When I think back to my childhood in rural Lafayette, Indiana, a few memories come to mind. I used to play piano with my sister when she still took lessons or I would hang out at my grandma's house while my parents were at work. But one memory in particular brings back a ton of nostalgia for many reasons, and that was Super Mario 64 for the Nintendo 64. I think that was the first video game I ever beat... and I wasn't the only one in my family who did. I find this hysterical because I can't see her doing this, but before I could ever walk or talk, my mom beat the game with all 120 stars. I guess there is some sort of genetic trait her and I share that made us both obsessed with Super Mario 64.
I absolutely loved the concept of being able to jump through the pictures in the wall and enter all these different worlds and environments.
Not only was the game a landmark in video gaming at the time, but it was also challenging. Each star provided a new puzzle to solve in order to get to it. Each world progressively became more difficult, but that was no match for my mom or me.
The stupid clock level always got to me, but I like a challenge. It made me into the man I am today.
About a year ago, my mom brought up this game in a conversation. We looked at each other and smirked. We set up the N64 that night and played it together for hours. It was probably the cutest mother/son bonding experience of my life. Whether I'm 6 and childish, or 18 and still childish, Super Mario 64 will always have this special, nostalgic place in my heart.
Even though I never played any games on Nintendo 64, I will always love Super Mario games. I remember when I used to play video games with my mother too. Great bonding time!
ReplyDeleteI loved reading your blog, it reminded me of the time I played Mario Party 3 with my sister on the Nintendo 64. It was so fun!
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