The basic structure of Galaxy is nothing like Mario 64. Mario 64 has explorable worlds with stars you could collect in almost any order. Galaxy has short linear levels, not the big worlds of 64, it feels like a step backwards.The Galaxy games are great but they aren't like Mario 64, and neither...
I want an overworld not in the sky/sea. I like a dense overworld like Majoras Mask, it has open spaces but also a ton of stuff to see. The Wind Waker overworld felt absoulutely empty, there was only one island on each square and no incentive to explore.
Here are some great ones
-Skate 2
-Burnout Paradise
-Viva Pinata
-Beautiful Katamari
Also some great XBLA games (XBLA is the best part of the 360)
-Splosion Man
-Mark of the Ninja
-Fez
Most new PC games let you use a controller and PC has better graphics and a smoother framerate for most games so PC gaming is definitely better for multiplatform games. The only thing consoles have over PC is their exclusives.
I really like the Donkey Kong Country graphics, they have a weird clay type look. I get why some people wouldn't like them though.
Some of the games I think aged the worst are RARE platformers for N64, especially DK64 and Conkers Bad Fur Day. The big levels of DK64 are neat but the collecting...
I think the general consensus was to not do it, but I'm sure you could find general "love advice" anywhere with a quick google search if you really want tips on how to get her number.