| I think the original is better because its the original. A lot of folk saw MK64 as a re-hash of the first, and I myself thought that, not going to deny it. But I do agree with you on the case of the N64 game, specifically the cars. There was a major elemant of challenge there due to the various weights/handling etc, I just think the courses/weapons/gameplay was better in the original.
But thats my opinion. Each to their own...
To point out, Bowsers the best for MK64.. Fact | 
