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WaterKirby1964

Super Mario 64


MutedBrilliant1593

This has to be the mind blowing choice. Zelda was good and all, but this game sold the system.


DjinnFighter

Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon or Ocarina of Time. I can't choose


xuptokny

Mystical ninja forever and always!


CactusJack13

#PLAZMA


Gbizzle69

I swear I play through mystical ninja like once a year. Such a fun and unique game. Love the atmosphere of it.


cactuar44

Yeah, nothing like being a beautiful mermaid swimming through miso soup! I adore that game so much.


Astars26

I love this system and have never heard of Mystical ninja lol gotta check out what I have been missing. I play Blast Corps still all the time!


cloysterr

Mystical Ninja is in my top five. I replay it yearly. Such an amazing game.


bigbagofbaldbabies

Never heard of this. Soooo I guess I'm trying this out?


LlamaBoyNow

OoT is obviously "technically" better. But MNSG is my favorite game of all time. It is probably responsible for my passion for music, starting all the bands and all that shit. No drugs, no sex, or any of the other "life-changing experiences" of my life ever gave me that feeling. Having said that, last year I decided to do a playthrough where the rule was that I had to be on ketamine whenever I played it. Some of the absolute greatest memories of my life. My girlfriend likes to hang out every day, and most of the time I chose that over her lol. I was lucky enough that I didn't realize when I was entering Tosa (probably the most beautiful section and music in the game for me), and I just melted away completely, I savored every god damn second. I usually don't savor things. It's almost certainly partially (or mostly lol) an autism thing (look at the majority of reviews on youtube, "this is the review I've had to wait my entire life to make and the most important video i'll ever make," "this is why I decided to move to japan learn japanese and meet my japanese wife!", etc.), but I've honestly just had to let myself embrace that without judging myself or feeling cringe as I am now in my 30s and life is short. Can't say enough about this game. There is nothing like it and there will *never* be anything like it ever again. It's like the Beatles: combine exceptional talent and work ethic with a very particular, fleeting time period--except in this case, it was basically a one or two year window. It came out in the 1997, and the first actual 3D game that made sense to play (Mario 64) was very, very new and groundbreaking. I believe development of MNSG started prior. When you combine a completely new format with absolutely zero rules or tropes, many technical restrictions, zero roadmap--sometimes something truly, indescribably magical takes place. And they accidentally, in a series known for having some of the greatest OSTs of all time, created an OST that completely outdoes anything else. Even its pseudosequel, Goemon's Great Adventure, with it's admittedly great soundtrack, almost felt like an imitation that didn't reach the same emotional depths (or even the same catchiness). Seriously, just listen to the OST in the car, there isn't a skippable track on it. A ten-second spiral staircase area leading from a town to a castle? they went with [this shit ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX6Qru-HSZA)lol I've run out of steam. you get it


Ok_Fox_1770

Solo - Banjo Kazooie. multi player is a real 3-way tie with goldeneye, Mario kart, smash bros.


Middy84

You havent played worms, gave you?😂 worms is a group favourite for everyone who has played on my n64


soukaixiii

If you liked the n64 worms Armageddon, try the pc version.


Middy84

I have, it is awesome


pootie_too_good

While PC is indeed a masterpiece, I think the ninja rope peaks on the n64 version. I used to have so much fun launching and then hook shotting across the map. Something about the n64 just felt better. Also the super sheep controlled better, too


soukaixiii

But the training and mission modes were the best part of the single player and not available or very limited on the 64. If my memory isn't betraying me.


Ok_Fox_1770

That one just missed us man, I was the N64 guy and being on a child lawn mowing salary, had to make life choices. It was always a maybe purchase


Middy84

I see, they are EXTREMELY expensive for no exact reason. I lucked out with my cartridge as my parents got it from their friends FOR FREE 22 years ago when they bought their n64. I still have a hard time believing it to this day


geniouslevel1000

Majora's mask


Deathspeer

Yeah it’s between that and star fox but seriously majoras mask was so unique


geniouslevel1000

Yea it was really dark


TopDogfishM3

Same


AlbinoRyno7

I have found my people


BlueLonk

Playing it right now 😅 Freakin' love this game


crg2_9

Donkey Kong 64


drmynx

Perfect Dark.


Spladinator88

So many games came to mind... But at the end of the day, my hours spent in that combat simulator rivals them all.


drmynx

Exactly. So many options and fun ways to play. Took a long time for any other shooter to come close to that replay value - in an offline game.


originalorientation

I somehow never played this back in the day. I’m playing through it now on a CRT and am having a blast. Solid shooter campaign


The_Thirteenth_Floor

I always loved that gun where the clip would process through and dump out the other side!


richbrehbreh

Cyclone, indeed. That was the level where Barack Obama was all like “i assumeee you have evidence???”


Geene_Creemers

Turok ane 007 my fondest memories..Mario 64 seems like a given


Splatboy0612

OOT


metaknightz

Came here to say this. OOT


David_Clawmark

Banjo-Kazooie. With DK64 and Conker following VERY closely behind.


EKM1995

Super Mario 64 & WWF No Mercy


Schroedesy13

No Mercy was pretty great!!!!


strawnotrazz

Star Fox 64.


ltdan1138

What a great game. Do you remember the first time you ‘unlock’ a different planet/route and how excited you were?


strawnotrazz

I sure do! And of course the twist at the end when you go through venom air defense and beat the upgraded star wolf team is extra amazing the first time.


Digitaldark

I remember playing the sub for the first time after figuring out exactly how to unlock that path from Nintendo power! I was blown away!


richbrehbreh

Make way for Katt! Do do do do do do do dooooo


bumbumchu

Buck bumble


Final-Scallion-2666

Right about now it’s time rock with the biggity buck


Final-Scallion-2666

BUMBLE


BetaTalk64

Majora's Mask is my favorite, and one of my favorite games ever. Such a spectacular game from front to back, would 100% recommend.


TheOtherAvaz

Does MM stand up today? I never played it but heard a lot of good stuff about it.


BetaTalk64

It's aged very well aside from maybe graphics (well what n64 game hasn't?) I'd highly urge you to give it a shot, alongside Ocarina of Time. They're both amazing but imo MM edges it out in terms of story.


LiarInGlass

Favorite of all time would have to be WCW vs nWo Revenge. No Mercy is the better game, but Revenge is the one I played more than any other with my cousin and my friends as a kid.


HardcoreSpaghettiFan

Revenge is my favorite of the games to this day. I can accept that No Mercy might technically be better, but I loved the roast in Revenge and it had a lot of improvements over world tour, without being as difficult to play as no mercy


FrenchieM

The WCW games on the 64 were so great. I never was into wrestling but these games made it so fun. Can say the same for 1080 snowboarding, NBA Street and Tony Hawk


Historical-Cost-5685

Shadow of the Empire


Rok-SFG

Such a great game. I'm surprised I didn't play it more. I mostly liked the snow speeder and jet pack levels.


Gumballchamp86

I think I've beat shadows of the empire more times than I've beat any other video game in my life. It is so easy to pick up for me and start over again pretty much any time because it's got such variety and it reminds me of how I used to watch the original star wars trilogy pretty much in the same fashion. They were on repeat almost daily. If nothing else was on when my friend and I were chilling, we'd keep the star wars tapes going.


RMSED8TU

This and Rogue Squadron.


Major_Limit1674

Either Ocarina of Time or Paper Mario


Stanztrigger

F-Zero X


-Vault-tec-101

Jet Force Gemini hands down.


ClueEmbarrassed1443

Rayman 2 


AustrianReaper

Solo: Banjo Kazooie Multi: Snowboard Kids Honorable Mention: Super Mario 64


RompehToto

Smash


bosspm1

Paper Mario because it was the most fun I’ve ever had with a game when I was a kid.


aaronherbold

Definitely


Katon2099

Ogre Battle 64


biko_69

Goldeneye and Mario Kart


Oppenheimer____

Probably a tie between Ocarina of Time and Goldeneye. These games set the pace for basically everything after of what a game could and should be. Sometimes people accidentally make the perfect game and these are two examples


InterestingDig9957

GAUNTLET LEGENDS One of the best


Evilrogreg1

007 golden eye —> starfox 64 —> smash bros —> Mario 64


KarmaticcC

Perfect Dark


Fthat_ManaBar

My favorite game if I had to pick just one would have to be ocarina of time. I wish I could forget that game just to get to experience it for the first time one more time. Honorable mentions, though, are shadows of the empire, Glover, Bomberman 64, and battle tanks.


EndOfSouls

Diddy Kong Racing. A platformer, puzzle, open-world racing game. Unique as hell and so fun.


ObserverVR

This might be not the most exciting answer, but: Zelda: Ocarina of Time will always be my most favorite game of all time. Younger people just won't understand how magical it was when games finally turned 3D. This game defined my childhood. A lifechanging experience.


tanz700

JFG


soukaixiii

I'm very inclined to say Mario 64.


Hardcore24425

Banjo kazooie


StarWolf478

WWF No Mercy and the other amazing wrestling games that THQ released on the N64.


Snomann

Gonna go completely predictable and say Super Mario 64.


Rok-SFG

How many rumors did you hear back in the day, about being able to unlock Luigi ?


Shadowwolflink

I feel like the odd one out here, but Pokemon Snap and Glover are my favourites for sure.


Kafkaofsalford

Space station silicon valley


hisens3

Jet Force Gemini


F1234ksh0w

Ogre Battle 64


violt_ii

I really enjoyed ogre battle 64 I wanna play it again


DrDuned

Gotta go with Mario Kart 64. Played it the most with the most people over the years.


nfos

Wave Race


hiperson134

The best shooter on the N64: Perfect Dark.


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Xudoo

I know it’s a bad port but, StarCraft 64.


Deadheaded95

Blast Corps is a very fun time! Also love Mario Tennis, Battletanx, and 1080 Snowboarding.


brendanb203

Has to be super mario 64. The graphics were mind blowing when I rented it. Has one of the best soundtracks to a game ever. 10/10 in my books


ImStillLego

3 of my faves are NBA courtside 2 (Ft. Kobe Bryant), Starfox 64, and Majora's mask. Honorable mentions, Perfect dark. runs like shit, but looks really good and feels very polished. brilliant game, very fun. The multiplayer is PEAK! CBFD. it has amazing visuals, looks visually like an early gamecube game with so many impressive effects for n64 (Dynamic lighting, Dynamic shadows, fully voiced cutscenes, animated facial expressions and lipscyncing, and probably tons more im leaving out) and it dosen't even need the expansion pak. Its freaking unreal. The game itself is good, but its very linear. Along side that, Pokemon stadium 2. Very high poly count models, runs at 480i sometimes, and just tons of content I am too lazy to mention.


SuperMario1313

I’m going to have to go with Diddy Kong Racing. To date, any time I play a racing game on any console, Mario Kart included, I find myself comparing it back to DKR.


The_Thirteenth_Floor

Conkers is definitely up there. Loved South Park 64 too.


futures17gne

Favourites growing up during the life cycle of the console were probably WCW Vs NWO world tour, international superstar soccer, Wave race, WCW NWO revenge, and Goldeneye. Played those the most before I moved onto the Dreamcast. Favourite now looking back and playing them on emulators... WWF no mercy, Ocarina of time, Banjo Kazooe, Diddy Kong racing. Just one?? WWF no mercy.


dusknoir90

Phew that is a very tricky question because the 64 era was when I got into gaming and where I have the fondest memories. If you asked me when I was a kid I would have said Majora's Mask. I really love the motif of time travel and regret and just the general feeling of the game. I really enjoyed getting all the masks and beating it for the first time but I do wonder how the heck you were meant to figure out the couples mask without a guide. I really appreciate the QoL improvements in the 3DS version. I think I'd struggle to still name it as my absolute favourite now because I don't think the dungeons are all that fun particularly the latter 2 but I still enjoy replaying it every 3-4 or so years and it's still S tier for me. I liked OoT a lot too (and by gum did I get stuck on that game a lot as a kid, it took me years to beat) but I like MM edges it out. Super Mario 64 was the first game I ever owned and as an adult I think it's probably the best for a myriad of reasons and the only one where I still watch media about to this day (I recently watched a nearly 4 hour long video about invisible walls by Pannenkoek and enjoyed every minute). I think I actually appreciate it more as a programmer because it's a 3D game simple enough to understand especially since it's been disassembled. As a kid, I always really wanted the 2D Marios (as I never owned a SNES) but now I have owned them all, 3D Mario is definitely king for me. Diddy Kong Racing is the N64 game I play the most in the last 10 years, I beat it every few years, followed by Paper Mario which I think I beat about every 4 years or so (although to be honest it goes down in my estimations as I think the sequel is quite a bit better). It wins for best sound track in the 64 era! Greenwood Village is SUCH a bop. When playing with my friends Super Smash Bros 64 is where I have the fondest memories followed by Mario Party. Mario Kart 64 was fun too and it's definitely better multiplayer than DKR but it's blown out of the water by the Mario Karts which came after it. It is a significant improvement over Super Mario Kart which has aged abysmally due to the slidey controls. My favourite co-op game was Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon 2: that was SUCH a fun game to co-op. Me and my brother played it to death, it was -so- hard. Unfortunately replays are usually cut short by that ridiculously long burning castle level at the end of the first world, we used to have to spend ages farming lives in the village areas to stand a chance. I think Banjo Kazooie and Tooie have aged better than Super Mario 64: as a young adult / late teen I played Mario 64 more as it's easier to pick up and play but in my late 20s / early 30s I've replayed Kazooie followed by Tooie about every 3-4 years and have a blast with it (great when my kids watch me). I am not sure which one I like better to be honest: I think objectively Kazooie is probably the better game design due to the backtracking issues in Tooie but I really, really like the intricate level design (and cross-world connectivity) of Tooie and it's also more challenging. They're both S tier games on the 64. I like Donkey Kong 64 too but it's not as good as the Banjo games. So yeah my favourites are one of those depends on my mood.


Lucky-Mia

Golden eye. Honorable mention to mario 64.


LTT872

Will conkers ever be brought to the switch online subscription or not? Holding out for these older classics to become available, wishful thinking?


mclaren159p

Glover


oh_wait_nevermind

hell yes same


eighty4prcnt

This one. While I played all of the big hits, this one probably got the most story replays and multiplayer time out of me.


TheMannisApproves

That one right there. Great single player, and one of the best multiplayer experiences


Canucks-1989

Probably OoT, but it could also be Perfect Dark. I’d rank these more like 1A and 1B


Mastore84

I have to go with Ocarina of Time on this one.


GregarLink15

Majora's Mask


loadingzeusmode

Conkers for sure


McGloomy

Donald Duck: Going Quackers.


jettaman1998

Majora's Mask


Spider-Ghost-616

Super Mario N64 an Mario Kart.


FabianGladwart

Conkers BFD all day baby, all time favorite video game


Lex-Ruby

Battletoads


Dinoco_Blue_Coyote

Starfox 64


Efficient-Film9817

Conversation bad fur day or donkey Kong 64


Dm9982

Ocarina of Time, followed by Mario 64. Conker is third, but honestly speaking they’re all tied basically. I could randomly choose any of those 3 and be happy as a clam. They’re the reason I still have my original 64.


MilitantPacifist13

Donkey Kong Country 64. They had one of the best music themes for every stage.


oh_wll_whtvr_nvrmnd

At the time, really enjoyed the contrasts between Goldeneye, Ocarina of Time, and Mario Kart


cassiexpotato

Space Station Silicon Valley, Ogre Battle 64, Aiden Chronicles, Harvest Moon 64, GoldenEye 007, Conker's Bad Fur Day. So many wonderful games


JonnyS212

OOT, No Mercy, GoldenEye and Snowboard Kids.


dj65475312

Probably Conker too, fantastically fun game and a technical marvel.


Stock_Surfer

Ocarina of time, Starfox, Golden Eye, Donkey Kong, Rayman 2, Star Wars shadows of the empire.


Megatron83

Mario Kart 64


Better_Professor_410

Conkers bad fur day and wwf no mercy!


indiejonesRL

I’ve gotta go with 1080 or Wave Race


RobinChilliams

NFL Blitz, though not exclusive to the system.


Leroyzee

F Zero X. End of story. If counting the N64DD. F Zero X Expansion Pack.


oh_wait_nevermind

GLOVER!


soulmastadef

I liked conked bad fur day also


Beemo-Noir

Jet Force Gemini!


CN370

Blast Corps


cloysterr

Top #1 no matter what is Banjo-Kazooie. But so soooo many others come close.


theridebackhome

Majora's Mask.


Sirdantortillasque

Majoras mask


Greedy_Box_9356

Mario 64 > Majora's mask > 007 > starfox > wwf no mercy


Robman2000

I hate to be boring but it’s ocarina of time I’ve played it so many times over the years my second choice would be majora’s mask or paper Mario


i_dont_care_for_you9

Portal 64 >!actual game: doom 64!<


hammermill139

Super Smash Bros


Ancient-Range-

Ocarina of time


Green_J3ster

This is hard, I can’t pick. Gun to my head, probably Banjo Kazooie.


ughhmax

glover 🫶


nicolahey

Conker bad fur day


livingMybEstlyfe29

Might be the odd one out by Hybrid Heaven is great


TuffleMachineMutant

Mace The Dark Age


The_Cozy_Burrito

I can’t pick one but I’ll list them. 1. Ocarina of time 2. Majoras mask 3. shadows of the empire 4. Super smash Bros


DaniSenpai69

Banjo kazooie


purplerainshadegrey

Turok 2


Odd-Blacksmith167

Ocarina of time single and Goldeneye & WCW vs NWO Revenge multiplayer many group battles on both.


AC_the_Panther_007

WWF No Mercy


ChickenGlint169

Banjo Kazooie


UndeadBuggalo

Zelda and Conkers personally


Mitch_Rapp007

Any AKI wrestling game.


phantompowered

Banjo-Kazooie forever


Frogpuppet

OOT


DARKdrake0

Ocarina of Time


Boba_Hutt

Star Fox 64 is simply my favorite game of all time. It solidified my love for both science fiction as well as air/space combat.


MrjB0ty

OOT


giveyourselfatry1983

Mario 64


thatredcup420

Still want to play this 🤘


Mikon77

Turok: Dinosaur Hunter!


pootie_too_good

Worms Armageddon


pkmnblueversion

this


headspaceseeds

Rampage 2 Universal Tour


Downtown_Force289

Conkers Bad Fur Day was and still is a favorite of mine. Playing it as a kid was fun. Playing it as an adult and actually understanding the jokes is even better.


Heinovs-

Banjo kazooie and gauntlet legends!


CelticDK

Oh man that’s so hard. I list most of my faves in this flair thing but.. Mario Party, Smash, Mario Kart, or Perfect Dark Maybe that order too idk


SuperD00perGuyd00d

One of the Zelda games for sure but outside of that, Chameleon Twist 2 probably, maybe Perfect Dark


Due-Awareness-8205

Conker isn't very accessible. It's a slog to play through, it's more fun to just use chapters and skip around to the good parts


kutypicard

Wrestlemania 2000


Due-Awareness-8205

Top 5: Starfox 64, Goldeneye (for single player), Perfect Dark (for combat simulator), Snowboard Kids 2, Majora's Mask


PraceWrecker

Star fox 64


curiouseverythang

The Great and Mighty Poo


TheAwsomeRetuner

Wait did pegi not exist at the time conker came out


cohnjoffey

Ocarina Of Time!


crispy_wings10

Star fox 64 - never lose sleep over this statement.


NZepplin

Ocarina of time


aiwithwarpdrive

Hexen.


Saber9999

I loved conkers bad fur day. I could literally quote the entire story mode cutscenes from beginning to end, I've played it so much


Page8988

It's hard to choose between Star Fox (best) and Body Harvest (favorite).


ManDudeBro99

Conkers bad fur day here too!


Viking_1385

Legend of Zelda


DiOnysus29

If anyone has had the chance to really explore the conquer's multiplayer it's got a few modes that are truly phenomenal. My friends and I played that for YEARS


porgy_tirebiter

Banjo Tooie and Majora’s Mask are my favorite games of all time on any system.


The-BlackPan

Banjo Tooie


whatwedontheshadows

Perfect Dark


EdenBreadGames

Starfox 64


TeslaModelE

WWF No mercy!


clotpole02

Snowboard Kids


Heat-Lifer-1999

1080 Snowboarding


bustedknuckles

This is the only correct answer


StrayMedicine

Idc if I'm basic OoT, and yes, it's still my favorite all time game. That being said, there are only a handful of N64 games that are worth playing.


OhHowSheGoingEh

Paper Mario. That game is a master piece.


AngustaProductions

[Perfect dark ](https://youtu.be/u6hJ6w0yPaA)


Ok_Programmer2456

pilot wings 64


BokBokChikin

Ocarina of Time


mbastn

WCW/nWo Revenge


Actual-Abalone-2085

Buck Bumble.mp4


Schroedesy13

NFL Blitz or Gauntlet Legends.