The 10 Best N64 Games of All Time

From GoldenEye to Banjo-Kazooie—essential Nintendo 64.

The Nintendo 64 delivered some of the most memorable gaming experiences of the 90s. Here are our picks for the ten best N64 games that every retro enthusiast should play.

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Often cited as the greatest game ever made. Ocarina of Time set the standard for 3D action-adventure.

2. Super Mario 64

Mario's first 3D outing defined platforming for a generation.

3. GoldenEye 007

Rare's shooter proved that console FPS could work—and multiplayer was revolutionary.

4. Banjo-Kazooie

Rare's collectathon platformer combined charm, humour, and tight gameplay.

5. Super Smash Bros.

The original party fighter that spawned a beloved franchise.

6–10. Mario Kart 64, Star Fox 64, Perfect Dark, Majora's Mask, Pokémon Stadium

Each of these titles contributed to the N64's legacy. For Canadian retro collectors, the N64 library remains essential.

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