Super Mario 64
Learn About the Game Super Mario 64
In 1996 Nintendo introduced their first 3D Mario adventure on a new console. Players control Mario with a stick that moves in every direction. He explores a sprawling castle filled with paintings. Each painting leads into a world where he hunts Power Stars to free Princess Peach from Bowser’s grip.
Mario performs a wide range of moves. He jumps high, punches foes and slides down slopes. Finding special caps grants him unique powers. A winged hat sends him soaring above obstacles. A metal suit lets him sink underwater. A vanish cap helps him slip through walls. He restores energy by scooping up coins hidden across each stage. Every star he grabs opens new doors inside the castle.
Designers still look back at this game when they build 3D worlds today. Gamers race through levels, chasing their own best times. Fans tinker with code and craft fresh challenges in fan editions. Nintendo keeps reissuing this title so new players can discover why it raised the bar for adventures.