Super Mario 64 (NDS)

Advantages: A Classic, Mini Games, hours of gaming fun, all of Mario's best bits
Disadvantages: Multi player is a bit basic, Touch control can be tricky to master

...As of 31st March 2005 Super Mario 64 DS had sold 250,00 copies since European launch alone. Now that isn’t bad going! >>>>>>>>>>>Cake anyone? The game begins with Princess Toadstool inviting Mario to her castle to sample the delicious cake she’s made for him. Mama Mia! Out nowhere the Village People arrive… What?! Oh Mario, Luigi and Wario? Hmmm, there are similarities! After a slight “Chuckle Brothers” slapstick moment they all run to the castle ...
...are! You can pick Super Mario 64 DS up for about £25 if you have a look around. The amount of time you will spend playing this game with all its 150 stars, mini game and multi player options, I consider this to be a bargain. Now if you will excuse me I’ve spent far too long away from my DS, it’s time to don my fake moustache and surrender another few hours to Mario and his relentless game playing! ... Read review

Advantages: Bright, crisp graphics, entertaining gameplay and massive longevity. Multiplayer function.
Disadvantages: It is rare I say this, but I can find none!

Super Mario 64DS is a conversion of an old N64 classic. As a cutesy platform game it is an ideal conversion for the DS. With its simple controls, dual screen and wireless multiplayer possibilities the DS is ideally suited to this style of game and perhaps this is why Super Mario 64DS is by far the biggest selling DS game currently available. As with all platform games there is little in the way of plot. The old adage of "princess goes AWOL" familiar ...
...The difficulty level to Super Mario64 DS offers a nice learning curve with initial levels being straightforward and later levels offering fiendish puzzles and the "leaps of faith" all platform fans dread. Fortunately, with a save option following every level progression is a rewarding, rather than frustrating experience. This is a game that should appeal to everyone be it for the simplistic minigames or innovative platform play. The two-player option ... Read review

Advantages: Brill Graphics, Gameplay and Effects
Disadvantages: Some levels frustrating to play

...all my beloved games including Super Mario 64 which was one of my favourite games (apart from Goldeneye.) While browsing through the new Argos catalogue, I found the game now avalible in the DS format. It would be great to have it again. What Is It? Super Mario 64 (NDS Format) is a take off, of the original N64 game. The game has 4 playable characters of Mario, Lugie, Wario and Yoshi. This has bits added and taken away so if you have played ...
...exactly the same. Also added are a big selection of mini-games which was not included in the older game. Where To Buy/Price The game was released in 2004/5 which really surprised me as I had just not seen it before, I think I had just thought there was one overall Mario DS game maybe. The game is very common, and will be found anywhere that sells DS games. I got mine out of Argos for £29.99 which is around the average price for a DS game. ... Read review

Advantages: Experience or revisit a classic and enough extras to make it new.
Disadvantages: Control system is not for everyone.

...Nintendo DS's ability, it took Super Mario 64 and gave it a touch screen responsive control system. That was its first wrong move. Although you can adjust the controls to fit your needs, I found that the learning curve does take quite a while. Also in a competition, the N64 control would win hands down over the DS controls for the game. It is essentially the same game as was released about 10 years ago, but as the legendary game it is it can always ...
...are 3 save slots on Super Mario 64 DS, so that if the game is being played by more than one person you don't all have to argue over who gets to save their games. Also like the original, when the game first starts up you can play with Yoshi's face just like you could play with Mario's face those 10 years ago. It's touch of Nintendo magic like this that you won't find in other games. The graphics have also been given an overhaul, and there is a staggering ... Read review

Advantages: 3 new playable characters, freedom to roam anywhere
Disadvantages: Touchscreen lacks

...after a good 9 years Super Mario has been given new hope as his adventure starts all over onto the small handheld DS. Undoubtly one of the best games on the N64 and now it can be played in the palm of your hand, what more could you wish for? If you didn't know already you are this little man with a red cap. He is on a mission to defeat the evil Bowser and win back his beloved Peach (how sweet). However, new to the DS sequel is Yoshi, Luigi and Wario ...
...believe was the success of Super Mario 64 was the fact that you have complete control and can roam the land doing whatever you wish. There's no completing one level and moving onto the next in these two games, instead you are granted access to every level and mission for your own pleasing. Did you enjoy racing Koopa Troopa to the top of the hill? Then revisit the level and do the goal all over again which gives this game good play back marks in my ... Read review