| Super Mario 64 The genre-defining Nintendo 64 classic, arrives on the Nintendo DS with allnew features that take full advantage of the new portable system's dual screens, touch screen and wireless multiplayer capability. Each of the four main characters has multiple jumping moves that cover great horizontal and vertical distances. Each has unique moves: Yoshi can eat enemies and turn them into eggs that he can throw; Mario can punch, kick and wall-jump to great heights; super-strong Wario can break certain blocks; and Luigi can jump incredibly high. Power Flowers give each character even cooler powers, like invisibility, fire breath or the power to float through the air. Answering an invitation, Mario, Luigi and Wario set out for a royal party with Princess Peach. When they arrive at the castle, though, they find it strangely empty. Meanwhile, Yoshi awakes from a rooftop nap to find the castle eerily silent, with Mario, Luigi and Wario nowhere to be seen. Yoshi soon discovers that Bowser has pilfered the castle's Power Stars and imprisoned the Toads in the castle's immense collection of paintings. It's up to the dynamic dino to figure out what happened to Mario, Luigi and Wario and save the day. Play as Mario, Yoshi, Luigi and even Wario. You'll need to use each one's unique abilities to find 150 Power Stars hidden in the castle and grounds. Play through Adventure mode and try your stylus-wielding hand at tons of new touch-sensitive min-games. Battle up to three friends in Wireless Versus mode, which you can play with only one Super Mario 64 DS game card. |
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 A Classic Game with New Spins! |
| Review Date: November 22, 2004 |
| Reviewer: J. A Carty, Charlotte, NC United States |
If you love Mario 64 you of course are going to love having your old game back in a handheld version. The game, however, is even better now that it is on the DS!
You start out as Yoshi but get to unlock doors to become Mario, Luigi and Wario! Having the map on the bottom screen is a wonderful feature and the plethora of mini-games is very exciting. You get to unlock them the more you play. The mini-games themselves are worth the purchase. You will really get a chance to use the stylus and the new touch screen capabilities.
This is a game for everyone. Parents will even enjoy several of the mini-games which are even accessible to those of us who are game-play challenged.
A must have for the DS. |
A Repackaged, Improved Mario Platforming Classic
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| Review Date: December 14, 2004 |
| Reviewer: Coding Genius, Wisconsin |
Just bought this game to play with my new DS. The original 64 version made me nauseous (from the graphics), so I stopped playing it after a few weeks.
This game is a lot of fun. You start playing as Yoshi, and must rescue other characters throughout the game (including Mario) who then become playable. The levels are very well-rendered, and feature the fun characters that have made Nintendo famous (Princess Peach, Toad, etc.)
As well as a slightly revamped Mario 64, the game also includes several unlockabl mini-games that are a lot of fun. Making ample use of the touch screen, these games are quick and fun time wasters that I've actually spent as much time playing as Mario64 DS itself!
All in all, unless you really hated Mario 64 or dislike platformers, this is a good game. For any fans of Nintendo's Mario games, this is a must own. |
Very Good
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| Review Date: November 28, 2004 |
| Reviewer: Charles Evans, North Carolina |
I have to admit that I was completely suprised at how much I enjoy this game. The advances Nintendo has made over its "GameBoy Advanced" is amazing. In fact, just the "mini" games in Super Mario 64 has more entertainment value than almost any Gameboy Advanced Game. Another thing that is amazing is the size of the game... it is the size of a standard flash memory card, which makes Nintendo DS games about 75% smaller than those for GB Adv.
As far as the game itself- it is completely what you expect...Nitendo 64's Super Mario, but with a few new tricks. This has always been one of my favorite games - The last "real" Mario game before Nintendo turned everything into a "Mario" game. The game is very playable, however, I didn't find the touch screen to be too helpful (although it is very well incorporated in some of the mini games).
I can honestly give thisgame 5 full stars - and say that it is a bargain at only $30 (Which is what I paid for the game). |
Almost perfection!
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| Review Date: November 22, 2004 |
| Reviewer: JR, noreast PA |
first and foremost, I have to apologize to everyone who will not be able to own a DS this holiday season, as they are now all but sold. There are rumors of a second shipment arriving in December, but it's just a rumor. I was fortunate enough to wait three hours in line to obtain my DS so I am grateful to be able to write this review. WIth that said...
Mario DS is probably the best overall game that is available for the launch. Even though the game is already 8 years old, it still plays remarkably well. Nintendo really added enough things to keep it interesting for even the most seasoned gamers. 4 playable characters, wireless multiplayer, AWESOME mini games... all great stuff. This is easily worth the $30 (or more) you'll pay for it. The game probably will end up giving you 20-25 hours to completely conquer it, which is good for a handheld. Graphics are beautiful, and the touch screen really does make it a unique experience to play (esp. in the minigames). My only complaint is that the control is just a little too rough (which is mainly because of DS's lack of a joystick, a necessity in 3d gaming).
Overall, if you are considering this game at all, jump on it, whether its new to you or, like me, you have beaten it several times. It will have a very nostalgic feeling.
OVERALL SCORE: 9.1/10, which I'll translate to an even 5 stars! |
Super Mario 64 for the DS
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| Review Date: March 19, 2006 |
| Reviewer: C. Gottfried, Indianapolis, IN |
Super Mario 64 DS is a really cool game because I already own the original game but I never completed that game, but anyway, the game starts out as the player playing as Yoshi because Mario, Luigi, and Wario have been kidnapped by Bowser along with Princess Peach. There are also Mini-games that are unlockable by getting a key from a rabbit, which is really easy.
Standard Mode
The basic controls are the following:
Y - press this button while moving to go into a dash
R - Ground Pound/Crouch
L - Center Camera
X - Zoom Camera
Control Pad(or stylis) - Move Character
B - Jump/Swim
A - Talk to Characters/Read Signs/Attack/Pick up and throw objects
Touch Mode
Use stylis to move character on touch screen
L - Same as in standard mode
R - Same as in standard mode
X - Rotate camera right
Y - Rotate camera left
A - Same as in standard mode
B - Same as in standard mode
Dual-Hand Mode
Use stylis to move
X - Jump/Swim
Y - Center Camera
B - Crouch/Ground Pound
A - Same as in standard mode
Essential Moves
Backward Somersault - hold R and then press B
Triple Jump and continous jump - B, B, then direction of jump then B
Long jump - Direction of jump then crouch and press B
Crawl - R and direction of character
Character-Specific Moves
Mario
Power- * *
Speed- * *
Jump - * *
Special Abilities include the following: Floating Power, Wall Kick, and Wings
Luigi
Power- *
Speed- * *
Jump -* * *
Special Abilities include the following:Invisibility Power, Scuttle(floats in air), Backward Somersault, and Water Run
Wario
Power- * * *
Speed- *
Jump -*
Special Abilities include the following: Wario Whack(breaks black blocks),Metal Power
Yoshi
Power- none
Speed- * *
Jump - * * *
Special Abilities include the following: Swallowing, Flutter Kick, Fire Power, Eggs
This is a game that I would definitly recommend to anybody I think would have a blast and remembers the old 64 video game. |
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