I will be shocked if Nintendo doesn't re-release or remake Super Mario 64!
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munancho
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If by Sunshine you mean 96 levels of FLUDDless goodness then yes, yes I would prefer that.
So good! They were the perfect balance of skill and toughness that is missing from many later Marios.
EightBit Man
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No. But if rumors are true, we'll see that one appearing as well.
-Arcadia-
Banned
Nintendo's gotten better about difficulty since the days of NSMB DS and Wind Waker (
), but agreed.A challenge really gives a Mario game that final bit of brilliance, and it's kind of a shame that Nintendo doesn't feel comfortable moving on with the difficulty of the earlier Marios, outside of optional levels like these.
Still crazy fun. But the absence is felt.
BlackTron
Member
I got an orginal gray fat DS with a copy of Mario 64 DS as a gift way back then. I was very, very unimpressed. Super Mario 64 was THE game that ushered in 3D, and it paired critically with the new N64 controller and its control stick. Moving Mario around a 3D space with that controller was a generation-defining experience.
I took ONE look at the package and was like, what? Mario 64 without a control stick? And this is supposed to be some years-later "upgrade"? I laughed at it and toyed around with the DS version as a joke. I did get a lot of use out of that DS though. It was very good for Castlevania.
For this to be the only re-release of this industry-shattering game is a travesty. Even more bizzaro because of how much Nintendo likes to re-release games.
Perhaps the people at Nintendo are afraid of the classics embarrassing their new work, and keep such games buried in "the vault" for when they need to fire a massive cannon. For example, when 3DS was doing crappy, it got Ocarina of Time. But it wasn't the silver-studded remake the game deserved, just a polished up portable game. At least it had a control stick, for god's sake.
I've wanted a new console version of Mario 64, Ocarina of Time and Star Fox 64 since before I could drive a car. I've moved on and accepted them as historical classics, I still have an N64 because it's still the definitive way to play these titles. The portable stuff they've done doesn't give these games enough credit. On the other hand, if they remade all of these titles correctly, how many people would skip new entries entirely. I mean, Mario Odyssey is a great game, but how good is it compared to a full on Mario 64 remake right next to it on the store shelf...competing with themselves. They would need to be lunatics to pit Star Fox 64 Remake against Star Fox Zero.
This is part of Mario's precise brand management. 64 would ruin their own egos. They can only put out a gimped portable version, out of the limelight.
I took ONE look at the package and was like, what? Mario 64 without a control stick? And this is supposed to be some years-later "upgrade"? I laughed at it and toyed around with the DS version as a joke. I did get a lot of use out of that DS though. It was very good for Castlevania.
For this to be the only re-release of this industry-shattering game is a travesty. Even more bizzaro because of how much Nintendo likes to re-release games.
Perhaps the people at Nintendo are afraid of the classics embarrassing their new work, and keep such games buried in "the vault" for when they need to fire a massive cannon. For example, when 3DS was doing crappy, it got Ocarina of Time. But it wasn't the silver-studded remake the game deserved, just a polished up portable game. At least it had a control stick, for god's sake.
I've wanted a new console version of Mario 64, Ocarina of Time and Star Fox 64 since before I could drive a car. I've moved on and accepted them as historical classics, I still have an N64 because it's still the definitive way to play these titles. The portable stuff they've done doesn't give these games enough credit. On the other hand, if they remade all of these titles correctly, how many people would skip new entries entirely. I mean, Mario Odyssey is a great game, but how good is it compared to a full on Mario 64 remake right next to it on the store shelf...competing with themselves. They would need to be lunatics to pit Star Fox 64 Remake against Star Fox Zero.
This is part of Mario's precise brand management. 64 would ruin their own egos. They can only put out a gimped portable version, out of the limelight.
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Carna
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That Twitter user, happens to be a complete tool.
EndlessFloydian
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Remastered yes, but in Odyssey engine? Doubtful.
StormCell
Member
From your lips to God's ears, may it be so.
Hairball
Neo Member
I actually recently wrote an article about how a Super Mario 64 remake should be done (if you're interested!), I'm hoping it can be done in the style like Link's Awakening on the Switch, new graphics engine, but still have the game play how it did on the original system.
SM64 DS kind of deviated a little too much, it would be better if they stick closer to the original N64 game.
SM64 DS kind of deviated a little too much, it would be better if they stick closer to the original N64 game.
Frogman_676
Member
yeah really want a Super Mario 64 remaster.. As much as i'd love a Sunshine remaster as well, they should already be giving us this on Virtual Console. I mean, rather have them putting their energy into other projects.
Frogman_676
Member
No, not really. i think 64 would be really epic, but i admit mario sunshine in HD would be downright gorgeous. In summary, give me either, and give me these games NOW. lol
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Jubenhimer
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Super Mario 64 Remake. Standalone release. $60. Count on it. LOL
mcjmetroid
Member
It certainly gets points for having badass title music. It's certainly on my videogame playlist!
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Macapala
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Shaqazooloo
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If it's a remake, yeah I dont know why they wouldn't charge full price for it. I think it'd be system seller tbh.
Jubenhimer
Member
I'd prefer it to be part of the rumored Mario 3D collection alongside the Galaxy games and Sunshine, but knowing Nintendo, we can't have that now can we? Especially if it'll be rebuilt from the ground up, which is probably the only way they could charge full price for a standalone release
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Macapala
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Animagic
Banned
This right here.
I would only play it if it was teh DS version remastered with additional improvements including full analog control.
I played SM64 enough for 2 lifetimes when it was first out. I tried the DS version once and was just like "nope" due to teh controls. I would love to revisit the game with the additional characters etc.
I played SM64 enough for 2 lifetimes when it was first out. I tried the DS version once and was just like "nope" due to teh controls. I would love to revisit the game with the additional characters etc.
Wolfgang Jr
Banned
This is a COMPLETE lie. You would 100% be back if they remade 64.
Stiflers Mom
Banned
I get headache after playing it 5 minutes on the N64.
Tried it again on a PC emu, and same effect...
This game is simply not for me.
alabtrosMyster
Member
What would really be nice is if they took a few hints from the remake that was done from the N64 code by fans, they fixed the frame rate (yes, you can run at well above 60fps) they added wide screen support... Nintendo would have to at least match what someone from the outside did... and add some sensible graphical tweaks in a way that doesn't break the feel of the game.
D.Final
Banned
I agree
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
Now someone (Nintendo or otherwise) needs to change the camera controls to fully modern 3D / full control and I'll be happy
alabtrosMyster
Member
I vote for a god of war mario 64 themed mod, that would be mandatory for the fixed camera controls.
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D.Final
Banned
Yeah