Hands on Mario 64x4

Reality · 06-08-2004, 03:07 AM

As previously reported, Super Mario 64x4 is an updated version of the classic Nintendo platformer that has been rebuilt for multiplayer action on the new Nintendo DS. The multiplayer game is essentially a hunt for stars, with a new star appearing every time a player collects one. Once time runs out, the winner is the player with the most stars.

But 64x4 will have a single-player mode as well, which looks more like a remake of the original Super Mario 64 so far. But you'll still be able to take control of the game's four different characters in single-player mode. You can switch characters at will by tapping icons on the DS' lower, touch-sensitive screen. This certainly has the potential to allow for deeper, multicharacter puzzle-solving, but none of that was really displayed in the brief demo. Additionally, all four of the game's characters seemed to control and handle identically.

Control-wise, 64x4 does a good job of duplicating the original game's control, even without access to an analog joystick. The DS shoulder buttons are used to rotate the camera, and the system's Y button is used to sprint. It works pretty well, and controlling Mario, Luigi, Wario, or Yoshi is a breeze.

All told, Mario 64x4 seems like an interesting game, but it's difficult to tell from the short playable demo Nintendo is presenting. No release date for Super Mario 64x4 has been announced at this time.

http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/ds...w_6097845.html

Dr. Bombay · 06-08-2004, 03:10 AM

Hmm. Well, this could prove fruitful. Works for me. That's a safe launch title.

But it needs to be cleaned up a lot more before it's released. The demo shown at e3 was still very very rough, and the DS is capible of much more than a straight port. Those character designs and level models can be cleaned up much more then they already are. If this is going to happen, let's make this Mario 64 Advance and not just Mario 64 DX.

Reality · 06-08-2004, 04:04 AM

Also I like to comment I think Peach would have made a better character then Wario. That is all.

Sinful Sam · 06-08-2004, 04:46 AM

But Peach has been captured by Bowser in that game?

redmask · 06-08-2004, 04:52 AM

that is way i like

nintendo

Stevz · 06-08-2004, 07:23 AM

sounds even better... keep up the good work nintendo!

TheHardware · 06-08-2004, 08:39 AM

may be pork...lets see

Reality · 06-08-2004, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sinful Sam
But Peach has been captured by Bowser in that game?

Oh yeah. Haha forgot about that.

06-08-2004, 03:07 AM	#1
Reality Sin and Punishment Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 13,270	Hands on Mario 64x4 As previously reported, Super Mario 64x4 is an updated version of the classic Nintendo platformer that has been rebuilt for multiplayer action on the new Nintendo DS. The multiplayer game is essentially a hunt for stars, with a new star appearing every time a player collects one. Once time runs out, the winner is the player with the most stars. But 64x4 will have a single-player mode as well, which looks more like a remake of the original Super Mario 64 so far. But you'll still be able to take control of the game's four different characters in single-player mode. You can switch characters at will by tapping icons on the DS' lower, touch-sensitive screen. This certainly has the potential to allow for deeper, multicharacter puzzle-solving, but none of that was really displayed in the brief demo. Additionally, all four of the game's characters seemed to control and handle identically. Control-wise, 64x4 does a good job of duplicating the original game's control, even without access to an analog joystick. The DS shoulder buttons are used to rotate the camera, and the system's Y button is used to sprint. It works pretty well, and controlling Mario, Luigi, Wario, or Yoshi is a breeze. All told, Mario 64x4 seems like an interesting game, but it's difficult to tell from the short playable demo Nintendo is presenting. No release date for Super Mario 64x4 has been announced at this time. http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/ds...w_6097845.html __________________ Outpostnine is that 1%.

06-08-2004, 03:10 AM	#2
Dr. Bombay ificouldjustbemorehuman Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Nexus Between Jersey and NYC Posts: 8,543	Hmm. Well, this could prove fruitful. Works for me. That's a safe launch title. But it needs to be cleaned up a lot more before it's released. The demo shown at e3 was still very very rough, and the DS is capible of much more than a straight port. Those character designs and level models can be cleaned up much more then they already are. If this is going to happen, let's make this Mario 64 Advance and not just Mario 64 DX. __________________ ~There's a Door Here, But It Will Not Break~ ~There's a Stone There, But It Won't Remain~ ~Up There's a Heaven Now, But It Will Not Wait~ ~And The Lies There, The Scent Of It, Just Too Much~ ~So Should You~ ~Sow It Once and Make It Grow, The Sweet Clematis~ ~Let It Flower, and Paint it All Of The Colors Old~ Instantly Things Fall and Fade, Return to Silence~ ~Why Oh Why, Why Does It All Feel So Sorrowful?~ ~Dreams Of What Is Real~

06-08-2004, 04:04 AM	#3
Reality Sin and Punishment Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 13,270	Also I like to comment I think Peach would have made a better character then Wario. That is all. __________________ Outpostnine is that 1%.

06-08-2004, 04:46 AM	#4
Sinful Sam gnarf! gnarf! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Five min away from SavedFromSin Posts: 7,002	But Peach has been captured by Bowser in that game? __________________ STEAM: Sinfulsam PSN: Sinfulsam Live Gamertag: Sinful Sam Wii Code: 7228-7704-8311-3741 (PM me if you add me) ...

06-08-2004, 04:52 AM	#5
redmask Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: qatar Posts: 407	that is way i like nintendo __________________ when i log in the magicbox Alucard&Seska left??????????????????????????????????????????

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