Iâve scouted several top 10 lists and gathered around 30 games that made peopleâs top N64 games. Stay with me now. Iâm sure most of you are aware of all of these titles including Mario 64, Goldeneye, and Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Then thereâs also the worst of the worst which includes Superman 64 and Quest 64. But what about all the titles in the middle? Shouldnât they get some recognition? Thatâs where my list of mid 10 N64 games comes in! Starting with:
10) San Francisco Rush 2049
Youâve probably played a Rush game on arcades and thought this would just simply be an arcade port... WRONG! This game adds several new game modes, including some that are unconventional to the racing genre such as stunt and battle modes. Its futuristic setting adds unique track designs, which are packed with hidden coins adding an element of exploration also not usually found in racing games.
9) Mario Party 3
With so many Mario Party games, this one happened to fall into the mid-tier zone. But make no mistake; this one is just as fun with friends as any other one. 70 fresh mini games will keep the fun coming for days. What else can I say? Itâs a Mario Party, end of story.
8) Rayman 2
If platforming is what youâre into, look no further than Rayman 2! That is, after youâve looked into Mario 64, Banjo-Kazooie, Banjo-Tooie, Donkey... sigh. OK, so it got overshadowed by many other quality platformers on N64 but give this one a chance and youâll get a lengthy adventure with boss battles and a variety of puzzles to validate this game as a worthy contender.
7) Turok 2
Often criticized for being rough around the edges and a constant fog that hides whatâs 3 feet in front of you, thereâs actually quite a lot of fun to be had. While I originally was only able to beat the first level, I believe using cheats is really the best way to play this game. Do me a favor and type in âbewareoblivionisathandâ in the cheat input, turn on all weapons and infinite ammo, and hop over to any of the 6 gigantic levels and I promise you wonât be disappointed.
6) Rocket: Robot on Wheels
A centralized hub, huge world exploration, realistic physics puzzles, plenty of skills and items to find, and mini games are all part of this great gaming package. Itâs a shame that this game often goes unnoticed. Did you know this was developed by Sucker Punch?
5) Extreme G2
This sequel to the futuristic bike racing game is faster, harder, features more tracks, new modes and itâs faster. Did I mention faster already? Itâs worth saying twice because itâs SO FAST that you can actually break the sound barrier (with cool effect). Sometimes SO FAST that it kind of breaks the game.
4) Blast Corps
Iâm quite surprised that there hasnât really been a game quite like this one, either before or since then. Itâs sort of a puzzle game where you get to destroy cities with a variety of vehicles and robots. Nothing can quite describe the joy of leveling a city (donât worry, theyâve been evacuated). Dozens of hidden levels and bonus goodies will keep you coming back for more
3) Extreme G
When the N64 first came out, this was my first game. I kid you not, I bought it even before Mario 64 and I never regretted it. The commercial, which featured the futuristic bikes speeding and blowing each other up through corkscrews and crazy twisting tracks, appealed to my 10 year old brain in ways that made this seem like the coolest game ever made. I still have fun with it today, and I dare anyone try to beat me at it.
2) Yoshiâs Story
Why all the hate? Underrated and misunderstood, Yoshiâs Story is actually a superb platformer if you give it a chance. Often criticized for being too easy, I actually found it to be quite a challenge. Donât just eat any fruit you see and finish a level quick, the real goal is to seek out the 30 melons hidden, a difficult feat right from the start. Oh, you say you beat the gameâs 6 levels in one sitting? No problem, go back and youâll find 18 MORE, all huge and wildly varied.
1) Jet Force Gemini
Iâm actually quite surprised to not find this game in anyoneâs top 10, it would definitely be in mine. Valid complains about its tedious tribal bear rescuing latter half bring it down. But I found that simply using a guide (Something I usually donât like to do) allows me to continue having fun with it. Fast paced run and gun gameplay makes it seem like a Contra in 3D in space. Donât let the second half of the game stop you, thereâs still many secret levels and cool things to find.
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