Topic: Nintendo 64 recommendations

Hi there, I just bought my self a Nintendo 64, and I would like some games which i may not know much about that I would like. I'm already going to get most of the Rareware games (Jet Force Gemini came with the console), and I already have the two Zeldas, Mario 64, Paper Mario and Kirby on my Wii. Any others that I might like?

I haven't played it in over a decade now, but Star Wars: Rogue Squadron might've held up okay; Star Wars Episode I: Racer was really fun back then too. Star Fox 64 is still the best game in the series (although if you already have the 3DS version or plan to buy it on the Wii, I'm not sure you need to bother finding a cart), I remember F-Zero X being pretty fun (also available on the Wii Shop) and Pokemon Snap (ditto) was quite unique and enjoyable too. Just keep in mind with Snap that you can probably complete it in one or two good sittings.

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Not really interested in Rogue Squadron cause I have the second one for Gamecube, and I now remember I already have Pokemon Snap for VC. Have Star Fox 64 for 3DS already. Might get F Zero for N64 because it is cheaper to get the original cart for it online than on VC. BTW, I already ordered Mischeif Makers before anyone recommends it.

Then with that and the other games you mentioned, all you're missing is Mega Man 64. Most N64 games have aged poorly and aren't really worth playing anymore. The only other good one not mentioned are Harvest Moon 64 and the Goemon games, and good luck finding those for a reasonable price.

Probably the two Rockstar Games BODY HARVEST and SPACE STATION SILICON VALLEY.

As for puzzle games get TETRISPHERE, WETRIX and THE NEW TETRIS.

As for RPGs Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage and Hybrid Heaven are worth a try with interesting concepts.

Fighting game: KILLER INSTINCT GOLD.

Also highly recommend Conker's Bad Fur Day and all the other RARE games.

Wave Race 64, Mario Kart 64, F-Zero X, 1080° Snowboarding, Excite Bike 64, Diddy Kong Racing were all great racers at the time!

What else that isn't mentioned already? Resident Evil 2

Try if you like Forsaken 64, Doom 64 or HEXEN. I liked them.

Blast Corps. Blast Corps! BLAST CORPS!

Diddy Kong Racing and Donkey Kong 64. Those are good.

"The New Tetris" In my opinion, the best Tetris there is out there!

Rocket: Robot on Wheels
Blast Corps
DO NOT GET 1080 Snowboarding

@Mickeymac

How is Mega Man 64? I loved the original NES series but I heard the 3D ones were nothing special. Is it worth tracking down a copy?

@RevolverLink

I played Rogue Squadron a few years back. It feels incredibly slow after playing the GameCube sequels. The lasers look like they're moving at 10 miles per hour. Plus it's extremely hard. That stupid volcano level took forever to beat.

Most people's opinion is that it's either amazing or just ok. I'm in the former group. If you want a clever Zelda-like title with some awesome bosses, lots of weapon variety, creepy dungeons and "surprisingly good for 1997" voice acting I'd go for it. People's problems (beyond the dumb reason of it not being the NES games) are the controls and while they can be somewhat tank like, it honestly works well for what they were going for, imo.

Unfortuantley, I live in Europe, so Megaman 64 wasn't released here. The PS1 version was, so I may get that to play on my PS3.

Thanks for all of the recommendations! I'll be sure to try most of those when I get my hands on them!

Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire is just an alright game mostly but the vehicle levels are great and worth getting if you can get a cartridge for cheap. Fairly lengthy and challenging game if you go for all the challenge points.

If you are into Wrestling games the N64 have some of the best wrestling games around, especially Wrestlemania 2000 and WCW VS NWO Revenge.

Yeah as long as you dont get a gliched copy.

You have to play Pokemon stadium 1 and 2 just for the mini games. The main game is fun as well if you are into Pokemon if not you will only like the mini games.

Platformers - Banjo Kazooie, Conker's Bad Fur Day, and Donkey Kong 64.

I recommend you try Banjo-Kazooie (best game available for the Nintendo 64, imo), Chameleon Twist (controls take a bit to get into, but in the end it's a very fun game), Mischief Makers (2D platformer from the same company that gave us Gunstar Heroes, not bad), and Glover (again it'll take some time to get adjusted to the controls, but it's extremely enjoyable in its own right, plus the worlds and sounds are great)

Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire