N64 Turns 25 Years Old - Memories? Favorite Games?
The Nintendo 64 hit North American store shelves on September 29th, 1996.
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25 years ago yesterday, the Nintendo 64 was released in the North American region. Just letting you know in case you forgot you were old now. ![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon/wink.gif)
Seriously though, what are your thoughts on the console? Any memories? What were your favorite games?
I got my N64 as a birthday present in 1997 just as I was starting college. Yep, that dates me. I had a NES as a kid, but skipped gaming during my high school years, due to more adult interests (like girls & Grunge music). The N64 was video comfort food as I nervously moved to the city, college life, and my first romp at roommate living. Besides, Kurt Cobain was dead and Soundgarden had broken up.
Below is a list of my favorite games. Since I doubt there will be any surprises to my Top 5, I will follow it up with a list of games that, while not the best the system had to offer, certainly are often overlooked in N64 discussions and worth a revisit.
MY TOP 5 N64 GAMES (in order):
![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon/wink.gif)
Seriously though, what are your thoughts on the console? Any memories? What were your favorite games?
I got my N64 as a birthday present in 1997 just as I was starting college. Yep, that dates me. I had a NES as a kid, but skipped gaming during my high school years, due to more adult interests (like girls & Grunge music). The N64 was video comfort food as I nervously moved to the city, college life, and my first romp at roommate living. Besides, Kurt Cobain was dead and Soundgarden had broken up.
Below is a list of my favorite games. Since I doubt there will be any surprises to my Top 5, I will follow it up with a list of games that, while not the best the system had to offer, certainly are often overlooked in N64 discussions and worth a revisit.
MY TOP 5 N64 GAMES (in order):
- Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- Super Mario 64
- Mario Kart 64
- Starfox 64
- Resident Evil 2
- Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers
- Micro Machines 64 Turbo
- Extreme-G
- Excitebike 64
- Magical Tetris Challenge
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