Super Mario 64 DS
Super Mario 64 DS
Super Mario 64 DS Reviews
Mario 64 for the DS is quite a bit of fun. I bought it because of all of the DS games available during the release, this was the only one that was interesting looking. I didn’t really like the game that much when it was on the N64 due to the very blocky graphics, rough camera control, and really frustrating movement controls. Now however the controls are a bit easier to use and the graphics are much better but the camera control is still a bit rough.
Overall this DS version is much more interesting than the original game. Having 4 characters to work with and all of their individual styles and moves really adds to the fun. There is quite a bit of depth, freedom, and replay value in the game and i just keep coming back for more.
When i bought the game i was hoping that it would be something that my wife would be interested in playing as there aren’t many videogames that she even tolerates to play. However, between the game itself and all of the minigames, she plays it almost as much as i do. In fact the one day that i took it to work with me to see if it would use the wi-fi network there, she IM’d me and gave me a hard time because she couldn’t play it.
There are a few things that i don’t like so much about the game. First, the camera control is still really annoying, especially in tight places. Secondly, while the control scheme is a little easier to use, it can still be really frustrating at times especially paired with the camera. Third and most important to me is the lack of respect. I’m refering to the lack of respect towards Luigi. Historically in the Super Mario series, games that did have Luigi tended to not give him credit for his work. For example Super Mario Brothers 3 if you beat the game with Luigi the princess says “Thank you Mario…”. In the original game Luigi wasn’t even a playable character. Now in the DS he is playable but he gets mocked by Toad (on multiple occasions), act’s like a screaming girl, and is refered to and treated as an overly sensitive, sickly, and weak character. Doesn’t the guy deserve some respect.
Well, enough of my ranting and raving. Overall, this is a really great game and i’m glad that i invested in it, and i’m guessing you probably will too.
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