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|developer=[[Nintendo EAD]] | |developer=[[Nintendo EAD]] | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
− | |system=[[Nintendo 64]] | + | |system=[[Nintendo 64]] <br /> [[Nintendo DS]] <br /> [[Virtual Console]] |
− | |release='''Nintendo 64'''<br />JP June 23, 1996<br />US September 29, 1996<br />EU March 1, 1997 | + | |release='''[[Nintendo 64]]'''<br />JP June 23, 1996<br />US September 29, 1996<br />EU March 1, 1997<br /> CH November 2003 <br /> '''[[Nintendo DS]]''' <br /> JP December 2, 2004 <br /> US November 21, 2004 <br /> EU March 11, 2005 <br /> AU February 24, 2005 <br /> CH June 29, 2006 <br /> '''[[Virtual Console]]'''<br />JP December 2, 2006<br />US November 19, 2006 <br /> EU December 8, 2006 |
|gallery=[http://www.gamehiker.com/gallery/index.php?cat=62 GH Gallery] | |gallery=[http://www.gamehiker.com/gallery/index.php?cat=62 GH Gallery] | ||
|rating= ESRB: K-A | |rating= ESRB: K-A | ||
|}} | |}} | ||
− | '''Super Mario 64''' was | + | '''Super Mario 64''' was the first [[Portal: Mario Brothers | Mario]] game to feature true 3D. The game has become the standard for 3D platformers and, to a less extent, 3D games in general. This game did away with power suits in favor of different caps. This game was the first appearance of [[Metal Mario]]. |
=Story= | =Story= | ||
− | One day, [[Mario]] receives a letter from [[Princess Peach]] asking him to come to her castle and have a piece of cake. When Mario arrives, he discovers that [[Bowser]] has taken over the castle | + | One day, [[Mario]] receives a letter from [[Princess Peach]] asking him to come to her castle and have a piece of cake. When Mario arrives, he discovers that [[Bowser]] has taken over the castle and |
+ | is holding Peach prisoner. It's up to Mario to save her. | ||
=Gameplay= | =Gameplay= | ||
− | The players controls Mario as he works his way through the | + | The players controls Mario as he works his way through the levels. Mario is capable of a larger variety of movement than he had ever managed in his 2D games. Gone our the power suits; in their place are three caps. One cap grants flight, another makes Mario invisible, and a third gives Mario a metal suit. The caps don't play as prominent a part as the power suits did in the 2D platformers. |
− | The | + | The game is divided into three different areas: the main floor, the basement, and the second floor. Each area is separated by a locked door. The key can be obtained by defeating Bowser. Each of these floors contain a variety of levels, which are usually accessible by jumping into a painting. Some, however, are hidden and can only be entered by a special method. Each painting is behind a door that requires a certain number of stars to open. |
=Legacy= | =Legacy= | ||
− | The most lasting legacy of Super Mario 64 was | + | The most lasting legacy of Super Mario 64 was it's affect on 3D platformers. Others came before it, but Super Mario 64 was the first game to do it well. Many people tried to copy this game's style. Metal Mario has also become a part of the larger Nintendo universe, by serving as a boss in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' |
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==Sequels== | ==Sequels== | ||
− | At one time, Nintendo was working on ''Super Mario 64 2'' for the [[Nintendo 64DD]], but it was canceled due to the failure of the peripheral. The game slowly turned into ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' for the [[Gamecube]] | + | At one time, Nintendo was working on ''Super Mario 64 2'' for the [[Nintendo 64DD]], but it was canceled due to the failure of the peripheral. The game slowly turned into ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' for the [[Gamecube]]. |
− | = | + | ==Ports and Remakes== |
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− | + | *The game was remade as ''Super Mario 64 DS''. The game included several new stars and the ability to play as [[Luigi]], [[Wario]], or [[Yoshi]] as well as Mario. | |
+ | *The original Nintendo 64 version was released on [[Nintendo Wii|the Wii's]] [[Virtual Console]] in late 2006. | ||
− | [[Category: Video Games]] [[Category: Nintendo 64 Games]] [[Category: Virtual Console Games]] [[Category: Mario Games]] [[Category: Player's Choice | + | [[Category: Video Games]] [[Category: Nintendo 64 Games]] [[Category: Nintendo DS Games]] [[Category: Virtual Console Games]] [[Category: Mario Games]] [[Category: Player's Choice]] |