[Jason1]

I agree with stu in most regards, but I dont think a game has to be epic to be considerd one of the greatest games ever. (although stu didnt really say that exactly) I think a game can be worth my money without being ''Epic'' Are sports games epic? No. Are they worth 50 bucks? In many cases, yes.

One other thing, SM64 brought a whole new genre to gaming in my mind: the 3D platformer. Its formula has been copied time after time, and its one of the greatest games ever made, simple as that. It deserves way more than a 8.7.