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Super Mario 64

Nintendo N64

Release Date: 1996

Action 3D Platformer

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Description

"Super Mario 64," released in 1996 for the Nintendo 64, is a seminal platformer game that marked a significant evolution in the Mario series by transitioning from 2D side-scrolling gameplay to a fully 3D world. This game set the stage for future 3D platformers thanks to its innovative use of the Nintendo 64’s capabilities. Players control Mario as he explores Princess Peach's castle and its various worlds through magical paintings scattered across numerous rooms. The objective is to recover 120 Power Stars from the levels hidden behind the paintings, facing off against Mario’s arch-nemesis Bowser to rescue Princess Peach. The game is acclaimed for its dynamic camera system and the freedom it offers players in a 3D space, enabling an immersive play experience unlike anything seen at that time.

"Super Mario 64" was both a critical and commercial success, heralded for its visuals and pioneering gameplay mechanics. It introduced significant innovations such as a 360-degree analog control and a dynamic camera system, which have influenced countless games since. The game was developed by Nintendo's key designer, Shigeru Miyamoto, and his team, who wanted to take full advantage of the graphical capabilities and enhanced processing power of the then-new Nintendo 64. As one of the launch titles for the console, "Super Mario 64" sold over 11 million copies and is frequently cited as one of the greatest video games ever created. It not only helped to solidify the reputation of the Nintendo 64 but also had a lasting impact on how 3D games were made in terms of graphic design and spatial navigation.