Mischief Makers: The Most Underrated N64 Game

[@mainstreetsaint36]

"Help me Marinaaaaaaaaaaa!" What an underrated classic.

[@pilotmemes]

Treasure made video game Treasure.

[@Ninnintender]

My god they did

[@AsAboveISoBelow]

Oh are you talking about MY MOST FAVORITE N64 GAME EVER, MISCHIEF MAKERS?! SHAKE-SHAKE!

[@Ninnintender]

Yup!

[@Cpt_crabhammer]

I'm with ya dude! Mischief Makers is such an underrated game but is still one of my all-time favorites. Fingers crossed it makes it onto NSO some day so more people can discover it.

[@Ninnintender]

Theres has to be some sort of licensing issue with it, cause it should have been rereleased by now

[@TheMpo1986]

fun fact, I bought this game in the 90s and I found it IMPOSSIBLE to play. Did you know if you fail a level enough it will allow you to skip it? It's rare but it happened to me. True story, this game is in a time capsule somewhere that I gave to my mom to place at one of her jobs 27 years ago.

[@Ninnintender]

I will have to try that

[@helly9027]

Soooo I'm definitely gonna play this game ASAP! Your review really convinced me to play it! Subscribed!

[@Ninnintender]

🫡

[@The9gods]

This was one of those games that magically showed up in my collection. I don't remember asking for it or who (if anyone) bought it for me, but what I do know is I had so much fun playing it. It took me so many tries to get that gold gem DURING the ending cutscene. I've told many of my friends that they should try it and most of them look at me like one of the Clancers. The boss music was awesome.

[@cloudycolacorp]

I feel like for an underrated game, this sure has been on like 90% of top 10 n64 lists lol

[@Ninnintender]

Has it been tho?

[@reverendfink779]

i like when he rubs his forelimbs together like a grasshopper

[@Ninnintender]

??????????

[@ErikMm5]

Mischief Makers?! HELL YEAH! SHAKE-SHAKE I was obsessed with this game as a kid, it felt so good dashing around shaking stuff, the track and field level went so hard. getting all of the main gems was almost impossible for us.

[@Ninnintender]

I will never be able to get all the gems lol

[@MrWojoRising5446]

Me and my friend used to just watch the intro of this game and laugh our asses off. Still makes me laugh to this day

[@Ninnintender]

My god what was so funny about it to you guys lol.

[@manashieldworld]

This game epitomizes memories of my late brother. Thank you for this video. Helps us oldheads more than you know.

[@Ninnintender]

Glad i could help the memory of your brother live on

[@khanoclast7984]

I decided to just scroll down in the YT algo for like 2 entire mins and then click on a random video. It was this one... dude, you seem goofy and whimsical in a very good way. It's refreshing cuz it feels like you're giving your genuine, unscripted thoughts about stuff that interests you (as opposed to the common but annoying feeling I get of content creators performing all the calculated steps to manipulate me to engage and subscribe and other monetization stuff)... not to say I fault people for wanting fame/money... just it kinda is at odds with seeing what random gamers' genuine thoughts are about different games. Nice channel. I appreciate it!

[@Ninnintender]

Thanks brotha. I used to do scripted stuff but it just didn’t work for me i feel like. Theres some things i need to get better at with unscripted stuff, but im glad people seem to be enjoying it.

[@jurakarok3343]

This was the game that introduced me to S rankings, 20 years ago. Just casually optimizing my A times when suddenly an S showed up. Love this game. Shake, shake!

[@Ninnintender]

@@jurakarok3343 sounds like a hard game to 100%

[@CopingContinuous]

Never heard of this game but thanks for the recap! Maybe a little more research and prep would help with your next video’s overall quality.

[@Ninnintender]

@@CopingContinuous Thanks for the feedback. These videos aren’t scripted obviously so these videos are always gonna be a little disorganized, but i definitely should organize them better.

[@CopingContinuous]

@@Ninnintender or just more detail. I’ve never heard of this game before, and could’ve used more background about its productions and gameplay details

[@S-Video]

Mischief Makers Is My Favorite N64 Game

[@Ninnintender]

Hell yeah brother

[@LeonardAndHisBiscuit]

I like that I could tell by the character design from the thumbnail that it was developed by Treasure. Never heard of this one, but the Gunstar Heroes and Guardian Heroes series were some of my favorite games growing up.

[@Ninnintender]

Guardian heroes is great but its very complicated. I do enjoy it tho

[@LeonardAndHisBiscuit]

@Ninnintender The sequel they made for the GameBoy Advance was much easier to play, I must have played through its story a hundred times to unlock all the characters.

[@RrraverCrow]

I remember renting this game as a kid and not realizing that it relied heavily on the d-pad

[@Ninnintender]

Yeah not a single part uses the stick lol

[@charlesthoreson4162]

I loved this game growing up. Best of luck to you on this youtube journey of yours, bud!

[@SoundFontGuy]

I am a HUGE fan of this game. Just released a video about the music. Great video!!

[@thebookofsand]

shake shake!

[@Ninnintender]

@@thebookofsand yeah!

[@Dryskle]

Shake shake!

[@manashieldworld]

SHAKE SHAKE!

[@joshuamahon260]

SHAKE SHAKE!

[@1dayago843]

I really wish they put this game on the N64 NSO. On modern controllers I would map the dashes on the face buttons while jump/grab would be L1 and R1. Did you know an indie company is working on sort of a spiritual successor that takes heavy influences from Mischief Makers, Klonoa, and Tomba? It's called DoubleShake, you should check it out!

[@Ninnintender]

Its definitely possible for them to port it and it should have been ported by now. I have heard of double shake but i have not played it

[@Allanrpsx]

I like your style, nice vid

[@Shmey]

A friend of mine and I wanted this game when it first came out with the N64, but we never got it back then. I would later find out that my head just didn't agree with the N64. I have simulation sickness in some 3D games, and the N64 was particularly bad about triggering it, so I didn't own an N64 for very long. I did eventually find a copy of Mischief Makers and got it for my friend. I knew he wanted it, I so I figured why not pick it up for him? Of course, he's the guy I bought The Misadventures of Tron Bonne for. I also got him a copy of Skies of Arcadia Legends. Also, I had a tendency to dump games on him if I didn't get a chance to play them. He got a copy of Golden Sun 1 and 2 from me, Final Fantasy III(U.S., so Final Fantasy VI), and even Capcom vs Tatsunoko. So, anyway, I never played this one. Apparently, it started out being developed for the SNES, but got moved over to the N64. I watched my friend play it for about thirty minutes. It didn't trigger my sickness terribly much, but it was enough that I decided I was going to pass on it. Oh, yeah. The record for a game triggering my sickness goes to an N64 game called _Space Station Silicon Valley_ . My friend and I watched the intro, and I watched him play the game for about a minute, and I was in REALLY bad shape. I was nauseated and about to get a headache.

[@Ninnintender]

@@Shmey thats tough since a lot of games are 3d

[@Shmey]

@@Ninnintender The good news is there were enough of the good games that didn't give me issues. Super Smash Bros and Mario Kart 64 were fine. I picked up a PlayStation about that time. I never played a game on it that gave me an issue. I joined the Marines and stayed pretty busy for a few years. The Gamecube launched about the time I was looking for some new games, so I donated the few N64 games I had left to the single Marine lounge on base and picked up a Gamecube.

[@ZipplyZane]

I actually got this game when it was new, but I've since lost it in a less than amicable moving house. It felt like I'd found some hidden weird gem. It was right as the weirder anime were getting ported to the US, I think, but I didn't get the connection. There were other weird games, like Lode Runner 3D. But that one felt so much more creepy, while this one was just unpredictably weird to me. I played DK64 a lot more, but I still loved this game.

[@vazzaroth]

Loved this game forever. I feel like the MM:Zero games are the kinda spiritual successors. Love them too! I'm playing 30XX on the Steam Deck and the gameplay there compared to seeing Mischief makers for the first time in awhile is surprisingly similar.

[@Ninnintender]

Ive not played the megaman zero games. Im kind of a basic bitch megaman fan. Ive only played most of the classic and x games. I bought megaman legends for ps1 tho but i have yet to play it.

[@SpinningSandwich]

Damn. I had no idea there were still hidden gems waiting for me to play on N64. Shoutout to Iggy's Wrecking Balls as another understated treasure.

[@AgdaFingers]

I REALLY want this game to be on Nintendo Online

[@Ninnintender]

It really should be on there

[@TheKijib]

buy a steam deck

[@Fattydeposit]

FYI Mischief Makers was far and away Treasure's best selling game at the time (something like 20,000 units). Back in around year 2000 I got an N64 precisely for the three Treasure games on it, and I loved working through Mischief Makers despite it being the least favourite. Anyway, I enjoyed your thoughts on it particularly as I can only recall the odd scene here and there. I think I'd struggle mastering it today because I'm too old and impatient for the fiddlier aspects of its design. For what it's worth my all time favourites Treasure games are probably Sin and Punishment and Gunstar Heroes.

[@Ninnintender]

20,000 units worldwide? That doesn’t seem right. Where did you find this info? If true that really makes me wonder how much dynamite headdy and gunstar heroes sold. No way mischief makers beat mcdonalds treasureland adventures in sales.

[@pokemonovice9758]

It's a master piece, definitely agree on being the most underrated n64 game by far. Top 10 best game on the console (1 OoT/Majora's, 2 Mario64, 3 Perfect Dark/ Golden Eye, 4 Banjo1&2, 5 SmashBros, 6 Mario Kart, 7 Diddy Kong R., 8 DK64, 9 1080, 10 Mischief Makers)

[@noyd4172]

Someone's talking about it FINALLY.

[@Ninnintender]

Good ass game

[@TakeWalker]

*anyone* remembering Mischief Makers :D I love that game so much, but I never got the DAMN RACE GEM D:

[@rodneylives]

I have 100%ed the game. in fact, there's one extra gold gem that can be easily missed. You get an extra gold gem in the ending if you've gotten an average of an A rank for every stage. (Or was it an A on everyyhing? Or an average of S? S ranks are possible on some levels.) If that's done, the ending changes slightly in a place involving Teran (the Clancer you control on those two levels). You need that gold gem to see the very _very_ final part of the ending. It's definitely an underrated classic!

[@zoyahu]

MISCHIEF MAKERS ENJOYERS RISE UP

[@Ninnintender]

Thats what im saying. W pfp fr

[@VOST0K]

My most underrated N64 game is Hybrid Heaven. I have had such a blast with it but I never hear anyone talk about it.

[@b3ntl33]

One of my top titles! I also enjoyed Gunstar Heroes on Genesis.

[@jimbo_13]

Honestly? I do often think of Mischief Makers when I think of the N64. Also Snowboard Kids? Great little racing game, that. I had my first job in the late 90s so I bought a LOT of N64 games... Anyone else remember Beetle Adventure Racing? Anyway... Great video. Definitely an oft-forgotten gem.

[@Ninnintender]

Ive heard of snowboard kids

[@atothed84]

I remember this game, but never bothered with it. Now after seeing this video, I regret not giving it a chance. It looks like something I would've enjoyed.

[@GamesRelatediSh]

I played this back in the day, Best game on the N64 (after Ogre Battle 64 of course). Found it couple years ago in a swap meet for 15 bucks. So lucky,

[@Ninnintender]

I got it for 16 in like January 2020

[@GamesRelatediSh]

Nice.

[@denNESdanMAKU]

More love for one of the best N64 games! It´s by far the 2D game on the console. I also have a japanese CIB version beside my PAL version cause the cover is just so damn awesome and I like the japanese voices in the game. Marina is such a cool character and it´s nice to see her in smash remix. Couple years ago made my own review of this Jem to spread the message what a masterpiece it is. My favorite Treasure game is a close one for Sin and Punishment, even thou IKARUGA and Radiant Silvergun come realy close. Oh and fav N64 game will allways be Star Fox 64

[@Ninnintender]

@@denNESdanMAKU i need to give sin and punishment a fair chance. I thought the wii sequel was pretty good. I need to play more ikaruga but what ive played of it I’ve enjoyed. Ive played a lot of radiant silvergun tho.

[@87-BeforeCommonEra]

It might be time for me to revisit this. I could never get it into it. I tried it originally as a kid when it was released and probably didn't even play an hour before giving up because of the strange controls. I also tried it a few years ago on an emulator and didn't make it much further. But it has something appealing about it that makes me want to give it another go!

[@Ninnintender]

Game sounds rough without an n64 controller

[@corey2232]

I'm not sure how well it sold, but I remember HATING it as a kid. Back then I was like 11 or 12, and everyone really wanted 3D games (especially in the West). I rented this game from Blockbuster, and I was so disappointed. I tried to push through it, but eventually dropped it & rented Battle Tanx instead (loved that game)! I wish I gave it more of a chance. If I ever get an N64 again I'll definitely give it another try. This & Goemon were two 2D games I remember really not giving a fair shake.

[@Ninnintender]

Its takes a bit to fully get accustomed to it

[@Fiangard]

Got 100% completion with a friend years ago, some of the fights/requirements were rough. Marina turning into a real woman actually depends on your age you put at beginning of file - if under 16 she is a young girl instead.

[@Ninnintender]

I did hear about the age thing. I should’ve talked about it

[@Dominik1986]

Nice game with interesting and innovative gameplay, should've gotten an remake with upscaled graphics for the Dreamcast back in the days in my opinion. That would've saved it from sliding into the medi core and obscure corner it ended up.

[@Ninnintender]

I don’t know if porting it to Dreamcast would have really helped lol, but thats not an entirely crazy concept as one of treasure’s other n64 games, bangai o, got ported to Dreamcast.

[@DaGamerguy35]

I loved this game growing up!!!!

[@Ninnintender]

Thats awesome!

[@alanfike]

I see your Mischief Makers and I'll raise you Flying Dragon (if you like fighting games, it's two -- see for yourself) on Nintendo 64. Seriously, I'll give Mischief Makers a shot.

[@RyonMugen]

I never played Mischief Makers but it definitely looks like a Klonoa clone.

[@Ninnintender]

Eh i never really saw it as a klonoa clone

[@RyonMugen]

@@Ninnintender its the grabbing and the throwing mechanic is what i meant, similar style of gameplay

[@Ninnintender]

@ yeah thats true

[@pilotmemes]

Hard to be a clone if Mischief Makers launched first. They released the same year though so the developers probably knew other and traded notes.

[@Ninnintender]

Treasure is a much smaller company than Namco but they were probably aware of each other

[@Alpenmilch]

Mischief Makers is far too known and poplar to be called underrated. Good game tho, that's a fact.

[@Ninnintender]

Its still pretty niche tho but i feel you

[@logancrawley2634]

i remember getting this game at toys are us, i picked it up based on the box art like you did when you were 9 years old....this game was the shit

[@Vaquix000]

Mischief Makers was Awesome, it's such a shame hardly any creative cool games like that are out now. This was a game that was fun the whole way through, no padding for length, and had so much personality and character. Great game in every way. Definitely prefer it over Mario 64 which is actually kind of bland looking back on it, especially compared to Mischief Makers.

[@Ninnintender]

Mario 64 and Mischief makers are not comparable imo lol

[@MidlifeCrisisJoe]

The Top 5 Underrated N64 games are: Mischief Makers Mystical Ninja starring Goemon Ogre Battle 64 Aero Fighters Assault Shadow Man Only one of these games can be played easily on modern hardware these days.

[@Ninnintender]

@@MidlifeCrisisJoe i have an import of mystical ninja that i got for $5 and its incredibly hard cause of the language barrier

[@MidlifeCrisisJoe]

@@Ninnintender ??? They translated both of the major Mystical Ninja games on N64 to English, though? There are several Goemon games that never got translated and remained only in Japan, but most of them are on the SNES/Super Famicom.

[@Ninnintender]

I know it got translated im just saying i own a Japanese copy of the game so its hard to play in Japanese

[@FluffyTheGryphon]

Treasure made a lot of great games, but I'd consider this their weakest. The bizarre glowing Scream mask faces being copy/pasted all over the game killed it for me.

[@XzyroKyxala]

While watching this video, I can't help to wonder, what's in your pocket? Is that a hamster?

[@Ninnintender]

My phone???????

[@XzyroKyxala]

@Ninnintender sorry, It looked furry from my perspective, like a little hamster or something XD

[@M1XART]

Not really unrerrated, just under purchased. -This game got around 90+% reviews at the time, but admitedly it would had deserved even highter score.

[@Ninnintender]

It was released in an era where if it wasn’t 3d, it would be glossed over. I don’t remember seeing many old reviews of this game that truly praised it but that may just be me.

[@M1XART]

@@Ninnintender It got better reviews than Yoshi's Story, and certainly is better game. But yeah, Donkey Kong Country basically killed 2D -games, coz nowbody was able to reach or surpass quality that high. Around the time WII arrived, 2D was back, and still strong.

[@Ninnintender]

@ yeah im not a big yoshi’s story guy. Its just okay

[@premier1975]

Conker's bad fur Day

[@Ninnintender]

Yup!

[@MxchiefMxker]

It may have influenced me a lot.

[@smartalek3551]

You should try Illbleed for dreamcast

[@Ninnintender]

Ive heard of that one! I have a gdemu so i could totally check it out!

[@Deathonthesnow]

#goldeneye, #banjokazooie? Pretty scummy stuff.

[@Ninnintender]

🤷‍♂️

[@shawnsundaram8226]

Legit

[@Ninnintender]

@@shawnsundaram8226 fr

[@Raphael0654]

What am I even watching...? >_>

[@Ninnintender]

Idk lil bro

[@Vaquix000]

What are you even talking about. It's a game review, are you slow or something?

[@Big_Dai]

A video about a child childishly "covering" an "obscure" game.. the internet.

[@Ninnintender]

U good lil bro?

[@HalianTheProtogen]

It costs $0.00 to not be like this, and yet….

[@mainstreetsaint36]

Out of all the flavours in the world, you chose to be salty.

[@Vaquix000]

You're clearly a very unhappy person to feel the need to post this comment. Your comment doesn't even make sense as an insult, someone is simply reviewing a game they like. No one with a functional brain can see an issue with that. Get some psychological help instead of trying to make random strangers as unhappy as you.

[@idontwantahandlethough]

you sound insecure