2. Super Mario 64 (1996)
My parents got me an N64 for Christmas when I was 5-years-old and with it came Super Mario 64. Everything about Mario 64 has that atmosphere of fun: the colorful graphics, the rendering and design of Peach’s Castle and the levels, the characters (good and evil), the music and probably most importantly, the way the game has you play. It’s a game that wants you to explore every aspect of each level and reward you for it. So even once I completed the standard story level, I wanted to play the levels again to make sure I didn’t miss anything. That’s a game that sticks with you. – Jon Winkler
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