Saturday, November 6, 2021

N64/Switch Game Review: Super Mario 64

 Super Mario 64 is arguably one of the most, if not the most, important titles to the Nintendo 64 when it was released.  It brought instant star power, much like Final Fantasy 7 did for the PlayStation.  At this point though I will look at the Switch version of this with Super Mario 64 that was included in the Super Mario 3D All-Stars package.  I will also talk about the N64 version after that.  Without further ado, here we go!

Positives:

1. Graphics and music- Yep this goes hand and hand together because it's Nintendo, it's Mario.  They are going to be just really really good overall!

2. Same levels- There isn't any tweaking, no differences like added stuff like they did with the DS version.  This is the N64 version on the Switch and it is awesome to have.

3. Better definition- They changed one thing and that was the definition of everything to make it sharper, better than the N64 version.  That might be one of the main changes. 

Negatives

1. Slick controls- On the Switch, the controls are very, very slick.  You would be better off using the D-Pad with the Switch because the joystick is very, very slick.  I actually quite didn't like this because it made for a struggle.  So word to the wise, please play the D-Pad on this otherwise it is super slick.

Nintendo 64 Version

This is all the same stuff, minus the slick controls.  I am not sure why the Switch version is that way but the game is largely the same.  It does have some dialogue that is different but it isn't a bad thing or good thing.  It's just something that is noticeable (Especially the ending.)  I will say the DS version is very vastly different with four characters and the multitude of then 150 stars.  So the N64 doesn't have the super slick controls but it's all the same as above.

Overall Rating

To be honest with any version, it is amazing, so play the N64, DS or Switch versions.  Just know the Switch is slick with controls and to use the D-Pad, otherwise you are just fine overall with it.  You will have a very fun time playing this game with friends or family or just by yourself.

Overall Rating- N64 version gets a 10 out of 10, DS version gets an 8.5 out of 10 due to I think they just made the game too long, and the Switch version gets a 9 out of 10 

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