One of the best games of the 20th century was Super Mario 64. 3D graphics and large enviroments brought Mario to life like never before. And just when I thought things couldn't get better, they did. Super Mario 64 DS improves on the original and takes full advantage of the DS's capabilities. Technology has really come on in the last 10 years. Especially for gaming. One of the most popular was Super Mario 64 which was released on the N64. The storyline was about a small podgy plumber named Mario invited to the castle for some cake by Princess Toadstool. After arriving at the castle, Mario finds it is eerily quiet. Mario soon discovers his evil enemy, Bowser has kidnapped the princess and stolen all the power stars that belong in the castle. In Mario 64 there are 120 stars but in this DS version there are 150. Its now up to you to go through all the worlds and paintings and retreive the stars and rescue the princess. Not only can you be Mario in the DS version, but also Yoshi, Luigi and Wario. You will start off with Yoshi and will have to unlock the 3 other characters. Each character can perform there own special, unique moves and abilities. You can do all the basic moves like backflip, long jump, triple jump and all them. But now a new thing has been added to the game from the original. The power flower. When Mario gets the power flower he blows up into a baloon and can float. Yoshi can breathe fire, Luigi turns invivible and Wario turns into metal so it really adds alot to the gameplay. Catching rabbits is a big thing in Mario 64 DS. When you catch a rabbit he will give you a key and you will be able to unlock a mini game. In total there are 36 mini games to unlock. The mini games are new to the DS version and are really good fun. When the original came out on the N64 the analougue control stick was revolutionary and a totally new thing. But the DS doesn't have an analougue stick. It has a normal control pad. This control pad isn't really as precise and accurate as it should be but it works. Still Mario 64 DS tries to make up for the dodgy and not very sensitive control pad and allows you to use the touch screen. This is much more sensitive and feels more like the analougue control stick of the original. But the touch screen is recomended for people who are experienced to the game. Clean graphics look superb. Now you are playing on two small screens instead of a television the visuals look much more smoother and crisp clear. However, some pixels are noticable but its nothing too bad. 3D graphics on a portable gaming system are really good. Crystal clear sound quality makes you apperciate the DS's stereo speakers. It really is an improvement on the GBA games for sound. All the catchy tunes and sound effectsfrom the original are all here. With over 150 stars to collect, 36 mini games and 4 charcters to choose from Super Mario 64 DS is an instant classic and a masterpiece for the DS!
When you think of Mario you think of one of the best and most popular video game characters of all-time. Mario has had many amazing games and one of the best if not the best is Super Mario 64. Once hearing about Nin... Read Full Review
The Good: Still the same fantastic game you remember, nice mini-games, longer replay value, a great, and better polished port, a great revisit to the classic game. The Bad: Multi-player is rather pointless, control ca... Read Full Review
