Where to start?

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First off, I will echo Breetai on Starcraft 64. I played it years ago, but I was not impressed at all. I'd say avoid it for now.

Tom and Jerry Fists of Furry has some solid ideas, but there are a couple of pivotal things that keep it from greatness. First, fights go on for WAY too long in my opinion, much longer than Power Stone on the Dreamcast, which is what the game reminds me of. Second, if the game had 4-player support, I'd say get it in a heartbeat, but it is unfortunately limited to 2-player...still fun, but not nearly as awesome as it could have been.

Doom 64...as a Doom fan, get it. If you have buddies who like multiplayer FPS on consoles and enjoy their classic FPS, I'd also suggest looking into the Hexen port for its 4-player multiplayer.

A lot of what you listed are considered quite solid or hidden gems of the console, though be advised a few(like Ogre Battle 64) can get expensive! It's your call ultimately, but I'm giving you a head's up now.
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Okay, I guess I won't get Starcraft....meh.

So Ogre Battle plays like.... a strategy game where you level up units? There isn't any turn based battle right?

I'm really hoping someone can shed some light on Army Men and Duck Dodgers. I'm really interested in them. I'm still not sure about some games, like the Banjo games and Conker...

I'm also interested in other imports I can play....they can't be Japanese speech/text heavy though.
Systems: Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, N64, Gamecube, Xbox 360

WTB: Boxes for a silver Gamecube System(and a hyperport cover), and a box for an Ice Blue N64 console. Will pay 7.50 for each and shipping.
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The Last Horseman wrote:Okay guys, another update. (Like anybody cares...)

I think I've got my N64 lineup pretty much made up. I might be missing some/pick up some other things, but this is what I am looking at (?=not sure):

Both Zeldas Get them
Super Mario 64 A must have, my favorite game on the console
Wetrix idk
Banjo Games? I say buy them if you like 3d platformers
Blast Corps idk
Harvest Moon 64 Fun if you like the other games
Starcraft 64 idk
Army Men Games? idk
Doom 64? idk
Conker? Go for it
Donkey Kong 64? One of the best platformers with lots to collect
Sin and Punishment I liked it
Bangai O (Is it Jap text heavy? If not, then I will get) Get it on DC
Ogre Battle (I haven't been able to understand how this plays. How does it play?) have you played Final fantasy Tactics?
Super Smash Bros Better off getting the sequels
Space Station Silicon Valley idk
Tom and Jerry Fists of Fury? idk
Duck Dodgers? idk
Command and Conquer? (Have had this suggested, don't know anything about) idk

Comments/Additions welcome. Also still looking for any good imports for N64. If I only get Sin and Punishment and Bangai O I'll buy a couple of cheap games and swap backs. Otherwise I'll cut tabs.

Get Custom Robo as for another good import title. Also, I don't see Perfect dark listed :roll:
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I have the download version of Perfect Dark on my Xbox 360. As far as I am concerned, first person shooters are either dual stick or the single stick ala Doom 64. One more question while I'm on it, is Doom 64 easy to get lost in?
Systems: Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, N64, Gamecube, Xbox 360

WTB: Boxes for a silver Gamecube System(and a hyperport cover), and a box for an Ice Blue N64 console. Will pay 7.50 for each and shipping.
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