7972]

Great video. My bro and i have always talked about the generational leap. Its a real special game

[@themegaman91965]

I just turned 32, and I think I'll never forget the feeling of absolute bliss I felt the first time I played Super Mario 64 in 2002 (Yeah, I was late.) I got my N64 in 2000, and I remember wanting that game the same year in Toys 'R' Us, but the $39.99 price tag was still a little too much, so fast forward to 2002, and I got the game from Gamestop for $12.99, and it blew me away! I saw a bunch of other "new" things, but nothing could prepare me for the graphically amazing Super Mario 64, and Christmas of that year, I got the massive generational leap of the GameCube, and Super Mario Sunshine; I couldn't have been wowed any further; I saw my first game ever Doom '93 evolve into Halo, saw Super Mario World turn to a jaw-dropping 3D adventure, and multiplied the jaw drop by ten six months later that year. We really take these amazing visuals for granted; they can be easily obtained in a portable sense more now than ever. I remember the massive leap from the black and white Tiger handhelds that I was gifted each year to the Game Boy Color. I couldn't believe it was even as good as it was two years, and a slew of Game Boy Color commercials later; I played DKC on Game Boy Color for the first time, blew me away. Got the GBA the following year, and I thought "Whoa, Mario can talk??", and my imagination went wild, even with the dim screen lit by a lamp that Christmas morning, but I wasn't complaining! I just kept thinking of how far we had come at the time, and what awaits in the future, and wow! I never thought I'd ever be able to play even half of what the PS2 was capable of on a handheld, but here we are!

[@ositox5659]

Mario 64 is definitely one of my all time favorites! Probably the single most nostalgic game for me. My dad and I used to play it together and Ocarina of Time!

[@markiimark6573]

I will say n64 to GC was also pretty crazy. The when I saw resident evil remake on GC I nearly crapped my pants. Fond memories playing that with a friend since we were both terrified to play alone.

[@JoeCole_social]

In one word, when I saw super Mario 64, there was a desire, unlike any other desire I feel today with games, and that was, curiosity. That open world…I just wanted to know what was out there. It was like I was agent Mulder in the X files.

[@JoeyBag-O-Doughnuts]

Idk, the fact that I can play this on my firestick wows me a bit

[@frankdux5785]

As a slightly older man, growing up with c64 and every gen since, i remember 64 blew my mind, never felt something like that until i tried vr. I remember just gettin the bunny ears and flying over and over and it almost gave me that actual flying sensation. Shit was nuts at the time.

[@audie-cashstack-uk4881]

Sinclair spectrum 48k Sinclair spectrum 128k Amiga a1200 cd32 great times

[@jaredhayslip8014]

Mario 64 On Nintendo 64 Paved The Way For 3D Gaming And Open World Gaming,

[@NJ_Peasant]

Super Mario 64 is the best game ever made. The improvements in video games since then can be compared to cars. They've gotten faster, safer, and more efficient over time. But some of the best cars ever made were undeniably in the 1960s.

[@EduFirenze]

Seeing soul calibur on the Dreamcast blew my mind how graphics could look that good.

[@camg5009]

I remember having that same impression of my mind being blown seeing Mario in 3D in a Toys R Us display unit having spent soo many hours playing Mario on NES and SNES to see him in this giant beautiful open world was truly sensational. I've never wanted anything more in my life when I saw it than Super Mario 64.

[@audie-cashstack-uk4881]

Me to paid my money got my receipt drive home as fast as I could to tell my brother he rushed down got his pre order in to amazing times and then Mario kart 64 was mind blowing my son peerringbthru the banister at me and his uncle stoned out ste minds playing it handing him the controller at 3am his little face he was 6 he was born when I was 18 . Sharing video gaming g with him as a young dad was great one night me my brother could not complete the 70 man fight in shenmu my sun walked in his face a wonder we handed him the pad WE SAUD PAD THEN NOT DERP CONTROLLER it’s pad that’s what it’s called he did it one try we all celebrating amazing memory’s

[@michaelkerner3072]

I absolutely adore this game. Truthfully, my favorite Mario 3D game of all-time. Second place would be Super Mario Galaxy!!

[@nikpad5822]

Great video RGT, when this game came out i thought super Mario 64 and Loz OoT were cinematic! Those game to me as a kid were mind blowing lol, this video made me think back of going to the arcade and see it for first time.

[@jimmyv3170]

The first 3D game I ever played. Even though it was cartoony in art style I was still like "Is this real life?" Lol as you bounce around outside the castle. I was always amazed at how life like the animations, movement, and physics were for that time and Nintendo has never been able to recreate that style of gameplay and momentum/speed movement in their other 3D Mario games which are all still great but this one nailed that movement down so well.

[@audie-cashstack-uk4881]

The first one ANYONE PLAYED it was the first 3d polygon 3d camera 3d stick game that ever existed FACT

[@D1G5166]

you had to be there to witness greatness glad i was alive at that time

[@rodrigo53]

SM64 is by far the greatest game I have ever played. I still play it to completion at least once a year. The movement in that game is so precise, so responsive and so intuitive, you can’t blame anyone but yourself for mistakes. The fact that you can move the whole camera a quarter of the way with one press is amazing to me to this day. If you find the camera annoying it’s your fault and you’re the reason why cameras nowadays are so painfully slow. Perfect game really, even its flaws are spectacular glitches to be exploited in runs. I love this game with all my heart and I will be buried with my childhood copy when I die.

[@tannerjacobs2907]

Literally just played it on switch online with those wireless 64 controllers. Amazing game!

[@Carmonasnc]

First game I ever beat. I love this game I play through it every summer.

[@audie-cashstack-uk4881]

Seeing Mario 64 at toys r us on the n64 display I paid got my receipt and awaited the n64 release was amazing and my 64 again amazing memory’s me my brother up all night playing my son 6 yrs old peering thru the stairway banister EYES WDE WITH WONDER I said get to bed we are playing his face dropped I said not really get in here and play it blew his mind

[@buckeye631]

Super Mario 64 is a system-defining game. Like what Sonic the Hedgehog did for the Genesis or what Final Fantasy 7 did for the Playstation. Super Mario 64 is to 3D platformers like what Super Mario Bros is to 2D platformers.

[@BenRiley83]

Mario 64 changed the world! It was the craziest shit anyone had ever seen!

[@Narcolepsykid]

I bought the atomic system with the bundled atomic purple controller. I remember not wanting to leave the N64 keyosk playing Mario64 at Sears while my mom shopped my school cloths

[@jakesmith5278]

I first Nintendo system is the N64, bought it with my own money, but I never cared for Super Mario 64. Ocarina of Time was beyond amazing for me at the time. It's the first time I felt like an actual adventure and no longer just a game anymore. Never got that feeling again...even with Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. I guess you can only have one first time. :*(

[@shenronsamma4650]

would go to my cousins house evry sunday n we all sit n front tv n play sm64 tryn to figure out all the secrets was a special time

[@JLoveReads]

Back in the day this game could last from Summer to Winter 😊

[@Tampafan33]

I can’t believe people try to say it doesn’t age well😂😂😂 I played this game a few months ago and was loving it so much

[@iancoop4537]

Great video man, hope you're doing alright!

[@RT-bt5ql]

This game I remember saying it looked lifelike, then we told our parents and eventually got a n64

[@TheBradleyBliss]

Yup nothing beats how amazing the gap between SNES and N64 was. I looked at those blocky graphics and thought “it can’t get better than this”

[@FlukasMcDoogle]

That's basically how I hold the controller as well.

[@thomassmith4467]

We traded in our N64 after about a year and bought a PS1. A grand total of about zero good games came out while the other had new releases every week. I still remember going to blockbuster video and saying where are the games to rent? Where are they? It was pathetic. There was literally nothing to rent.

[@markiimark6573]

Rgt ain't lying. 11yr old me literally said holy shit when I first saw mario 64.

[@elena_m19]

when I was 5 my dad completed super mario 1. He was imbarassed as it was a kids toy. Now this is normal

[@Preech.Avangelist777]

Great video bro keep doing your thing very enjoyable 😎

[@neogeo330mega]

If you played a Neo Geo in the early 90's The SNES, Genesis and Turbo felt weak. As far as 3D games, 3DO was 3 years ahead of Mario 64. Playing a Neo Geo and 3DO at launch made Nintendo 64 feel dated. Playstation and Xbox at launch made it feel like hey look at us we caught up to the real big dogs. The big leaps were from the consoles most people weren't playing or even knew about.

[@MedalionDS9]

Nintendo KZbinr reminiscing about Nintendo's mascot game for the Nintendo 64

[@dapperfan44]

Taught my 16 year old cousin in law how to play this on my N64 and she got her first power star.

[@benboyd3082]

Lol my dude i literally took some not all, of my graduation money, and bought my n64! My parents went with with me and even congratulated me. I put the rest in the bank . God those were the greatest days

[@catchall4574]

Love the video keep em coming

[@wesloRowell]

Was this recorded at 60fps? Seems extra smooth

[@marvelstarwarsfan8410]

I rember playing this on sm3d all-stars! Back in 2020!

[@Maverick.D.]

😆🤣😆.

[@dannynhl9441]

You are so right. Nintendo used to be on the cutting edge and I'm over what they been doing. Give us a cutting edge Nintendo again that can do all the great Nintendo games and third party games. People younger than me at work will argue that Nintendo never did this because they are young and I have to tell them it wasn't until the Wii (which I love the Wii personally even though I know it's not the most liked console). Super Nintendo, N64, Cube. When Nintendo really pushed boundaries with tech and creativity. Don't get me wrong I don't hate the Switch but in the 6 years I've owned it nothing really made me say "WoW" Sucks to say that and I'm sure many games have made people say it but not for me. I think the game I enjoyed the most is Cruisin Blast, Animal Crossing sometimes and lately F-Zero 99

[@ataribowlingcgc4465]

I never could get into this game. When it came out, I found it clunky and still do. The gamechanger on the N64 was 007 for me.