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Super Mario 64 DS

Super Mario 64 DS (XSX) game cover art
Platform: DS
Tags: Action, Platformer
Developer: Nintendo

Publisher
Region
Released
NA
11/21/2004
EU
03/11/2005
JP
12/02/2004

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Staff Reviews

Super Mario 64 DS review

Reviewed September 08, 2019

Rob Hamilton says: "Portly plumber meets porting disaster."
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Reader Reviews

Super Mario 64 DS review

Reviewed December 01, 2008

bigcj34 says: "What a surprise. With another portable console by Nintendo come more excuses for them to remake Mario games released on their home consoles with similar hardware specs. With the DS effectively being the portable equivalent of the N64, it’s inevitable we’d see a DS remake of Super Mario 64. But the challenge here was how to grind out some use from that second screen. "
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Super Mario 64 DS review

Reviewed December 28, 2005

careless_whisper says: "I’m not Nintendo’s #1 fan, but I’ve found myself siding with them more and more; the majority of gamers seem either increasingly hostile or increasingly indifferent to their efforts. I liked Mario Sunshine, I loved Wind Waker, and I could see Circle of the Moon just fine. "
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Super Mario 64 DS review feedback bubble

Reviewed July 26, 2021

dagoss says: "The game that defined the DS in unintended ways"
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Super Mario 64 DS review

Reviewed December 02, 2004

destinati0n says: "Starting from the top, everyone who is anyone obviously knows about Mario. The tubby, yet extremely agile plumber has made his essence known throughout the platform world. With the coming of the DS, the first ever 3D Mario game from eight years ago has resurfaced. At first, I did not think that they would be able to port something so magnificent to a mere portable system. However, I greatly underestimated the DS. Super Mario 64 DS takes everything I loved about the original and compliment..."
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Super Mario 64 DS review

Reviewed November 10, 2007

horror_spooky says: "Super Mario 64 – the father of modern gaming. Almost every gamer ever has played some form of this gaming classic in some form, and for good reason. Super Mario 64 did for the 3D generations of games what Super Mario Bros. did for the 2D generations of games. Simply, the game is legendary and wicked addicting and fun. Sure, by today's standards, Super Mario 64 may be showing some age, but by re-releasing the title on their latest handheld system Nintendo has breathed new life into their classic ..."
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Super Mario 64 DS review

Reviewed February 26, 2005

Linkamoto says: "The idolization of Mario throughout history has opened many eyes to the world of gaming. Side scrolling platformers were what started it all, but an interesting side note will show you the wild success that Mario's first venture in the realm of 3-D brought. With a constant camera rolling around Mario, it brought forth new ways to flesh out the franchise that already had deep roots. Learning from their past mistakes, Nintendo launched their new handheld, the Nintendo Ds, with an expansion of one ..."
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Super Mario 64 DS review

Reviewed December 08, 2005

mslpanthers says: "I still remember the day hearing that there was going to be a 3D Mario game. I figured it was just a rumor, I enjoyed Mario games, but a 3D Mario game called Super Mario 64, sounded like a joke to me. Still I imagined how great it would be, and when the day came where Mario 64 was released, that dream was reality except better. I was actually playing a 3D game with my favorite character. Now that fantastic game, has been brought to a little something we called our “Nintendo DS”, and has been adv..."
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Super Mario 64 DS review

Reviewed September 13, 2005

sayainprince says: "Eight years ago, the game that gave new meaning to the term "3D Game" and redefined the platform genre, Super Mario 64, was released to the world on the Nintendo 64. The game was well-received, and as most will tell you, it was extremely fun. However, one of the most complained about issues, was the lack of Mario's green-hatted brother, Luigi. It does seem rather ironic, that on the DS reincarnation of the game, amongst many new additions and features, is the ability to control Luigi. And indeed..."
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Super Mario 64 DS Reviews Around the Internet

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