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When the platforming genre began shifting into full 3D worlds in the late 90s, Rayman 2: The Great Escape (N64) emerged as one of the most polished, imaginative, and memorable games of its generation. Released by Ubisoft in 1999, Rayman 2 abandoned the 2D style of its predecessor and leaped into 3D with incredible confidence, delivering lush environments, engaging characters, and finely tuned gameplay that earned it instant classic status on the Nintendo 64.

When the racing genre was evolving in the late 90s, Wipeout 64 (N64) stood out as one of the most intense and stylish futuristic racers ever released. Developed by Psygnosis in 1998, the game brought blistering anti-gravity racing, precision handling, and combat-driven strategy to the Nintendo 64 — all wrapped in a techno-futuristic aesthetic that instantly set it apart from every other racer on the system.

In 2000, Nintendo gave fans a brand-new way to experience the Mushroom Kingdom with Paper Mario on the Nintendo 64. Unlike Mario's usual platforming adventures, this was a role-playing game that blended turn-based combat with puzzle-solving, exploration, and a playful storybook aesthetic. What emerged was one of the most unique and beloved RPGs of its era—a game that stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the best of the N64 library.