N64 Magazine Quotes

Much as I hate to sound like an old codger, harping on about the 'good old days', I feel as though the gaming scene has deteriorated over the years.

Rattlingly good Star Wars combat flight game, with incredibly effective 3D sound and great graphics.

Now excuse us if we get all excited about this one. Because as much as Custom Robo V2 is hardly the masses' most hotly anticipated title, it has caused something of a stir in the N64 Magazine office.

This month we want to see some classy Forsaken times. Dip below 1'40" on the first level and you, like Martin, could walk away with a free pad –

Hi, kids. "Hollywood" Hulk, here. I've got two things to say to you today. Firstly, don't try any of these moves at home. And, secondly, don't take drugs! See you soon, kids!

Most importantly, bring back LISA NICHOLLS. Wherever she may be.

Nintendo Space World '97 🌌 🌏 N64 Magazine UK - Jan. '98 #N64 #retrogames #retrogaming

Fractionally funnier than Bob Monkhouse was at the Nintendo 64 launch party.

N64 games wanted for £30 or under. Plus I have a blue monkey cuddly toy for £3 with its own banana. Call Simon on [redacted].

When other developers first caught a glimpse of SM64, they went back to the drawing board with their efforts. The game is sublime – taking everything that made previous Mario titles great and fleshing it out into 3D.

Like Tim's mouth, Mystical Ninja starring Goemon was a huge great thing (although, obviously, it didn't swear like an amphetamine-stuffed Tourette's sufferer).

Ever since we got our hands on the Japanese version in issue 31, we've found more and more subtle pieces of gameplay in Mario Golf ...and it's such a superbly designed piece of software that you can play it in just about any way you like.

Bakuretsu Muteki Bangaio (Explosive Invincible Bangaio), Treasure's second N64 title, is another highly enjoyable piece of retro shoot-'em-up fun.

Which word is missing from the following phrase? "Pikachu, I choose..." a) bananas b) you! c) a life threatening disease

Is something bothering you about the world of Nintendo 64?

After reviewing the game this issue, James reckons he's pretty hot stuff at Shadows of the Empire. So much so in fact, that he's getting just a tiny bit boring about it.

Easy

[If I had to pick a favourite issue, #18 might be it. July '98. Banjo-Kazooie (92%) hits the shops. The page-count swells – this is now a chunky mag. Nintendo's super-console enters its most optimistic period, with top games rolling in. Zelda mere months away. Which was yours?]

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Pilotwings 64, you see, is a wondrous, tireless example of a game that combines superior technical achievement with endless, summer-long bouts of enjoyment.