The greatest Nintendo 64 hits that should be in the Nintendo Switch Online Catalog

The Nintendo 64 was one of the least successful consoles in sales, but it had an incredible catalog of video games.

Currently, we have 21 Nintendo 64 games in the Nintendo Switch online service. We can enjoy titles like Super Mario 64 or Zelda: Ocarina of time, both marked a before and after for the industry. Also other good games like Star Fox 64 or F-Zero X. However, there are still many titles to come.

Thanks to their quality and everything they meant to gamers, we have prepared a list with the games that should not be missed.

Goldeneye 64

Rare – 1997

One of the most influential first-person shooters of all time for two reasons.

• Its objective system was to kill enemies and carry out various tasks within very well-designed scenarios.
• It helped the console industry improve shooters, which until then were dominated by PCs until then.

Perfect Dark

Rare – 2000

It was one of the last games to appear before the arrival of Gamecube. Thanks to the Expansion Pak, it was a perfect graphical farewell, which allowed high-resolution graphics with a RAM upgrade.

The game didn’t always force you to shoot, but you could infiltrate against an advanced AI.

Diddy Kong Racing

Rare – 1997

The title featured a powerful adventure mode in which players had to complete a series of tasks and races to unlock new characters, tracks, and vehicles. It also included boss battles and item collecting, which added a lot of gameplay.

Blast Corps

Rare – 1997

This is one of the most original games made by Rare for Nintendo 64. We had to get on board different vehicles to demolish all kinds of constructions. At the same time, we had to clear the path of a truck loaded with nuclear material.

A game of skill combined with strategic elements increased difficulty as you passed phases.

Turok: Dinosaur Hunter

Iguana Entertainment – 1997

Turok: Dinosaur Hunter was considered a standout Nintendo 64 title, offering a unique and engaging first-person shooter experience. Its open-ended level design, a good variety of weapons, and a well-crafted story helped set it apart from other first-person shooters of the time.

Jet Force Gemini

Rare – 1999

Jet Force Gemini was considered an ambitious and engaging third-person action game. It offered various game modes and a good mix of platforming, puzzle-solving, and exploration elements. It also had a solid art style that helped it stand out in its genre and become one of the best titles of its time.

1080º Snowboarding

Nintendo – 1998

The title featured detailed and precise physics that made the player feel as if they were snowboarding. In addition, it featured a wide variety of snowboarding tricks and stunts that the player could perform, adding to the realism and immersion of the game.

Beetle Adventure Racing

Paradigm Entertainment / EA – 1999

Beetle Adventure Racing was considered a fun and engaging racing game. It offered a unique experience to players, with a wide variety of tracks and cars, good physics and handling, and good gameplay. At the same time a well-balanced difficulty and an excellent multiplayer experience. All this helped it stand out from other racing games of its time.

Donkey Kong 64

Rare – 1999

Donkey Kong 64 for Nintendo 64 was well received because it was a platformer that offered a lot of variety to players. The game featured broad, open levels and a non-linear structure. It allowed players to explore and discover new areas at their own pace and complete objectives in any order they chose.

Conker’s Bad Fur Day

Rare – 2001

The game featured various characters, each with their abilities and moves, which helped keep the gameplay fresh and exciting. In addition, the game had many collectibles for players to discover. This kept them hooked and motivated to explore the levels in depth.

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