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N64: A Visual Compendium
The unofficial definitive guide to the Nintendo 64 by Bitmap Books – 436 pages packed with game profiles, developer interviews, hardware features and stunning visuals in a hardcover edition with lenticular slipcase.
- Over 150 game profiles – in chronological order from Super Mario 64 to Dr. Mario 64
- Foreword by David Doak (GoldenEye 64, Perfect Dark)
- Exclusive interviews with Eiji Aonuma, Kevin Bayliss, Remington Scott and more
- 436 pages, lithographic printing with Pantone inks, 170 × 230 mm
- 3mm protective slipcase with animated lenticular effect & 4 ribbon bookmarks
N64: A Visual Compendium – The Definitive Book on Nintendo 64
Are you an N64 fan? Then this is the book you put on your shelf and never put away again. Across 436 pages, N64: A Visual Compendium tells the fascinating story of a console that changed the gaming world forever – Nintendo's massive leap into three dimensions, turbulent behind-the-scenes decisions included.
What's inside?
The book is packed with meticulously realised screenshots and game art accompanying profiles of over 150 games – from genre-defining blockbusters like Super Mario 64, GoldenEye 007 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to underappreciated gems like Beetle Adventure Racing, Mischief Makers, World Driver Championship and Body Harvest. Titles are arranged chronologically from Super Mario 64 (1996) to Dr. Mario 64 (2001), letting you experience the console's history as it unfolded. Every entry spans a double-page spread featuring the title, release year, genre, developer, publisher, a large-format screenshot and a write-up – penned either by a developer who worked on the game or a journalist with a genuine passion for the N64.
Interviews & Features
The foreword comes from David Doak, the man behind GoldenEye 64 and Perfect Dark. On top of that, there are exclusive interviews with industry luminaries: Jim Wornell (Nintendo), Michael Mendheim (BattleTanx), Kevin Bayliss (Diddy Kong Racing), Remington Scott (Turok) and Julian Eggebrecht (Star Wars). In-depth feature articles explore topics like the iconic N64 controller, the Expansion Pak and the rare 64DD drive. Contributors include Eiji Aonuma, Hal Barwood, Will Freeman and many more industry legends.
Honest assessment
Strengths: Bibliophile production quality at the highest level, Pantone lithographic printing, generous screenshot spreads, a wide range of developer and journalism voices, unique lenticular slipcase. Weaknesses: The book covers only around 40% of the total N64 library – if you're after an obscure title, you might not find it. Some texts are sourced from previously published material (with permission), so not everything is original writing. The early 3D polygon graphics naturally look rougher blown up to full page than the pixel art in other Bitmap volumes.
Packaging & Production
The hardcover book (170 × 230 mm) is lithographically printed with Pantone inks – colours pop, paper feels premium. Included: a sturdy 3mm protective slipcase with an animated lenticular cover and four ribbon bookmarks in the colours of the N64 controller buttons. A genuine collector's item.
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N64 Games (selection, chronological)
- Super Mario 64
- Pilotwings 64
- Wave Race 64
- Mario Kart 64
- Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
- Turok: Dinosaur Hunter
- Blast Corps
- GoldenEye 007
- Star Fox 64
- Diddy Kong Racing
- Banjo-Kazooie
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- 1080° Snowboarding
- F-Zero X
- Pokemon Stadium
- Yoshi's Story
- Beetle Adventure Racing
- Mischief Makers
- Body Harvest
- World Driver Championship
- Donkey Kong 64
- Super Smash Bros.
- Jet Force Gemini
- The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
- Perfect Dark
- Conker's Bad Fur Day
- Paper Mario
- Rayman 2: The Great Escape
- Shadowman
- Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
- Ogre Battle 64
- Harvest Moon 64
- Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
- Turok 2: Seeds of Evil
- BattleTanx
- WinBack
- Bomberman 64
- Starcraft 64
- Madden NFL 99
- Nushi Tsuri 64
- Sin and Punishment
- Pokémon Snap
- Dr. Mario 64
Note: This list contains the main titles documented in the book. The full book features over 150 entries including additional titles, 64DD games and special feature topics.
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