Really Enjoying the N64 Again Lately...

My stepdad left his N64 with me ages ago when him and mom divorced - I spent countless hours on this console as a kid. I am of the opinion that this era of gaming is truly valuable for the developing brain. The mechanics of the puzzles found in classic games such as Super Mario 64, Zelda: OoT and Majora’s Mask, Turok, and many others teach great problem solving skills and game theory.

I’ve been on a Turok: The Dinosaur Hunter kick lately. This was one of the only games from the N64 that I never truly progressed in... Getting to the third level a few weeks ago was a huge accomplishment. I’m now on level 5. This game has some awesome puzzles and enemies in it, tons of easter eggs and some truly hair-pulling areas. This place at the end of the third level ravaged me. It’s somehow meditative as well as eternally frustrating to jump across the sea of pillars they make you deal with. The game could have been released as “Turok: The Bungee Jumper”.

Zelda: Ocarina of Time has a special place in my heart. The replay value of this game is insane. I’ve never gotten all of the pieces of heart or all of the skulltulas, and I don’t know if I ever will. Finding all of the secrets is so tedious.

yes, i named Link “Clitoris”. it made my latest playthrough a lot of fun
What was your favorite game from the N64? Leave a comment!