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Many people don’t even know that it was released for the N64 and believe the GameCube version to be the first in the series. Animal Forest – Dōbutsu no Mori (2001) Animal Forest N64Īnimal Forest is the very first Animal Crossing game to be released and is the cog that got the wheel turning in the hugely popular and addictive franchise. The story is very much secondary to the gameplay, though, and if you’re just looking to have some good ol’ fashioned action-packed fun, Bangai-O could be the N64 Japanese exclusive for you. The aim is to stop criminals from smuggling illegal goods, and to do so you must defeat each of the game’s 44 stages in order to complete the game, with a new boss being presented at every stage. In either version, you control a weaponized robot which is being controlled by Riki and Mami, the two protagonists of the game. Developed by Treasure, this multidirectional 2D shooter was praised by critics and gamers alike, with particular praise being given for its unique blend of retro aesthetics and chaotic shoot ‘em up action.Ī Dreamcast version was released internationally subsequent to the N64 release, and perhaps this is the better known of the two. This is one of the rarest games on the list but it’s easily one of the best Japanese N64 games around. VPW2 is easily one of the best Japanese N64 games, and not just one for the grappling fans, either.

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Where the game really stands out, though, is the huge roster and multiple wrestling attires that you can choose from.Ī lot of the roster were from the Japanese pro wrestling scene, but there are some internationally known wrestlers for those not familiar with much of the roster. Made by the same developer of many wrestling games of the era (THQ), the gameplay mechanics will feel familiar to aficionados of the genre. With the likes of Warzone, Wrestlemania 2000, and No Mercy, it would have been easy to miss the Japan-only wrestling game, Virtual Pro Wrestling 2. The N64 had some of the best wrestling games ever made. Virtual Pro Wrestling 2 (2000) Virtual Pro Wrestling 2 – N64

If you’re in the market for the best Japanese N64 games, it’s hard to overlook Sin and Punishment. The action is rapid, the intensity is exhilarating, and the overall aesthetic is just downright cool. Many consider it to be a spiritual successor to Star Fox 64, and while it may not have received the same exposure, it certainly holds up in terms of gameplay. Developed by Treasure and Nintendo R&D1, this rail shooter is set in the (then) futuristic time of 2007, when a new species revolts against humans after being developed by scientists to solve world hunger. Sin and Punishment is a bit of a hidden gem when it comes to Japanese imports for the N64. Sin and Punishment (2000) Sin and Punishment N64 It’s not for everyone, but Dezaemon 3D is up there with the best Japanese N64 games.

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Instead, you’ll likely want to get straight into it with the Edit mode, and with a bit of trial and error you can end up creating some pretty cool games. There is a Tutorial mode that is pretty much useless if you don’t speak Japanese. You don’t really need to have a strong understanding of Japanese to play this game, but you do need to have a creative mindset, and to make the best of it you’ll do a bit of modelling, texturing, music, and game design. It’s a fun space shooter design game that requires a fair amount of creativity and a little bit of patience, but once you get into it, you can easily sink hours into the game. In Dezaemon 3D, you get to create your own levels.

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