Nintendo 64 Turns 30 as 5 Classic Games Earn Masterpiece Status
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Updated · Screen Rant · Jul 27
Nintendo 64 Turns 30 as 5 Classic Games Earn Masterpiece Status
3 articles · Updated · Screen Rant · Jul 27
Summary
Five Nintendo 64 titles were singled out as the console nears its 30th anniversary in the US and Europe, with Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time leading the retrospective.
The list frames the N64’s legacy around its leap into full 3D gaming, highlighting Super Mario 64’s launch impact, Star Fox 64’s branching action, and Banjo-Kazooie’s expanded platforming formula.
GoldenEye 007 made the cut for both its film-based single-player campaign and 4-player multiplayer, while Ocarina of Time was described as the standout adventure game of the group.
The anniversary look-back also points to a coming Ocarina of Time remake on modern consoles, tying the N64 milestone to renewed interest in Nintendo’s back catalog and Zelda’s 40th anniversary.