N64Shmup
Star Fox 64
Nintendo's definitive on-rails shooter delivers cinematic spectacle, branching paths, and endlessly quotable dialogue. The Rumble Pak debut is also one of the N64's most replayable games.
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News
GOG.com Launches Formal Preservation Program to Save Classic PC Games From Extinction
GOG.com has announced a dedicated preservation initiative aimed at rescuing classic PC titles that are at risk of becoming permanently inaccessible.
Rob
N64Racing
Cruis'n USA
Midway's arcade racer made the jump to N64 with significant compromises. The cross-country road trip has its moments, but the choppy frame rate and simplified visuals make this a rough ride.
Rob
News
The FPGA Handheld Market Heats Up as Competitors Challenge Analogue Pocket
New FPGA-based handheld consoles from multiple manufacturers are entering the market, challenging the Analogue Pocket's dominance with different approaches to price, features, and openness.
Rob
N64Platformer
Donkey Kong 64
Rare's ambitious Kong adventure is bursting with content, perhaps too much. Five playable characters, hundreds of collectibles, and a sprawling world that's equal parts impressive and exhausting.
Rob
N64Racing
Wave Race 64
Nintendo's jet ski racer remains one of the most impressive water physics simulations ever created. The waves aren't just visual decoration: they're the entire game, and they're still remarkable.
Rob
News
Microsoft Revives Xbox Backward Compatibility Program With Over 200 New Titles
After years of dormancy, Microsoft has restarted its beloved backward compatibility initiative, adding a massive wave of original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles.
Rob
TG-16 / PC EngineShmup
Gate of Thunder
One of the finest horizontal shooters on the PC Engine CD, Gate of Thunder combines blistering action, a killer Redbook audio soundtrack, and gorgeous visual design into a shoot-'em-up essential.
Rob
TG-16 / PC EngineAction
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
The pinnacle of classic Castlevania. Rondo of Blood combines razor-sharp level design, gorgeous CD-ROM presentation, and two playable characters into what may be the finest action-platformer of the 16-bit era.
Rob
TG-16 / PC EngineRacing
OutRun
Sega's iconic arcade racer makes a solid transition to the PC Engine, capturing the spirit of sun-soaked coastal driving despite the hardware limitations. A respectable port of an all-time classic.
Rob
N64Sports
1080° Snowboarding
Nintendo's answer to the extreme sports craze delivered a snowboarding game that prioritized physics and precision over flashy tricks. Challenging, beautiful, and still the best snowboarding game on the N64.
Rob
N64Platformer
Banjo-Kazooie
Rare's platforming masterpiece pairs a honey bear and a wisecracking bird in one of the tightest, most inventive collect-a-thons ever made. A genuine rival to Mario 64, and in some ways, its superior.
Rob