Crash bandicoot Vs. Mario 64

As the 3D gaming craze evolved, the N64 and Sony PS1/x had two heroes, that games would be based off of.

Crash Bandicoot brough beautiful scenary, a high difficulty level, wonderful boss fightsand fun challenges in a very linear path but with unique level and art designs in a well animated world. (Playstation)

Mario 64, was the first 3D mario game. Including wider levels for more free movment, with bright and colorful worlds, with a whole new get the star adventure.

Cons:

Crash Bandicoot was linear, but it offered varied levels/challnges and boss's to make up for it. Main complaints about crash are its insane difficulty balance. One level may be hard, the other you just get punished all the time. Another is the save sysytem. Memory card or not, there is only one way to save. You must collect 3 tokens that take you to a bonus world. You have one try to get through and you must make it to the end to save or get a password from crash's kidnapped girlfriend. Problem is, not all levles have these token crates, so you may be panicking every time you go through a few tough levels without seeing any. Getting 100% in the game is also considered one of the most hardest things to do in a game of all time, mostly because you can't die in a level and get all boxes.

Mario 64 right off the bat was blocky, and the colors seemes bland with no detail. including the designs of some objects. Despite Marios more 3D roaming world, the game still play linear, and it is still the "Complet the level and obtain a star" that isn't new. While there are a few different ways to get these stars in each level, it becomes the same thing over and over again for the rest of the game. The 3D camera does not work as well as it should, but it tries its best. Mario's running speed is terrible even though his running animation would state other wise, and the game isn't really to challenging since you basically get stars the same way almost through the whole entire game.

Which of these 2 games did you have more fun with?

very hard to compare, I liked both , but at the same time both have been outdone, on their own respective systems.

just depends on the mood I guess

I don't like Mario 64, probably worse then all the Rare platformers on N64, so I'd rather player Bandicoot. However, Kazooie/Tooie are far and away better then both.

I don't like Mario 64, probably worse then all the Rare platformers on N64, so I'd rather player Bandicoot. However, Kazooie/Tooie are far and away better then both.

magnax1

Defintley Crash Bandicoot. Mario 64 got so repetetive after about 10 minutes. Even though Crash was more linear, it had much more action and other interesting things going on, whereas Mario 64 you're just running around trying to find stuff to do. Don't get me wrong, Mario 64 was a good game for it's time, but looking back now and then, I prefer Crash by far. A more fair comparrison would be Spyro and Mario 64, since both games are more similar. And I'd still take Spyro as it had much better action sequences, and I didn't get bored with it because it had tons of things to find and places to explore. It also had a few hidden levels, and the levels themselves felt more unique than Mario 64.

Mario 64 is one of the best games ever to grace a system and still holds up very well.

I'm not a big fan of Mario 64, either. IMO, it's the weakest entry in the main Super Mario Series, while the rest of them were superb. So my vote goes to Crash Bandicoot. I loved the heck out of the first game. And yeah, it is hard. But that's part of it's charm, you get better at as the game goes on. And it only gets really hard later in the game, so it's not like it's unplayable.

I'm not a big fan of Mario 64, either. IMO, it's the weakest entry in the main Super Mario Series, while the rest of them were superb. So my vote goes to Crash Bandicoot. I loved the heck out of the first game. And yeah, it is hard. But that's part of it's charm, you get better at as the game goes on. And it only gets really hard later in the game, so it's not like it's unplayable.

Emerald_Warrior

Crash left a huge mark on my childhood. I loved the games, the overall wackiness and challenge was enough to keep me playing it for hours. Mario 64 felt kind of serious and I didn't like that. I also like the navigation between levels more on Crash. Also, my PSN ID kind of gives it away aswell.

Crash left a huge mark on my childhood. I loved the games, the overall wackiness and challenge was enough to keep me playing it for hours. Mario 64 felt kind of serious and I didn't like that. I also like the navigation between levels more on Crash. Also, my PSN ID kind of gives it away aswell.

pataponplayer

I don't really like the first Crash Bandicoot, its difficulty level is all over the place, the save system is ridiculous, it gets repetitive after a while (there's really not much variety)... it's just too frustrating. However, I like Crash 2 and 3 a lot.

Super Mario 64 wins in my book. Simple yet fun platforming all the way, really addictive, and I loved exploring to find all the stars. Graphics aren't the best, but who cares? It's amazing how well it holds up 15 years later.

To the TC: Please edit the thread to include a poll!

I never played the originalcrash bandicoot games (i know) but mario 64 is overrated and the best levels are those linear bowser stages, so i think i will like crash bandicoot more

I never played the originalcrash bandicoot games (i know) but mario 64 is overrated and the best levels are those linear bowser stages, so i think i will like crash bandicoot more

JuarN18

[QUOTE="JuarN18"]

I never played the originalcrash bandicoot games (i know) but mario 64 is overrated and the best levels are those linear bowser stages, so i think i will like crash bandicoot more

amari24

[QUOTE="JuarN18"]

I never played the originalcrash bandicoot games (i know) but mario 64 is overrated and the best levels are those linear bowser stages, so i think i will like crash bandicoot more

amari24

[QUOTE="amari24"][QUOTE="JuarN18"]

I never played the originalcrash bandicoot games (i know) but mario 64 is overrated and the best levels are those linear bowser stages, so i think i will like crash bandicoot more

Darkman2007

[QUOTE="amari24"][QUOTE="JuarN18"]

I never played the originalcrash bandicoot games (i know) but mario 64 is overrated and the best levels are those linear bowser stages, so i think i will like crash bandicoot more

JuarN18

I didn't find Crash terribly hard. Sure, some levels were, but I didn't feel like any were unfairly dificult.

[QUOTE="magnax1"]

I don't like Mario 64, probably worse then all the Rare platformers on N64, so I'd rather player Bandicoot. However, Kazooie/Tooie are far and away better then both.

Darkman2007

Probably true. Really I don't remember crash that terribly well, I just remember that and Metal gear were the only games I wanted to play on PS1 when I was a kid.

I didn't find Crash terribly hard. Sure, some levels were, but I didn't feel like any were unfairly dificult.

dsrules13

[QUOTE="Darkman2007"][QUOTE="magnax1"]

I don't like Mario 64, probably worse then all the Rare platformers on N64, so I'd rather player Bandicoot. However, Kazooie/Tooie are far and away better then both.

magnax1

Probably true. Really I don't remember crash that terribly well, I just remember that and Metal gear were the only games I wanted to play on PS1 when I was a kid.

[QUOTE="dsrules13"]

I didn't find Crash terribly hard. Sure, some levels were, but I didn't feel like any were unfairly dificult.

pataponplayer

[QUOTE="pataponplayer"][QUOTE="dsrules13"]

I didn't find Crash terribly hard. Sure, some levels were, but I didn't feel like any were unfairly dificult.

amari24

I don't really like the first Crash Bandicoot, its difficulty level is all over the place, the save system is ridiculous, it gets repetitive after a while (there's really not much variety)... it's just too frustrating. However, I like Crash 2 and 3 a lot. Super Mario 64 wins in my book. Simple yet fun platforming all the way, really addictive, and I loved exploring to find all the stars. Graphics aren't the best, but who cares? It's amazing how well it holds up 15 years later

Oh and I don't know how to make a poll on this forum.

Oh and I don't know how to make a poll on this forum.

jakandsig

Click the "Select an action below" box on your first post of the thread, select "Edit", click the"Create/Edit Poll" button on the bottom left.

I do not have that option.jakandsig

Ah, I just noticed you're at Level 3, I had forgotten you have to be at least Lv 5 to create polls, sorry!

super mario 64 pwned crash and any platformer besides banjo and dk64

super mario 64 pwned crash and any platformer besides banjo and dk64

mariokart64fan

[QUOTE="mariokart64fan"]

super mario 64 pwned crash and any platformer besides banjo and dk64

amari24

[QUOTE="amari24"][QUOTE="mariokart64fan"]

super mario 64 pwned crash and any platformer besides banjo and dk64

JuarN18

We also have to take into consideration, this was Naughty Dog's first game, they were brand new, and Crash was a pretty great first game, was it not?

We also have to take into consideration, this was Naughty Dog's first game, they were brand new, and Crash was a pretty great first game, was it not?

pataponplayer

I think at least graphically, Crash Bandicoot looks better. Mario seems more messy and less focused to me. Perhaps this can also be said of the gameplay, keeping in mind that SM64 was aiming to be more open ended and free.

i remember going to toysrus and seeing the mario64 display and around back was the crash bandicoot one.... i tried crash and i was like...nah

mario 64 was open world light years ahead of its time..loved it.

I think at least graphically, Crash Bandicoot looks better. Mario seems more messy and less focused to me. Perhaps this can also be said of the gameplay, keeping in mind that SM64 was aiming to be more open ended and free.

hakanakumono

Crash is more of a "2.5D" platformer whereas Mario 64 was the first true (let's leave some early tries shall we?) 3D platformer. I think it's undeniable that Mario 64 did a whole lot more to evolve the genre than Crash. Crash just built upon what made platformers like Earthworm Jim fun and set in into 3D graphics. Mario 64, on the other hand, made a whole new genre (again, counting out some early trys). The level design and control in Mario 64 I also feel is superior to Crash and the graphical minimalism in Mario 64 does not bother me at all.

However, I liked Banjo-Kazooie a lot more than Mario 64. And I also think Crash 3 is much better than the first one.

Crash is more of a "2.5D" platformer whereas Mario 64 was the first true (let's leave some early tries shall we?) 3D platformer. I think it's undeniable that Mario 64 did a whole lot more to evolve the genre than Crash. Crash just built upon what made platformers like Earthworm Jim fun and set in into 3D graphics. Mario 64, on the other hand, made a whole new genre (again, counting out some early trys). The level design and control in Mario 64 I also feel is superior to Crash and the graphical minimalism in Mario 64 does not bother me at all.

However, I liked Banjo-Kazooie a lot more than Mario 64. And I also think Crash 3 is much better than the first one.

nameless12345

There were some 2.5D levels on Crash Bandicoot, sure, but it wasn't nearly the whole game. A ton of the levels were 3D, no doubt 3D. It just wasn't as open-world feeling as Super Mario 64.

How can you even put Crash Bandicoot and Mario 64 in the same sentence? Crash Bandicoot was popular, yes. Crash was even the mascot for the Sony Playstation in the late 90's. However, it didn't really change how we viewed 3D platforming games like Mario 64. Mario 64 revolutionized the way 3-D games would be made and played.

Just because your username is indicating you like horrible kart racers and only support it because marios name is on it does not mean you can come in a platfomer discussion, use the word pwn, and give us no real reasons.jakandsig

Horrible in YOUR opinion. I don't understand....

1)your need for everyone to conform to what YOU like.

2)people getting trashed because they DON'T.

3)when people explain howTHEY feel about a game,why THEY like it or don't, and that not being good enough for you.

Also: who are you to tell anyone they can't join a discussion?!

[QUOTE="jakandsig"]Just because your username is indicating you like horrible kart racers and only support it because marios name is on it does not mean you can come in a platfomer discussion, use the word pwn, and give us no real reasons.Koi-Neon-X

Horrible in YOUR opinion. I don't understand....

1)your need for everyone to conform to what YOU like.

2)people getting trashed because they DON'T.

3)when people explain howTHEY feel about a game,why THEY like it or don't, and that not being good enough for you.

Also: who are you to tell anyone they can't join a discussion?!

My opinion: I LIKE Super Mario 64 MORE than I like Crash Bandicoot. I've played and completed both and I found MY experience with Super Mario 64 (and Crash Bandicoot for that matter)to be a GOOD one. I don't think it's repetitive and I don't find anything wrong with the graphics. It's not running on a PC,PS3, or XBOX 360 (even though both of those systems have been known for their own shortcomings in the graphics department) --I don't care asgraphics don't make a game. Many elements involved in that and one the major elements is gameplay. I accept the game for what it is and that's a fun experience with one of the most famous video game characters on the Nintendo 64.

How can you even put Crash Bandicoot and Mario 64 in the same sentence? Crash Bandicoot was popular, yes. Crash was even the mascot for the Sony Playstation in the late 90's. However, it didn't really change how we viewed 3D platforming games like Mario 64. Mario 64 revolutionized the way 3-D games would be made and played.

CaptianPeachfuz

the original crash bandicoot is horrible compared to mario64. i think some people who think Crash1 is better need to play both games back to back again. you might "remember" crash as being better, but it's really not even close.

the original crash bandicoot is horrible compared to mario64. i think some people who think Crash1 is better need to play both games back to back again. you might "remember" crash as being better, but it's really not even close.

Talldude80

[QUOTE="CaptianPeachfuz"]

How can you even put Crash Bandicoot and Mario 64 in the same sentence? Crash Bandicoot was popular, yes. Crash was even the mascot for the Sony Playstation in the late 90's. However, it didn't really change how we viewed 3D platforming games like Mario 64. Mario 64 revolutionized the way 3-D games would be made and played.

jakandsig

Super Mario Galaxy is a pretty decent game and from the looks of it has some shades of Mario 64. As for the length of the game Mario 64 gave me plenty to do with many different levels to explore (since when did length make a game bad?) I've played shorter games that packed enough punch to make me go "WOW! that was awesome!"video games don't need to be 1000 hourslong to be good.Crash harder than Mario? I guess that would depend on the player now wouldn't it? I breezed through all the Crash Bandicoot games (must have been from all the experience I racked up playing those Super Mario Bros. games) You're saying the Super Mario Bros. games didn't get better with each installment? really?! okay so I suppose the jump from Super Mario Bros. to Super Mario Bros. 2 to Super Mario Bros. 3, on to Super Mario World, Sunshine, Galaxy and all the rest was just not that great? hmm...okay but that's YOUR opinion.

Crash Bandicoot was an enjoyable series I give it a ton of credit for being imaginative and above all else fun. I did the same thing over and over again in Super Mario Bros. and I loved it! lacking in activity? does that apply to all of them or just Mario 64 because I played that game for days on end and didn't seem to run out of things to do until I collected every single star.

the original crash bandicoot is horrible compared to mario64. i think some people who think Crash1 is better need to play both games back to back again. you might "remember" crash as being better, but it's really not even close.

Talldude80

I don't think Crash Bandicoot is horrible in comparsion. The words that come to mind are "caliber" and "league" and clearly these two games are in a league of their own. It all comes down to how the player experienced a particular title. Some peope come away thinking that Crash Bandicoot is better than Mario 64 based on their experience and likes. I personally love Mario 64, but don't hate Crash Bandicoot because of it nor do I think Crash Bandicoot is lackluster in any way, shape, or form (heck even Crash Team Racing was very good). So, I think both games are good and worth playing.

[QUOTE="jakandsig"]

[QUOTE="CaptianPeachfuz"]

How can you even put Crash Bandicoot and Mario 64 in the same sentence? Crash Bandicoot was popular, yes. Crash was even the mascot for the Sony Playstation in the late 90's. However, it didn't really change how we viewed 3D platforming games like Mario 64. Mario 64 revolutionized the way 3-D games would be made and played.

Koi-Neon-X

Super Mario Galaxy is a pretty decent game and from the looks of it has some shades of Mario 64. As for the length of the game Mario 64 gave me plenty to do with many different levels to explore (since when did length make a game bad?) I've played shorter games that packed enough punch to make me go "WOW! that was awesome!"video games don't need to be 1000 hourslong to be good.Crash harder than Mario? I guess that would depend on the player now wouldn't it? I breezed through all the Crash Bandicoot games (must have been from all the experience I racked up playing those Super Mario Bros. games) You're saying the Super Mario Bros. games didn't get better with each installment? really?! okay so I suppose the jump from Super Mario Bros. to Super Mario Bros. 2 to Super Mario Bros. 3, on to Super Mario World, Sunshine, Galaxy and all the rest was just not that great? hmm...okay but that's YOUR opinion.

Crash Bandicoot was an enjoyable series I give it a ton of credit for being imaginative and above all else fun. I did the same thing over and over again in Super Mario Bros. and I loved it! lacking in activity? does that apply to all of them or just Mario 64 because I played that game for days on end and didn't seem to run out of things to do until I collected every single star.