10 Diddy Kong Racing
Back when Mario Kart 64 was the go-to racing game for the Nintendo 64, developer Rare released Diddy Kong Racing. The game proved relevance by adding competitive, unforgiving races. The game hardly did you any favors. It also contained single-player and co-op (with cheat codes) adventure modes.
This game is credited for introducing characters like Wizpig, Conker, Banjo, Taj the Genie, and Timber. The plot involves Wizpig's quest to takeover Timber's Island. As a result of the game's wide acclaim and success, Diddy Kong Racing was remade for the Nintendo DS in 2007.
9 Pokémon Snap
The game's simple premise resounded with millennials everywhere. The concept of taking pictures of Pokémon for them to be submitted to Professor Oak was highly addicting. The game is packed with hidden secrets, collectibles, and unique Pokémon!
Pokémon Snap's sequel, New Pokémon Snap, will release for the Nintendo Switch at a to be announced date. This game has stood the test of time, and it deserves to be placed among the greatest Nintendo 64 games of all time.
8 Rayman 2: The Great Escape
7 Resident Evil 2
Before the Resident Evil 2 remake bewildered players with its visual design and gameplay achievements, the original Resident Evil 2 was a leading game on the Nintendo 64. The remake took the original story and enhanced the gameplay in nearly every way. The Resident Evil 2 remake is a crowning achievement, but it wouldn't exist if it weren't for the original's leaps and bounds.
6 Mario Kart 64
After the Mario Kart series made the jump to full 3D, it made it seem like the series had reached its peak. The multiplayer mode was highly addicting, bringing players together in a way like never before.
This home console sensation featured a robust set of Nintendo characters and race tracks. The series went on to make numerous sequels because of Mario Kart 64's commercial success. Even today, maps from the Nintendo 64 classic appear in more recent Mario Kart games.
5 Donkey Kong 64
Although the game was praised for its graphics and the scale of its world, Donkey Kong 64 suffers because of backtracking. Players have to switch between characters to get character-specific items, which leads to significant backtracking. Putting the game's overarching flaws aside, it is content-rich and filled with small nuances like a Donkey Kong arcade machine. The game's sprawling worlds will leave you wanting more.
4 Banjo-Kazooie
While Banjo-Kazooie's sequel, Banjo-Tooie, contained more exploration and sprawling worlds, the unsettling feeling like the worlds are too massive holds it back. Perhaps Banjo-Tooie was overly ambitious. Nevertheless, Banjo-Kazooie is a phenomenal '90s platformer that helped define the generation. The quaint story is amusing, and the characters are jovial. Banjo-Kazooie is one of the greatest '90s games of all time.
3 GoldenEye 007
Although many consider Perfect Dark to be the better game, GoldenEye 007 released in the '90s, and Perfect Dark did not. Despite the prevalence of polarizing opinions about which game is better, GoldenEye 007 stands out for its story and multiplayer.
The game offers several difficulty levels, each presenting a unique challenge. Dual-wielding was a significant part of the game. One could exploit a glitch to dual-wield different guns, which may or may not have been an oversight of the development team. The game's glitches made it flawed in the best way possible.
2 Super Mario 64
It wouldn't be a stretch to call Super Mario 64 the most excellent game on the Nintendo 64 platform. The game's range of motions made almost any movement possible. You could triple jump then hop against a wall for tremendous air time. After collecting all 150 stars, you would find new ways to do it again. The level design is pure gaming perfection. Super Mario 64 is the quintessential example of a '90s game.
1 The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
Back when video game rentals were a fundamental part of the gaming industry, people would head to the nearest Blockbuster or other rental stores to get a game like The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time. One would have to delete the existing game saves manually, but it was worth it to play it.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time incorporated open-world elements long before Breath of the Wild. Its action-adventure blend in 3D was something to marvel at. This masterpiece appealed to all demographics, and it's a must-play!