Nintendo 64 Racing software question for my 9 yr. old daughter (1 Viewer)

[DanaA]

Hi everyone,

I have a 9 year old daughter who is wants a Nintendo 64 for Christmas. The reason: she absolutely wants the Pokemon software that is made for the Nintendo. It's all fine with me, so I bought one and some Pokemon software to go with it. What I want to know is if anyone knows of any race car software for Nintendo that a 9 year old might enjoy. I'm sorry for my total ignorance of gaming hardware/software.

 

[BrianB]

Go for Mario Kart. It's a cutesy fun racing game using the Super Mario characters - eg Mario, Luigi, Peach, etc - in a simple to pick up racing environment. The essence is on *fun*. It's upto 4 players too, and makes for a fun multiplayer experience.

An alternative to that would be Diddy Kong Racing - similiar in style, there's more to do in the single player game than in Mario Kart.

My neices & nephew grew up playing Mario Kart - first on the SNES & then the Nintendo 64 version, they absolutely love it.

 

[Stephen L]

Dana: I 2nd BrianB's recommendation for Mario Kart , its a fun game your daughter will love it.

 

[DanaA]

Thanks Brian and Stephen. And Mario Kart it is. Hey, maybe even I'll learn to play the game. Up to now, I've been too intimidated. She'll have a blast, I'm sure.

 

[Paul Richardson]

Diddy Kong Racing is a lot better than Mario Kart. More tracks, more vehicles, more variety.

 

[Morgan Jolley]

I also say DKR. Lots of great gameplay and such.

I say good job on getting your girl into games. We need more of them.

 

[Dan Brecher]

Diddy Kong Racing is an absolute gem. A truly refreshing approach at a time where Mario Kart clones were big business. I'd take that over Mario Kart 64, I must admit.

Dan (UK)

 

[Andre F]

I liked Mario Kart 64 better. It just seemed to be more fun.

-Andre F

 

[Steven_V]

While Diddy Kong Racing looks better and has a few more features than Mario Kart 64, I feel the gameplay of Mario Kart 64 is far superior. Especially when playing with 2-4 players.
Dana here are some N64 games I believe both you and your daughter will enjoy playing together:
Pokemon Puzzle League
Mario Tennis
Mario Party series
Smash Brothers
Here are some single player games that are fun as well.
Super Mario 64
Legend of Zelda series
Paper Mario

 

[Morgan Jolley]

DKR was more about completing goals and such, whereas Mario Kart was a more serious racing game. Both are good though.

 

[Dan B]

I'll chime in on the DKR vs. Mario Kart 64 thing. I felt that DKR was a far superior single player game in every respect. Mario Kart 64 was far too easy and short in single player mode. ( maybe that would be a good thing for your 9 year old...but it's easy to underestimate the videogaming ability of a youngster ( Multi player was good in both, but it seems most people find Mario Kart more enjoyable in that mode.
At today's prices, I'd pick up both of these games.

 

[SamC]

I will have to add my $0.02 here. I owned both and there are valid points mentioned by all.

I found that DKR is better for longevity, esp in the single player mode, however I found the gameplay to be far more exciting in MK, especially in 2-4 player modes. I couldn't count the number of times I have sat up with friends having "best of 3, best of 23, best of 183..." nights.

I would have to recommend MK overall if you are only getting one game, but Dan's suggstion of both is a good one.

 

[Clinton McClure]

Here's another vote for Mario Kart.