Excellent game with high replay value!
a good thing.
The addition of the mini games and so forth in an optional menu at the
front screen that can be unlocked ingame is a very nice touch, as these
mini games are mostly fun and enjoyable even for short spans of time.
The actual game is changed quite a bit from the original with the intro
of 3 new characters. These new characters are not just throw ins to
replace however, its a change in the story and each character is unique
and controls quite well given the controller has no stick adjustment or
anything using the Stylus can be tricky and the D-Pad feels more solid
then fluid.
The game itself plays fantastic just like the original 64 version but
surprisingly with better graphics on the smaller screen and although
the addition of the map on the 2nd screen is nice it could've been made
at a slightly higher resolution to help the gamer.
The local multiplay on the game is quite fun but alas a few more options
or modes of play would've made this package more complete.
Even though some things lacking Super Mario 64 DS is a welcome
start to a great line of Nintendo games for the DS and paves the way
to abuse the 3d technology of it.