6 Forgotten N64 Games Developed By Nintendo

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Ridge Racer 64

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The New Tetris

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Mischief Makers

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Sin and Punishment, a praised rail shooter for Nintendo 64, had stellar graphics. Despite limited release, Nintendo supported it, but it didn't match the popularity of other franchises.

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Blast Corps

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Bomberman Hero

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