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videogamedunkey - Super Mario 64
- Thread starter ZeoVGM
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Probably the N64 version, whether it's the console or Virtual Console release. I guess if you don't have a Wii U you're kinda SOL.
Bwah?
The stars are used to power magic in mario 64. The game does explain this. Mario collects them to unseal bowsers spells on doors and stop bowsers spell on those stairs near the end.
From the very first toad in the game:
I don't get it. Why is "trinket is needed for fuel" ok in galaxy and odyssey, Vs "trinkets are needed to open sealed doors" is not ok? This seems an entirely arbitrary distinction just to be mad.
Still the best game on the N64 and a easy contender for one of the best games ever made.
I'm amazed how many 3D platformers have completely failed to come anywhere near close to how well Mario 64 controls. The same depth just isn't there. Even future 3D Mario games struggled to reach the same high. Galaxy and 3D World are pretty laughable in comparison on the control and mechanical front. Sunshine and recently Odyssey are the only things that really compare to this.
I'm amazed how many 3D platformers have completely failed to come anywhere near close to how well Mario 64 controls. The same depth just isn't there. Even future 3D Mario games struggled to reach the same high. Galaxy and 3D World are pretty laughable in comparison on the control and mechanical front. Sunshine and recently Odyssey are the only things that really compare to this.
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The only things you can argue about sm64 that haven't aged well are the camera and the graphics.
Also dunkey get your mouse off the screen -.-
Also dunkey get your mouse off the screen -.-
Maybe I like the fact that the paintings are largely unexplained and how that lets me use my imagination. It's ludicrous to act like there is an "ideal" solution for presenting your stages in a platformer and like Mario 64's implementation is an "objective issue" that needs "addressing." You speak of "mass delusion" over things you perceive as "objectively bad" when there's literally no such thing as "objectively bad" in any video game. This kind of language is why people have a problem with your opinions dude.
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I didn't expect this thread to have someone say the game controls like shit and another say that Sonic Adventure is better than Mario Galaxy and 3D World but hey, this is the internet.
There's probably at least one person out there who seriously thinks that Bubsy 3D is the best platformer ever made!
I should've known better than to make a joke but me saying 'objectively bad' and 'mass delusion' were a joke in reference to someone quoting me saying that my opinion was "purely incorrect" I was making fun at the notion of there being any objective truth in opinions about video games. Long story short I agree with your post entirely, and was the point I was trying to make.
"A wizard did it" strikes me to much the same effect as no reason at all. That's a meme for a reason. fuel/energy source is at least something relatable/tangible.
But again, I've made a separate thread for this so as not to derail this one.
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That's a funny thing about Mario that I've noticed. Maybe it's because the art direction in every game is so strong, or maybe it's because the games are really iconic, but Mario games seem like they don't age visually, they just look like what Mario is supposed to look like in that particular context.
Like, this is Mario:
And this is also Mario:
And this is also Mario:
And look, it's Mario!
And the thing to me is, these don't feel like progressively better renderings of the same fictional man, they just feel like what Mario looked like at the time, like seeing a yearbook picture of your parents. They're all fundamentally Mario.
The amount of time I spent in the opening area just drowning Mario over and over again much to the laughter of my friends back when I first got my N64.. ha, 3 of us took turns to clear it over the course of a weekend. Such an incredible experience, one of the great moments in gaming. Actually the only Mario game I've ever completed as well.
Although I came close with Sunshine (prob my fav Mario of all time) and Galaxy, and I did watch a friend beat Mario 2 and 3, and I played a few levels as well... so I guess I could count them? Anyone? Or do you have to play a game completely by yourself to say that you completed it?
Although I came close with Sunshine (prob my fav Mario of all time) and Galaxy, and I did watch a friend beat Mario 2 and 3, and I played a few levels as well... so I guess I could count them? Anyone? Or do you have to play a game completely by yourself to say that you completed it?
Emulation. I found the Wii U VC version to add input lag and a weird dark filter.
He does a good job explaining why 64 is still the best Mario game. The Odyssey team needs to watch this 10 times. The focus needs to be Mario and he needs a very rich moveset against a sandbox world made to challenge his rich moveset. Nobody asked to be a Bullt Bill, pecking bird, caterpillar, or vine plant.
It's baffling because Nintendo clearly is open to all ideas. They remade Zelda brilliantly. But they just can't seem to give us a true evolution of Mario 64.
It's baffling because Nintendo clearly is open to all ideas. They remade Zelda brilliantly. But they just can't seem to give us a true evolution of Mario 64.
I played the VC version because I don't have an N64 (nor have I ever). I had issues with cameras and controls pretty often.
I hope to eventually get an N64 (though I guess I'd want it modded), and see if it was just poor emulation like other N64 VC titles.
They spent a lot of time just tuning this in test environments. Enough so that it arguably delayed the entire console, as they didn't want to launch without Mario.
I hope to eventually get an N64 (though I guess I'd want it modded), and see if it was just poor emulation like other N64 VC titles.
Super Mario 64 is kind of miraculous. I do not understand how could they nail 3D controls so well on their first try.
He leans into his turns.
He leans into his turns.
How did they even think of implementing this in 1996.
They spent a lot of time just tuning this in test environments. Enough so that it arguably delayed the entire console, as they didn't want to launch without Mario.
I was going to ask if Tearaway was that good then I saw Sonic Adventure 1 that high and knew the list can't be trusted
Wall jumping is too finicky and weird in the OG Mario 64. Can't tell you how many wonderful parkour sessions were ended because Mario decided he wanted to OOF a wall instead of jump off it. Mario Sunshine and Mario Odyssey surpassed 64 in terms of fluid, satisfying movement and level traversal.
Agreed. But most of Era (at least the gaming side) is willing to overlook stuff like that for funny videos.
I can understand if people don't know, It happens but, if there are receipts. Maybe we should.. ya know... get on that.
We been tryin'! The few freedom fighters here point it out every time one of his videos is posted. But there are a lot of hypocrites who just don't care, or god forbid actually condone his behavior.
Gamers aren't the most progressive bunch when it comes to LGBT issues.
I believe this because you have AHiT high, and that game is amazing, but Toy Story and Ape Escape? I never have played those. Should I if I love 3dplats?
If you love 3dplats I think Toy Story 2 is more purely that and they handle the theme of being a small toy in a huge world in very cute ways, Buzz isn't near as fun as Mario to control but he's got some moves that keep the controls real fun. Ape Escape is more gimmicky and has a snappier feel with more exploring than platforming but they both have a very fun energy for me.
This. Also I think the long jump in Odyssey (excluding hat-throwing shenanigans) is way shorter than in 64.
I agree it's the only decent thing about Spider-Man. And it's why I didn't do any side quest at all
This is one of the reasons Xenoblade Chronicles X is such a great game.
Traversal is fun, and the world is amazing to witness.