5.7 out of 10

Super Mario 64 DS

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Best Price: $29

  • User Score (161)
    9.2 9.2 from 161 reviewers
  • Expert Score (59)
    7.9 7.9 from 59 reviewers
  • Gameplay (26)
    5.9 5.9 from 26 reviewers
  • Graphics (146)
    6.1 6.1 from 146 reviewers
  • Sound (27)
    5.9 5.9 from 27 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (5)
    6.5 6.5 from 5 reviewers
  • Control (5)
    6.7 6.7 from 5 reviewers
  • Lifespan (11)
    6.4 6.4 from 11 reviewers
  • Buzz Index: 0/5
  • Activity: 1/5
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  • new playable characters, lots of mini games, four player wireless gaming, new and extended content, some excellent minigames
  • weak dual display implementation, control issues

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  1. Super Mario 64 DS Nintendo DS Review

    Reviewer: NintendoSpin
    18 October 2007
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    So, the big question is: should you buy it? If you can't get enough of Mario then go ahead and buy it right now. It offers more than what was found in the original and will last you for some time. Those who've never played the game should also get it as they're really missing on something. If you're tired of Mario 64 though then you might want to wait for the New Super Mario Bros as Mario DS is essentially the same game with a few added extras. They're good extras, but... Read more

  2. Reviewer: GamesAreFun
    18 October 2007
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    Admittedly, if Nintendo had simply ported the game from the Nintendo 64 and added nothing new, it would have a much tougher time standing on its own two feet today. But Nintendo has brilliantly changed and reworked a lot more of the game than you'd think at first, right down to the way its simple-but-charming "save-Peach-from-Bowser" story is told. In fact, in a rather surprising change, Mario isn't even the central hero anymore; right from the beginning, you play as... Read more

  3. Reviewer: PlayDevil
    04 September 2007
    Overall 10
    10
    Gameplay 9
    9.0
    Graphics 9
    9.0
    Sound 9
    9.0
     

    'Super Mario 64 DS' really surprised me and it makes good use of all of the capabilities of the DS. Nintendo has reworked the classic N64 game and even added some new features.More levels, more power stars, playing the lead character as Yoshi is what you get plus wireless multiplayer, the game delivers a great experience for Nintendo's new handheld.If you got a DS, 'Super Mario 64 DS' ! Read more

  4. Super Mario 64 DS Review / Preview for the Nintendo DS (NDS)

    Reviewer: Cheat Code Central
    24 April 2006
    Overall 7
    7.0
    Graphics 7
    7.0
    Sound 7
    7.0
    Control 5
    5.0
     

    So Vaughn calls me up and says "I've got a DS and a few games for you. Get over here and get working" as if I don't do enough for that smart ass. But I've wanted to get my hands on one of these babies since I heard about it and thanks to my lack of funds right now, a free DS sounded pretty good. I later discovered that it wasn't even his DS, which meant it wasn't mine to keep. So now he's a CHEAP, smart ass. Read more

  5. Super Mario 64 DS

    Reviewer: Gaming Age
    03 March 2006

    Super Mario 64 DS is the full package. With 30 extra stars to collect, a few new levels thrown in, unique power-ups and characters, addictive mini-games, and even a multiplayer battle mode, the game truly delivers a great experience for Nintendo�s new handheld. I didn�t have any major problems with the controls and the game is as wonderful to play now as it was back in 1996. Out of all the launch games, and I�ve played them all, Super Mario 64 DS is the best one... Read more

  1. Fantastic game giving hours of fun.

    Reviewer: Circuit City
    26 November 2008
    Overall 10
    10
    Graphics 10
    10
     

    I've played this game on SNES, Gameboy, Gameboy Color, Gameboy Advanced, Nintendo 64 and now Nintendo DS. The graphics and sound are great as they both go along with typical Mario theme. The graphics only continue to get better as Nintendo continues toinvent new handheld gaming systems. This game has plenty of stages many of which are very challenging. I prefer Nintendo over any other gaming system because of Nintendo unique characters such as Mario, Donkey Kong,... Read more

  2. Better than the original

    Reviewer: Allez, GamePro.com
    14 September 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Nintendo finally remakes Super Mario 64 after almost 10 years. But is the remake as good as the original? PAINTING POWER In this game, you enter most of the levels by jumping through paintings. That is one of the really innovative ideas that this game has. That is a really cool way to enter levels. HOPPING FROM LEVEL TO LEVEL What does that even mean, you might ask yourself. Doing backflips and jumps to access secret areas and levels, which is a cool idea that some other... Read more

  3. Simply....Perfect!

    Reviewer: KykyGem, Walmart
    24 May 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I love this game! Its fun, organized, and rated Everyone. There are tons of levels in your journey of finding the missing stars to save Princess Peach. Just like the version for the nintendo 64, but now its portable! You can take it anywhere for hours of fun too.I would recommend this even to people who are not familier to the storie. ;-) Recommends this product? Yes Age: 18 - 24 Gender: Female Has owned product for: 3 - 4 months Uses product: Every few days Read more

  4. Super Mario 64 DS

    Reviewer: danielwaters, swapgame
    14 August 2006
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    THIS GAME IS NOT ONLINE ENABLED - there is no online component to this game. The only four online enabled DS games are shown here: http://www.nintendowifi.co.uk/global/index.jsp?locale=en_GB Read more

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