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Title: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: lukester on March 01, 2014, 01:15:51 PM
Anyone?  8-[

I do, it's one of my top 5 systems. I'm not one of those Goldeneye 4 player nostalgia freaks, either.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: futureman2000 on March 01, 2014, 01:48:42 PM
I chose N64 that generation and regretted it. There were some cool games for sure, but I really wanted rpgs and got ~0.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: jtucci31 on March 01, 2014, 02:28:01 PM
I chose N64 that generation and regretted it. There were some cool games for sure, but I really wanted rpgs and got ~0.

Well there are RPG's like Quest 64, but I'm ok with saying that there are none, haha.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: BlueBMW on March 01, 2014, 02:42:30 PM
Im the local unashamed N64 fan... I love the system.  Dunno exactly why but I do.  Wave Race 64, Banjo Kazooie, Mario Kart... I could go on..  I love the stuff.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Sparky on March 01, 2014, 03:03:42 PM
I don't like much in Nintendo, can not trust those moustache boys... I have an n64 but I have maybe 2 games for it..
For me Sega will also win before Nintendo.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: MrFlutterPie on March 01, 2014, 03:13:16 PM
I love the N64.  It was my first system that was current gen (I had a NES during the SNES era)  My uncle won it as a door prize in 1996 with a copy of Mario 64 and gave it to me.  I love that system.

Hell I still have all of m N64 stuff from then too.  I always took care of my stuff so even as a kid I kept everything CIB.

I almost think it's just trendy to dump on the N64.  I'll admit though unless you enjoyed it in it's prime in the mid 90's and early 2000's it is hard to appreciate what a great system it was.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Tatsujin on March 01, 2014, 03:18:16 PM
me not.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: lukester on March 01, 2014, 03:25:51 PM
I almost think it's just trendy to dump on the N64.  I'll admit though unless you enjoyed it in it's prime in the mid 90's and early 2000's it is hard to appreciate what a great system it was.

I got mine 2 years ago, so somehow I like it. It has a nice few dozen very high quality games.

Personally, I feel the n64 era was Nintendo's best software output.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Jibbajaba on March 01, 2014, 03:32:27 PM
I don't *love* it, but I don't hate it, either.  I've managed to put together a decent little library of games on the cheap due to some thrift store scores, and I RGB-modded my system.  The N64 has my favorite version of Mario Kart, and Wipeout 64 and F-Zero 64 are also awesome.  I never did like Super Mario 64.

I've been considering selling all of my games and just getting an Everdrive 64...
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: TheClash603 on March 01, 2014, 03:54:53 PM
Mario 64 bests almost every game that came out on rival systems of its generation.  Unfortunately, that is essentially the only reason to play the system.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: nodtveidt on March 01, 2014, 03:58:40 PM
The N64 never appealed to me.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: marktheshark on March 01, 2014, 04:01:07 PM
I used to like this system a whole lot when I was a kid, but not anymore. Nowadays, there's only a few N64 games that I still care about.

That being said, I enjoyed Mischief Makers, F-Zero X, Beetle Adventure Racing, & a few other games the last time I had the system plugged in. 
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Bernie on March 01, 2014, 04:53:33 PM
64 AND A EVERDRIVE..  I LOPVE IT
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Tatsujin on March 01, 2014, 06:23:40 PM
it ranks about between 17 and 25 in my book :)
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: TR0N on March 01, 2014, 07:57:47 PM
Disappointed at least what i think of the N64 id rather play the gamecube over it.Beside it being a cursed console the N64 is what drove away third party support  :twisted:
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: thesteve on March 01, 2014, 08:03:47 PM
I keep one around and it gets more play then the snes, but that's not saying much

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Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: ClodBuster on March 01, 2014, 11:00:18 PM
If you guys want to repair your broken N64 control sticks, feel free to have a look at this thread:
N64 Stick Converter kit (PCB + Potentiometer) (http://nfggames.com/forum2/index.php?topic=5023)
This is essentially a kit that enhances the GameCube-style N64 replacement control sticks (http://smashboards.com/threads/3rd-party-replacement-joystick-guide.336450/) found on Ebay.


(http://abload.de/img/n64stick1sm04k88.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=n64stick1sm04k88.jpg)
1. You need one of these from the bay. Seperate the housing, take the plastic stick and cut off the wires. Throw the crappy PCB and potentiometer in the bin.

(http://abload.de/img/ycabwcqliusgm.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=ycabwcqliusgm.jpg)
2. These are the electronics from the kit (PCB with improved chip and improved potentiometer). Combine these parts with the housing, wires and plastic stick.


(http://abload.de/img/yiqmvgxx6jxb.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=yiqmvgxx6jxb.jpg)
3. Profit!


I tried this by myself and can happily confirm the stick feels great and plays superior in GoldenEye, Super Mario 64 and many more N64 games. From there you'll never ever want to go back to the original control stick or even the Hori Mini Pad 64.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Otaking on March 02, 2014, 12:11:10 AM
Personally, I feel the n64 era was Nintendo's best software output.
This is a shocking statement!

 :D
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Bloufo on March 02, 2014, 12:47:20 AM
I never did like the N64.  Aside from a few games this was one of the consoles that I regretted purchasing new.
It hasn't dated very well either, in my opinion. If you want to show off a retro system don't pick this one.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: bob on March 02, 2014, 12:52:59 AM
it's Ultra bad.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: BlueBMW on March 02, 2014, 01:15:50 AM
Banjo Kazooie has got to be my most favorite platformer type game ever.  Even if it looks a little muddy by todays standards, I still wuv it.. <3
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: toymachine78 on March 02, 2014, 03:02:49 AM
I chose the 64 that generation too, and really regretted it. I just recently sold it.

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Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: thesteve on March 02, 2014, 04:15:46 AM
I don't regret spending $15 on mine, as it has a few great games

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Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: esadajr on March 02, 2014, 04:54:23 AM
I didn't like it back then, and I certainly don't care for it today.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: wildfruit on March 02, 2014, 05:12:31 AM
Was excited to get it then found out did not support scart and the composite/rf was terrible. Ended up giving it away.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: BigusSchmuck on March 02, 2014, 05:14:42 AM
Ogre Battle 64 and Harvest Moon 64. Enough said.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: esteban on March 02, 2014, 05:45:20 AM

Ogre Battle 64 and Harvest Moon 64. Enough said.

I had lots of fun with Mario Kart. And RARE had some neat stuff (not perfect, but intriguing...I forgot the name of the game. Whatever.)

Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: pulstar on March 02, 2014, 05:55:04 AM
Ogre Battle 64 and Harvest Moon 64. Enough said.

These 2 and Yoshi's Story...I really enjoyed Yoshi's Story. There really is a small library of very god games on it and a lot of trash that needs to be skipped over.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: TheClash603 on March 02, 2014, 06:31:13 AM
Disappointed at least what i think of the N64 id rather play the gamecube over it.Beside it being a cursed console the N64 is what drove away third party support  :twisted:

I never really thought about this, but you are right that Nintendo's struggles in later generations can really be attributed to the N64's decision to stick with cartridges.  Once these developers were scared away in the N64 era by the cost of cartridges and publishing on the system, they never went back when Nintendo righted that mistake.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: BigusSchmuck on March 02, 2014, 08:40:24 AM
Disappointed at least what i think of the N64 id rather play the gamecube over it.Beside it being a cursed console the N64 is what drove away third party support  :twisted:

I never really thought about this, but you are right that Nintendo's struggles in later generations can really be attributed to the N64's decision to stick with cartridges.  Once these developers were scared away in the N64 era by the cost of cartridges and publishing on the system, they never went back when Nintendo righted that mistake.
Just an example,  we still haven't had a proper next gen Final Fantasy game on a Nintendo console! Not counting the gba/ds remakes of course. 
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: xelement5x on March 02, 2014, 09:53:15 AM
There are a lot of cool N64 exclusives that make it worth picking up and playing around with, but it's hardly the one that gets the most playtime for me. 
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: DragonmasterDan on March 02, 2014, 10:03:32 AM
I like the N64, of the Nintendo consoles it's probably my least favorite (leaving the Wii U out as it's life is still in the early stages). But there's a lot of great games on it, almost entirely 1st party or 1.5 party games, but some fantastic stuff on the system. Some of my favorites are Mario 64, Pilotwings 64, Mario Kart 64, Star Fox 64, Zelda Ocarina of Time, Diddy Kong Racing, Banjo Kazooie, and Majora's Mask.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: lukester on March 02, 2014, 10:17:34 AM
I like the N64, of the Nintendo consoles it's probably my least favorite (leaving the Wii U out as it's life is still in the early stages). But there's a lot of great games on it, almost entirely 1st party or 1.5 party games, but some fantastic stuff on the system. Some of my favorites are Mario 64, Pilotwings 64, Mario Kart 64, Star Fox 64, Zelda Ocarina of Time, Diddy Kong Racing, Banjo Kazooie, and Majora's Mask.

Doom 64 is a really, really awesome 3rd party game. Like the other Dooms, but way scarier. I'm on level 22 right now.

I did need a guide to find the 3 secret levels (they have demon artifacts that power up the Unmaker, a weapon that is almost critical for defeating in the final boss).

Ridge Racer 64 is a game that no one gives attention to, but it plays great and looks awesome. Nintendo had a hand in making it, though.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: munchiaz on March 02, 2014, 10:21:27 AM
i got the N64 when it first came out, and i enjoyed it alot. But once i got a playstation, it quickly over shadowed my N64, and i feel the psone is what really made me a gamer. I have fond memories of the N64, and there are some games i really love (fighters destiny) But its def not one of my fav consoles
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: hoobs88 on March 02, 2014, 12:42:40 PM
It is definitely my least favorite of all of Nintendo's consoles. I only own 5 games for it and will probably never play it again.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Arkhan on March 02, 2014, 12:43:08 PM
I like about 10 games on it, and that is it.

The controller is a giant pile of shit though.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: GohanX on March 02, 2014, 02:35:22 PM
I can't say that I love the system overall, but it does have a few of my favorite games ever, such as Starfox 64.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: LS650 on March 02, 2014, 04:50:15 PM
I actually quite liked the N64, but that's because it was strong in two genres I enjoy: racing and 1st person shooters.

In some genres that I don't like, such as sports or RPGs, the N64 was very weak.

The N64 is built like a freaking tank, and I still see lots of them in local pawn shops and such.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: HailingTheThings on March 02, 2014, 06:59:06 PM
I like about 10 games on it, and that is it.

The controller is a giant pile of shit though.

So true. Still can't play that thing without a third party controller that almost resembles something usable.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: TR0N on March 02, 2014, 08:53:50 PM
Disappointed at least what i think of the N64 id rather play the gamecube over it.Beside it being a cursed console the N64 is what drove away third party support  :twisted:

I never really thought about this, but you are right that Nintendo's struggles in later generations can really be attributed to the N64's decision to stick with cartridges.  Once these developers were scared away in the N64 era by the cost of cartridges and publishing on the system, they never went back when Nintendo righted that mistake.
That's the thing,by the time they switched to discs starting with the gc it was to late.Now nintendo really struggles to have support by the third parties.If only they hadn't stuck with cartridges with the N64 to begin with.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 03, 2014, 02:51:43 AM
Saturn and PSone completely destroy the N64 IMO.

I chose N64 that generation and regretted it. There were some cool games for sure, but I really wanted rpgs and got ~0.

^Same, while I still had the Saturn and loved it, my second choice was to go with Nintendo as they've never wronged me before... Boy, was I disappoint.

Disappointed at least what i think of the N64 id rather play the gamecube over it.Beside it being a cursed console the N64 is what drove away third party support  :twisted:

I never really thought about this, but you are right that Nintendo's struggles in later generations can really be attributed to the N64's decision to stick with cartridges.  Once these developers were scared away in the N64 era by the cost of cartridges and publishing on the system, they never went back when Nintendo righted that mistake.
Just an example,  we still haven't had a proper next gen Final Fantasy game on a Nintendo console! Not counting the gba/ds remakes of course. 

I totally agree, however I do love Crystal Chronicles on the GC.  :)
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: jeffhlewis on March 03, 2014, 02:57:43 AM
I jumped ship to N64 that generation and after playing out Mario 64 and Waverace, regretted it (since everything I wanted to play at the time was on PS1).

I picked up about 8 N64 games before buying a PS1, and subsequently a Dreamcast. Played the hell out of Starfox 64, Mario 64, Waverace and KI Gold.

I think I'm the only person on earth who just did not see the big deal with Ocarina of Time. It was boring, especially compared to what was on the PS1 around that time.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: lukester on March 03, 2014, 06:44:23 AM
I jumped ship to N64 that generation and after playing out Mario 64 and Waverace, regretted it (since everything I wanted to play at the time was on PS1).

I picked up about 8 N64 games before buying a PS1, and subsequently a Dreamcast. Played the hell out of Starfox 64, Mario 64, Waverace and KI Gold.

I think I'm the only person on earth who just did not see the big deal with Ocarina of Time. It was boring, especially compared to what was on the PS1 around that time.

The over world is meh, yes. The dungeons have much quality and are in quantity though
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Miracle_Warrior on March 03, 2014, 07:46:52 AM
I always really enjoyed the Wrestling games and Ocarina of Time on the N64, but other than those titles, the console was pretty forgettable for me. 
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: ProfessorProfessorson on March 03, 2014, 07:53:03 AM

I think I'm the only person on earth who just did not see the big deal with Ocarina of Time. It was boring, especially compared to what was on the PS1 around that time.

I agree with you on that. My son likes it a lot however.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: csgx1 on March 03, 2014, 10:44:50 AM
I like the N64 but unfortunately I easily get motion sickness and can't play any 3d games for more than 20mins. A lot of the 3d N64 game are so choppy with bad camera angles that I get sick after just a few minutes of play.


Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: lukester on March 03, 2014, 11:41:04 AM
I like the N64 but unfortunately I easily get motion sickness and can't play any 3d games for more than 20mins. A lot of the 3d N64 game are so choppy with bad camera angles that I get sick after just a few minutes of play.

Not all are choppy.

Get some racing games. Those have stable framerates. Can you play FPS games? I guess not Goldeneye, but Doom 64 is smooth (and scary!).

The only 60 fps game I know of though is F-Zero X. Fantastic game, and camera never changes, but might be too fast for you?
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: vestcoat on March 03, 2014, 01:32:16 PM
I'm a big fan of the N64, but will happily admit it was ill-conceived and has a shitty software library.

The N64 works as a casual, supplemental console. The TG16, SMS, and NES give me 90% of what I want -- I don't need any more RPGs, shooters, or run n' guns -- but they can't really execute the racing games and multiplayers of the arcade or the computer FPS and strategy games I loved in the mid Nineties. For those I play N64 and 3DO.  Both are shitty systems, but for a 8-/16-bit gamer who lost interest in things around 1997, they fill a useful niche.

Also, the N64 may be blurry and have serious genre deficiencies, but it hasn't aged nearly as bad as the muted, grey, polygon shovelware barf on the Playstation. Seriously, PS1 sucks worse.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: EvilEvoIX on March 03, 2014, 03:45:46 PM
I loved it but never had many games for it. 
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: csgx1 on March 04, 2014, 06:25:18 AM
I like the N64 but unfortunately I easily get motion sickness and can't play any 3d games for more than 20mins. A lot of the 3d N64 game are so choppy with bad camera angles that I get sick after just a few minutes of play.

Not all are choppy.

Get some racing games. Those have stable framerates. Can you play FPS games? I guess not Goldeneye, but Doom 64 is smooth (and scary!).

The only 60 fps game I know of though is F-Zero X. Fantastic game, and camera never changes, but might be too fast for you?

Your're right, not all N64 games are choppy.  I think I'm more sensitive than most people when it comes to screen motion and it's not just N64 games that affect me. 

I can't really play FPS, I remember playing one of the Turoks and almost threw up after playing 15 mins. 

Racing games I'm usually fine with and I haven't played F-Zero X.  I'll have to check it out, thanks for the suggestion.

I had a lot of fun with Sin & Punishment and Mario Kart 64.  Both fun games. 
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: bawitback on March 06, 2014, 12:02:31 PM
never owned one and never plan to. I bought the sega saturn bundle during that era and never looked back
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: esadajr on March 07, 2014, 07:07:35 AM
the last good Nintendo console was the SNES.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: toymachine78 on March 07, 2014, 08:33:44 AM
the last good Nintendo console was the SNES.

Amen!

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Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: BlueBMW on March 07, 2014, 11:46:35 AM
This whole thread makes me a sad puppy :(
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: lukester on March 07, 2014, 11:47:26 AM
This whole thread makes me a sad puppy :(

Me too, kinda. There's some half-sentiment in here.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Tatsujin on March 07, 2014, 03:27:47 PM
I like the N64 but unfortunately I easily get motion sickness and can't play any 3d games for more than 20mins. A lot of the 3d N64 game are so choppy with bad camera angles that I get sick after just a few minutes of play.


also a sickness can have its merits :)
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: IrishNinja on March 16, 2014, 11:16:56 AM
...oh god is Black Falcon here too

for real, N64 had some gems & multiplayer fun no doubt, but looking back PSX & Saturn libraries were several levels above it, my opinion.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: lukester on March 16, 2014, 11:47:52 AM
...oh god is Black Falcon here too

for real, N64 had some gems & multiplayer fun no doubt, but looking back PSX & Saturn libraries were several levels above it, my opinion.


Yes, but A Black Falcon hasn't commented yet. He did make this thread though...reviews of 145 N64 games.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=473262

PSX and Saturn both have way more games. N64 is quite excellent in lots of genres though, such as FPS's, racers, action-adventure and plat-formers. But stuff like fighting games, and RPGs, not too much.

Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: esadajr on March 18, 2014, 03:39:23 AM
it all comes down to the kind of games you care the most and your acquisition power. Back in the day you had to pick one system. Most of us didn't pick the N64, some of those who did, got rid of it and got the PSX.

If there's something I disliked about the N64 back then, was the controllers, especially after being spoiled with the PSX ones.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 18, 2014, 04:36:25 AM
it all comes down to the kind of games you care the most and your acquisition power. Back in the day you had to pick one system. Most of us didn't pick the N64, some of those who did, got rid of it and got the PSX.

If there's something I disliked about the N64 back then, was the controllers, especially after being spoiled with the PSX ones.

^Agreed,  I also enjoy games that are fun!  the N64 had none... :(

:P
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: turboswimbz on March 18, 2014, 08:41:23 AM
I enjoy playing the 64 with the everdrive.  It's a great break from the normal system, and one I grew up with, however I find myself enjoying other systems of the era more.  The N64 controller also just down right kills me from time to time.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: lukester on March 18, 2014, 09:52:19 AM
it all comes down to the kind of games you care the most and your acquisition power. Back in the day you had to pick one system. Most of us didn't pick the N64, some of those who did, got rid of it and got the PSX.

If there's something I disliked about the N64 back then, was the controllers, especially after being spoiled with the PSX ones.

^Agreed,  I also enjoy games that are fun!  the N64 had none... :(

:P

:(

Which ones did you play? I'm guessing you did not like Mario 64.

Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Bernie on March 18, 2014, 11:28:10 AM
Anyone that didn't like the N64 is retarded.  :)  Just kidding.  I loved the system, I remember pre-ordering mine, and waiting in line to get it on launch day.  Now, with the EverDrive, I enjoy it even MORE!
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: LS650 on March 18, 2014, 05:31:25 PM
I have to say that my favorite racing game of all time was Beetle Adventure Racing.  I loved that game and played it for hours and hours - for a racing game, it did everything right.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: DragonmasterDan on March 19, 2014, 02:21:34 AM
I have to say that my favorite racing game of all time was Beetle Adventure Racing.  I loved that game and played it for hours and hours - for a racing game, it did everything right.

Heh,
I like that game a lot too. I gave Chop5 a copy one time and was explainign that it's great and he looked at it like I handed him a copy of Madden or some other sports game.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 19, 2014, 03:58:36 AM
it all comes down to the kind of games you care the most and your acquisition power. Back in the day you had to pick one system. Most of us didn't pick the N64, some of those who did, got rid of it and got the PSX.

If there's something I disliked about the N64 back then, was the controllers, especially after being spoiled with the PSX ones.

^Agreed,  I also enjoy games that are fun!  the N64 had none... :(

:P

:(

Which ones did you play? I'm guessing you did not like Mario 64.



I stand corrected.  Mario 64 is fantastic.  The N64 is actually a really great system and has all sorts of terrific games with a wide variety of titles that anyone should enjoy!  :)

I really do like the N64.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: toymachine78 on March 19, 2014, 04:24:56 AM
^^ It's absolutely craptastic!

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Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: BlueBMW on March 19, 2014, 08:20:14 AM
Quote from: _joshuaTurbo
I stand corrected.  Mario 64 is fantastic.  The N64 is actually a really great system and has all sorts of terrific games with a wide variety of titles that anyone should enjoy!  :)

I really do like the N64.

 :dance: :clap:
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: tggodfrey on March 19, 2014, 08:45:43 AM
I liked it becuase of the 3d graphics and gameplay of Mario64.  After that newness wore off i found i did not like the system whatsoever.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: vestcoat on March 19, 2014, 11:32:46 AM
If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that the controller sucks.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Bernie on March 19, 2014, 01:17:52 PM
If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that the controller sucks.

I was on the fence about it, but now I feel that they could have done way better. 
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: DragonmasterDan on March 19, 2014, 01:23:35 PM
If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that the controller sucks.

I disagree.

At least for the games it was designed for. Between the N64, the Saturn UFO pad and the Playstation analog (and later dual shock), I like the analog stick on the N64 most and I think it's the best 3D controller of the era. Yes, doing anything with that d-pad is impossible, but very few games utilized it.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Tatsujin on March 19, 2014, 01:27:13 PM
urgh..already 5 pages spent on that crap, and that on an obey centered forum? seriously?






















:P
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: vestcoat on March 19, 2014, 02:16:36 PM
I like the analog stick on the N64 most and I think it's the best 3D controller of the era.
Just because it did some things right doesn't mean it's a good controller. The failure rate of N64 controllers is unmatched. I N64 is the only first-party controller for any console that I've purchased new, used gently, and had fail on me. Good precision + uncomfortable stick + horrific product life = shitty controller. Sorry.

Comparing it to other shitty controllers doesn't cut any ice either.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: lukester on March 19, 2014, 02:46:51 PM
If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that the controller sucks.

I would say the stick is the worst part. They wear down after a while. Eventually, the sticks will get to the point that your character moves not as fast.

They are very easy to replace, but definitely not my favorite.

I would say the controller is quite comfortable after you get past the intimidation factor of the three prongs, lol. But the L button is practically unreachable. So in Doom 64, I have to move my hand to the L button for strafing, quite akward :(

Turok's controls are great though. Aim with stick, move (and strafe) with C buttons. Perfect. I hope they are in Goldeneye.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: vestcoat on March 19, 2014, 07:28:13 PM
The discomfort of the stick isn't so bad that it can't be ignored, or grown accustomed to, but it pales to a genuinely comfortable controller. Two hours into Perfect Dark while sniping hard sims in the Villa, the stick will whisper, "Hey! I still suck!" Or while executing consecutive Mario Kart power slides with a string of bananas strung out on the Z button, the stick with slide out from under a sweaty thumb in defiance. BOO-URNS.

They're easy to replace, but the aftermarket ones are worse. The replacement sticks are on larger, heavily-weighted ball joints that make them more durable, but less accurate for fine control in the center area. On the outer extreme, they quickly conform to the hard, 8-way mechanical guidance that limits true 3D movement.

As for Doom, the default controls are pretty bad, but easy to customize. Just put strafe on the R or Z button.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Tatsujin on March 19, 2014, 08:21:02 PM
a N64 is about as likable as a decayed limburger cheese.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: esadajr on March 20, 2014, 11:35:57 AM
a N64 is about as likable as a decayed limburger cheese.
LOL :lol: yeah

Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: lukester on March 20, 2014, 02:28:58 PM
a N64 control stick is about as likable as a decayed limburger cheese.

Ftfy
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: esadajr on March 20, 2014, 03:57:14 PM
not even in emulated form
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: HailingTheThings on March 20, 2014, 04:03:36 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/FwLYQu6.jpg)

'nuff said.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: lukester on March 20, 2014, 10:47:56 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/FwLYQu6.jpg)

'nuff said.


If anyone is interested, the Beta was a much better game than the final. It at least looks playable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JHCn3THgGU
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Tatsujin on March 21, 2014, 12:04:45 AM
as shitty as this game!! :P
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: esadajr on March 21, 2014, 12:37:43 AM
I rather jump from a plane

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Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: DragonmasterDan on March 21, 2014, 12:45:36 AM
If anyone is interested, the Beta was a much better game than the final. It at least looks playable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JHCn3THgGU

From my understanding Warner Bros/DC Comics told them. Superman can't harm anyone or fight, we don't want children seeing things in this game and re-enacting them with dangerous results. This left the developer with no choice but to make a game about flying through rings.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: vestcoat on March 21, 2014, 08:14:40 AM
I must be dead, because I'm in RPG HEAVEN!

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/ClarkJames/S7302256_zpsde2c2e18.jpg)
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Bernie on March 21, 2014, 11:37:36 AM
The Shadowgate 64 game was actually quite enjoyable for me.  NOT what I expected, and would have loved to see the one in the works come out, but alas...it was not to be.

http://www.unseen64.net/2008/04/04/shadowgate-rising-n64-cancelled/

http://web.archive.org/web/20040821223543/http://www.planetnintendo.com/thewarpzone/fanatical/srising.html

(http://www.unseen64.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/99.jpg)
(http://www.unseen64.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/510.jpg)
(http://www.unseen64.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/319.jpg)
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: lukester on March 21, 2014, 12:44:54 PM
Nice collection Vestcoat!

I have not played many of those.

Paper Mario I have played briefly on the Wii (first chapter), but it was very enjoyable for me, as a Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga fan.

Hybrid Heaven I liked at first, but everything got kinda repetitive, as the main bulk of the game was mediocre Tomb Raider stuff. Very cheap game, though.

I have beaten both Zelda games, they are incredible. I would consider them Action RPGs?

From what I've seen of Quest 64, it looks good but also bad. Apparently the game was very rushed.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Tatsujin on March 22, 2014, 05:11:39 AM
halp me.. I got le eyecancer!!
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: lukester on March 22, 2014, 11:05:46 AM
halp me.. I got le eyecancer!!

If mere blurry, but anti-alliased N64 games give you eye-cancer, then most of the pixelated and warpy Playstation games would probably make your eyes fall out, lol.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Punch on March 22, 2014, 11:21:50 AM
It's easy to not have pixellation when most of the 3d models used are just vertex painted with one texture or another here and there (hi Mario 64!). :P

(but to be honest, vertex painted games wins specially in the early 3d gen, like Mario, Crash and others who still look great after all this time)
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: IrishNinja on April 11, 2014, 08:40:08 AM
Yes, but A Black Falcon hasn't commented yet. He did make this thread though...reviews of 145 N64 games.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=473262


haha that thread is insane!  thorough though. 
still amazed he hasn't commented, must not have seen this thread yet - he takes heat over at sega-16 for his N64 love, heh.
ive got about 25 games for mine, there's maybe 5-10 more i'd dig but that's about it for me.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: warpig227 on April 14, 2014, 02:46:15 PM
i like it, but honestly there not many games that i like, obv the essentials like smash and mario 64 zelda games, and mischief makers are really the only ones i play. good but not up to par with ps1 at the time. but it stood the test of time better
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: seieienbu on April 14, 2014, 02:56:22 PM
There were a few games that I didn't dislike on the system, but that's about the nicest thing I can say about it.  I was of the opinion that the hardware in the mid 90s wasn't good enough for 3D games yet.  Everything just looked bad.  That combined with the growing pains of developers not understanding how to work 3D cameras and what I found to be the worst controller of all time made me dislike the system a lot.  Damn near everything on the system was 3D and all looked so very, very similar. 

I liked how it had 4 controller ports, but I didn't like the offerings that the N64 gave me.  Around the time Goldeneye was out I was playing Quake 2 on my computer.  And when Perfect Dark was out I was playing Quake 3 and Counter Strike.  I just didn't see what the fuss was about, PC shooters were so clearly superior that I honestly didn't know why anyone would even bother.

In the end I vastly preferred PS1 and Saturn during that generation.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Tatsujin on April 14, 2014, 03:23:21 PM
halp me.. I got le eyecancer!!

If mere blurry, but anti-alliased N64 games give you eye-cancer, then most of the pixelated and warpy Playstation games would probably make your eyes fall out, lol.

that's basically true ^^

especially saturn 3D.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: MrBroadway on April 18, 2014, 09:39:40 AM
Only 2D games looked good from the 5th generation.

I like the N64 enough, but definitely do not rank it very high compared to its peers, or the awesome systems that came before or immediately after. Ogre Battle 64 is an excellent reason to own the system, though, and easily competes with any of the JRPGs of the PS1.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Tatsujin on April 18, 2014, 10:07:50 AM
if only the n64 had more kewl 2D games, it might have been an awesome system.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Black Tiger on April 18, 2014, 10:44:27 AM
Yes, but A Black Falcon hasn't commented yet. He did make this thread though...reviews of 145 N64 games.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=473262


haha that thread is insane!  thorough though. 
still amazed he hasn't commented, must not have seen this thread yet - he takes heat over at sega-16 for his N64 Nintendo love zealotry, heh.
ive got about 25 games for mine, there's maybe 5-10 more i'd dig but that's about it for me.


Fixed.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Bloody Wolf on April 18, 2014, 02:08:49 PM
Even tho the 3D looks dated I miss that system
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Bernie on April 18, 2014, 02:14:29 PM
I play mine regularly.  :)
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: synbiosfan on April 18, 2014, 02:43:09 PM
I'm one of those who have owned one for years but it took the Hori controller for me to play it recently.

I tried to post a pic but haven't figured out how to on this site...I know f'n dumbass

http://s730.photobucket.com/user/retrogamecollectorjim/media/More%20Stuff/0608121738.jpg.html?sort=3&o=13 (http://s730.photobucket.com/user/retrogamecollectorjim/media/More Stuff/0608121738.jpg.html?sort=3&o=13)

You may like the original N64 controller (more power to you) but I do not and no amount of discussion (defending it's design) will change my opinion.





Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Black Tiger on April 18, 2014, 03:02:42 PM
I'm one of those who have owned one for years but it took the Hori controller for me to play it recently.

I tried to post a pic but haven't figured out how to on this site...I know f'n dumbass

http://s730.photobucket.com/user/retrogamecollectorjim/media/More%20Stuff/0608121738.jpg.html?sort=3&o=13 (http://s730.photobucket.com/user/retrogamecollectorjim/media/More Stuff/0608121738.jpg.html?sort=3&o=13)

You may like the original N64 controller (more power to you) but I do not and no amount of discussion (defending it's design) will change my opinion.








I definitely need to get something like that, where the analog stick isn't painfully at the centre.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Duo_R on April 18, 2014, 04:12:11 PM
I am sure it works awesome, but that is one of the ugliest Hori controllers of all time. I have always kept an eye for one tho but those always seem pricey on ebay.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: MrBroadway on April 18, 2014, 04:12:32 PM
I don't find it painful at all, but that hori pad is such a better design. Why oh why didn't Nintendo come out with it is far beyond me.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: synbiosfan on April 18, 2014, 04:24:44 PM
I am sure it works awesome, but that is one of the ugliest Hori controllers of all time. I have always kept an eye for one tho but those always seem pricey on ebay.

That's where I ended up getting it. They just seemed to be slowly rising in price so I said screw it. I can't say I regret it, a R.I.P. gamer named Breetai mentioned it so I have him to thank.

Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: MrBroadway on April 18, 2014, 04:27:09 PM
I am sure it works awesome, but that is one of the ugliest Hori controllers of all time. I have always kept an eye for one tho but those always seem pricey on ebay.

That's where I ended up getting it. They just seemed to be slowly rising in price so I said screw it. I can't say I regret it, a R.I.P. gamer named Breetai mentioned it so I have him to thank.
Blake was really well-known around these parts. :(
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: dingsbums on April 19, 2014, 08:07:26 AM
I had a N64 also - most games are dated nowadays of course.
My favourites were Mario 64, Killer Instinct Gold, Sin & Punishment, Yuke Yuke Troublemakers, Yoshis Story, Wave Race 64, Banjo Kazooie, 1080, Goldeneye & the reason imo to own the system alone - the best version of Bangai - Oh.
Seriously I'm on the fence for years on the system just for that one game (and yes I know about the Dreamcast version but it doesn't even come close  :dance:)
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Duo_R on April 19, 2014, 09:28:54 AM
Although it is dated, used N64 is worth price of admission for just Blast Corps alone
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: toymachine78 on April 19, 2014, 01:56:25 PM
I sold mine. What a big turd.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Bernie on April 19, 2014, 02:07:30 PM
I sold mine. What a big turd.

Homo.....   :)
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: InfraMan on April 19, 2014, 02:09:56 PM
Although it is dated, used N64 is worth price of admission for just Blast Corps alone

+1

Blast Corps was awesome... getting those platinum medals became an obsession for me!
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Bernie on April 19, 2014, 02:12:20 PM
My all time favorites are Mario 64, Ocarina of Time, and Shadowgate 64.. 
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: toymachine78 on April 19, 2014, 02:21:19 PM
My all time favorites are Mario 64, Ocarina of Time, and Shadowgate 64..
Ocarina was OK. Played the hell out of Mario Kart and 007. I think what killed it for me was the fact that BOTH Castlevania games sucked ass. I love me some Castlevania.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: InfraMan on April 19, 2014, 02:28:05 PM
My all time favorites are Mario 64, Ocarina of Time, and Shadowgate 64..

Shadowgate 64, cool... that's one you don't hear mentioned very often.

There wasn't much stuff released on the N64 overall, but there were some great ones to be sure...

Banjo-Kazooie (& Tooie)
Beetle Adventure Racing
Conker's Bad Fur Day
Goemon's Great Adventure (& Mystical Ninja)
Zelda OoT (& Majora's Mask, which is probably the darkest entry the series will ever see)
Paper Mario
Mario 64
Starfox 64
Bangai-O
Body Harvest
Blast Corps
DK 64
Goldeneye
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Mario Kart 64
Ogre Battle 64
Sin & Punishment

... and two of my favorites, Mischief Makers & Space Station Silicon Valley.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: synbiosfan on April 19, 2014, 02:33:24 PM
I really liked how the 64 handled Resident Evil 2.
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Bernie on April 19, 2014, 02:34:56 PM
I really liked how the 64 handled Resident Evil 2.

Me too!
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: Tatsujin on April 19, 2014, 04:08:31 PM
Fark64
Title: Re: Uh, who likes the N64?
Post by: NessFreaK on April 23, 2014, 08:41:15 AM
Perfect Dark gets my vote for the best FPS of all time ...