18. Chameleon Twist (N64)

Yoshi need not fear any other long-tongued lizards on the N64, as Chameleon Twist didn't exactly garner a lot of love when it was released in 1997. While Sunsoft's game gives you a lot more control over your character's tongue, it's plagued by the dreaded 3D camera problem and a lack of originality. Despite low reviews, the game did get a sequel. We have Nintendo itself to thank for this releasing worldwide, for better or worse. Think Alice in Wonderland but with a blue chameleon instead of a young girl — no, really.

17. Disney's Tarzan (N64)

It's easy to write off a lot of movie tie-ins from the 1990s for shaky gameplay and visuals, but Disney's Tarzan is no such game. This 2.5D platformer (turning to 3D in certain sections) takes the story of the animated classic and adds in a bunch of fun collectables, hidden levels and some nice voice acting to ensure that it isn't a beat-for-beat rehash of the source material. It might not be the most ground-breaking game on the console and all the hallmarks of a movie tie-in are still here, but for one so small, this is quite strong.

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16. Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (N64)

Rugrats in Paris: The Movie is not the easiest game in the N64 catalogue to navigate, making the collection task of grabbing all the Reptar tickets a rather frustrating one. That being said, the game does offer a good range of fun mini-games to ease the pain of the collectathon, with the minigolf courses being a real highlight.

15. Glover (N64)

If you know anything about Glover, then you know that the N64 version is the one to grab if someone hands you all three versions (it also launched on PlayStation and PC). This 3D adventure is pretty handy all around. Aside from the novelty of the central gimmick of playing as a hand on a ball, there's some rather lovely music and environments, too. On one hand, there are many better examples in the genre, but on the other, if we strive to be even-handed in our assessment, you've got to hand it to the devs — platform lovers are in safe hands with Glover.

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14. Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko (N64)

Gex 3 went bigger in many different ways — even roping in Baywatch's Marliece Andrada. Unfortunately, the N64 version suffers in a number of ways. Poor frame rate and some clunky analogue controls meant that the PS1 got the better version. But the iconic humour and large levels still make this a worthwhile platformer for fans of the underloved lizard. The series has become a cult classic and many often want to see it revived, and we think it has the potential to learn from its mistakes and really make a splash. For now, the series is stuck on consoles of the past.

13. Gex 64: Enter the Gecko (N64)

The 3D sequel to the original Gex made its way to N64 months after the PS1 version with a lot of cuts. Bonus levels and extra stages were removed to make room for a brand-new, exclusive level, and instead of saving you'd get a long code to input to return to where you were. But Gex 64 is perhaps the best-looking version of the game and isn't compromised in its controls or level design. Crystal Dynamics fans should absolutely seek this out as a curio, and perhaps one day, Gex will make a return.

12. Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue (N64)

Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue might not be the most faithful retelling of the Pixar movie, but it offers a fun (if easy) time nonetheless. All of the major beats from the film are here — Andy's house, Al's Toy Barn, the Airport, etc. — but with the focus on Buzz, the game provides some good combat (did somebody say first-person laser shooting?) and plenty of opportunity for cool level navigation by jumping, climbing and gliding your way to collect Pizza Planet tokens. It's just a shame that the N64 version didn't have room for the full cutscenes taken from the film, as available on the PlayStation.

11. Bomberman Hero (N64)

Bomberman Hero was a big departure from the Bomberman series norm, with no multiplayer mode and a single-player adventure that's more of a platformer than an action game. If you're not a fan of the other games in Hudson's series (really!?) then the gameplay change here might interest you more. Otherwise, you'll simply find a moderately fun adventure bogged down by many slow sections.

10. Space Station Silicon Valley (N64)

A quirky, body-hopping animal platformer from DMA Design before they would go on to become Rockstars, Space Station Silicon Valley is fun in concept and execution. Much like fellow DMA N64 title Body Harvest, what it lacks in looks it makes up for with intriguing gameplay ideas and satisfying mechanics — in this case involving possessing the various forms of wildlife in the biomes of the eponymous space station in order to survive and escape. It's not up there with the finest 3D platformers on the system, but it's a unique spin on the genre and very enjoyable B-tier fare.