My 20 Favorite Nintendo 64 games (part 2: 10-1)

It's finally here. This list took so much out of me, but the system gave me so much in exchange. Will I ever upload the full list as a single video? We'll see. I hope it was worth the wait. Enjoy. :)
Special thanks to those who joined in the discord preview: Alex S. Warrior, Destiny_Man, AvatorofDiscord, Juan2334, Chris250505, BloodBoltOmega, Fred,
#PersonalList, #Nintendo64, #SuperSmashBros.

[@brawlmaster012]

That story about your nephew was very cute

[@Manectrix2000]

Number 5 was the most wholesome entry.

[@spacesoccercowboy6091]

The Fifth Place entry might be one of my favorite Top Whatever Entries from your channel. As someone who has been playing video games since the V-Smile whenever I was 4-5, being able to play with others, or watching someone play something new is always something to cherish!

[@SpiffDico]

I remember playing the heck out of Banjo-Tooie, even using the cheat codes to already unlock the levels, just to see how fast I could beat it.

[@bluestreaker9242]

I prefer Tooie to Kazooie just because of how much bigger Tooie is and because I played it first. I remember being blown away by the sheer scope of the game's worlds. I first played this game on an arcade cabinet at a McDonald's and while I WOULD play in the Play Place sometimes, I'd NEVER want to leave when I started playing this game. It was SO much fun! I share CJ's sentiments, but I'd like to add that Tooie should be part of that package: "Banjo-Kazooie Redooie: 2ie-pack" Eh? How cool would THAT be? :D

[@waffleman8053]

Banjo Kazooie is one of my favorite games and I'm not even nostalgic for it.

[@bluestreaker9242]

The nostalgia overload of watching through the two parts gives me shivers, tears, and goosebumps. The N64 was my first and I'll ALWAYS have the fondest of childhood memories with it. I'm so depressed I lost the original cart of OoT I had, 'cause it was one of those original carts and not the recall-revised versions that changed the symbols on the blocks & Mirror Shield as well as the music for the Fire Temple; years later when I replayed OoT on the C.E. GCN 4-game-pack, I was SO confused on why the Fire Temple theme sounded so wrong, and then I eventually find out in a DYKGaming video the reason why. Anyway, yeah, Star Fox 64...easily my favorite N64 game, too. I'd actually like for them to bring Zero to the Switch, but like the 3DS remaster of SF64, give us an OPTION to turn off the gimmicky control system of Zero and just let us play Star Fox the way we know HOW to play Star Fox, damn it! Yeah, I know I'm still vying hardcore for that to happen, but aside from the stupid Gyrowing, I felt like that was the only thing holding Zero back: it controlling like I WANNA DIE! >.

[@joelsparr]

Wow... 10 years of me watching you Cjs... makes me feel old

[@SuperGoker64]

There's a reason why Super Mario 64 is about two-thirds of my channel's namesake. It's not my favorite game, or even my favorite 3D Mario platformer, but it's the game that I have the most stories involving it. My personal favorite of these was when my dad's now-ex-wife's nephew was trying to do Stand Tall on the Four Pillars. It took him forever to finally do it (mainly because he was flying to the one surrounded by quicksand instead of using the shell), but when he finally got it, we heard the chime and... were completely confused on what happens next. Since I wasn't familiar with Shifting Sand Land because I didn't have the game myself yet, I see the now flat-top pyramid and think to myself, "Maybe we can see what happened from up there." So I suggested that to him, he recognized that _that_ was the change, and I felt silly. He then quickly lost to Eyerok by ring out. Good times!

[@freetoplayking7362]

Always nice to watch a cj top 10 Also that story with your nephews melted my heart

[@nickk3077]

DK64 was way too impressive for the N64!

[@coolssh3979]

While I make many claims to have "grown up" with the N64, I fear that my experience with it isn't enough to keep up with everyone else. I had Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, DK 64, and Star Fox 64. I missed out on Banjo Kazooie, both of the N64 Mario sports titles, Diddy Kong Racing, Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, the N64 Mario Party 3, the list goes on... This is why I'm forever grateful for Virtual Console and legacy content (if we could, you know, get N64 games on the Switch already???) and I long for the days when I can play all of the fabled N64 classics with a smile.

[@cjszero01]

I grew up with the NES, yet for some reason my family has FAR more games on the NES than the SNES so I can understand where your coming from as I didn't have Super Metroid or A Link to the Past until years later.

[@SuperTeeter64]

That Mario 64 story was so dang charming. 🥲 Man. I miss the 64 era so much sometimes. They were some great happy memories. Honestly my big gripe with OOT nowadays? Money is very useless I think. Some of my favorite N64 games I didn’t see here are both Mystical Ninja games and Mischief Makers.

[@BlazetheCat130]

Wow, that was a really solid list! As a N64 player growing up, I still having a hard time of figuring out which is my number one favorite N64 game of all time. So many good games I've own that was shown in this video, although there are a few games that I never play or own yet. But I really need to get Bomberman 64 someday. I still have Bomberman Heroes and I love that game, but I never own Bomberman 64. But I remember playing at my friend's back in the day. It really fun! Great, now I feel like I want to hook up and play my N64 again! Man I love this system! Thanks for sharing your personal story about your nephew on your Mario 64 rant. I thought it was really nice to hear what you been through with him.

[@FunnySunnyKitten]

It really surprised me when Paper Mario was nowhere on this list. I thought that would of been your #1 spot for sure!

[@cjszero01]

I haven't even finished Paper Mario yet.

[@Cyberbrickmaster1986]

Thanks for pointing out how I can skip most of the mini-games in DK64 just to finish it! Now I don't feel as discouraged to play it after all the crap it has gotten by players!

[@MegaDarkness5000]

"For thousands of years I layed dormant, who has disturbed my-" See CJ upload part two of his fav N64 "YESSSSSSSSSS!"

[@RoseGarden17]

I don't know if I've ever commented on your channel but I wanted to say you have a lot of passion that just makes watching your videos a good time, I've been watching since your top tens on the pokemon generations. You make awesome content and this list felt like you put a lot into it

[@BlazeHeartPanther]

1:57 Heh, yea, about that.... Also, yea, I know this video was before that announcement, but figured I'd add it just for funsees XP

[@pyrocyber5621]

DK64 is my favorite N64 game for the single-player experience. It had so much variety in it and while i'll agree that some of the minigames were frustratingly hard...im glad for the challenge they each offered.

[@radicalredproductions5327]

AAYYYY 3:55 this game honestly gets way too much hate, very happy to see it so high up on the list ⭐⭐⭐

[@jimation66]

Really Very hoping Diddy Kong Racing gets another attempt at a follow-up one day (official or not) Still one of the most unique Racers I've played to this day

[@Liamrunescapefunorb]

This vid actually got me wanting to replay SM64, OOT And BK again :)

[@Alberto_Tellez]

WE LOVE YOU, SEEJ!!! You finally got the time to release the second half!!! You know Mario 64 and Mario KART 64 made part of my life and it's all thanks to my maternal grandmother who gave me them because I needed all the help I could get such as learning to read and speak correctly and EVERYTHING ELSE!!! Amazing!!! Thanks very much for the second half!!! You the man.

[@Codacious-ph2in]

I’ve been waiting for this video for a while lol 😂 Good list man I love your content! Keep up the good work

[@Darthlucy1]

2:04 I come from the future and can confirm that N64 games are coming to the Switch.

[@Isukatsmsh]

Number 5 was super unexpected, but super wholesome nonetheless! Also, your nephew has good taste in military spy commandos

[@meta527II]

10. I agree 8. I love it, and it’s definitely in my top 3 7. I still need to play it 6. Outdated but I’m glad I played it, if not for Board the Platforms 5. Also outdated but good. BTW when you brought up the Frozen KH3 thing at the end, I expected that to be a buildup to a sponsor or something. 4. Only played the DS version and it’s garbage 3. Heck yes! It’s definitely my favorite 2. I agree! 1. Agreed

[@BeaglzRok1]

"Until that day comes, later everyone!" The day is here!

[@earthboundian4871]

Great stuff!

[@radicalredproductions5327]

9:40 you knew what you were doing when you played the most nostalgic song from that game. Just listening to that song alone brings a tear to my eye sometimes.

[@TheIkranRider]

It's about time you finished that list!! And the special effects are soo much better than before! Also, I may reconsider and sub to you again. Devotion and effort are keys, unlike what Fanfictiondreamer does!

[@blizzardforonline1954]

Me: *sees the #1 entry* Are you sure Logan(Fawful’s Minion) didn’t have ANY help with giving you ideas?

[@cjszero01]

He didn't. We both just really love this game.

[@Monkey1990100]

for me banjo tooie is one of my favorite n64 games

[@TheKoopaManSho1]

cant remember how long ago part 1 was. Anyway hopefully according to rumors we see something from the house that Mario built this week.

[@SuperPlaytendo]

Number 5 was so wholesome!

[@dobadobadooo]

My personal top 20: 20. *Mario Party 3* 19. *Mario Golf* 18. *Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards* 17. *Conker's Bad Fur Day* 16. *Sin & Punishment* 15. *Pokémon Stadium 2* 14. *F-Zero X* 13. *Pokémon Snap* 12. *Lylat Wars* 11. *Mario Party 2* 10. *Super Smash Bros.* 9. *Mario Kart 64* 8. *Banjo-Tooie* 7. *Diddy Kong Racing* 6. *Donkey Kong 64* 5. *Super Mario 64* 4. *Banjo-Kazooie* 3. *Paper Mario* 2. *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* 1. *The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask* Overall I gotta say I don't think the N64 has aged all that gracefully, or at least nowhere near as well as the SNES, GC, or Wii. I still have fond memories of it, but it's not really a console I want to go back to like the others I mentioned.

[@DarkSeraph95]

#10 Did you ever get the magnet? #9 Ok. I'll send you to Endor, Ground patrol #8 enjoy your broken controller #7 So long as you're having a blast #6 I don't have a joke #5 When is that prop supposed to get to ya #4 I've had a lot of fun the the DS port with friends on the way to scout camp #3 I tried it. I feel like it's aged like milk #2 the jokes that flew right pass the ESRB #1 *Insert famous quote here*

[@cjszero01]

10.) Nope, never got it 9.) That's just cruel 8.) Funnily enough none of my N64 controllers are broken. 7.) I am 6.) No response found 5.) The prop wasn't for that entry. 4.) The port was better than what I was expecting but it does have some issues 3.) It can be a bit rough around the edges, but it's impact is undeniable. 2.) I think Tooie holds that title 1.) At least it's famous

[@pippin3430]

I remember going into this and knowing the no 1 spot. 5th place is kind of most heartwarming ones I’ve seen

[@booberminfranklin3652]

Thank you

[@michaelgunnels9694]

Ah banjo and kazooie I still have the VHS and still haven't beaten it till this date

[@toonzach2870]

Now that I think about it... Bomberman is basically a prototype Mii. Similar basic polygon model and similar face floating off the character's head.

[@tophario1492]

Dk64 over Banjo Tooie and Majora's Mask is hilarious but it is hard to argue with charm. The factor that knows no bounds

[@christheleavittman7080]

Classics are eternal

[@gulfgiggleanimations4472]

“I’d like to hear what 20 n64 games are YOUR favorites!” I don’t think I’ve actually played that many. Sin and Punishment, Paper Mario, and Starfox 64 are as far as I’ve owned in terms of non-remakes, (I got them on the Virtual console) and including remakes that only adds Mario 64 (DS) and Ocarina of Time (3D) I guess my top 5 is: 5. Sin and Punishment 4. Ocarina of Time 3. Mario 64 2. Starfox 64 1. Paper Mario

[@markerikson7423]

*"BECAUSE YOU TOLD ME TO!!!!!"*

[@steveorock]

KI2/gold played it so much blistered thumbs

[@slickrick3498]

21:02 Damn straight!😎👍

[@emiliciachan]

*Sounds that someone makes when slowly lowering their body into a nice warm comfy bath* This makes me back. It was..... 2011? I was in 6th grade or it was the Summer before 6th grade. During the Summer I watched a KZbinr play the first two Donkey Kong Countries. (It was SlimKirby) So I bought them and the third game on the Wii's Virtual Console. Got super hooked. Some of the greatest 2D Platformers of all time. The generational difference took some getting used to and made me rage cry at points but after conquering Vine Valley or so I became accustomed to it and Gorilla Glacier actually ended up being much easier. Which leads to discovering your channel via your "My list of the 10 most Difficult Levels in the DKC games". Just curious, did you ever make it past Lightning Look Out a second time? Or nah? Liked it quite a bit, especially the enthusiastic commentary. Which starts right away. From there I watched your "The 10 changes I would make to the next Super Smash Bros game" video. At the time Brawl was the best game I had ever played So I loved that one. It is now one of the worst thanks to being spoiled by a certain mod but those memories man. Now I don't remember where I went from here but at one point I definitely became a fan of your channel and watched as many of your videos that I could. I think I even watched them in order at one point. Even in that era your Galaxy review felt "old" lol. At that point in time they stopped feeling that way around your 10 favourite boss fights video Anyway, I'm here because.... Out of all of your videos from that point in my life.... The original Nintendo 64 list is the one I have the most nostalgic attatchment to or remember the most fondly. There's a lot of layers to it. For one thing, this is where I learned of the existence of Banjo Kazooie, Star Fox 64, Bomberman 64, and maybe some others I just don't remember. Hearing you talk about your childhood felt really good too. And it's weird how in this day and age that sort of talk is about the DS and Wii and probably others now.... God I still feel weirded out thinking about Relax Alax bringing that up. Like, in a "Wait..... You mean..... MY childhood? I.... but..... Am I old now?!" Just felt weird. Didn't think that would ever happen. It felt good. Imagine the opening of your original Nintendo 64 list but the SNES and Genesis are replaced with the Wii, 360, and PS3, then the N64 is replaced with the Wii U. Just makes people my age not feel like kids anymore in the best way possible. So uh... yeah we full circle now. This list is out at a time where I am 21. Adult hood. Watched you as a kid, blessed childhood without a doubt. Watching you as an adult now. I feel old, retro even. But how old you feel man? Mister family shared NES? Anyway, I'm going to send this comment and then watch part 1. Nice talking to you Cameron. :)

[@TheKoopaManSho1]

Oh and as for favorite n64 games.. i had a ps1 at the time i didn't play them til i was older. I got far more nostalgia for the likes of Crash and Spyro and... pinball masters big race usa. Seriously look it up it's a great pinball game.

[@toonzach2870]

Banjo-Kazooie is a game that I respect more than I like. I can admire it for all it does well... but I'll gladly do another 100% playthrough of Mario 64 before trying to finish one playthrough of Banjo. It's good... but it wears me out.

[@koemon_exe]

My favorite is Paper Mario!

[@nitrogibbs1408]

Man that Mario 64 entry was very heartwarming

[@psychie8625]

...I play as Mario.

[@zeldasmetaknight]

Cjszero01 is the best uncle

[@dookie_12]

I’m Luigi, number one!

[@spacesoccercowboy6091]

Hey, I dont see the first half of the list anywhere, did it get copyrighted somehow?

[@cjszero01]

No, it should still be there. Check the playlist and the videos at the end of this one.

[@spacesoccercowboy6091]

@@cjszero01 Ok I see it, sorry about that

[@nickk3077]

Is Bomberman 64 a good single player experience? I actually really want to know. It doesn't seem to be a 3D platformer like Hero was.

[@cjszero01]

Bomberman 64 is not a platformer. It's more of a puzzle-action-exploration game

[@nickk3077]

@@cjszero01 Well, that’s good to know. Seems pretty fun.

[@BugsyFoga]

Get N or get Out !!

[@nickk3077]

Is Diddy Kong Racing DS nearly as good? I've no way of playing the original.

[@cjszero01]

I think it's okay. The graphics are impressively sharp and the controls when driving are a bit better than I was expecting. You can even upgrade your vehicle to be faster or better turning. They even added 4 new tracks and 2 new unlockable racers. But the Balloon touch minigame is TERRIBLE. I don't like how you have to use the touchscreen for a speed boost at the start. The Hovercraft is just horrible in this game. I'd say it's fine for what it is.

[@mariogamefreak1]

I think Banjo Kazooie is a better game but I think Super Mario 64 is more fun.

[@normbreakingclown676]

Some spiffy takes Prefer Donkey kong 64 over Banjo & kazooie i just like the atmosphere over BK (i do really wish that DK64 has some quality of life improvements) Prefer Mario kart 64 than Diddy kong Racing because it's easier to get in to and does not comes of as way to giddy Legacy of darkness is one of the best Castlevania games There is still no perfect way to play Perfect dark (the Xbox live version has massive dead zones and local multiplayer is gimped and the pc version has glitches and framerate issues)

[@TheAnchorArmsChad]

How about Playstation 1 Games?

[@cjszero01]

I'm afraid I don't have too much of a history with PlayStation to make a list for them. I had a PS1 but my time was mostly spent on the N64.

[@TheAnchorArmsChad]

@@cjszero01 oh.... Well I do have something that might interest you....

[@sstteev]

Majora's Mask > OoT

[@Scorpion122178]

where... is part 1?

[@cjszero01]

There should be a video link at the end of the video.

[@orangeslash1667]

@@cjszero01 GOOD NEWS Nintendo is discussing Porting Starfox Zero to the Switch. Theres Hope!!!!!!!!!

[@cjszero01]

@@orangeslash1667 Platinum Games is interested in bringing Star Fox Zero to the Switch. However, it is mostly up to Miyamoto and I'm not sure if he wants to make changes to the games control scheme.

[@orangeslash1667]

@@cjszero01 I Don't know how motion controls can work on Switch now that the game pad is no longer a thing??????

[@bensonburner7037]

Deez

[@carolingian5736]

only took like six years

[@cjszero01]

Sure felt like it took 6 years off my life.

[@carolingian5736]

@@cjszero01 happens