SM64 is complete in every way, and the challenging experience of working toward each new level is far greater than the game's minimal flaws. Nintendo's craftsmanship and zeal for creating fantastically enjoyable games has never shown through more than in Super Mario 64. Perry Nintendo 64's early flagship title demonstrates the power of the hardware as well as the creative genius of Miyamoto and team. Not only does the game obliterate every platformer before it in terms of visual finesse, it plays just as well if not infinitely better than previous 2D incarnations of the Mario franchise. 3D worlds are huge and cleverly laid-out so that there's never a dull moment.
Secrets play a huge part of the experience, recapturing the classic gameplay style of the series.
Possibly the greatest videogame achievement ever. Mario's 3D jump is illustrated with the Giles Goddard-created animated 3D Mario face. Adequate music and sound effects work well. 9.0 Graphics Simple and beautiful. Low polygon count, extremely colorful and vast.