"Why I Dislike The N64", or "What is the Deal With the N64?"

[Medic_wheat]

I like some games on the N64.  I really enjoyed Mario 64, Zelda Ocarina of Time (but I still hate Majora's Mask) Paper Mario, F-Zero X, and I played so very much Mario Kart 64 multi player.

The problem with the N64, Saturn, PS1, Jaguar, and even the 32X in some cases is that early 3D/polygons are not pretty.  Just like early 2D graphics on generation 2 consoles haven't held up to the test of time graphically.  They were more utilitarian, like a set up game board or maze path.  It wasn't until at least the 3rd generation 8-bit era where games started to become pleasant looking.  This is analogous to generation 6 consoles which were powerful enough to take the 3D concept and make it so much better with more polygons, colors, and textures.  Instead of people looking like they are made out of origami, they started having features resembling human.

2D games on the 5th gen consoles can really look amazing though.

There are, of course exceptions to every rule.  And this is my own opinion.

This is very true.


Which I think is why I am strating to fall for the Sega Saturn....it still did alot of 2D games.  Much of which where still sprit based.  Granted the catalog of Sega Saturn games I would say are must haves (from the US, UK *I'd say only Deep Fear*, and Japan) would be around 100.   Much of the stuff on the Japan import side you can now find in compilations or direct arcade ports on newer system that where released in the US.....most of that would be the fighting catagory...

I honestly can not name a single 2D N64 game.....maybe that paper mario game (but it was not sprit based I think)....

In fact I now strugle to think of a any PS1 games that where still sprit based......hummmm...I guess the ports of FF 3, 4, and Chrono Trigger..........


well in any case during that era of gaming the games that still impress are the 2D games even more so the sprit based games.




The 3D games from the N64 that still look good (and play well) would be Duke Nukem 3D, and Doom 64....

Infact Doom 64 looked and played the best for home console release until the more recent BFG Doom release which included Doom 1&2 for the home system (not as digital download)......although they took to many liberties on that Doom 3 port on last gen systems........Glade I still have my XBOX Doom 3 copy ...

[toymachine78]

This is the BEST use of the N64 evah!

Sega Mega Gear: Game Gear TV Console Mod (Overvie…:

[Bernie]

[Medic_wheat]

Why the sad face?  it was done with 100% scrap...


or is it because you would like one of those?.....it is kinda cool...


something clone systems have yet to try and do Sega Gear games...because you know there are such a demand lol......


does make me wonder if there are any hidden gems or games only found on the game gear that wasn't originally a port of another game from the SM or Genesis....

[BlueBMW]

I always get sad reading threads dumping on my beloved N64

[bartre]

*sigh*


honestly, the only real problem i have with the N64 is that the thumbstick is a pile of shit.
other than that, i genuinely love the system, even the shittacular games.
so, here's the games i'd recommend:
import-
bangai-o
sin & punishment
rakuga kids

domestic-
DK64
kirby 64
mario party 1-3
mega man 64
snowboard kids 1&2
smash bros
worms armageddon
zelda oot & MM
banjo kazooie & tooie
Blitz (all)
chameleon twist 1&2
cruisin USA & world
Diddy Kong Racing
Donald Duck goin quackers
Elmo's Number Journey
Goemon's Great Adventure
Goldeneye
International superstar Soccer 98,99,2000
Jet Force Gemini
Killer Instinct Gold
Mario Kart
Mickey's Speedway USA
Mischief Makers
Pokemon Stadium 1&2
Starfox 64
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
Ogre Battle 64
Paper Mario
Rampage 1&2
Star Wars ep. 1 racer
Star Wars Rogue Squadron
Tony Hawk 1,2,3
Turok 1,2,3
Wave Race 64
Wetrix
wipeout 64
Xtreme G 2
Yoshi's Story

i can have a good time with any of these at any time.

[cr8zykuban0]

I have to say that om a big n64 fan. I have great memories playing classics like cruisin world, mario 64, fighters destiny, bomberman 64, wave race and a bunch more. honestly its true that the n64 games are getting popular thus raising the prices which suck ass since there are only a handful of games that are actually rare. you can disagree with me but it kinda seems like you dislike it because its getting popular by many people and thats all that theyre looking for when it comes to trades. plus you say you try to show off the tg 16 to your friends but they rather play n64.  you cant change someones mind about what they like to play, maybe they grew up with the n64 and not the turbo. I didnt grow up with the turbo but I love it!

what im trying to say is you cant hate a system just because its getting a lot of hype and popularity, but you cam hate the prices they are going for lol

[HailingTheThings]

*sigh*


honestly, the only real problem i have with the N64 is that the thumbstick is a pile of shit.
other than that, i genuinely love the system, even the shittacular games.
so, here's the games i'd recommend:

Donald Duck goin quackers

That game is awesome, but you* you should* totes just play the DC ver. overall better, I'm sure you have that, yeah?

*Wow, must have been tired. lol

[graffias79]

does make me wonder if there are any hidden gems or games only found on the game gear that wasn't originally a port of another game from the SM or Genesis....

Game Gear Shinobi comes to mind.

[Black Tiger]

does make me wonder if there are any hidden gems or games only found on the game gear that wasn't originally a port of another game from the SM or Genesis....

Loads. It's worth getting a flash cart just for the RPGs and war sims.

I don't know how complete this lists is:

http://l-lists.com/en/lists/s0r0ug.html


It really puts into perspective why the N64 library isn't as appealing to <32-bit console fans as most other libraries.

In fact I now strugle to think of a any PS1 games that where still sprit based......hummmm...I guess the ports of FF 3, 4, and Chrono Trigger..........

There are way too many to list. Might have more than the Saturn does.

It also depends on how strict of a definition you want to use, as even games with 2D backgrounds and sprites often incorporated polygonal elements. Same with the Saturn.

[Medic_wheat]

does make me wonder if there are any hidden gems or games only found on the game gear that wasn't originally a port of another game from the SM or Genesis....

Loads. It's worth getting a flash cart just for the RPGs and war sims.

I don't know how complete this lists is:

http://l-lists.com/en/lists/s0r0ug.html


It really puts into perspective why the N64 library isn't as appealing to <32-bit console fans as most other libraries.

In fact I now strugle to think of a any PS1 games that where still sprit based......hummmm...I guess the ports of FF 3, 4, and Chrono Trigger..........

There are way too many to list. Might have more than the Saturn does.

It also depends on how strict of a definition you want to use, as even games with 2D backgrounds and sprites often incorporated polygonal elements. Same with the Saturn.

I wouldn't doubt it. 

I guess for me I was always nintendo growing up. It is only in these past two years I started to explor sega and before that Neo Geo bliss.

[bartre]

*sigh*


honestly, the only real problem i have with the N64 is that the thumbstick is a pile of shit.
other than that, i genuinely love the system, even the shittacular games.
so, here's the games i'd recommend:

Donald Duck goin quackers

That game is awesome, but you you totes just play the DC ver. overall better, I'm sure you have that, yeah?

sadly, no.
i'll acknowledge that many games on my list were multiconsole, and generally better on other systems.

[HailingTheThings]

*sigh*


honestly, the only real problem i have with the N64 is that the thumbstick is a pile of shit.
other than that, i genuinely love the system, even the shittacular games.
so, here's the games i'd recommend:

Donald Duck goin quackers

That game is awesome, but you you totes just play the DC ver. overall better, I'm sure you have that, yeah?

sadly, no.
i'll acknowledge that many games on my list were multiconsole, and generally better on other systems.

Oh no, lol. Should pick it up, looks extra pretty.

[Digi.k]

*sigh*


honestly, the only real problem i have with the N64 is that the thumbstick is a pile of shit.
other than that, i genuinely love the system, even the shittacular games.

I wasn't a fan of that controller,  I like the system and the games I just wished it had more variety.  If only Nintendo localized Dōbutsu no Mori , I would have been a fan for life !!!

[vexcollects]

Infact Doom 64 looked and played the best for home console release until the more recent BFG Doom release which included Doom 1&2 for the home system (not as digital download)......although they took to many liberties on that Doom 3 port on last gen systems........Glade I still have my XBOX Doom 3 copy ...

Didn't know it included DOOM 1 & 2. That's interesting. I always head to my Atari Jag to play DOOM 1. It feels like cheating if I don't play it there. The Jag deserves some love every once and a while. However, I don't own DOOM 2 (not sure I ever played through it), and DOOM 3 carries some good memories for me, but probably sucks now. I remember the whole "monster closets" thing and the flash light really pissing me off in that game. I might pick this up as a good compilation.

Also, much agreed (which you and I seem to do often), DOOM 64 is pretty darn good. I still enjoy barreling through that game. Great atmosphere, fast paced (not like other popular N64 FPS's that will go unnamed), and great moody soundtrack. It is still able to startle me, which is great.