Super Mario 64 knocks it out of the park as being not just a great 3D platformer, but the first to incorporate it in a meaningful capacity with easy to pick up yet incredibly nuanced controls.

I remember my mind opening up when playing Donkey Kong 94 and the aerobatic controls being brought over to Super Mario 64. It’s a 5 Star game for me not just in terms of influence but I genuinely enjoy playing this to the point that I went for a 120 Star clear - this is not even the first time.