Best Nintendo 64 shooters

The Matrix has 35 shooters on file for the Nintendo 64, released between 1996–2000. 24 of them support multiplayer, including 8 with co-op. They're ranked below by legacy score, so the games that shaped the genre on the N64 come first, with lesser-known picks further down.

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Typical commitment: an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through). Tip: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.