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- Platform: Nintendo DS
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- Media: Video Game
- Item Quantity: 1
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- Play as Yoshi, Mario, Luigi or Wario -- each has their own unique abilities and you'll need them all
- Collect the 150 Power Star Bowser hid on the castle grounds
- In Adventure Mode, you'll control the four friends by using the stylus on the touch-screen
- Play and win fun touch-sensitive mini-games
- Battle up to three friends in Wireless Versus mode, which can be played with only one Super Mario 64 DS game card
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Amazon.co.uk Review
For anyone buying a Nintendo DS, Mario 64 is the most obvious first purchase. The main single player mode is essentially the same as the original Super Mario 64 for the Nintendo 64, albeit with 30 more stars to collect from the game’s myriad levels. Back in 1997 it was the first truly successful 3D platform game and today its superlative level design still puts most new games to shame.
The most obvious difference with this new DS version is that you can now control Wario, Yoshi and Luigi in the game, as well as just Mario. There are also new and more powerful power-ups, such as the ability to turn Mario into an inflatable balloon, which make some of the hardest sections a little easier.
The most controversial change to the game though is the control system. With no analogue controller you have the choice to use just the D-pad or the stylus. The latter works best, but still seems an obvious compromise over the original version. A far more convincing showcase of the DS’s touch screen can be seen with 36 different mini-games, many of which are surprisingly addictive. There’s a multiplayer mode for four people to play wirelessly, which although a little simplistic is impressive for the fact that only one person needs a copy of the game to play it.
Although it does at times seem a little obvious that this was not a game originally designed with the DS in mind, it's still an enormous amount of fun and manages to showcase just about everything the new console is capable of. --David Jenkins
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The all-time classic is back - and better than ever! Super Mario 64 DS is the perfect showcase for the power of Nintendo DS, with touch sensitive control, dual screen gameplay and slick 3D graphics. Play the complete Nintendo 64 adventure, now with all-new characters, courses, game modes and challenges. Or battle with three friends in Wireless Versus mode (the game supports Single-Card Play for downloading the game wirelessly to friends' systems). Last, and definitely not least, you can try your hand (or your stylus) at tons of new touch-sensitive mini-games.
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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I highly recommend this game, It will take you a while to get used to the controls but the graphics are brilliant. You start out as Yoshi, and you unlock Mario, Luigi and Wario along the way. The aim of the game is to collect 150 Power Stars from the levels. There are many secret areas around the castle waiting to be unlocked! The mimi-games are great fun and you can unlock more by catching rabits.
It will keep you occupied for a very long time, and its very very fun.
It will keep you occupied for a very long time, and its very very fun.
69 of 73 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
Well if you're looking for a Mario game for DS end your search now, 'cause I honestly belive that apart from Animal Crossing this is without doubt the best game for DS. You start as Yoshi, then you unlock Mario, after that you unlock Luigi and finally Wario. The basic storyline of the game is Princess Peach bakes Mario a cake, Mario goes to find Peach to collect the cake with Wario and Luigi and ... Bowser locks them all up so until you beat Goomboss (he's a boss) you can't get the key to unlock Mario. By the way, that's not a negative comment, each player has their own wacky power, Mario's is wall jump, Luigi's is water run, Wario's is Wario wack and Yoshi's swallow. There are lots of levels - my favourite is "Jolly Roger Bay" as you get to SWIM!!! and explore uncharted waters. To cut a long story short, if you're a DS owner buy this game. If you're not a DS owner, buy a DS/lite and then buy this game. Got that? Good.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Its Mario 64, THE game which revolutionised 3D platformers and stopped us from going down the horrible road down which Tomb Raider had been leading us.
You already know this is a classic, everyone does, so what are the changes?
Extra "mini-levels"
All new mini games making superb use of the touch screen
30 new stars to earn
Oh a word on the controls, don't listen to the other reviews, use the touch screen, the precision is unbelievable. It takes quite some getting used to but if you use the touch screen from the start using the stylus you'll master the game.
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Legendary game
I first played this in a shop on an Japanese Import N64 many many years ago, and it was seriously tempting even at £600. Read more
Published 5 months ago by R. Le Quin
Very good game Indeed!!!!!!!
This was very fun to play on my Nintendo DS and I always play it, its a must get for me and would highly recommend
Published 5 months ago by NathanielC2
Kids love it
My children, 7 and 8, love this game and like to play 'DS download play' (their description!) so they can share it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by K. Houghton
good game good game
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Published 8 months ago by D. W. Brown
A perfect game for continuous challenges
I purchased this game for my son who absolutley loves the challenges that Mario comes up against in his many adventures. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Stevo
MORE MARIO FUN FOR THE DS
Super Mario 64 DS (Nintendo DS)A TRULY ADDICTIVE EARLIER DS GAME,A STRAIGHT COPY FROM A MUCH EARLIER GAME OF THE SAME NAME WITH THE ADDED BENEFIT OF PLAYING AS OTHER CHARACTERS-A... Read more
Published 9 months ago by James Toner
Fantastic
This is a great game obviously it's based on super mario 64 which was on the n64. This version has more stars to collect (150 instead of 120) Four playable characters (once mario,... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. L McWild
Dammit this thing doesnt go up to 10 stars
One of the best N64 Games just got better for the DS.
the DS version of the game is better for many reasons thats what makes it so great. Read more
the DS version of the game is better for many reasons thats what makes it so great. Read more
Published 12 months ago by The Big G (Gordon)
A bit tricky here and there but a great game!
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Published 12 months ago by Katie
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