Super Mario 64

This is it. The mother of all games. The magnum opus of a generation. One of the greatest, best-selling titles in the most popular video game franchise of all time. Super Mario 64 (not the 64th game in the series mind you, although there probably are at least 64 mario titles at this point considering he's been in our hearts since 1985).

It's a me...uh...m-....mario?

Just in case you've been living under a rock for the last 30 years, Mario follows the eponymously named Italian plumber who goes on adventures to rescue Princess Peach from the clutches of Bowser, a giant dragon turtle. Super Mario 64 is no different. This time around, Peach is magically sealed within the paintings of her castle and Mario must unlock the Power Stars to traverse through the castle and get to bowser. Only to be blue-balled by Peach as a reward once again.

I guess a kiss is fine...

What isnt there to love about this game? This game redefined the 3d platform genre just as the original redefined 2d platformers. The game still feels perfect to control and play. The attack combos, jumping mechanics, and acrobatic stunts you can pull all work at a timeless level of fun. The worlds within the paintings are all unique and interesting, putting mario in various situations like - flying through the sky, swimming underwater, shrinking and growing size, and huge obstacle course environments. All the stars you must find give this game replay value and a long play time, despite its underlying simple concept. 

5/5