Super Mario 64

Genre: Platformer
Developer: Nintendo
Platform: Nintendo 64
Release: 1996
Rating: K-A

- Graphics -

While not the best the system has seen, certainly one of the better examples. While not everything is well-defined, all of it is fully-rendered as 3D objects, and the lack of high-res textures gives the game a light, comical feeling.

Graphics: 6/10


- Story -

Story? In a Mario Game? Same as always: Bowser kidnapped Peach, Mario has to save her: this time by collecting Power Stars to access new areas of the Castle.

Story: 2/10


- Gameplay -

The Worlds are all unique and challenging in a good way. The progression from easier to harder levels is usually fairly smooth, and allows players to get used to things easily. A total of 120 stars can be found throughout the game, 7 in each of 15 different worlds and 15 in the Castle. Each is fun to obtain, and most are challenging enough to keep players returning, but not too difficult to turn players away.

Gameplay: 10/10


- Music -

Fun and catchy music as is usual for the series, most of the music in the game is memorable and in some cases, almost addictive.

Music: 10/10

Total Score: 7/10

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