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Lovable Games 06 - N64 Games

This week I shall talk about some of my favourite N64 games and why I like them.

Goldeneye 007: I have played this game for the first time ever last week and I have to say, it is a good game. The multiplayer is frantic, fun and awesome. I like the weapon choices and sounds. The music can be a bit corny at times and the maps are too big sometimes, but overall this is a fantastic game.

Mario Party: This is a very varied game with many different minigames. Some of which are absolutely fantastic and could have been games in their own right. Running of the Bulb is almost a precursor to all the co-op zombie games that people play today. Mushroom Mix-Up is a hilarious game where you have to race to different coloured platforms and hip drop onto other people to stop them from doing the same. Mario Bandstand is like an early version of Guitar Hero and Bumper Balls is competitive and chaotic. Grab Bag is a great way of stealing CPU coins. My favourite game boards are Peach’s Birthday Cake and Bowser’s Magma Mountain.

Bomberman 64: In my opinion this game has an exceptional story mode with great plot twists, character costumes and a simply addictive multiplayer mode. You can play with up to 3 of your friends and each of you can have your own costumes. Hands down my favourite Bomberman game and one I recommend to everyone.

Starfox 64/Lylat Wars: Hands down the best rail shooter ever made. I particularly love the dialogue, which is witty and clever. The wingmen are realistic and genuinely feel like real characters whom you develop a protective bond for. Despite being linear there are many side-paths and alternative exits to levels. You will only see 45% of the planets on a single playthrough so each time you play is a different experience.

Turok Rage Wars: This is an awesome first-person shooter. It’s main feature is the multiplayer bots, so that you can play deathmatch with just one person. There are also compelling 1 player trial modes where you can earn medals and unlock characters. The weapon choices are varied and the game is action-packed. Never has it been so much fun to play as a raptor.

These are my favourite N64 games. Feel free to look for some footage on youtube and make your own verdicts. Any comments?