Top V - N64 Games

The Nintendo 64 released 20 years ago. During its lifecycle the Nintendo 64 went on to become one of the most acclaimed systems of its generation. The Nintendo 64's library had some of the best single-player adventures and intense competitive games. Here are the top five Nintendo 64 games.

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Who would win in a fight between Mario and Samus? This and many questions were put to the test in this epic four-player battleroyale. The single-player was short but with 12 characters chosen from Nintendo's popular franchises Super Smash Bros. had infinite replay value. 

4

Nintendo may have a long-history of having a child friendly atmosphere but Turok 2: Seeds of Evil was a rare exception for those seeking mature thrills. The arsenal of weapons, diverse levels, and creative enemies made Turok 2 a gem for first-person shooter enthusiasts. Best of all you could play the entire game cooperatively, if you have the cheat code. 

3

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time wasn't only an outstanding single-player adventure, it was a groundbreaking title that set new standards for single-player adventure games. You could easily lose hundreds of hours exploring the vast world, exploring each new area in search of hidden Heart Containers or Fairy Fountain. Coupled with an adventure that took players through time, exploring elaborate dungeons, and fending off dangerous creatures and you had a recipe for a legendary tale. With near perfect scores and heralded as the best Legend of Zelda game of all-time Ocarina of Time

2

Star Fox Zero wasn't the intense dog fighting simulator many of us were hoping for but Star Fox 64 is. Releasing along with the rumble pack Star Fox 64 gave players an intense aerial combat adventure with multiple paths to explore. Each one taking Fox and his allies to new locations, teeming with exotic life, and sometimes a piloting new vehicle. Dawning the Landmaster or Blue-Marine was a refreshing take after piloting the Arwing, and shocking for first playthroughs. Attempting to stop Andross was a shallow tale at best but the journey was filled with so many branching paths and memorable moments that it would be criminal to play through only once.

1

How do you get your audience back after losing most of them to a competitor, release one of the most defining 3D platformer of all time. Super Mario 64 was the first game to have a free camera, allowing the player to control it independently as oppose to other 3D games where you were locked into a first-person perspective. Mario is still attempting to save Peach from Bowser but his travels through the magical paintings hidden throughout the Princesses castle took this plumber everywhere from dry deserts to freezing tundras. The developers put so much passion and dedication into Mario 64 that it remains one of the most beloved games of the Nintendo 64, and of all time.

What are your favorite N64 games, let us know in the comments below!

Adam Siddiqui, NoobFeed
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