A Classic Classic: SUPER MARIO 64

SO GOOD
So obviously this blog is going to get a little more attention than My Cinema for the moment, because I just love these games so much! I currently can't get my head out of my console long enough to watch another movie to do a review of, so until then, just stick with me here, in my arcade.

TITLE: Super Mario 64
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Oh, those two are sized perfectly, thanks wikipedia contributors! Okay, so this one I'm honestly less enthused about the remake, and more so just love the classic! On the other hand, there is Super Mario 64 DS's multiplayer mode where you can competitively seek out stars with your friends, so that sounds cool. I'm sure it also looks a bit better graphically, but then again Mario doesn't seem like something that benefits from a lot of graphical improvement, in fact I kind of think the original game has aged pretty well.

 (thanks themushroomkingdom.net)

So this game was Mario's first leap into the third dimension (right?) and it was probably my first real experience with Mario. Now, I can't say I've outright completed the entire game myself, I'm no great completionist, however, I can say that I've beaten the entire game at least once by myself. There are a lot of things that made this game great, but come on, do we need to go over anything other than this was Mario's first foray into 3D platforming and frankly THE launch title for what could be Nintendo's greatest console.  Yeah, okay, the original NES is the epitome of Nintendo consoles, and the Wii introduced "amazing motion controls" or whatever, no. The Nintendo 64 is the ultimate Nintendo console and frankly I probably prefer that to any current gen console. So take that Sony and Microsoft!

Honestly I'm watching some let's plays of the game on youtube, and the graphics don't appear to have been improved that much. There's apparently some added gameplay elements in the main game, along with a few bonus levels and 30 extra stars, but I suppose the most exciting thing about the remake has to be the ability to play as different characters, and of course play with friends.

Maybe in the near future I'll pick this little gem up, but until then...YAHOO!

 (thanks smashboards.com)

As a side note (sort of post script if you will) I've noticed what looks to be rom hacks and remakes of the game running around on the web, so I may check those out. If not, I may just pop that cartridge back into my 64 and get started on a new, old quest.