That small, pudgy, Italian piazon, has returned as the flagship character of Nintendo 64. That is where the similarities end, though. Super Mario 64 is the first game that makes it fun to play in a 3-D environment. Every time you turn the game on, there's something new. The graphics in this game are superb.
Every detail is accounted for, properly drawn and visually pleasing.
The music is also well though out and changes accordingly with the environment when appropriate. On a couple of levels they even play that classic Super Mario tune. But perhaps the best part of the game is its length. The game seems never-ending. I've spent hours and hours playing this game, two relatively unstudied test behind me, and I still have not passed the damn game.