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New Official Nintendo 64 Game Launches to Strong 4.9
gamerant.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Xibalba 64, a brand-new first-person shooter for the Nintendo 64, was released in 2026 and has quickly gained a 4.9/5 review rating, showcasing strong nostalgia appeal for retro gaming fans.
- Developed by PhobosLab, the game is compatible with original Nintendo 64 consoles and the ModRetro M64 hardware, supporting physical cartridges and N64 Rumble Pak without using software emulation.
- The game features fast-paced run-and-gun combat across maze-like levels inspired by 1990s shooters, set in a Mayan underworld with low-poly graphics and a dark ambient soundtrack reminiscent of classics like Doom 64 and Quake.
- Xibalba 64 offers a 3-5 hour campaign along with multiplayer modes including 4-player Deathmatch and 2-player co-op, appealing to both solo and group play styles.
- Early reviews praise it as a polished and authentic new addition to the N64 library, though some note a slower start in the opening levels before the gameplay intensifies.
