Never played super Mario 64 but wondering if folks would recommend it? Between that and paper Mario is there a better “first” one to play? My only console is an n64 and am playing through golden eye right now.

The article is cool to have the “first 3D game” being played in VR.

SM64 is an absolute masterpiece. It controls right, movement is simple and smooth, environments are varied. It's a totally ageless game.

Paper Mario is different and suffers more from being the first of its kind. If you're more into RPGs would be a better pick, but overall still a great game.

Would highly recommend it! The developers spent a ton of time on the movement, making Mario feel snappy and incredibly satisfying to navigate the worlds and maps. The levels might feel a little easy at first, but it gets increasingly complicated and more difficult as the game progresses (I still as an adult have a hard time with Tick Tock Clock).

Given the focus on mechanics, the game holds up super well. I'm genuinely impressed they were able to build such a good first ever 3d platformer!