Super Mario 64 DS: not as bad as it seems.

[longestseason]

I bought a Nintendo DSi 5 months ago, and it has become my main platform to play games on ever since (I don't feel like turning on my laptop and open Steam anymore). Revisiting beloved games like Hotel Dusk, TWEWY and Rhythm Heaven has been a delightful experience. I love my DSi with all of my heart.

Eventually I ended up trying the SM64 remake for the first time. To be fair, I always sucked at playing the original N64 version so, naturally, at first I expected even worse performance on my end due to the new controls but to my surprise, my experience with it hasn't been that bad. In fact, I'm loving this game more than I thought I would.

Of course, the controls are bad in comparison, but the game is still more than playable. It takes a while to get used to it, but once you do it feels great to explore the castle.
I feel like many people don't even bother with the DS version and it's a shame because it really is a very competent and decent remake and an impressive achievement for the Nintendo DS.

Hardcore fans and speedrunners will forever prefer the N64 version and I get it, but for casual players this version is highly recommended. The amount of new content is more than enough to justify a playthrough in my opinion.

Anyone else think the same?

 

[Haku0]

I didn't know that SM64 DS has a lot of haters. fyi to the haters you can play as Wario, Luigi and Yoshi in the game what more can you ask for!

 

[SorenFireEmblem]

Is hating on this game still a thing people do? I thought we could all put our big-boy pants on, cut with the elitism, and admit that SM64DS was pretty pretty baller.
The addition of the new characters from the OG, and their different mechanics and stuff, is something I'll always be fond of. Luigi especially, the klutz he is. Can't get much better than him.

 

[longestseason]

Is hating on this game still a thing people do? I thought we could all put our big-boy pants on, cut with the elitism, and admit that SM64DS was pretty pretty baller.
The addition of the new characters from the OG, and their different mechanics and stuff, is something I'll always be fond of. Luigi especially, the klutz he is. Can't get much better than him.

I think so. Judging by the comment section in the Glitchwave page of SM64DS I'd say people still prefer the N64 version, or at the very least they would only play the remake with a patched rom.

Edit: And yes, Luigi is definitely the best character in the game, that's for sure. Also his backflip is the coolest jump ever made.

 

[Mr. SyS]

That's actually the first SM64 I played so for many years that was the one I preferred then I played Vita with puppycam.

 

[SorenFireEmblem]

I think so. Judging by the comment section in the Glitchwave page of SM64DS I'd say people still prefer the N64 version, or at the very least they would only play the remake with a patched rom.

Edit: And yes, Luigi is definitely the best character in the game, that's for sure. Also his backflip is the coolest jump ever made.

DUDE I KNOWWWWWWWWWW. Luigi's floatier and slippery movements have always been so much more fun to play around with. A little awkward at times, but damnit nothing can keep me from the green Italian!
But- yeah. I hope people can chill with that view already. Give this game the proper love it deserves. For a DS game, something designed to be played anywhere, it was amazing. Comparable to a console game even. Not even some 3DS games could do that. Even PSP games couldn't hold up to SM64DS's quality!

 

[solnK!]

This game was my childhood, I love it so much!

 

[freebie#47]

The Ds game only has one issue I really don't like....lack of analog controls. That touch screen is just weird, but they game is solid, the extra content is great, especially the new bosses and stages, and the fact you don't start as mario.....is actually done well, UNLIKE SONIC FORCES....that games is just terrible to the core.

 

[Advil Lavs]

The good thing about SM64DS is that there are people that have created patches that fix most of the issues with the controls if you are playing it on a 3DS. My only other complaint is the low-quality music which I am not sure if anyone has fixed already.