Editorial Review

That cute little squishy guy is back in all his pastel glory tosweeten up 2-D life on the Nintendo 64. With 3-D games such asPerfect Dark and Donkey Kong 64 getting the bulk ofattention among consumers, Kirby 64 provides a fun change of pace for bothyoung and experienced gamers who don't necessarily need all threedimensions to have fun.

Young gamers will love the bright, colorful graphics in this game,which is 2-D with some 3-D foreground and background elements. Kirby isjoined by plenty of friends who will aid in his quest to recover thepieces of an important shattered crystal.

While the levels are a bit too easy for older gamers, the gameplay inKirby 64 is original enough to entertain all ages. Kirbystill has an appetite for enemies, sucking them up and spitting themout, but he can also swallow them, inheriting abilities such as fireand cutter. Also, Kirby can now combine enemy powers, often withhilarious results. For instance, electricity plus stone turns Kirbyinto an electrifying little light bulb. Sure, you don't need to use allthese powers, but they're still fun to play with. --Robb Guido

Pros:

• Whimsical 2-D graphics
• Kirby 64's copy and combine abilities result in some unique and variedgameplay

• May be too easy and too cute for older players

Reviews (92)

A really cool game even for a girl
Kirby is da bomb, I love this game. It is so much fun, there are 6 planets and 4-5 levels in each. Pop star, Rock Star, Aqua Star, Neo Star, Shiver Star and Ripple Star. At the end of each level you get to play a bonus game where you have to option to select the Enemy info card. There are a total of 81 cards. Also there are 3 different mini games. They're real entertaining too. Kirby gets to combined its powers and eat its enemies, he could fly and do all kinda stuff. The purpose of the game is to collect all 100 crystals. There are lots of symbolisms in this game. You might need to purchase the Kirby 64 The Crystal Shards Strategy Guide to find them all. But overall the game is really easy, even my brother a 5 years old enjoyed it.

This game is lots of fun!
This game is great. I like all the characters such as painter, the red kirby and King Dedede. I also think that the mini-games are cool. The 6 stars, Pop Star, Rock Star, Aqua Star, Neo Star, Shiver Star and Ripple Star all have their challenges. The main challenge of the game is to get all of the crystal shards. Beating the boards is an easy task. One thing that wasn't well planned is the mini-games and short movies. Most people don't look at the options menu, and that's where both of those options are. I would have thought that all that would be in the options menu is configuring the volume and sound (stereo/mono). It keeps you occupied pretty long. The bottom line is that the boards are easy, the mini-games are fun, and finding the crystal shards is tough.

TOO CUTE!!! CAN'T..... RESIST!
The classic SNES character is back for N64! It's all about when dark something(forgot the name) Turns all of kirbys friends evil! But fear not! Kirby has a big appitite! and is ready to save the day! Don't listen to all who give it a thumbs down cause this is a great game and I give it two thumbs up!

If youre looking for (junk) on N64,youjustfoundit
I bought this game a month back, and it stinks! The people who did ALL the other reviews have no idea what they are saying for this N64 piece of crap. The music is so babyish its not even Kirby music, and THIS GAME STINKS! Hal Laboratory can make better games than this. H---,even Klonoa is better than this. (BORING) Other Kirby games are better than this, too. I had to pelt this with rocks and put it in water.

go kirby!
This is a really good and probaly the best game for kirby! It's all about when dark matter makes all of kirbys friends evil with these crystals and turn them against them! but fear not! kirby is here to save them! As usual our favorite classic snes and nes character is cute and hungry! (if you know what I mean) Those who are new to kirby try this! you'll enjoy it! so I give this game a 10! so play it! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Every good game deserves a sequel, and the addictive, quirky Mario Party 2 certainlyfills the bill. This multiplayer party title combines the gameplay of a traditional dice-based board game withseveral brief action-game segments, including updated versions of 20 of the best offerings from the originalMario Party. There are also 44 entirely new mini-game challenges that pit players against eachother as they compete to collect the most stars.

Owners of the original Mario Party will be comfortable with this game from the get-go. Eachplayer rolls a virtual die to advance through various board games, including pirate land, western land, spaceland, mystery land, and horror land. Several hidden adventure boards can be unlocked as players advancethrough the game. Each player aims to gain the most stars and become a superstar at the end of the game.Various mini-game challenges and booby traps await gamers as they land on some strategically placedspaces on the board.

While Mario Party 2 can be played as a single-player game (against three computer opponents), thistitle really shines in social situations. This is the perfect game to pull out at parties--assuming you have afew extra controllers in the house. --Brett Atwood

Pros:

• Perfect party game (up to 4 players can play simultaneously)
• High replay value

• Solo play suffers
• Multiplayer games can take a long time to complete

Features

• The party continues with Mario Party 2
• 64 action-packed mini-games
• Six all-new multiplayer Adventure Boards
• Special Quest Mode for players who prefer to party alone
• For up to four players

Reviews (70)

Great Game But Takes A LOOOONG Time To Play
You know you need to review your household budget and free time when you go out and splash $25 on a Nintendo 64 while the Gamecube is the Next Best Thing. That's what my wife and I did, picking up a bunch of games on the cheap. One of those games is Mario Party 2, a fun board game-style offering.

Basically, you play as one of 8 characters from the Mario universe against 3 other characters, either computer controlled or human. You can play in a variety of boards, such as Pirate Land and Western Land. Just like any other board game, you roll a die and move along the board, trying to collect coins and stars while avoiding things like cannonballs, trains, and Baby Bowser. At the end of each round of turns a mini-game is played which can earn winners more coins. There are over 60 mini-games, not counting the mini-battle games which occur on certain board spaces.

The game is a lot of fun to play with friends (or your wife), but it takes a very long time to play, even with the "short" 20 turn mode. You can save games in progress, but it's not as fun to pick up a game midway through. Overall, though, this game has a lot of playability and longevity and, if you have a N64 unit, is worth having in your game collection.

Great for parties!
If you sold your N64, you made an unfortunate mistake. Not only did this system have two games that were arguably two of the greatest, it also had a great multiplayer series called Mario Party. Thankfully, it is continuing on the Gamecube. Each one has a strength, and in the second one, it's the minigames. There are updates on 20 classics, like Bumper Balls, Shy Guy Says, and Desert Dash, along with 40 all- new ones, like Shell Shocked, Archer Rival, and- my favorite new one- Honey Comb Havoc. You have 6 players (Mario, Luigi, Peach, Wario, Donkey Kong, and Yoshi), 6 boards (Pirate Land, Western Land, Mystery Land, Space Land, Horror Land, and Bowser Land), each with a duel and item minigame that suits them, and plenty-o-fun. If you're looking for a series of 4 player bashes, then look for these four games.

PAAARRRRTTTAAAYYY!!!!!!!!!!!
This game is awesome! With some minigames its a pick-up-and-play deal, and with other minigames it takes some time to master. The game boards are very interactive. There isn't much to say about this game, it just naturally rocks.

The best of all Mario Party games!
AAAAAwesoooooome!!!The best thing about this game is all the mini games,there is tons of them and are really fun to play.There are some that I just didnt get and some that I never lose at(Muhahahaha).There are also ones that are like impossible to beat the computers at such as (skateboard scamper....)even on the lowest dificullty eeek...anyhoo.The most annoying thing about the game is that there is tons of competition I often throw tantrums over this game.Like when the computers steal your stars,aaarrghh!plus thats just me,lol.But dont let that fool you the game is still flat out fantastic.Plus tons of different kinds of things can happen on the board that makes the game never get boreing.I also enjoyed unlocking everything in mini game land.I had a blast playing with my dad at mystery land,that place was always my favee:)I use to have the game but I sold to store called game crazy,Im 13 I still want it I WILL HAVE IT AGAIN!

Better than the first!
This game makes Mario Party 1 seemed less fun. The regular cast Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Wario, Donkey Kong, Bowser, baby bowser, Toad, and the rest are back for an even better adventure. You get to choose between 6 new boards replacing the 8 original boards from MP1 Pirate land, Western Land, Space land, Mystery land, Horror land, and Bowser land. The characters even dress up in costumes depending on what land you are playing. In the adventure mode you don't have to collect 100 stars, you just have to be the super star and beat Bowser in each land you play(up to 4 players). There are 30 new minigames and 20 minigames that return from the first Mario Party. During the adventure mode you can even use 10 different items to help you throughout the game and compete other players in battle modes to gain coins and make your foe(s) lose coins besides getting coins from the the minigames. From MP1 you have the Adventure mode, Minigame stadium, Minigame Park(replaced with Minigame House from MP1), Minigame roller coaster ride(replaced with Minigame island from MP1 and this mode is 1 player). The new features of this game include using items,competing in battle modes,new minigames, and new boards to play. I can't wait to try the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Mario parties. Also try Mario Party 1, it's original. ... Read more

Reviews (117)

Amazing fun for all ages
I was very skeptical that a video tennis game could be at all interesting. It was only after a fair amount of discussion that we decided to give this one a try, and see what it was like.

It was great fun!! You can choose from tons of players - Mario, Luigi, Shy Guy, Birdo, Paratroopa, and much more. Each has its own particular strengths and weaknesses. Gameplay brings back the addictive qualities of pong and other such games - try to put spin and lob on the ball to sneak past your opponents.

You can play with up to four players, using the computer as substitutes for humans if you wish. There are different court types to add complexity to gameplay. There are also a series of fun games where you have to get the most rings, or use special items, or even play on a moving base.

There are also competitions where you work your way progressively through your opponents until you emerge the victor.

Definitely a great game for a group of people, and the game also is fun as solo-play to hone your reflexes. I'd gladly recommend this one to all ages!

Great fun for everyone!
Even if you aren't a fan of tennis, you will fall in love with this game. When I first played it, I didn't want to stop playing it. With 16 characters including Toad, Bowser, Mario, Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, Baby Mario, Paratroopa Yoshi, Boo, and many more you won't find a character you don't like. Each character has different strengths like serving hard or having a hard return hit, and different weaknesses like being too short (in Boo's case). One player mode on this game is amazing. The game of tennis is very well represented in this game with real tennis rules. But what makes this game so much fun is being able to play with your favorite Nintendo characters. With great graphics, tight controls and an all-around fun game, Mario Tennis is a game that all Nintendo 64's owners should buy.

Go Tennis
This game is fun! You get to choose from all of your favorite Mario characters and villans. I would really reccomend it. Great game.

GREAT, ADDICTIVE, FUN FOR EVERYONE!!
This game is so much fun! My relatives, parents, siblings, and I can't stop playing! This game is so addictive. It is fun even playing alone! There are so many characters to choose from and you can even choose a doubles partner! Playing this game is a great way to learn how to play tennis plus the rules of tennis!
This game has tournaments, and all sorts of different fun games to choose from. I recommend this game for everyone.

MY FAVOURITE GAME!!
This game is the bomb. It is the most fun and adictive game i've played, if you play tennis or don't play tennis this is still a good game to get. Infact this game actually taught me the rules in tennis and i then ended up taking tennis lessons, which is now my favourite sport. Any way in my spare time i like to play this game. It has many cool characters with weaknesses and pro's at things in tennis like volleys, serves, ground strokes, and speed. This game even has a catagory for each player like yoshi is suited in the speed catogory and donkey kong is suited in the power section. This game also has a great selection of tennis courts like clay courts, hard courts and more, and i think its pretty cool how every time a point is one a replay comes up, and i have to say this game has a great replay value. It is also very easy to learn the moves in this game, though i have to say the game is kinda easy. My favourite thing about this game is the doubles matches. I love versing my friends in doubles, and you can also be partners with your friends in doubles and kick the computers [butt]!! ... Read more

Reviews (67)

The game's okay
Ok, when Yoshi's Story was first annouced to be released for N64, I was very excited and it became one the my most anticipated N64 games. Was it because I like kiddy games? No. Back when I was playing the Super NES, there's a great game called Yoshi's Island. Yoshi's Island has 60+ levels, lots of different enemies, lots of interesting levels. It was so good that I played the whole game at least three times. Now Yoshi's Story is actually a SEQUEL to Yoshi's Island. I had expected much better levels, and hours upon hours of fun. But after I finally got the game, I was very disappointed. Yoshi's Story only has 24 levels in all and there's no bonus levels to play if you get a high score and the levels are too easy. You only beat 6 levels to beat the game. Yoshi's Island took me about 3 weeks to beat and Yoshi's Story only took me 2 hours! If you played Yoshi's Island and loved it, DO NOT expect Yoshi's Story to be like Yoshi's Island because it's no where as good as the SNES masterpiece. Unless you are an Yoshi fan and have to have this game, then get it. Otherwise just rent it and if you actually liked it then consider buying it.

Good for the little people...
Yoshi's Story is a game that is definetly for the younger group. Its a storybook happy world. Yoshi (a cute originally green dinosaur with a long toung to devour enemies, eat fruit, and pop out eggs) and all of his friends are out to save the Super Happy Tree that the bad dinosaur Bowser has stolen. Eat fruit along the way to help keep your strength up. The music is fun and catchy, the sound effects are harmless, and the Yoshi's are so cute and make funny noises. This is a good game for those who have just bought this system, or for begginers. I wouldn't suggest it to a three year old, because it may be to diffucult (there are some things that they might not understand or get to frusterated with), but anyone between 4-10 or maybe 11 would enjoy the game and it would make them feel good about themeselves. This is deffinetly a good game for the middle (between 1 and 10) aged kids, it's not to blow-em-up, and it's not to "kiddish" like Elmo games. It's a good game that will make kids feel good about themeselves. For the older group I would suggest that you would just rent this game, you wouldn't want to buy it.

Bad for kids
The only Pro of this game is being bad!!!!!!Wait, if it's bad
I should only give this game 2 stars. Oh well......

I wasted $11.50
One of my best friends told me that this was a great game so when I saw it I bought it. I was thinking $11.50 has to be a great investment for a game this great! Boy was I wrong. I found myself bored of the game within two days. Yoshi eats fruit and then gets happy. That is about the plot of the story. The fruit is kind of like the rings in Sonic but you have to eat a certain amount of fruit to beat the level. Why can't I just beat up some bad guy to win? Eating fruit to win? Not my idea of fun. Sure it's original but besides that? Pointless. Overall this game is a major bore and yes I am a nintendo fan. Even a Yoshi fan. Garh.

A guilty pleasure on the N64
OK this game is easier than just about any game out there, but I love the cute animation and the little Yoshi songs and eating weird exotic fruits. Perhaps the game would have been better if each little Yoshi had a diffrent ability. YOu can find the "secret" black and white Yoshis but they play the same as the rest of the Yoshis. The is far, Far, FAR from being a great game, but if I have nothing better to do I may just play this fun little turn off your brain game and soak up this little 1998 N64 baby jump and stump! ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Nintendo 64 owners have been patiently waiting for a decentrole-playinggame, and, at long last, one has arrived in the form of the perplexingPaperMario. World-famous video game icon Mario stars in this unconventionalRPG,which was originally announced as Super Mario RPG 2. Don't be fooled by the cutesy visual exterior of this game, which borrowsheavily from the well-established Mario universe. Yep... it's the same lovableMario who dons his familiar red overalls and unkempt moustache. However, thecatch is that Mario now stubbornly appears as a two-dimensionalcharacter--despite the largely 3-D exterior gaming environments that surroundhim. When ourflat-headed friend turns around, his paper-thin presence becomes immediatelyapparent. It's a cool gimmick, but fortunately Paper Mario is far fromacut-and-paste cartoon caper.

As with most RPG titles, players must battle with several menacing enemies asthey travel from place to place on their quest. Each encounter requires gamersto strategically choose between various modes of attack. For example, Mario isparticularly handy with the hammer--thus you might opt to select hishangover-inducing hammer attack. As the adventure progresses, additionalcharacters willjoin your quest. Your ever-growing posse gives you more fighting power, aseachteam member brings new attack moves and powers worth mastering. To advancewithin the game, you'll need to pay close attention to your health meter,enemyhit points, and your ever-expanding attack options. The game starts withenemiesthat are easy to defeat, but it quickly becomes quite difficult to survivesubsequent attacks without careful planning.

Unlike most RPG games, each attack sequence is enhanced by a special actionfunction. Instead of passively sitting back and watching each attack moveoccur,the player can enhance your attack by pressing a button or moving thedirectional controller at precisely the right time. As someone who has rackedupseveral hours (and more than a few snoozes) during repetitious RPG attacksequences, the action feature is a welcome addition to break up the monotonyofmultiple attacks.

Fans of the traditional Mario games will appreciate the return of familiarcharacters, such as Princess Peach and Luigi. Perpetual baddie Bowser evenplaysa key role in this addictive adventure. Best of all, there are plenty ofhiddenareas and extras to uncover. Paper Mario may boast elements of theclassic platform gaming genre, as well as the traditional RPG--but itultimatelycuts through all expectations to deliver an experience that appeals to bothcasual and hard-core gamers. --Brett Atwood

Pros:

• Weeks of gaming due to expansive environments
• Hidden goodies to uncover
• Classic Mario gameplay mixed with traditional RPG action

• Highly addictive (prepare to lose some sleep)
• Cartoon exterior may not appeal to some hard-core gamers

Reviews (216)

Paper Mario: Best Game of the Year
I was a bit skeptical about yet another Mario game, but after reading tons of great reviews I bought it and tried it out. I mean it when I say that Paper Mario is the best game I have played in a LONG, LONG time... and I'm sad that I finished it. It has action, adventure, the classic Mario (though he's now 2D paper-thin) plus a bunch of newcomers, and a plot to keep you playing till the end. It took me 2 weeks to finish this game without a player's guide, and I'm no hardcore game, so that goes to show that it's pretty easy to beat this game (as long as you can read, there is tons of dialogue). All the clues are pretty much put right in front of you-- no time will be spent banging your head against a wall after been stuck in the same place for weeks.

SUMMARY:

(PLOT): Evil King Bowser steals the "star rod" from the all-powerful Star Spirits, then rudely interrupts Princess Peach's party, beats Mario, kidnaps the Princess and the party guests, and keeps the Star Spirits captive places scattered all over Mushroom Kingdom. Mario's mission is to rescue the star spirits, then beat Bowser and get back the star rod, therefore releasing the Princess and all the prisoners.

(CHARACTERS): Mario's back, and this time he is travelling around different worlds (Koopa Village, Dry Dry Desert, The Toy Box, Toad Town, Flower Fields, Rugged Mountain) with a party of people he picks up along the way to help him. There are tons of new characters (like Mario's friend, Goombario, and Bowser's evil helper, Kammy Koopa), and they all have individual powers to help Mario beat enemies (such as Shell-Toss, Power-Bomb and Electro-Dash).

(ATTACKS): Attacks are timed, which lets you slow down the pace and think out your strategy. Mario can jump & use a hammer, use one of his friends' powers, or use items he buys in a store (such as Lightning, Dizzy Dial, Mushroom, Honey Jar). When he rescues a star, it gives him some "star power" that he can use during battles as well. Mario has HP (Heart Power, his amount of energy), FP (Flower Power, or "Magic" Power), and BP (Badge Power, so that you can use more Badges that can aid you during battle.)

Overall, Paper Mario is a very enjoyable game. It retains some of the charm of Super-Nintendo Mario games, yet with a 3D background, some new characters and better gameplay. Although some people may be turned off by the cartoony look, I think that everybody can find a reason to like this game. It's definitely Must-Buy for ANY N64 owner.

Probably the best RPG with the most recognizable character.
Paper Mario, the second of the Mario RPGs, is one of the best video games ever. Even though it is 2D people in a 3D world, it is still a great game. As usual, Princess Peach gets kidnapped by Bowser. But this time, Bowser stole the powerful Star Rod, the legendary item from Star Haven. On top of that, he now has a right-hand koopa named Kammy Koopa. Like in Super Mario RPG, the first battle is against Bowser, and Mario gets blasted down to earth again. Anyway, now the stars are called Star Spirits. Also, in an RPG, you usually have allies, and Paper Mario does really good at that with the 8 allies that join up with you. They are similar to the 8 main enemies in all of the Super Mario games. They are Goombario the Goomba, Kooper the Koopa, Bombette the Bob-omb, Parakarry the Paratroopa, Bow the Boo, Watt the Amp(from Super Mario 64), Sushie the Cheep Cheep, and Lakilester the Lakitu. The music is recognizable and of course, so is the RPG battle mode. And of course, no Mario game is complete without weird and wacky landscapes. There are forests, volcanoes, deserts, gigantic flower gardens, and even a Koopa fortress. ... As I have said before, Paper Mario is going to be the best game ever.

Enimies
Sorry but here's more enimies.
Shy guy Hp 7 Attack 2-3 Shild 0
White Clubba Hp 12 Attack 5-6(2x3) Shild 0

great game!
but if you have a gamecube you should wait for Paper Mario 2
when it comes out

dis game is the bomb >.<
you might wanna get paper mario 2 though..it will come on game cube eventually ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

What can you expect from the sequel to one of the favorite Nintendo 64 games of 2000? A lot. Pok&eacute;mon Stadium 2 comes with four new tournaments, 12 new minigames, and lots of fun extras, like special Pok&eacute;quizzes to test your level of mastery. And you're sure to find your favorite monsters, because--gulp!--249 Pok&eacute;mon are present in the game. As in Pok&eacute;mon Stadium, you can train and battle your monsters, as well as transfer them (via the separately sold Transfer Pak) from your favorite Game Boy titles--including the newer Gold and Silver editions of the game. ... Read more

Reviews (62)

Pokémon Stadium 2! Better than 1!
This is a great game. In Pokémon Stadium 2, there are a lot of changes and a lot of updates. In GB Tower, you can play your Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver or Crystal. There are 12 new mini games, new Gym Leaders for Gym Leader Castle, and my personal favorite feature, Mystery Gift. On the Main Menu there is a button that says 'Mystery Gift'. What this does is lets you do Mystery Gift with a girl every day. This is good if you want to get new items to make your '3D Room' look cool in White City, get new items, dolls, beds, consoles and more. My cousin and I like to make fun of the girl there. For example, I did Mystery Gift with the girl, I got PSNCUREBERRY when she got an N64. Not fair right? Like I mentioned before, there is a feature that let's you see your room in 3D. Very detailed! You can see the stiches in the Charmander doll, you can see the console with all the details, see you posters and more! I highly recommend this game for people who like Pokémon!

Pokemon Stadium 2
This is a very very good game. I'd recommend it to any people who are pokemaniacs like me. Let me give you a preview.

In Pokemon Stadium 2, it is like regular battles in glorious 3-D. Everything here has a different mode and essential.

White City- This where you will find the Stadium, your room, the labratory, Gym Leader's Castle, Minigames,Poke School, GB tower and of course a free battle zone.

Gallery- You can take pictures of your pokemon here. At a Pokemon Snap Station you can print out your pics.

Stadium- Four tournaments to beat here. Little Cup- Level 5 or lower. Poke Cup- Level 50-55. Prime Cup- Level 100 or lower. And the Challenge Cup for random battles.

Lab- Here is a PC, Pokedex, Trade Machine Service....... Just like the first Stadium game!

Gym Castles- Battle Gym Leaders from Gold, Silver, Red, Blue,and Yellow. I haven't mentioned it yet but there's a new game coming out.

Your Room- This is like victory palace. You can see your room from Gold'n Silver.

Free Battle- Battle friends here.

GB Tower-Play your pokegames here.

Poke Academy- you can take tests here you can also learn about Pokemon.

Better than the 1st one
I love Pokemon Stadium 2. It's a great game. My favorite feature is that you can play Pokemon Crystal in the GB tower, even though the box says it's only compatible with Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold and Silver.

Pokemon stadium 2 is an excellent game for kids!!!!
Readers, if your friends tell you that pokemon stadium 2 stinks don't listen to them. This game is an excellent game for kids. You should buy this game. This game is about pokemon battling other trainers at classes, gyms, parks, and yes, stadiums. It also have mini-games like EAGER EEVEE and EGG EMERGENCY, And also my other favorits I won't tell you, you have to find out your self if you do it you will have so much fun!

Best (and only) Sequel to the Top-Selling "Poke'mon Stadium"
This is the perfect sequel to the best selling "Poke'mon Stadium", released in 2000. Poke'mon Stadium featured the original 150 Poke'mon and had fun but limited feature. This version features over 250 Poke'mon and lots of new features! Earl's Pokémon Academy and Pokéquizzes help you become ultimate master trainer and a 3D feature lets you design and view your room on Game Boy Color*! New mini-games amuse you for hours if battling is not your thing, and the Free Battle area lets you battle up to 4 people at once! You can even have teams (eg. 1P & 2P vs. 3P & 4P or 1P & 2P vs. COM; so many possibilities)! In conclusion, I say that this is a MUST HAVE for the Poke'mon and Nintendo 64 enthusiast. ... Read more

Editorial Review

As with just about anything brandishing the Pok&eacute;mon name,Pok&eacute;mon Stadium is a must-have for any Pok&eacute;maniac. But thistitle is especially geared towards owners of Pok&eacute;mon Red,Pok&eacute;mon Blue, or Pok&eacute;mon Yellow for the Game Boy.Using the same battle system as the Game Boy games--think highly advancedrock-paper-scissors--Pok&eacute;mon Stadium allows players to entertheir Pok&eacute;mon in a variety of tournaments and other battle modes, allfeaturing vibrant 3-D graphics and animation, as well as enhanced sounds andannouncer commentary. Using the included Transfer Pak, players can use their ownPok&eacute;mon from Game Boy Game Paks, or they can choose from a pool ofrental Pok&eacute;mon.

Pok&eacute;mon Stadium isn't all battles, though. The Kids Club modefeatures nine cutesy minigames that make for great multiplayer fun for all ages.Gallery mode lets players take snapshots of Pok&eacute;mon (similar toPok&eacute;mon Snap), which can then be printed out as stickers at yourlocal Pok&eacute;mon Snap station.

While Pok&eacute;mon Stadium doesn't require that you already have anyGame Boy version of Pok&eacute;mon, players won't be able to access twoof the best features of the game without one. Pok&eacute;mon Lab allows playersto view, store, and better organize the data on their Game Paks, as well astrade Pok&eacute;mon with another player (which requires an additional TransferPak, sold separately). GB Tower allows gamers to play their Game BoyPok&eacute;mon cartridge on the Nintendo 64. --Joe Hon

Pros:

• Tried-and-true Pok&eacute;mon battle system with enhanced graphics andsounds
• Allows you to play your Game Boy Pok&eacute;mon game on the Nintendo64
• Ability to manipulate data on your Game Boy Pok&eacute;mon game
• Minigames make for great multiplayer fun for all ages

Cons:

• Not likely to win over any Pok&eacute;mon holdouts
• The Game Boy Pok&eacute;mon games are a better starting point fornewbies to the genre

Features

• Enter your Pokemon in arena tournaments
• Includes GB Transfer Pak which allows you to transfer pokemons from your Game Boy
• Move ahead as you fight against 8 trainers per tournament
• Enhanced graphics and sounds
• For 1 or 2 player

Reviews (173)

A great addition to Pokémon for Game Boy
Pokémon Stadium is definately a very interesting, graphically superior addition to the Game Boy Pokémon RPGs. However, that is one of Pokémon Stadium's pitfalls; if you don't own Pokémon for Game Boy, do NOT buy this cartridge. It would be a lost experience, as one of the big draws of Stadium uis the ability to test Pokémon you've raised in a more competitive, 3D environment.

That said, Stadium is a spectacular game. While the minigames are fun and the Lab is a very useful utility, the challenge comes with the Gym Leader's castle and the Pokémon Stadium. Even with a strong lineup of Pokémon, players will find some of these competitions frustrating and difficult. These battles aren't the walk in the park, pull out a Mewtwo and kick the living daylights out of the competition type that we all got used to in the Game Boy games. There's actual challenges, strategy is key, and you'll find yourself using you your supply of TMs and HMs like no other, trying to find ways of boosting your Pokémon's attack skills, even those Level 100 ones. There are secret areas, a special difficulty mode (R2, which you can access after accomplishing something very obvious in the Stadium), special Pokémon gifts. For the Pokémaniac, this game will be exactly what you've been waiting for (outside a Pokémon 64).

However, the game is repetitive and, unless you are out trying to accomplish something like win R2 mode, can get boring since the battles are just that... battles. There isn't a storyline or towns to explore. There aren't people to talk to. It's just battling, working at the lab, and minigames. But these pitfalls are all part of the game's dependance on a Game Boy Pokémon pak. Stadium is supposed to be an addendum to Pokémon, not really a game in itself. And in that context, the game shines.

Pokemon Stadium : One of the Best Games for Nintendo 64!
It is very hard to find good N64 games. But Pokemon Stadium (original) is listed on the "Best Games for N64" category.

Pokemon Stadium (original) is a game where you have to compete in a tournament to win badges. You can also challenge GYM LEADERS. They are a little difficult!

Some of you may be saying, "But I don't have Pokemon Red nor Blue. Now I can't play the game. BOOHOOHOO! :( " Well then, you are wrong. If you don't have Red or Blue (for Game Boy), you can rent Pokemon from the game. However, you don't own them. (That means you can't train them to do special abilities.)

TIRED OF BATTLING? Play some mini-games at the Kid Zone. (It's for all ages.) You can play with up to four (4) players! They are very easy to learn, but challenging to do.

GB TOWER. Have Pokemon Red or Blue and the Transfer Pak? If you do, go to the GB TOWER and you can play your Pokemon Red or Blue on the big screen!

I've only told you only a part of what this game has to offer. This game will keep you entertained for hours. Pokemon Stadium (original) won Player's Choice, that means it's a really good game! Get it today! You won't regret it!

more pokemon!
First this game comes with a bundle pak that lets you play your red, blue, and yellow version gameboy games on your n64. This game also has Professor Oak's lab where you can check or switch your items and your pokemon, and check the pokedex.

Anyway, in this game all 151 pokemon are present(yes you can probably use Mew and Mewtwo in battles but maybe you have to beat the whole game to get them). You have to compete in 2 different modes to complete the whole game. Stadium:there are 4 cups Poke Cup, Prime cup, Pika cup, and Petit cup. In the Poke and Prime cups you have to beat 4 different trophies Poke ball, Great ball, Ultra ball, and master ball. The Pika and Petit cup you only have to beat 1 trophy each. Gym leader castle:make your way up to the castle by battling the 8 gym leaders(with 3 apprentices before each), the elite four, and Gary(Ash's rival). Free battle:battle with friends(you can battle in teams, 2 vs. 2 or 1 vs. 3). If you don't have the gameboy games you do battling with the rental pokemon the game has provided for you. When you beat a partial of the game you can battle Mewtwo(the strongest Pokemon ever) using 6 pokemon. If you beat Mewtwo you do an adventure 2 which is a hard part of the game. I do not know what happens when you beat this part of the game because I am still working on it. When you want to get away from battling you can compete in 9 different minigames with up to 4 players:Magikarp's Splash, Clefairy Says, Run Rattata Run, Snore War, Thundering Dynamo, Sushi-Go-Round, Ekans hoop hurl, Rock harden, and Dig Dig Dig. These minigames are actually fun.

Great game for pokemon lovers and very challenging. Try it out!

Fun for all
My 5 year old l0ves this game. It is a nice diversion and keeps him entertained.

Pokemon Stadium By Nintendo
This is a popular game and we were happy to have found it and we are excited to have it now in our collection. The kids love it and I appreciate the very quick delivery time. Thanks. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Although it's geared more for younger players, Pok&eacute;monSnap is good clean fun for Pok&eacute;mon fans of any age. In thisPok&eacute;mon battle-free adventure, players assist Professor Oak in completinghis Pok&eacute;mon Report by photographing the cute little buggers in the wildon Pok&eacute;mon Island. Players take a trolley-like ride through the island's3-D environments, filled with Pok&eacute;mon that not only look just like theydo in the cartoons, but also have "cries" to match. While there's a limitedamount of film for each trip and no zoom lens, players enjoy great freedom ofdirectional movement from within the vehicle, thanks to solid controls.

Pok&eacute;mon Snap isn't as easy as it looks, as not just any old picturewill satisfy Professor Oak; submissions for his Pok&eacute;mon Report are judgedon size, pose, technique, and whether or not there's more than one of the samePok&eacute;mon in the picture. As progress is made, new areas open up, andplayers are given items to aid them in their quest. Although there are onlyseven areas, they need to be revisited often, as hidden and otherwiseuncooperative Pok&eacute;mon must be "coaxed" by using items that you previouslydidn't have before. Also, Pok&eacute;mon will do some of the craziestthings--which make for great photographs--but only under certain conditions that requiremuch experimentation (or a strategy guide) to unearth. --Joe Hon

Pros:

• Good clean fun for Pok&eacute;mon fans of any age
• Cute Pok&eacute;mon 3-D graphics and "cries" faithful to the cartoon series
• Print out stickers of your photos at a Pok&eacute;mon Snap Sticker Station

• An anti-Pok&eacute;maniac's worst nightmare
• Contains only 63 of the 151 Pok&eacute;mon
• Game cartridge can hold only 1 player's save data

Reviews (111)

Pokemon Snap Review
Personally Pokemon Snap was the first game I ever got for N64 and I haven't found a game I like more. The game is cool and it starts out as you playing the role of "Todd" a photographer and Professor "Oak" tells you he found Pokemon Island and he wants you to get pictures of all the pokemon there on a 60 exposure film camera.

Now you start out on the beach level where you see a handful of different pokemon but if you want to get really good shots of some of the pokemon there you'll have to bring in a lot of points so you can get the pokemon food. There are Buttefree, Pidgey, Laparas (ocassonaly) and lots of other cool pokemon.

After you best the beach you have six more levels to beat. It's lots of fun and challangeing to get the best shot you possibaly can get!

Items: Pokemon Food- You use this to entice pokemon to follow you and to make them do neat tricks for the food. You can also convince pokemon to come from their hiding places. Pester Balls- Wow this repelent sure works. When you hit a pokemon with it they get crazy and scared but thats OK. You can force pokemon out of hiding places and knock them down off rocks and stuff. Pokemon Flute- Hmmmm do you want to wake that giant sleeping Snorlax? You do well this el' do the trick. The flute wakes pokemon and canm make them do things like dance and attack it's really cool, but you'll have to bring in a lot of points before you get it!

In closing this game is really cool and any pokemon fan should try it. This game is a bit easy but all more the fun! Rent or buy it I totally recomend it!

The Best Nintendo Game I Ever Played!!!!!!
I was dying to get this game. Then one day I went to my friend Amanda's house. She had Pokemon Snap. So we played a little and I thoght,"Wow! I've gotta get this game for myself!" So, as I'm ordering it, I decide to write a review. So, here's the review:

Pokemon Snap has good graphics, but I have seen better graphics. But the fun things you do while playing can make up for that. First of all, you pick a course to go on. Then, once you're there, you must take pictures of pokemon. Once you get to the end of the course, you have to look at all your pictures and decide which ones you should show Prof. Oak. Then pick ones for your album. when you're fineshed doing that, you go to Prof. Oak and he'll rate the pictures you showed him. He'll also give you points. The better the rating, the more points you get! You don't start out with all the courses. For instance, when I was playing with Amanda, Prof. Oak said,"You have to shot 1 more kind of pokemon to open up a new course." So, in other words, there is a pokemon that she never got a picture of before, and she needs to get it (a picture of it) in order to open a new course.

So basicly, this is a good game and I would highly reccomend it to all those pokefans and pokemaniacs out there!

Fun (while it lasts...)
In 1999, Nintendo released Pokemon Snap, a photography/Pokemon game, something previously unheard of in the video game world (unless you count the highly-unpopular Game Boy Camera.) How does this game measure up? Read on and see.

THE GOOD:

Uniqueness is this game's greatest strength, due to the fact that the video game world previously had nothing like it. Likewise, it's great to finally be able to see your favorite Pokemon in a three-dimensional world. The game uses a plethora of colors, and glitching is minimal (a godsend on the Nintendo 64.) Plus, the game has replay value, something many modern games are severely lacking.

THE BAD:

If you're looking for a "catch Pokemon and send them into battle" game like the ones on the Game Boy, you're in for a huge disappointment. The box says "Catching Pokemon is a snap!" on it, despite the fact that you can't catch them in this game! You're really going to be disappointed if you're one of the Pokemaniacs (like myself) who HATES the TV series (this game uses voice actors from it, meaning the Pokemon can only say their names... Man, does that ever get annoying!) And, of course, not every Pokemon is here. You only get 63 of them! Also, you are ALWAYS in motion and are limited to a track, so you won't get many opportunites for good pictures. Likewise, Professor Oak's ratings for pictures are sometimes insanely low. HIS voice acting gets old VERY fast. The game is only made worse by the fact that the N64 has no printer, and therefore you can't print your best photos. Adding to the problems is the fact that the game is insanely short. There are only seven levels. Brevity has ruined many games (Metroid Fusion is an excellent example.) Like Game Boy Pokemon games, you ONLY GET ONE SAVE FILE! GOD, I HATE THAT! Plus, you can only play as a male character.

OVERALL:

Children and die-hard fans of everything Pokemon are the ones that will get the biggest kick out of this game. However, it's pretty fun while it lasts, so if you own an N64 and you find it for a good price, you should snatch it up.

Don't Get this game..
Don't get this game. It is not worth the money. Ok.. you can print the picture out but then you have to buy the pokemon snap card and it costs about $5 and it is just not worth the money. And it is to short. No plot, no challange, might as well go through your photo album, it would be more entertaining

Greatest game ever
My brother got this game for his birhthday and we both can't stop playing it, it's so fun. Although some people might think it's boring just by looking because all you do is ride around and take pictures. But they give you special things to make it easier and challenges. When you take pictures of pokemon you got them rated (by professer Oak) for points, and when you get a certain amount of points you get a new level. It is really fun! Although there is one problem, only one person can have a game started at a time. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Mario's illustrious career has earned the fella the right to relax, so it's no surprise that virtual golfers can now join him on the links... Mario style, of course. In Mario Golf, players join the star and his usual posse--Luigi, Pyoshi, Wario, Princess Peach, and Baby Mario, among others--on six themed courses, each with unique obstacles and landmarks recognizable from Mario's previous ventures. Despite one's expectations of a cartoonish "golf light" experience, the gameplay is actually on par with many serious golf simulations and is undeniably the best golf game for the Nintendo 64.

The game is equally balanced for pros and amateurs alike. Seasoned virtual golfers and perfectionists can choose a club, adjust the golfer's stance, gauge the wind direction, and apply a variety of spins to the ball. Casual golfers can let the computer caddy pick the best club and line up the golfer, and then simply swing away.

A variety of 10 classic and cleverly original game modes are available. Among the more interesting challenges are ring shot, requiring players to land shots through floating rings, and mini golf, complete with banked walls and ramps. In addition to the traditional tournament, skins, and match modes, golfers can play speed golf, requiring players to finish a round of golf as quickly as possible. --Eric Twelker

Pros:

• Great variety of game modes
• High replay value
• Strong multiplayer mode for up to 4 players

• No hidden Mario Golf Kart mode (that we know of, at least)

Reviews (44)

Mario Golf is worth the frustration
Mario Golf is one of those games that requires two or three friends and a couple bottles of [root] beer. It is by no means action-packed or furious. Yet it somehow is so darn fun you can't put it down. Plenty of modes to play (for single and multiple players), lots of courses to play on, and a large variety of characters to play with. It's an acceptable cartoonish look mixed with real golf rules and tactics that, overall, becomes very acceptable. Mario Golf is NOT just aiming your character and letting fire, however. It requires a lot of precision and taking into consideration the landscape, the weather, and even your character's habits. Fair warning: Mario Golf is very frustrating. Imagine hitting your ball into the rough EVERY time. Or getting stuck in a sand trap. Or missing a very easy putt that could have easily won you the game. -- Well, if you're looking for a more calm game, one that will require you to use some geometry skills and allow you to make fun of your friends... get this! You don't have to like golf to love Mario Golf. I promise.

More than worth the money, especially with the GBC version
If you have any interest in video golf whatsoever, you need to get this game. Nintendo has succeeded in making a golf game that is fun and challenging for young and grown-up people alike.

There are several different types of play in the game. You can play by yourself in tournament mode, in head-to-head mode against the computer or other golfers, in ring mode, speed mode, or in mini-golf.

Tournament mode is the big one - you start with a variety of Nintendo characters to choose from and one course to play on. Completing rounds earns you experience points, which are used to unlock other courses and characters. You also get trophies for finishing in the top three and Birdie Badges for getting a birdie (or better) on a hole. As with similar games, your goal is to unlock all courses and characters and collect all the badges.

Head-to-head mode provides another method of unlocking characters. Beating a character in match play enables you to use it in the other modes. The game also saves your records with each character against all the others. The best play with this mode, though, is against other players. You can set handicaps, bet on each hole, the front nine, back nine, closest to pin, longest drive, and you can even play slot-machine golf, where each player gets only a random wood, long iron, and short iron for each hole - if you're lucky and get three stars, you get the full complement, but if you only get one star, you get one fewer club. Try playing a par-5 hole with your longest club being a 4-iron!

The ring-shot mode is challenging as well - you must hit your ball through one or more rings on the course and finish the hole in par or better. Clearing rings will unlock characters as well. If you think the first few tasks are easy, they will get tougher as you advance! Character-by-character progress is saved for this as well.

Speed golf is interesting - your fastest times on each course are saved, along with your corresponding scores - but not quite as much fine. Mini golf is included as well, but without any rewards I noticed.

If you think this is a good game so far, wait till you play the Game Boy version as well. You can use the Transfer Pak (sold separately, for some reason) to move your Game Boy character to the N64 version, where you can use your experience to build your character. This is essential for mastering the harder courses and beating the top golfers - your GBC character can become stronger than Wario and hit the ball straighter as well. You can also pit your characters against your friends' characters or trade them (if you're so inclined). Finally, you can send your N64 status back to your GBC and view it in more detail there - you can see each character's best score on each course.

Even without the GBC version, this is a top-flight golf game in its own light. Add the Game Boy Color version and a Transfer Pak and you have a keeper.

Good
The Golfing Is Nice And Smooth In This Game And Also There Is Lots Of Playable Characters.The Golf Courses Look Very Good And Just About Everything In The Game Has Nice Things To Offer.Any N64 Owner Should Defintely Check This Game Out

Mariogolf 64 Review
This game is very entertaining for many golfers and children alike. It is a lot of fun although it is very far from reality, as in having piranha plants,chomps,etc.

Four!!!
Not that many golf games in the video game industry can actually sell very, very well. Most of them use a major player's name, and suppose to have their "skills" in the process. Not that many of them can have a strong sense of enjoyment in the golf world, where everyone wants a more serious side in the sports world with football, and basketball. However, Nintendo seemed to hit the nail on the head with their 2000 creation.

With Mario Golf, the game consists of the start of four golfers, including Baby Mario, Peach, and a couple of others. Throughout the game, you can access the Get Character mode, which can help you challenge other characters like Mario, Bowser, and Yoshi. Once you win the character, you also need them, the harder the challenger in the round. It is also important in the Tournament mode, where you can also earn enough points toward newer golf courses and challenging holes in the process. Each course reflecting on the cute, Mario Brothers themed style, which makes it appealing to all ages old and young, where the other games don't seem to have that sense of enjoyment.

Although Nintendo stopped making games for the Nintendo 64, Mario Golf is only one of the very few sports games I highly recommend for the system. Although many people might not see the review, because of the newer game system reviews and newer games of the Gamecube, Xbox, and Playstation 2. ... Read more

Editorial Review

That cute little squishy guy is back in all his pastel glory tosweeten up 2-D life on the Nintendo&nbsp;64. With 3-D games such asPerfect Dark and Donkey Kong&nbsp;64 getting the bulk ofattention among consumers, Kirby 64 provides a fun change of pace for bothyoung and experienced gamers who don't necessarily need all threedimensions to have fun.

Young gamers will love the bright, colorful graphics in this game,which is 2-D with some 3-D foreground and background elements. Kirby isjoined by plenty of friends who will aid in his quest to recover thepieces of an important shattered crystal.

While the levels are a bit too easy for older gamers, the gameplay inKirby&nbsp;64 is original enough to entertain all ages. Kirbystill has an appetite for enemies, sucking them up and spitting themout, but he can also swallow them, inheriting abilities such as fireand cutter. Also, Kirby can now combine enemy powers, often withhilarious results. For instance, electricity plus stone turns Kirbyinto an electrifying little light bulb. Sure, you don't need to use allthese powers, but they're still fun to play with. --Robb Guido

Pros:

• Whimsical 2-D graphics
• Kirby 64's copy and combine abilities result in some unique and variedgameplay

• May be too easy and too cute for older players

Reviews (92)

A really cool game even for a girl
Kirby is da bomb, I love this game. It is so much fun, there are 6 planets and 4-5 levels in each. Pop star, Rock Star, Aqua Star, Neo Star, Shiver Star and Ripple Star. At the end of each level you get to play a bonus game where you have to option to select the Enemy info card. There are a total of 81 cards. Also there are 3 different mini games. They're real entertaining too. Kirby gets to combined its powers and eat its enemies, he could fly and do all kinda stuff. The purpose of the game is to collect all 100 crystals. There are lots of symbolisms in this game. You might need to purchase the Kirby 64 The Crystal Shards Strategy Guide to find them all. But overall the game is really easy, even my brother a 5 years old enjoyed it.

This game is lots of fun!
This game is great. I like all the characters such as painter, the red kirby and King Dedede. I also think that the mini-games are cool. The 6 stars, Pop Star, Rock Star, Aqua Star, Neo Star, Shiver Star and Ripple Star all have their challenges. The main challenge of the game is to get all of the crystal shards. Beating the boards is an easy task. One thing that wasn't well planned is the mini-games and short movies. Most people don't look at the options menu, and that's where both of those options are. I would have thought that all that would be in the options menu is configuring the volume and sound (stereo/mono). It keeps you occupied pretty long. The bottom line is that the boards are easy, the mini-games are fun, and finding the crystal shards is tough.

TOO CUTE!!! CAN'T..... RESIST!
The classic SNES character is back for N64! It's all about when dark something(forgot the name) Turns all of kirbys friends evil! But fear not! Kirby has a big appitite! and is ready to save the day! Don't listen to all who give it a thumbs down cause this is a great game and I give it two thumbs up!

If youre looking for (junk) on N64,youjustfoundit
I bought this game a month back, and it stinks! The people who did ALL the other reviews have no idea what they are saying for this N64 piece of crap. The music is so babyish its not even Kirby music, and THIS GAME STINKS! Hal Laboratory can make better games than this. H---,even Klonoa is better than this. (BORING) Other Kirby games are better than this, too. I had to pelt this with rocks and put it in water.

go kirby!
This is a really good and probaly the best game for kirby! It's all about when dark matter makes all of kirbys friends evil with these crystals and turn them against them! but fear not! kirby is here to save them! As usual our favorite classic snes and nes character is cute and hungry! (if you know what I mean) Those who are new to kirby try this! you'll enjoy it! so I give this game a 10! so play it! ... Read more

Reviews (23)

Excellent Game Play; Pathetic Interface
If you like Tetris, you will like this new version.

First the good stuff:
The multiplayer option for up to four friends is excellent, if you can get four people together who like to play. There are two new game modes which make the game more fun. On top of the classic get as many lines as possible, you have a race to a certain number of lines and most lines in a set amount of time. Stats are kept historically for each player, another plus, although I haven't figured out the inane way it ranks players.
There's new ways of getting additional lines. You are able to form a 4X4 large box out of 4 pieces. Forming a box with the same piece yields a gold box and high bonus, forming it out of different pieces yields a silver box and less bonus. Excellent idea.

Now the downside:
Playing alone gets old quickly. The computer AI is pitiful at best. I EASILY mastered beating the computer at the highest level in all three different games. In fact I have yet to lose to the computer.
Probably the most annoying thing about this game is the pathetic interface. First the controller. The controls are preset, and unchangeable. You push left and right to move the piece, down to speed it up, and up to force it down immediately. This leads to obvious problems where the piece is suddenly at the bottom when you meant to move it to the right or left. It boggles my mind that as many buttons are on the controller, and as far as gaming has come, that the idiots who wrote this game couldn't allow you to change the control settings. Second, the game start. When a game ends, you lose all your game settings. For example, when I play with another person we have to select our account and what game we want to play AFTER EACH GAME! There's no memory of what we did before. It's almost as if the morons who wrote the game NEVER PLAYED IT!

All in all, I like the game, and will get over the flaws. I may have to buy more joypads and disable the 'UP' direction :)

A refreshing new twist on Tetris
The New Tetris certainly lives up to its name, providing a new play strategy where the key to a high score lies in forming 4x4 blocks out of the normal Tetris pieces, while still completing lines as you did in the original. (See the screenshots for an illustration of one of these 4x4 blocks forming.) To make this task more managable, there is also a 'hold' piece that can be swapped in place of your current piece at will. The game is balanced so that you can play it old-school style just fine (even in multiplayer), but you will acquire lines and advance levels much faster attempting to build the new 4x4 blocks.

Mutiplayer is a blast, with up to 4 players and several game options. The music is absolutely awesome. The only serious flaw with the game is the lack of a challenging computer opponent.

For casual gamers looking for a fun game to play alone or with friends, this is an excellent choice. For Tetris fans, this is a must-have!

The best version of Tetris!
I love this game so much. It really added some new life into the world's favorite puzzler. I love that you can now swap a block you don't like. The graphics and sound to this day are still beautiful. I unlocked many of the backgrounds not all. I wish there was a cheat to see all the backgrounds, because some of us don't have the extra free time to get 500,000 line!

God, I love this game!
This is the main reaon I'm gonna buy a N64(and GoldenEye). Yes, I own a PS2 and a XBOX but this is one of my favorite games of all time. One downside though, it's extremely addictive. Like crack even. Well, maybe not crack but pretty addictive.

good tetris game for a console
I picked up "the new tetris" because it featured my favorate game variaton from the excellant Tetris Worlds for Game boy Advance, only this version doesn't cut off at level 15. You can play for as long as you can. The tetris game on this package is pretty much the same as the classic version, but you only get one point for each normal line cleared, but it is still a pretty good scoring system. another good thing this game features is that it tracks how long you managed to stretch a game. I've been able to stretch some games for over an hour. thats because there are a few frills added to this game that make it more interesting
one, you can take 4 identical or differant tetroids and weave them together to form a solid 4x4 square and get bonuses when you clear a line containg a portion of the square. 2, you can use the "T" shape peice to rotate into a tight place and cause all blocks to seperate and collapse. This gets you out of a tough situation, and the lines you clear during the collapse count towards your line total, however, it also cancles out any remaining bonus square sections. even after you've unlocked all the wonders, you can still get good entertainment from this game with the multiplayer. the only thing I have a problem with is the music. it's just mindless techno-music in the style of what ever world your playing in, and this game is LOUD. you always have to turn your television set down when you play this game. it would be nice if they could of put in a recording of "the dance of the suger plum fairy" (which, if you've read my review for Tetris worlds, you know is my favorite tetris song) on a celesta. ... Read more

Reviews (49)

Great Concept...Fair Execution
Diddy Kong Racing is an awesome concept: an adventure game mixed with a racing game. Throw in some cute characters, cool bosses, three different vehicles, huge racing courses and some sweet secrets and you've got yourself an awesome game, right? Well...yes and no.

I loved this game when I was a kid. Diddy Kong Racing was the first game I bought for the N64 (in fact, it was the reason I purchased an N64). I played this non-stop then, beating the entire game, unlocking all the secrets, then beating the whole game again. Then I moved onto different games, and DKR fell by the wayside.

So, a few days ago, I decided to pop it in, for the nostalgia factor (and also to see if it was still any fun). I started a new game, and found the first track. So far, I was having fun, probably due to the nostalgia, but so far so good. Then I got into my first race. I was greeted by horrible controls- it felt like my character was sliding along on ice. I managed to finish the race in first place, soundly beating my CPU opponents, even with the controls. I thought to myself "This isn't how I remember DKR...maybe I'll play some more." So, I play for a few more hours, beating the world and the level boss. The controls have gotten slightly better, but are still very loose. The cheesy music is grating on my nerves, as are the annoying super-cutesy characters. I finally turn the game off, deciding too let my fond memories of the game remain intact.

In 1997, Diddy Kong Racing was revolutionary. Today, it stands as a failed idea. Still, I hope that some developer can take the basic idea of DKR and craft a decent kart racer around it. I really like the adventure game aspects of DKR; but the poor multiplayer and the loose controls are huge turn-offs. Ultimately, you'd be better off buying Mario Kart 64 if you need a racing game for your N64. I give DKR points for originality; it's just that the execution is way off the mark.

Love it!
When I first had this game I loved it! This game has great challenges, cute characters, challenging villains, and a fun adventure. I will explain all this.

You can be 8 current characters(some of these characters you probably haven't seen before in other N64 games)we have our famous Diddy Kong, Conker the squirrel, and Banjo the bear. The other characters are Krunch(alligator), Bumper(Badger), Pipsy(mouse), Tiptup(turtle), and Timber(tiger). There are 2 hidden characters:Drumstick(rooster) who you find somewhere around the island and T.T(clock guy) who you earn by getting the best times and beating him on the trial modes on each track.

The goal of this game is to defeat the evil Wizpig that has taken over Timber's(Diddy's friend)island along with 4 other companions that used to be Diddy and evryone else's friends but Wizpig hypnotized them and now they are working for him. I will explain these bosses later. You beat this whole game by racing and completing challenges.

Throughout the island you will find or earn golden balloons that help you unlock 4 different worlds with 4 tracks each along with 1 hidden world you will not find until you beat Wizpig for the 1st time. The 4 worlds are Dino Domain, Sherbert Island, Snowflake Mountain, and Dragon Forest. In each world there is one boss each. The 4 bosses are Tricky(triceratops), Bluey(Walrus), Bubbler(octopus), and Smokey(dragon). Depending on what world you are in you have to beat all 4 tracks(you earn a balloon for each track you beat) for each world to race against the boss. After beating the boss he will give you a challenge where in each track you have to get 8 silver coins and be in 1st place. This challenge is either easy or hard depending on what track you are racing. After completing this challenge you race against him the 2nd time. You have to do all this in each world. When you beat the bosses for the 2nd time they will give you amulets that will unlock Wizpig and you can race against him for the 1st time. When you beat Wizpig you can unlock the hidden world that is called Future Fun land. This world has no boss but you still have to beat the 4 tracks and do the silver coin challenges to race against Wizpig for the 2nd time to beat the game.

I didn't mention that in each world(except for Future Fun Land) there is the T.T challenges that you need to beat to unlock Wizpig for the 2nd time. You unlock them by finding the keys that are in 1 of the 4 tracks. There is 1 key in each world. These modes are different in each world. You will find out how to play these modes befor you play it. When you beat all 4 you get amulets to help you unlock Wizpig to beat him for the 2nd time. Also when you beat the bosses for the 2nd time you can compete in the trophy challenge where you earn trophies(gold, silver, or bronze) for each of the 5 worlds.

I left out one character, Taj. He is an elephant genie that helps you throughout the game. You can even race against him to earn golden balloons. He gives you tricks to try while racing.

After beating the whole game you should have a total of 47 golden balloons and have everything about 80-90% complete. After you beat the game you can do the adventure 2 where you do the whole game over only you are collecting 47 silver balloons instead of golden, the tracks are mirror imaged, and the computer players and the bosses are harder to beat. While racing you have 3 vehicles of your choice(sometimes) car, plane, and hovercraft. You can even use items to help you throughout racing.

Yes, I know this was a long review but this game has so much that Mario Kart didn't have. That's why I like this game better than Mario Kart. This game is either easy or hard. The replay value was high for me and I think it would be for you. I think you should get this game because if you don't you do not know what you are missing. Get it!

Mario Kart clone... a nintendo fan disspointed...
I was so excited when I first rented this game. I read tons of great reviews and thought boy this game has to be great! I was totally disapointed. It's a mario kart clone but not in a good way like CTR. Diddy Kong Racing got it all wrong. Controlling the vehicles is extremley frustrating, espically the planes. The courses are totally kiddish. I found myself getting motion sickness and boredom from this game. I was wondering what all the hype was about. This game is very dissapointing, honestly.

no unlockables[in 2-4p mode]
you can go to all couses and battle in multiplayer. hip hip horay, i mean hip hip hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This game is cool
Diddy kong racing is one of my favorite games on N64. I love the coureses and the cool battle mode. I love the charactors and I would reccomend playing with 3 players or 4 to make the game more exciting. Here is some games I would buy for N64.

*Diddy kong racing
*Super Smash Bros.
*Mario Kart 64
*And Zelda games ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Mario, Donkey Kong, Yoshi, and all your favorite characters areback in Mario Party 3. This game features 70 minigames that makeyou use your N64 controller in ways you never thought imaginable. Likeits predecessors, up to four people can participate in five areas inboard-game-style play. As you traverse the board, you'll have yourchances to compete in the aforementioned minigames. Then it's all aboutbutton mashing and analog-stick twisting. The gamepad techniques areeasily explained, but some of them are tougher than they look.

The single-player story mode is an absolute chore filled with as muchwatching as playing. You're not supposed to play this game alone, hencethe word "party" in the title. Multiplayer modes include party, battleroyal, and duel. The first two are the basic free-for-alls found inprevious games, while duel mode is an interesting addition thatcombines elements from Othello and Monopoly with the minigames. Thevarious modes help shorten multiplayer game time, which was a problemin previous versions.

Mario Party 3 continues the series' tradition of being the topdog of party games. With its numerous easy-to-learn minigames, it'sperfect for when you and your friend are looking for quick, mindlessfun. --Raymond M. Padilla

Pros:

• Loads of great minigames
• Simple enough for anyone to learn
• New characters from Mario Tennis

• Single-player mode is arduous
• Tough to justify buying more than one Mario Party title
• The required amount of button mashing and analog-stick twisting ishard on hands

Reviews (82)

Great Game
I admit that I bought this on the first day it came out. I loved MP2 and knew that this would be better. I was not disappointed. The mini-games are more fun, more challenging, and more frustrating, but they aren't incredibly difficult. They are also original enough that you don't mind playing them many times (which you do) in the process of beating the one player story mode.

The graphics are rather simple, but still vibrant enough to be enjoyable. The different boards in battle royal are great. I enjoy the pitfalls and obstacles, especially when you friends get hit with them. I really enjoy that you can play different "games", such as the battle royal maps where you play the typical MP game, or the battle rounds where you actually go around a board and beat up your opponent with partners who are enemies from earlier Mario games such as Koopa and Boo.

If I had kids, I would definitely suggest this as a kid-safe game. The violence that it does suggest, which isn't much, is cartoon style and somewhat hidden. The main example is Waluigi beating up Bowser. The "whupping" is behind a big cloud of dust, so you don't actually see anything. There is no sexual content and no bad language. However, your child will need to be able to read, or play with an older child that can in order to really understand the game.

The main drawback that I see is that the text is hard to read. It isn't very clear on the screen and you have squint to read it. I would prefer that they made it a little larger and use a different font as sometimes it is hard to decipher. Overall, it is a very good game, even to a young adult, like myself.

The Best Mario Party Game for the 64
First off, all of the mario party games are so similar. The one thing that makes them unique is the mini games. Lets face it....the mini games in mario party 1 are not all that great and neither is 2. But in mario party 3 all new things were added. Stars are more fun to get and they added items to use and a couple new characters. And the mini games in mario party 3 are awesome. They are so much more fun then the previous 2. If u have any mario party games other then 3 for the 64....sell them and get mario party 3. it's the only one u need. This is the kind of series where u only need one of the games in the series. Also, some of the reviews for this game say that this game is not good. The only people who would say that are people who may just not like the concept of the game. It is a game where it simulates a board game and adds mini games in it. If u do not like this idea of a game....then u may not like it. But if u do then i highly recommend this game. Its the best out of the ones for 64. If u have a gamecube and prefer to get one for that....then mario party 4 is very good too. Mario party 3 and 4 are very similar and are the best ones to get. They are so much fun to have a bunch of friends play and it is easy enough to get the hang of right away. I promise that u will enjoy yourself with this game.

It's PARTY time again!
Being that I enjoyed the first two Mario Party games, I couldn't wait to try out the third installment. It's easily the best installment of the series to be released up to that point in time. There are lots of new mini-games, some of which are lots of fun (i.e. Mario's Puzzle Party, which is a Tetris-style puzzle game and is extremely addictive - after I "bought" this mini-game from Toad, I got hooked on it) and others of which we could probably do without (i.e. Water Whirled, which features controls that are next to impossible to figure out, and MPIQ, which I'd have to agree is pretty stupid). The graphics and sound are an improvement over the first two volumes - I'm glad they finally changed the character voices (except for Donkey Kong's) and created a new character to "moderate" the boards in place of Toad, whose voice has always driven me nuts. (What is "Yuh-ohhhhhhh!" supposed to mean? At least in Mario Kart 64 he spoke actual words... But anyhow...) I like the new characters too. With the introduction of Daisy, there's finally a second female character to choose in addition to Peach (and personally, I like Daisy more than Peach), and Waluigi is apparently the "Luigi" version of Wario. The "duel" maps are lots of fun, especially because you can choose from a number of classic Mario villains (and friends), ranging from Koopa Troopa to Bob-Omb to Snifit to Toad, to "attack" your opponent. And as for the game being "unfair"... well, you have to admit, it is, when the computer-controlled characters seem to have better luck than you do and are able to pull off lots of questionable plays. But think about this: do people always play fair in real life? Besides, some of those outrageous moves make the game unpredictable and, while they can be frustrating, can keep you on your toes and add to the fun factor. If everyone played fair the entire time, the game would be pretty boring. At least that's what I think. My biggest gripe is with the controls: the controls in some of the mini-games (i.e. Water Whirled, as I already mentioned, plus Pipe Cleaners - the one where you have to whack the Baby Bowsers popping out of the pipes with a hammer - and the middle vehicle in Ridiculous Relay) are hair-raising and very difficult to master.
Not a perfect game by any stretch of the imagination, but lots of fun, and still an improvement on the first two games in the series. Recommended, even though "serious" gamers may find it quite childish.

Don't bother buying it
Mario Party 3 has the same concept as Mario Party 2: get as many stars as you can and win as many mini-games as you can. But both games share the same unfair randomness that has made so many people dislike the Mario Party series.
Even though Mario Party 2 DID have a lot of unfair things about it, Mario Party 3 is a lot more unfair and random, which makes it worse than the previous games. Everywhere you go in Mario Party 3 there is something unfair. Whether it's "Game Guy" ripping you off all of your coins or randomly getting valubale items from Bowser or Toad, everywhere you look there is something unfair. If two players have the exact same amount of coins or stars at the end of the game and they are both in 1st place, they will both hit dice blocks and based on THAT the winner will be declared. That means that in the end, an entire game of strategy can often mean nothing and winners often win by chance.
Since the whole game is based on chance, it's no wonder the game is so unfair. For example if "player A" has gotten a ton of coins throughout the game from winning lots of mini-games and "player B" happens to come across boo, "Player B" can steal almost all of the coins that "Player A" has worked so hard to get! And if you select "Bonuses" in the beginning of the game, any player can simply land on a space and get a free star (it is random.) Unless you are playing a board game with 10 turns, get ready for a long, arduous game, especially if it's you and 3 computer players. Plus the plot of the game is corny, the music is corny and the mini-games are boring.
If you are looking for a game where if you put effort into it you'll get something in return, don't get this game.

Mario Party is back and better than ever
I think this is the funnest mario party game yet.(wait till mario party 5 comes out)The new characters are Daisy and Waluigi.There's new board maps and tons and tons of action packed new mini games to test your skills in.You can play against your friends and family in party mode,try to be the super star in story mode or do a two player duel agains the computer or a friend.This is a great game and I recomend it to anyone who likes the mario party series or if you haven't tried one yet. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Video games don't get much cuter than Hey You, Pikachu!, a Pok&eacute;mon title that allows players to talk to their favoriteelectric mouse--via the Voice Recognition Unit (VRU) that's included--and sharein its day-to-day adventures. While older Pok&eacute;mon fans might findthe game too childish, the candy-coated goodness that's found here makes itperfect for the kiddies.

With the abstract goal of building a friendship with Pikachu, playerscommunicate with it by speaking certain keywords and phrases into the VRU'smicrophone. Although Pikachu's speech is limited to variations on its own name(e.g., "Pika! Pika!"), it expresses itself through thought bubbles and thegame's adorably animated 3-D graphics.

Mastering this interaction is key to solving Hey You, Pikachu!'s puzzleelements, which are encapsulated in various squeaky-clean activities in whichyou and Pikachu participate together. While the voice recognition here isn'tperfect by any means, there's plenty of on-screen help and guidance to keepplayers from getting too frustrated. --Joe Hon

Pros:

• Allows players to interact verbally with Pikachu
• Adorably animated 3-D graphics
• Plenty of onscreen help and guidance

• Voice recognition not perfect by any means
• Might be too childish for older Pok&eacute;mon fans

Reviews (88)

Take this into consideration before buying...
Not a bad game, overall...This is one of the first games to rely primarily on voice recognitition, so - while impressive - the feature is still in it's early stages and is therefore a bit raw. It took me (and my "advanced" 21 years of age) and my sister quite a bit of time to make that confused little Pikachu fully understand what we were trying to say. This game requires a whole lot of patience, but, eventually, you should grow accustomed to speaking in a Pikachu-friendly voice. (** Note: A few tips to guide you: Speak at a normal volume; you can scream furiously at the microphone for hours, but it's generally ineffective [trust me]. Also, do not over-annunciate or emphasize your words/syllables too much; speak plainly.) While the game itself is specifically geared towards the wee folkies, anyone without a clearly developed type of speech will have a fairly difficult time making his/her intentions clear to the wayward (but oh-so adorable) Pokemon. If you are a parent looking to purchase this game for a child under 6, be prepared to sit down and guide them through the first few stages.

The game play is also a bit awkward. The control stick is used primarily to guide you around and, in order to pick up a certain object (or to urge Pikachu to do it), you have to position yourself *just* right and that also takes a bit of practice. In scenes where objects are placed close together, targeting a certain item can be enormously frustrating.

There are a few positive aspects to the game. The characters are well-structured, colorful, and simply adorable, and the sound is equally charming. In addition, I'm sure that there is something to be said about this being a positive game for the younger type; Hey You, Pikachu! is completely void of violence and is basically a friendly, feel-good romp around with a wee Pokemon-thing that loves you. Kind of warm and fuzzy...It's not overly challenging (once you get past the voice recognition flaws) and players basically re-visit the same levels, improving on their previous scores. Again, good for the kiddies, but the game will no doubt become quickly boring for anyone over 12.

Again, this is all in my humble opinion and you are under no obligation to take my review as the definitive Bible on Hey You, Pikachu! I *would*, however, recommend that you rent this game from Blockbuster prior to actually purchasing it (at quite a heavy price, no less).

this stinks
this game stinks after the first few days i bought it it stopped working now somebody has to hold the cord to the microphone. it might be ok to buy this.

Pikachu's SOOOOOOOO Cute!
I rented this game at Blockbuster and I LOVED IT! Pikachu listens to your every command and it's really cute!

The Friend You Never Had
This game is great, addictive, unbelieveable fun!!! It's especially for little kids, but if you are a pokemon fan of any age, this game is right for you. I'm 13 and I still have trouble putting the controller down! Also, if you really want a pet, but can't have one, you should definitely pick up this game. The main point of this game is to form a bond with a young wild Pikachu that you meet early on in the game. By talking to Pikachu through the microphone included with the game, you can help it around obstacles the 2 of you will encounter during your daily adventures. These "adventures" include: making stir-fry with Bulbasaur in Ochre Woods, playing pinata with Venusaur at Cobalt Coast, and exploring the docks with Poliwag at Olivine Lake. Although somewhat crudely animated, the scenery in this game is BEAUTIFUL (I wish I could live there)! This game is unique from the other Pokemon games because the adventures are simple and could happen in real life. I would highly recommend this game to anyone, although boys would probably get bored with it more easily than girls.

Too ahead of its time
This game is trying a very cutting-edge kind of technology and putting it into a video game, which has never been done before at this scale. That means that means that the character interaction with the player hasn't fully developed. Pikachu doesn't respond to you half the time when you talk to him. If this game were on Gamecube (not N64), the graphics would be a lot better and the technology might fit in better. But over all, it's gonna be a while before this technology is fully mastered. ... Read more

Reviews (6)

SWEET GAME!
Ok this game is the best baseball game for N64. Although it is very hard, and when i sim. Barry bonds only has a .295 average it is still awesome. What I didnt do is put easier trade on easier (I highly recomend that u do) so it is almost imposible to trade, I had to give Pedro Martinez (10-10-10), and Rickey Henderson(dk-dk-dk), for barry bonds(8-10-8), so trading is really hard. Other wise this game is really fun. Those things r in season mode, game play is the best. I highly recomend that u get this game. Well worth the money!

This is the BEST baseball game EVER!
This was the best sports game ever for me to play!You can create a baseball player and make them either skinny as a toothpick or as big as the moon.You can make the ball go a certain amount of speed when you hold down the throwing button.Other games are like when you hit the button, it will go the same speed every single time!You can make the batter powerful or a weakling skinny to the bone. I still say, that the bigger the player, the more home runs you get! You must give this game a try and you only can if you have a Nintendo 64.

Best baseball game ever!!!
I've played them all from Nintendo to X-box. This game is by far the best ever, bar none. I have Triple Play 2002 and All-Star Baseball 2002 for X-box and [I did not care for them]. I hope Microsoft will come up with something.

This game rules!
This game is the best baseball game for N64 out there. I love it. All of the aspects of hitting are there. There willbe a fly if you get under the ball. There will be a grounder if you get ontop of it.

Almost Perfect
This game is 99% perfect, the graphics are unbelievable, soud is grea, gameplay is incredible for a game of its kind, one pifall though... the create a player option. It is no that bad but for some asspects, the main one is the lack of options, aother is if you wnt a really good play you need a cheat code to do so because your guycan be one of 2 things, great at hitting and crappy a fielding, or crappy at hitting and great at fielding.

Other then thoughs 2 problems I say buy it ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Unlike his many 2-D platform-style shooting games of yore, Mega Man'sfirst N64 game looks similar to the 3-D style of the newer Zelda games.In fact, this basically is a port of Mega Man Legends for the PSX.

The arcade blasting has been sprinkled with a little RPG drama. Deep in thegame, there are huge areas to explore, items to discover, and people with whomto engage in somewhat childlike conversation. There's also a ton of handy-dandyweapons and moves to use against the game's bigger bosses.

Sadly, the graphics are way too PlayStation-like. The borderline-primitive leveland character designs are extremely bland, and display little attempt to makeuse of the N64's graphics power. Also, there's an occasional problem withoperating the camera to track enemies.

Mega Man 64's somewhat interesting, if goofy, story line mitigates thegame's lackluster look, but it won't satisfy gamers who are looking for deepplots or engaging characters. No, it's not the same Mega Man that many gamersknow and love; but, for video game newbies and casual game fans, that's not sucha bad thing. --Mark Brooks

Pros:

• Simple, mildly amusing gameplay
• RPG-action elements offer new spin on old character

• Substandard graphics
• Occasional camera-control issues can hamper battles
• Simple dialog seems written for 4-year-olds

Reviews (34)

Mega Man, sink or swim?
I first played this summer 2001, my nephu had rented it. He had got bored with it and I mindlessly started playing it. At first, I thought it was confusing and I hated it, but I kept playing it and I got more and more fun. Well, It's March 25, 2002 8:53 pm and I still think it's fun.

Graphics:

The graphics could be better. I don't mean they're as bad as the Adin Cronicles *shudders* but they could be better. 3 stars

Sound:

The sound is pretty good, the music isn't too good but it's not horrible. 3 stars

Gameplay:

The controls can be hard to get the hang of. 3 stars

Lasting Appeal:

As I said, It's a hard game to get tired of. 5 stars

Over all: I think this game is wonderful 5 stars

Mega Man, a new twist on an old game
I've never really played an old Mega Man, but I've been told they [stink]. This game is sweet. The sound it good, the story line is AMAZING!!!! The re-play is great. The graphics are O.K. not good, but not bad. The controls can be hard when you start, but after a while you'll get em', and a great thing is if you're kid can't read, well you don't need to read everything to em' the people really talk! (most of the time) And the puzzles can be tuff! Over all this game is WAY worth your cash.

Thank you for your time.

Be warned - this is NOT a Mega Man game
In recent years, Capcom attempted to bring their classic Mega Man franchise into the new millennium. They gave the series a complete makeover, in a number of ways, and thus, the Legends series was born. How does this, the first game in the Legends series, measure up? Read on and see.

PROS:
-IT'S A FULL 3D GAME. Many fans of the Mega Man series had long been awaiting such a game, and at long last they have one. Well, sort of.
-THERE ARE TONS OF WEAPONS AND ITEMS FOR YOU TO FIND AND USE. The island where the game takes place is filled with ruins which it will take a good deal of time to explore in their entirety.
-THE STORYLINE IS BETTER THAN SOME PEOPLE MAKE IT OUT TO BE. This is NOT really a Mega Man game, but the storyline the game has is an interesting one nonetheless.

CONS:
-THE BIGGEST CON IS THE MOST OBVIOUS ONE - IT ISN'T REALLY A MEGA MAN GAME! Capcom just used a Mega Man look for many of the characters so that they could sell more games. For shame, Capcom.
-THE GRAPHICS ARE HORRIBLE, EVEN FOR A FULL 3D GAME ORIGINALLY MADE FOR THE PLAYSTATION ONE. The characters look like they were made out of paper, and I don't mean that in a good way. The 2D Mega Man games on all other systems had graphics way better than these.
-THE CONTROLS SUCK. If you want to turn, you have to rotate the camera. This becomes extremely annoying in no time at all. There are also several other control faults.
-THE GAME LEAVES TOO MANY QUESTIONS UNANSWERED. If the series really IS somehow connected to the other Mega Man game series, the game fails to tell you how. Likewise, your character's origin is never explained.

OVERALL:
Overall this is a good game, but it wasn't really what I was hoping for. That's not to say you won't have any fun with it - I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. If you find this game in the budget bin, pick it up. It may surprise you.

This game is horrid!!!
Don't get me wrong I usually love when a 2d game goes 3d but capcom made a mistake with this one. I love when mario and sonic went into 3d and I was really excited when i saw mega man had gone 3d so i bought it. I'm still hoping they will come out with another 3d mega man butnot like this one. I like rpgs but mega should have never come one it is completely dull. So save your money and don't buy even if you are a diehard mega man fan like me. PLease listen I'm saving you from making an incredible mistake. ~DON'T BUT THIS GAME!!!~

get this game! and I mean NOW!
what makes me love this game? the cool music. the fun bosses. the arm weapons. the upgrades to jump and speed and the mega buster. the minigames. but most of all, the hard enemies. super mario 64, banjo-kazooie, donkey kong 64, the normal enemies are stupid and easy to beat. the megaman enemies are smart and touph. this game is GREAT and you can get it cheap now it's so old. yay! ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness takes the original formula and updates itfor the new millennium. The most striking change is the game's new 3-D orientation. Theplay is expanded, but it is largely based on the original. Maze Madness involves aweird story of gems being scattered throughout Pac-Land. A witch is after the gems, soyou must find them all before she does.

Maze Madness is a bit of a misleading title, because while the game does involvemazes, it's the puzzles that will stop your progress. Most of the puzzles aren't that hard,but a few will stump you for a bit. There are blocks to push, TNT to explode, andspringboards that propel you upward.

Players are awarded stars for completing different tasks, such as finding all the fruit in alevel, munching all the pellets in a level, or beating the level in time-trial mode. Initially,earning one star per level will get you to the next stage, but you must go back and earnmore stars to unlock later levels.

Maze Madness' graphics are smooth and crisp, but they aren't very detailed. Thegame has the look and feel of a cartoon's minimal lighting effects. Ms. Pac-Man herself isjust a round polygonal sphere with some textures, arms, and legs glued on.

Where this game excels is in the level design. A puzzle game like this is made or brokenon the ingenuity of the levels. Also, Maze Madness features some multiplayeroptions, which, combined with its simple, family-friendly gameplay, makes it anexcellent choice for a party game. --Todd Mowatt--This text refers to the Sega Dreamcast edition of thisgame ... Read more

Reviews (8)

Awesome game
Ms. Pacman and Pacman are a couple of my very few favorite video games. Every time I get the chance to play it I do, and if I see that they have it at the bowling alley or somewhere I will play it, but I rarely see it in places, even arcades. If you are reconsidering to not buy this game you're missing out on a great offer, because I highly doubt you'll ever find this in a store brand new, or even used for some game systems, especially N64. Plus, if you did find it in a store the prices would run from 40-60 dollars anyway. I hope you get the chance to enjoy this game just as thousands of other people did too.

great entertainment
I bought this game for my five year old and he loves it. I even played a couple of times with him and I enjoy it myself. It is a great game for the whole family. There are lots of different mazes and obsticles to go through. If you like the arcade version of ms. pac-man you will love this one as well.

This Game is sooo EXCITING!!
The game is pretty cool. It has cool graphics plus 3D mini games. You have to beat one master and it has 4 levels to defeat. It's extremely fun. The mini games are fast and wild! When I play this game, I beat all the levels and I also got up to the master...I beat all the mini games and I say "EVERYBODY GET THIS GAME!!" done.

Great game for all ages
My 5 year old received Ms. Pacman Maze Madness for Christmas. He loves it. It's simple enough for him, yet complex enough to keep the interest of my 9 year old and my husband. Even Mom is a little addicted.

As a mother, I like it because it's not violent and it requires a lot of reasoning to figure out the puzzles to get through the mazes.

The multi-player feature is fun for our whole family, too.

I highly recommend it!

Pac's the idea!
Ms Pac Man has always been my favorite old school game so I was very intrigued to find out she'd be making the jump to 3D. All the original fun of munching pellets, ghosts and fruits is still here with the added bonus of puzzles. Very few of the puzzles were truly mind bending, but they add depth and variety to the mindless gobbling of dots. I flew through this game pretty fast, but what keeps me involved is the Time Trail mode which is EXTREMELY challenging. You have to know the maze and puzzles by heart and blaze through them in lightning speed in order to finish in the given time.

I didn't give it 5 stars because the rumble feature is annoying, you have to use the controller pack to save your progress, graphics and sound are just OK not outstanding, the multiplayer modes aren't very fun for older gamers and I wsh the game was a bit longer.

Overlooking these missteps though, Ms Pac Man is a very solid gmae. It's a great game for people who love Ms Pac Man (as the original game is included also), younger gamers, puzzle gamers, and those who like to move through a game fast with the option of going back to find all the bonuses. Highly recomemnded! ... Read more

Reviews (18)

FUN!!! ONE OF THE BEST!!!
This game is a classic that brings back memories to my brother and me and our two friends. We used to play it all the time in our summers. We would rent it every chance we got. Then I bought a gamecube and so did our friends and we never bought it. I am here about to buy it because because we all miss it very much. This game has great graphics, great music, great cars, great courses, and great control!! Buy it now! Any kid loves it!! Its fun to crash into cars on the road too!

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS GAME!
I played this game in the arcades AND I LOVED IT! I haven't played it on the N64, but this review is on the arcade version of the game. Literally, I can't say how much I love this game! It's only for God and me, one on one, to understand, and that's cool! My favorite track in the game is in New York, because I love New York and I loved the hard rock soundtrack! I think this game beats out Rush and Rush 2 combined. It's also a lot better than Cruisin' USA, too, partly because this game lets you travel all around the world, as the title says. In short, this is the funnest racing game I've ever played, and I would reccommend it to you, too, if you like realistic racing games.

ExcellentGame!
This is one of my favorite games. I have owned Cruis'n World for about three years now and I continue to play it religiously. It is great fun. You are able to compete on several differnt difficulty levels and perform awesome tricks and flips. Not to mention if you get enough points you can get power ups and paint jobs! Great game, I would reccomend it to anyone who likes car racing games.

The Speed Demon Lurks
Unfortunately for Nintendo, and a lot of video games in the industry, they fail to really reach the next chapter of gamers in the industry, when it comes to racing games. I often find it to be a mental block of shame. However, there are some racing games that do fit the bill with a lot of extras. With The Crus'n series for Nintendo 64, it failed the first time, crossing the U.S.A. Thankfully, the sequel was able to make the engines roar just a tad bit harder, and a little more exciting.

With Crus'n World, released in late 1998, it contains a start of 12 cars battaling through 14 outrageous courses, from England, all the way to Hawaii. That is not all, there is even more at stake when it comes to these rolls. There is also championship mode, where you can try to earn points for faster speed in the automobiles, a very special Speed Demon, and custom packaging with color designs. But it doesn't stop there. There is as usual Crus'n mode, where you can access some of the greatest courses ever, including a special course that sets you on the Moon. There is also the unbelieveable, practice mode, where you can try maxing out the time of the certain time, and gain access to hidden automobiles, 12 of them.

Unfortunately, a lot of people aren;t interested in Crus'n World anytime right now, largely because of the Gamecube and Xbox and Playstation 2 games out there. Nevertheless, if you really want the rubber to burn, give this game a try.

One of the best racing games
This game is one of my favorites. Four people can play at once, and the graphics are better than Crusi'n USA. For only (...), this is a great deal for any gamer that enjoys racing games. The control isn't very good, but everything else makes up for it. This is a great game, so buy it right away before N64 is gone! ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Scooby Doo! Classic Creep Capers is a single-player game in whichthe goal is to solve three mysteries (two of them based on classic episodes; the other is allnew). You play the game as Shaggy while Scooby-Doo tags along, nipping at your heelsas you move around the game's various levels. The graphics are completely cartoon-style,and the game is played from a third-person perspective.

Nobody actually dies in this game, which is good. So, instead of the life meter commonto most adventure games, Classic Creep Capers has a courage meter, which letsyou know how much more fright Shag and Scoob can stand without bolting out of thelevel and having to start anew. Each time something scares them--which happens prettyfrequently--they lose some of their courage, and the game pauses to feature a shakeanimation.

The gameplay is very straightforward--sometimes inanely so. What you're asked to do ismove Shaggy through each level, picking up clues and various other items that can beused to trap the villainous level bosses. You can't proceed from one level to the next untilyou've picked up everything.

While unraveling these mysteries, players use the A button for practically everything.The player presses it to search for things, pick up items, and to talk to people. The onlyother button used is the R button, which opens up the game's menu screen. It's just amatter of tapping the A button to activate a particular item and use it or give it to the gangto help solve the mystery. It's all very simple, which turns out to be one of the game'sstrengths.

Although the idea of unmasking fake ghosts will no doubt appeal to theSaturday-morning nostalgia of older gamers, this game is aimed squarely at the younger set in bothits content and gameplay. --Todd Mowatt

Pros:

• Graphic style is true to the source material
• Simple, straightforward controls

• Voice-overs are lacking, with too much emphasis placed on Scooby's own skeletalsound bytes
• Experienced gamers will find this game unchallenging

Reviews (19)

ITS RULES!
Scooby doo:Classic Creep Capers is a combination of technology and classic Scooby Doo. Based on 3 episodes, it makes it all the much better! The views may be different, but it just adds a level of difficulty that some people dont like. That game needs brains to solve the mysteries, and a deductive mind. Well, you dont have to figure out WHAT it does, but more WHERE it is, and that can be sometimes hard! All in all, the game is one of the best games on N64 (altho i like the Zelda's better). Its a definite 5 STAR RATING from me! SCOOBY HAS ANOTHER HOME RUN!!!!!

WOOHOO!

Classic Creep Capers
This Scooby-Doo game is fun, but Shaggy gets scared way too much, and by almost everything! He even got scared by some fake moving waves and palm trees in the third level. Also, it is hard to control Shaggy when he is skiing in the second level. All in all, it is a great game, staying true to the classic Scooby characters. It is fun because it challenges your mind, and is full of twists and detective work. If you are a true blue of Scoob and the gang I'm sure you'll love this game!

Scooby Doo Review
This is a great game to play with children under 6. Although it is a one player game, my daughter loves to watch me play it, and I enjoy it as well. It is very different from most other video games that she and my son play; it has a narrative plot and the operator is charged with successfully solving 4 mysteries at 4 different locations: Museum, Ski Lodge, Tropical Island, Castle. Several of the reviews I read stated that there were 3 mysteries. Keep trying!

Scooby-Doo: Classic Creep Capers VERY, VERY, VERY FUN
I got this game for my birthday and I liked it a lot. The reason is I like things to do with Scooby Doo. Its challenging for little kids, but little kids who love Scooby Doo will really love this game. I mean it will be their favorite Nintendo 64 game. I really injoyed it. 2 thumbs WAY WAY UP!!!!!

Not Recommended!
I bought this game because my daughter is a BIG Scooby fan but sadly she and i were disappointed. For one, she's 5 and she can't read subtitles! Not to mention that even i, who is pretty good at playing these games, couldn't figure it out! Maybe if they would have developed it with sound it would help to figure out what your supposed to do and where. They need to take this one back to the drawing board. ... Read more

Reviews (28)

It's OK, but...
Disney presents us with another mediocre offering of a video game port of an otherwise great movie in "Toy Story 2."

Gameplay more or less follows the plot of the movie -- Al steals Woody and you (Buzz) must traverse the neighborhood in order to rescue your friend.

The game's theory is an awful lot like Mario 64 -- There are objectives to be completed in each level for which you get tokens (read: stars). After you collect X tokens, you go to the next level. Buzz can get power-ups (read: caps) by helping Mr. Potato Head find missing body parts)

Good stuff: Kids will find the first few levels and their charcters "cute." The first level or two is actually quite easy. I was able to find all the tokens on the first level in about 1/2 hour. the phrases Buzz says when he is just standing there almost make the game worth while (You're mocking me, aren't you?) Some of the solutions for getting tokens require a little creative thought and experimenting.

Bad Stuff: I found the camera angles absolutely awful. Buzz is NEVER looking where you need him to. Buzz's control is terrible. Some of the jumps, double jumps and "fine-line" walking is almost impossible. The characters' voices (except for Buzz) are NOT those of the actors from the film. They just sound 'wrong' and get annoying quick. Some tokens require you to complete objectives in later levels (You can't get Rocket Boots to beat RC Car in one race unless you help Mr. Potato Head three or four levels in the future) -- an aspect I find annoying in a game that is supposed to be following a plot (Buzz didn't have to go back to Andy's house to get something to save Woody in the movie, so why should I have to go back in the game to get stuff)

In a nutshell: Rent this game - once. DO NOT BUY IT. Especially if you love a.) Toy Story b.) N64 gaming. You WILL be disappointed. Small children WILL get frustrated at the length of gameplay and the difficulty of control.

Toy Story 2
Toy Story is a game that you play for fifteen minutes and then get bored of it. The graphics are o.k. and the sound effects are all right. But kids that loved the movie will adore this game. You meet up with other characters from the movie some of which give you advice, others ask you for help. It's the same idea as Mario, you collect coins and fight bosses at the end of the level. But instead of getting stars you get pizza planet tokens which are used for video games at pizza planet, a pizza restaurant. Sometimes you must move things to climb up on boxes or tables. I rate this game a three out of five stars because it could have had a better plot but still was a sucess.

soooo much fun
This game is so much fun.I love it.I like all the thngs you can
do on it like shoot lazer beams and spin around with your wings
out to blow up bad toys.I think this game is great for kids 6-9.
This game is really great.And Rex gives you hints where people
are.I think this is a really great game even though I only got
to level 5.as far as I'd say, this is a really great game.

fun game
Both me and my 5 year old think that it is a fun game.

Great game!
This is a great game--especially for families who want something everyone can play. It's fun without being violent and challenging if you want to be--or just run around and explore the neighborhoods. What could be more fun than a chance to explore the Toy Story universe? ... Read more