i loved hybrid heaven. even though the story was completely different, atmospherically i always felt it was the closest thing we got to metroid on the n64.
it's rising in price, as an M rated title on the n64, it's getting rarer as more people decide it's suited for their collection. I wasn't blown away w it on emu, but once I get a few levels in I expect it to pick up like crazy, I have a copy on the way.
Battle tanx global assault is probably my favorite game nobody talks about on the N64. Good controls, fun single player and co-op campaign. And you can do 4 player split screen death matches! Also you don’t have to worry about twin stick shooting in a tank, so it really holds up today. Oh and the cartridge is green, and that’s always a bonus.
“A lot of people consider it *their* system.” Hit the nail on the head, man. Definitely played Genesis and Playstation when I was real young but when I got my N64 it was MINE. And the Eon is an amazing product, although the Tributes, the Brawlers, any controller like that, I find them hit and miss depending on the game, though I think some people dislike the original enough that they’ll put more effort into readjusting to them. Idk if that’s your stance on it haha.
howtoloseatvideogames your phrasing of those controllers made me more willing to try them. Most people try to sell them as end-all-be-all replacements for n64 controllers, when in reality, just like you said, it suits some games better than others. I might pick up a retro fighters n64 and Dreamcast pad soon now
Finally someone mentioned Star Soldier on N64, it took me forever to get a copy of that game. I know they are multiplatform but Ready 2 Rumble and Vigalnte 8 1 and 2 were also great to play on N64.
Hey, I noticed there were alot of unusual artifacts in your gameplay footage, just thought I'd make a suggestion, I used a hauppauge rocket to record the n64 footage of the few n64 games I did on my channel, it had an component cable to s video adapter, It took a couple of experiments but I got it to record fairly well that way, without artifacts. But was pretty fuzzy. The main game I had issues with with that method was resident evil 2 when it switched between menu's and gameplay, it would hiccup because of the different resolutions. Im sure the hd adapter your using looks fine going to your tv, but it didn't seem to record just perfect.
I was gifted the game as a child and played through it multiple times. The giant pool table sticks out to me. The game was fun yet I never thought it was amazing like starfox 64 or perfect dark.
"I think I'm the only one who likes these games..." Well, I really like Quest 64, so I can relate. I just thought it was neat how you had to think about not only the elemental of the spell, but also the path that it would take to figure out how best to take down the enemy group. I'm not sure I really have any games to add, unless the Turok games count; those were great.
I love mystical ninja goemon. I played it and beat it when it was new. I have such great memories of it. I remember being blown away when I climbed my Fuji in the beginning and looked out at the world. It was awesome. I loved how huge the world looked in those games.
I've had/played most of these. Goemon games are great. Chameleon Twist is great. Rented Iggys Wrecking Ball a few times. Buck Bumble theme was my ring tone in collge. Lol. Space Station Silicon Valley, and the Snowboard Kids games are also outstanding
it's always good to see N64 games get more appreciation. There's an elephant in the room regarding the game capture that's been bugging me though. All those white lines appearing around the polygons, what even is that?
"Blast Corps" is truly an underrated Rareware game. One time as a kid, I tried to rent "Mario Tennis," but oddly instead "Blast Corps" was in the box instead. Glad for this mistake otherwise I probably never would of tried it. It's great. The Nintendo Power magazine comic was cook too.
@@JohnRiggs its also very hard i dont mean the main game im taking about getting 100% PLATNUM even i played it just moths ago on my n64 and played it for weeks but still it was imposible to beat some sidmissons in platnum i just love this game and even though this game is 24 years old its still my Favorit game of all time would love to see a blast corps 2
I disagree with Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon. I LOVED the open world one. It was my childhood 🥰 I finished the game, and re-played it over and over again 😊💭 So good ♥ I just Way much prefer the freedom of running around, switching between characters, the mech! 🤩 I even figured out the super fast punches move 😁😁 I love Chameleon Twist 😄 I didn't know they made a sequel until recently My list in no order, cause they all have a place in my heart: Ocarina of Time Majora's Mask Banjo Kazooie Banjo Tooie Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon N64 Perfect Dark Jet Force Gemini Bio Freaks I recently gone back to N64 games on my tablet, and I am having a blast! 😄I'm even trying games I missed out on 😋
i still think the UltraHDMI mod is needed to enjoy N64 fully on modern TV. expensive but worth it. everdrive64 for the full collection, sell off carts i never play ... controllers ... hmmm, depends on game.
If it weren't for Ocarina of Time, then Goemon's Great Adventure would be my favorite N64 game. I know it as Mystical Ninja 2, though. What a great game that was
Battle for Naboo and Beetle Adventure Racing are two I can think of off the top of my head. Naboo was a fun mix of ground and air combat with challenging missions it's a lot of fun. And well Beetle all I can say is take the short cuts and see what crazy stuff you can see.
**The weird shimmer lines are from my capture device, not my HDMI adapter.** EON Super 64 HDMI Adapter - castlemaniagames.com/products/eon-super-64?ref=hma2bcc6jc6 Tribute N64 controller - castlemaniagames.com/products/retro-bit-tribute64-controller-for-the-n64-ocean-blue?ref=hma2bcc6jc6 *items purchased supports the channel via Castlemania Affiliate program.- Shop more castlemaniagames.com/?ref=hma2bcc6jc6 Games Featured: Goemon's Great Adventure Mystical Ninja starring Goemon Iggy's Reckin' Balls Blues Brothers 2000 Army Men: Air Combat Army Men: Sarge's Heroes Army Men: Sarge's Heroes 2 Space Invaders Asteroids Hyper 64 Knife Edge: Nose Gunner Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth Body Harvest Buck Bumble Chameleon Twist Chameleon Twist 2 Blast Corps. Games Shown in Intro: Jet Force Gemini Penny Racers Charlie's Blast Territory SpaceStation Silicon Valley Hybrid Heaven Mischef Makers Glover Shadow Man
@@jhvjhvjvuy7786 El Gato Game Capture HD. Lame part is I tried to get more footage today just to test and it looked fine! Maybe it was just overheating after it was recording for 3 straight hours.
I recommend getting an MClassic to plug into your super 64. It looks amazing. I would say a game you missed would be wcw vs nWo world tour. Everyone talks about No Mercy but if it wasn’t for world tour their wouldn’t be a No Mercy
I was fortunate to score on like 11 N64 games at a garage sale for $40 and some of the games were Pokemon Stadium, ALL 3 Army Men games, and Donkey Kong 64!
I remember Nintendo Power plugging Body Harvest and Blast Corps until there was no tomorrow. They really wanted us to love those games so I think many people have memories of them.
You showed some footage of Shadow Man but didn't talk about it. I just wanted to say that's one of my all-time favorite games. I got it on release day back when N64 carts were very expensive so with tax it cost me about $75. All my money from mowing lawns lol It has such a great story and atmosphere. I'm glad the remake is coming out soon. I can't wait to play it again. The sequel on PS2 wasn't as good but was decent.
Excellent list! I really miss the SNES/N64/PS1 days of the throwaway animal mascot: Buck Bumble, Ardy Lightfoot, Gex, Punky Skunk, Conker, Croc... at least Bubsy is still around! Wait, how is that possible?
I much prefer Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon, for some reason couldn't get into Goemon's Adventure [even though I love 2-D platformers]. I'm always reccomending people to play Space Station Silicon Valley & Hybrid Heaven; both of them are incredible and innovative games, that imo still hold up!
1:46. So much yes... Was that EON HDMI adapter what was causing those weird shimmer outlines/lines in certain clips in your video? Or the capture device itself?
I noticed that, too. I think it's more my capture device and not the Super 64. It looked fine on my screen, but the video did have those weird elements sometimes.
The Nintendo 64 just might be my favorite console. I'd say 50% of its Library was underrated gems. The best console to have if you lived in a house where friends were always over.
Body Harvest meant a lot to me growing up. Havent played it in years, but the game is a very historical piece. It saw DMA design go through a "Chabudai Gaeshi" and the game getting dropped by (original publisher) Nintendo as a result, and turning itself into developing highly violent video games (of course, they are now known as Rockstar North). They probably wouldnt have gone that way if Nintendo wasnt as strict about content.
I’m more of a “Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon” kinda guy. Probably one of my favourite game for N64. But I love that kind of game more than the sequel. Love the Chameleon Twist games! And yes, Hybrid Heaven should get more love!
Most people have not realized how great of a game Paper Mario 64 is! If you are a fan of Yoshi's Island of the SNES, you will love Paper Mario from the N64. I like the SNES more than the N64 but here are some of my favorites from the N64: Paper Mario, Wheel Of Fortune, Mario Kart 64, Star Wars: Shadows the Empire, S.C.A.R.S., Cruis'n U.S.A., War Gods, Tetrisphere, Sarges Heroes, Yoshi's Story. Great review! The N64 and it's games is such a great topic to discuss! Never played Body Harvest, but you got me interested. Looks like it could have been in place of a Metroid game that should have been on the N64.
I think you're probably right, except if you consider the timelines, people were already getting over similar games like Twisted Metal by then. Not saying they're the same.. but after Twisted Metal 2 on PS1, any follow up polygonal destruction derby type games really suffered. Vigilante 8 is a really good example. The games were good,I just think they were too late to be treated fairly. But you're probably right regardless, considering the other N64 games only, V8 series should more appreciated.
@@remy333 You have to remember that twisted metal was a exclusive to playstation. Also in pal areas they never got twisted metal 3 or 4. I think that's one a the reasons this is a vigilante 8 is a major hidden gem series everyone talks about twisted metal.
I can’t believe you brought up devil world I loved that game!! But I swear I remember a third character with a suit and green pants that had a staff. But I guess I’m insane, lol.
Maaaan, I remember renting those Army Men games and having a blast with them over the weekends I had them home. I have copies now, but haven’t played them in years. Time to pop ‘em in again, I think. 😁
When I got interested in retro games I learned a lot about how these work. My brother worked as a dev for sega and another company. Crazy where we are now. Sega on Nintendo
Turbo and NES for me, probably. Good call. I just did a TurboGrafx-16 video a couple weeks ago and more on the way! Will definitely need to do a Saturn one, too.
I’m really enjoying Shadowgate 64. It’s the old style text adventure with trial and error, which isn’t everybody’s cup of tea, but the atmosphere and setting of that game is great. I had to get a US copy of the game, an English PAL version is ridiculously expensive. Definitely one to try on the Everdrive if you don’t own it.
Finally saw a guy who see positives in underrated n64 games, earlier only saw those which talk about mario, Zelda etc. There are some videos on these, don't get me wrong but this was a great one. subbed :-)
Blast Corps! YES. Would guess that game gets a lot of love already but can always use more, I mean it is an awesome game, one of the best on the N64 IMO and so fun to play. It was fun finding the hidden vehicles, collecting 100% on every level, and unlocking the most difficult levels. Really wish they'd figure out how to bring this back for a new generation to play.
I love me some army men sarges heroes! the controls are SUPER awkward nowadays but as I kid I played through that game so many times and its one of my favorites!
@@JohnRiggs I own both versions- each has their own fun little quirks. When I find a game I own on a different console I also own- I like finding it so I can see little differences
I can find something to love in most games, and it’s great to see someone talk about games that get no love. But Buck Bumble? Yikes, even I can’t go that far.
I never played a Goemon game before Mystical Ninja, so it was all brand new to me. I loved it and finished it, but haven't yet played the 2nd one. I've been wanting to try Knife' s Edge for ages too.
Bruh you're insane to say Mystical Ninja was meh. The game is one of those most underrated games ever made. I was actually quite upset that GGA was 2D. It took me quite a while to come around to it.
I played through most of mystical ninja starring goemon and it's a quality game. The camera can be a pain and the combat is kinda clunky but it's still pretty fun
I used to rent Chameleon Twist from my local RadioShack and loved it as a kid...I did not like the sequel and remember being disappointed by it. Also I used to rent a cool bowling game called Milo's Astro lanes that was pretty obscure...
I sure wish Nintendo would make an N64 Classic Edition or at least have an Online Catalog of N64 Games on the Nintendo Switch similar to they have the NES & SNES Games
Fighter's Destiny 1 is not such a bad game. This fighting game is different than all the rest, and some people make not like the point system, but I think it is cool. Crus N the World was great. Mischief Makers was cool. Twisted Edge Snowboarding is pretty fun. Rush 2 was awesome with the cheats on along with the stunt track and the sparks outside of the area that you are technically not supposed to reach. Duke Nukem Zero Hour is also pretty good. The one drawback being lack of checkpoints. The game does play a bit slow, which can make it hard to go back to.
Great choice starting with the Goemon games. Goemon's Great Adventure was my favorite non-Mario platforming until Tropical Freeze. Mystical Starring Goemon is indeed a bit rough and strays far from the 2D games, but was pretty impressive for what it pulled off in 1997.
I really hope that Nintendo throws us a bag of bones and puts a lot of the 3rd party N64 games on the Switch. BattleTanx was awesome. 3DO became a decent 3rd party company after the failure of their 3DO REAL player. I REALLY want a lot of the 3rd party N64 games. Great stuff!
I know this video was posted 4 years ago, but why do no N64 videos ever mention Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers? Such an amazing game and sad that it was the last this game series would see.
Hybrid Heaven needs more love. RPG where you're preventing an alien invasion with MMA moves
One of my favourites on the system
I have that game as well. I enjoyed the soundtrack.
i loved hybrid heaven. even though the story was completely different, atmospherically i always felt it was the closest thing we got to metroid on the n64.
Yessss
Was just playing this yesterday. Great game!! Very atmospheric and the combat/leveling is actually fun!
Winback: Covert Operations is one of my favorite games for the system
Same here. It blew me away back in the day.
Never played Operation: Winback. Should try it out.
I got it recently. It is super fun!
The multiplayer is actually pretty fun too!
Nintendo 64 - one of my favorite consoles. Not the largest library of software, but sparkling with gems!
One of my favorite underrated games is Shadowman, it's a masterpiece of a game.
it's rising in price, as an M rated title on the n64, it's getting rarer as more people decide it's suited for their collection. I wasn't blown away w it on emu, but once I get a few levels in I expect it to pick up like crazy, I have a copy on the way.
@@penguinjay great game! Some nice new concepts in it at the time it released. The dual world was nicely done in rendering and concept.
Battle tanx global assault is probably my favorite game nobody talks about on the N64. Good controls, fun single player and co-op campaign. And you can do 4 player split screen death matches!
Also you don’t have to worry about twin stick shooting in a tank, so it really holds up today.
Oh and the cartridge is green, and that’s always a bonus.
I LOVED the 3DO games. Feel like the controller gets a bad rep these days but you know, I NEVER had issues with it.
“A lot of people consider it *their* system.” Hit the nail on the head, man. Definitely played Genesis and Playstation when I was real young but when I got my N64 it was MINE. And the Eon is an amazing product, although the Tributes, the Brawlers, any controller like that, I find them hit and miss depending on the game, though I think some people dislike the original enough that they’ll put more effort into readjusting to them. Idk if that’s your stance on it haha.
howtoloseatvideogames your phrasing of those controllers made me more willing to try them. Most people try to sell them as end-all-be-all replacements for n64 controllers, when in reality, just like you said, it suits some games better than others. I might pick up a retro fighters n64 and Dreamcast pad soon now
Finally someone mentioned Star Soldier on N64, it took me forever to get a copy of that game. I know they are multiplatform but Ready 2 Rumble and Vigalnte 8 1 and 2 were also great to play on N64.
Blast Corps was my favorite game!!! Glad you gave it some love!
Hey, I noticed there were alot of unusual artifacts in your gameplay footage, just thought I'd make a suggestion, I used a hauppauge rocket to record the n64 footage of the few n64 games I did on my channel, it had an component cable to s video adapter, It took a couple of experiments but I got it to record fairly well that way, without artifacts. But was pretty fuzzy. The main game I had issues with with that method was resident evil 2 when it switched between menu's and gameplay, it would hiccup because of the different resolutions. Im sure the hd adapter your using looks fine going to your tv, but it didn't seem to record just perfect.
Artifacts indeed sir
I liked the other Mystical Ninja game on N64 as well. It had Zelda like dungeons. Also Rocket Robot on wheels is criminally underrated
awesome music too
I feel like Space Station Silicon Valley deserves more love
It was one of my favourite games as a child. Such a unique and fun experience!
Yesssss
Yes
Chameleon Twist is one of my favorite N64 games. The multiplayer battle mode is still super fun to this day.
to this day, I still haven't tried it on battle mode. I'll next to fix that.
I used to rent Chameleon Twist every week at Movie Gallery and then Family Video
I was gifted the game as a child and played through it multiple times. The giant pool table sticks out to me. The game was fun yet I never thought it was amazing like starfox 64 or perfect dark.
@@JohnRiggs If memory serves me, there was one level with these platforms spinning around a post in the middle that was particularly fun.
"I think I'm the only one who likes these games..." Well, I really like Quest 64, so I can relate. I just thought it was neat how you had to think about not only the elemental of the spell, but also the path that it would take to figure out how best to take down the enemy group. I'm not sure I really have any games to add, unless the Turok games count; those were great.
I love quest 64. No one talks about it. Maybe it doesn't hold up. I dunno haven't played it in years. I love Bomberman 64 and harvest moon as well.
One of the best games that I *_NEVER_* see anyone talking about is Hexen. You should do a video solely on it.
I love mystical ninja goemon. I played it and beat it when it was new. I have such great memories of it. I remember being blown away when I climbed my Fuji in the beginning and looked out at the world. It was awesome. I loved how huge the world looked in those games.
I beat it in a weekend when I rented. I was addicted to it! Years later I found it at Gamestop and the clerk told me, "Great game!" Still have it.
I've had/played most of these. Goemon games are great. Chameleon Twist is great. Rented Iggys Wrecking Ball a few times. Buck Bumble theme was my ring tone in collge. Lol. Space Station Silicon Valley, and the Snowboard Kids games are also outstanding
Still have a boxed buck bumble, came packed with a yellow rumble pack, which I unfortunately do not still have.
it's always good to see N64 games get more appreciation. There's an elephant in the room regarding the game capture that's been bugging me though. All those white lines appearing around the polygons, what even is that?
"Blast Corps" is truly an underrated Rareware game. One time as a kid, I tried to rent "Mario Tennis," but oddly instead "Blast Corps" was in the box instead. Glad for this mistake otherwise I probably never would of tried it. It's great.
The Nintendo Power magazine comic was cook too.
Yup! I remember Blast corps was my 3rd game for n64 after shadows of the empire & mario kart
ah man, I loved playing Blast Corps!
such random fun.
@@JohnRiggs yeah I remember just enjoying blowing crap up while jamming out to that earworm of a soundtrack Simian Acres being my favorite track
@@JohnRiggs its also very hard i dont mean the main game im taking about getting 100% PLATNUM even i played it just moths ago on my n64 and played it for weeks but still it was imposible to beat some sidmissons in platnum i just love this game and even though this game is 24 years old its still my Favorit game of all time would love to see a blast corps 2
Rocket robot on wheels, vigilante 8, jet force Gemini, Rugrats in Paris, toy story 2, off road challenge.
I disagree with Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon. I LOVED the open world one. It was my childhood 🥰 I finished the game, and re-played it over and over again 😊💭 So good ♥ I just Way much prefer the freedom of running around, switching between characters, the mech! 🤩 I even figured out the super fast punches move 😁😁
I love Chameleon Twist 😄 I didn't know they made a sequel until recently
My list in no order, cause they all have a place in my heart:
Ocarina of Time
Majora's Mask
Banjo Kazooie
Banjo Tooie
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon N64
Perfect Dark
Jet Force Gemini
Bio Freaks
I recently gone back to N64 games on my tablet, and I am having a blast! 😄I'm even trying games I missed out on 😋
Goemon 64 is one of my favorite games of all time. I'm actually replaying it right now!
i still think the UltraHDMI mod is needed to enjoy N64 fully on modern TV. expensive but worth it.
everdrive64 for the full collection, sell off carts i never play ...
controllers ... hmmm, depends on game.
Radical Reggie delivers on a GameCube games video, John Riggs delivers on an N64 video a couple minutes later. Two best channels on CZcams!
Goemon's Great Adventure was my JAM!!!
Goemon is My most wanted smash character! Wishful thinking.🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤣
I loved the army men games growing up huge part of my childhood I’m glad you put some light on them
Literally watching the whole video thinking "man, does anyone remember Blast Corps?" Then bam, there it is! My fav of the sorta unkown N64 games
It's Rare so not that rare
If it weren't for Ocarina of Time, then Goemon's Great Adventure would be my favorite N64 game. I know it as Mystical Ninja 2, though. What a great game that was
Battle for Naboo and Beetle Adventure Racing are two I can think of off the top of my head. Naboo was a fun mix of ground and air combat with challenging missions it's a lot of fun. And well Beetle all I can say is take the short cuts and see what crazy stuff you can see.
**The weird shimmer lines are from my capture device, not my HDMI adapter.**
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Games Featured:
Goemon's Great Adventure
Mystical Ninja starring Goemon
Iggy's Reckin' Balls
Blues Brothers 2000
Army Men: Air Combat
Army Men: Sarge's Heroes
Army Men: Sarge's Heroes 2
Space Invaders
Asteroids Hyper 64
Knife Edge: Nose Gunner
Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth
Body Harvest
Buck Bumble
Chameleon Twist
Chameleon Twist 2
Blast Corps.
Games Shown in Intro:
Jet Force Gemini
Penny Racers
Charlie's Blast Territory
SpaceStation Silicon Valley
Hybrid Heaven
Mischef Makers
Glover
Shadow Man
@@jhvjhvjvuy7786 El Gato Game Capture HD. Lame part is I tried to get more footage today just to test and it looked fine! Maybe it was just overheating after it was recording for 3 straight hours.
@@JohnRiggs I was gonna ask you about the shimmer. Good it's not your system. 😁
I recommend getting an MClassic to plug into your super 64. It looks amazing. I would say a game you missed would be wcw vs nWo world tour. Everyone talks about No Mercy but if it wasn’t for world tour their wouldn’t be a No Mercy
The whole story behind Body Harvest's development makes for an entertaining subject.
I was fortunate to score on like 11 N64 games at a garage sale for $40 and some of the games were Pokemon Stadium, ALL 3 Army Men games, and Donkey Kong 64!
I remember Nintendo Power plugging Body Harvest and Blast Corps until there was no tomorrow. They really wanted us to love those games so I think many people have memories of them.
You showed some footage of Shadow Man but didn't talk about it. I just wanted to say that's one of my all-time favorite games. I got it on release day back when N64 carts were very expensive so with tax it cost me about $75. All my money from mowing lawns lol It has such a great story and atmosphere. I'm glad the remake is coming out soon. I can't wait to play it again. The sequel on PS2 wasn't as good but was decent.
I didn't talk about it, but still wanted to show it for a second. Hoping we get an update!
Excellent list! I really miss the SNES/N64/PS1 days of the throwaway animal mascot: Buck Bumble, Ardy Lightfoot, Gex, Punky Skunk, Conker, Croc... at least Bubsy is still around!
Wait, how is that possible?
I much prefer Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon, for some reason couldn't get into Goemon's Adventure [even though I love 2-D platformers].
I'm always reccomending people to play Space Station Silicon Valley & Hybrid Heaven; both of them are incredible and innovative games, that imo still hold up!
3 of these games are getting more love on my PC in RetroArch. No need for an expensive HDMI adapter.
1:46. So much yes...
Was that EON HDMI adapter what was causing those weird shimmer outlines/lines in certain clips in your video? Or the capture device itself?
I noticed that, too. I think it's more my capture device and not the Super 64. It looked fine on my screen, but the video did have those weird elements sometimes.
The Nintendo 64 just might be my favorite console. I'd say 50% of its Library was underrated gems. The best console to have if you lived in a house where friends were always over.
I want to try several of these now. Thanks for this video Riggs!
Body Harvest meant a lot to me growing up. Havent played it in years, but the game is a very historical piece. It saw DMA design go through a "Chabudai Gaeshi" and the game getting dropped by (original publisher) Nintendo as a result, and turning itself into developing highly violent video games (of course, they are now known as Rockstar North). They probably wouldnt have gone that way if Nintendo wasnt as strict about content.
I used to love playing iggy wrecking ball with friends when we were young.
I’m more of a “Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon” kinda guy. Probably one of my favourite game for N64. But I love that kind of game more than the sequel.
Love the Chameleon Twist games!
And yes, Hybrid Heaven should get more love!
Most people have not realized how great of a game Paper Mario 64 is! If you are a fan of Yoshi's Island of the SNES, you will love Paper Mario from the N64.
I like the SNES more than the N64 but here are some of my favorites from the N64:
Paper Mario, Wheel Of Fortune, Mario Kart 64, Star Wars: Shadows the Empire, S.C.A.R.S., Cruis'n U.S.A., War Gods, Tetrisphere, Sarges Heroes, Yoshi's Story.
Great review! The N64 and it's games is such a great topic to discuss! Never played Body Harvest, but you got me interested. Looks like it could have been in place of a Metroid game that should have been on the N64.
I wish I saw more love for Mega Man 64, I never see it on these type of lists!
“Body Harvest” is one my little cousin had back in the day and I thought it was pretty interesting and fun to play.
For a multi platform game series from that era I feels like the Vigilante 8 series never get enough attention.
I think you're probably right, except if you consider the timelines, people were already getting over similar games like Twisted Metal by then.
Not saying they're the same.. but after Twisted Metal 2 on PS1, any follow up polygonal destruction derby type games really suffered. Vigilante 8 is a really good example. The games were good,I just think they were too late to be treated fairly. But you're probably right regardless, considering the other N64 games only, V8 series should more appreciated.
I played it a ton on PS1. Keep forgetting there's a 64 version, too.
@@remy333 You have to remember that twisted metal was a exclusive to playstation. Also in pal areas they never got twisted metal 3 or 4. I think that's one a the reasons this is a vigilante 8 is a major hidden gem series everyone talks about twisted metal.
Glad you mentioned the Army Men games. Had a lot of fun with those in high school. Also enjoyed Mission Impossible which no one ever talks about.
I never played the n64 mission impossible but I have the GBC one which can be used as a remote for your tv
Body Harvest could have been called "Starship Troopers" and no one would have bat an eyelash.
Closest thing to the movie ill say. Rented that game so many times, I just outright bought it. Folks was like "you getting that again?"
Me: yup
Mischief makers wow that brings me back, I loved that game.
Glad to see some Goemon love! Such a weird, wacky and wonderful game franchise!
My absolute favorite game on N64.
Conker's Bad Fur Day !! 🤩🤘😎
I can’t believe you brought up devil world I loved that game!! But I swear I remember a third character with a suit and green pants that had a staff. But I guess I’m insane, lol.
Knife Edge is awesome. It plays smoother than Starfox 64. More like Panzer Dragoon without the 3rd person view.
Maaaan, I remember renting those Army Men games and having a blast with them over the weekends I had them home. I have copies now, but haven’t played them in years. Time to pop ‘em in again, I think. 😁
I’ve never heard anyone talk about knife edge but I used to play it so much omg haven’t thought about it in over 20 years
worth noting, It wasn't called that yet, but body harvest was made by rockstar, which is why you can see a lot of modern gta's dna in it.
When I got interested in retro games I learned a lot about how these work. My brother worked as a dev for sega and another company. Crazy where we are now. Sega on Nintendo
MY system are the Turbo and Saturn....two systems I don't think you have given much love.
Turbo and NES for me, probably. Good call. I just did a TurboGrafx-16 video a couple weeks ago and more on the way! Will definitely need to do a Saturn one, too.
Love the list! Good to see some love for Knife Edge Nose Gunner. cheers.
I’m really enjoying Shadowgate 64. It’s the old style text adventure with trial and error, which isn’t everybody’s cup of tea, but the atmosphere and setting of that game is great.
I had to get a US copy of the game, an English PAL version is ridiculously expensive. Definitely one to try on the Everdrive if you don’t own it.
Great video... I wish I would have kept my OG Nintendo 64 I got on release day. Now I got 2 N64s I just picked up this year.
Finally saw a guy who see positives in underrated n64 games, earlier only saw those which talk about mario, Zelda etc. There are some videos on these, don't get me wrong but this was a great one. subbed :-)
Blast Corps! YES. Would guess that game gets a lot of love already but can always use more, I mean it is an awesome game, one of the best on the N64 IMO and so fun to play. It was fun finding the hidden vehicles, collecting 100% on every level, and unlocking the most difficult levels. Really wish they'd figure out how to bring this back for a new generation to play.
How have we not gotten a Blast Corps Remastered yet? That game was so much fun.
I love me some army men sarges heroes! the controls are SUPER awkward nowadays but as I kid I played through that game so many times and its one of my favorites!
I love both thr PS1 and N64 versions of Sarge's Heroes. In the PS1 version, you could drive a tank
It's funny, I knew about them on PS1, but only played them on N64.
@@JohnRiggs I own both versions- each has their own fun little quirks. When I find a game I own on a different console I also own- I like finding it so I can see little differences
Spaceststation Silicon Valley and Rocket: robot on wheels are two of the ones I loved you don't hear a lot about.
BlastCorps is such an incredible game god they need a sequel
I can find something to love in most games, and it’s great to see someone talk about games that get no love. But Buck Bumble? Yikes, even I can’t go that far.
I loved Buck Bumble!
Rocket Robot on Wheels is another fantastic 3D platformer. Fun gimmicks and standard animation for the the time. Think, Mario 64, Banjo Kazooie.
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I never played a Goemon game before Mystical Ninja, so it was all brand new to me. I loved it and finished it, but haven't yet played the 2nd one.
I've been wanting to try Knife' s Edge for ages too.
tetrisphere : seriously try it, main mode and puzzle mode are amazing,I cant remember ever playing multiplayer though
Bruh you're insane to say Mystical Ninja was meh. The game is one of those most underrated games ever made. I was actually quite upset that GGA was 2D. It took me quite a while to come around to it.
Bomberman heros, bomberman 64, tonic trouble, mickeys speedway. I'd even add in my fav sports game that is stuck on the 64 ken griffey slugfest.
Never dropped one on my foot but I think I dropped my N64 probably 20 times when I owned it and it still ran like a dream for years and years. lol
I played through most of mystical ninja starring goemon and it's a quality game. The camera can be a pain and the combat is kinda clunky but it's still pretty fun
Great list of games. Army Men 3D was Call of Duty of the late 90’s
Awsome video amigo, some classics in thur, might have to get my buck bumble n chamillion twist crackalackin yo
An underrated game is Rocket Robot on Wheels but probably costs a little too much money now and gets hard.
I used to rent Chameleon Twist from my local RadioShack and loved it as a kid...I did not like the sequel and remember being disappointed by it. Also I used to rent a cool bowling game called Milo's Astro lanes that was pretty obscure...
WINBACK a must play. They did release it later on PS2 including a sequel but Winback is where it started.
oddly enough, I still haven't played it! It's one I never had. I'll have to check it out.
Not exactly a hidden gem, but Bomberman 64 is one of my favorite games for any system.
I got mario 64 and bomberman 64 on Christmas day back when. I love all 3 bomberman 64 titles.
Operation win back is definitly a must play game.
Excitebike 64 is one of my favorites.
I remember wanting it just to play NES Excitebike on it.
I can vouch for the Retrobit Tribute N64 Controller, feels great in hand and the analogue stick is super comfy
Not great for the wrestling games (d-pad moves you) but I love it for everything else.
I’ve just got knife edge for Christmas (I picked it out in a shop)
Looking forward to it now.
John Riggs has a friend named Martin?!?!? That's lethal!
Chameleon Twist inspired by Gex? "Slip of the tongue, baby!"
Great list. I added a lot of these to my N64 want list.
"You ever drop one of these on your foot?" Best question ever in an N64 video! 😂
Wetrix is one of the best puzzle games on N64, it always seems to get overlooked.
That is a unique one for sure!
I sure wish Nintendo would make an N64 Classic Edition or at least have an Online Catalog of N64 Games on the Nintendo Switch similar to they have the NES & SNES Games
Here's hoping!
Fighter's Destiny 1 is not such a bad game. This fighting game is different than all the rest, and some people make not like the point system, but I think it is cool. Crus N the World was great. Mischief Makers was cool. Twisted Edge Snowboarding is pretty fun. Rush 2 was awesome with the cheats on along with the stunt track and the sparks outside of the area that you are technically not supposed to reach. Duke Nukem Zero Hour is also pretty good. The one drawback being lack of checkpoints. The game does play a bit slow, which can make it hard to go back to.
Great choice starting with the Goemon games. Goemon's Great Adventure was my favorite non-Mario platforming until Tropical Freeze. Mystical Starring Goemon is indeed a bit rough and strays far from the 2D games, but was pretty impressive for what it pulled off in 1997.
I really hope that Nintendo throws us a bag of bones and puts a lot of the 3rd party N64 games on the Switch. BattleTanx was awesome. 3DO became a decent 3rd party company after the failure of their 3DO REAL player. I REALLY want a lot of the 3rd party N64 games. Great stuff!
I loved the army men games and buck bumble
Crazy how everyone thought that this quality of 3d was better than sprites
I know this video was posted 4 years ago, but why do no N64 videos ever mention Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers? Such an amazing game and sad that it was the last this game series would see.