Description
Super Mario 64 came to the Nintendo 64 in 1996 (in Japan), and 1997 (in the rest of the world), establishing himself as one of the titles most acclaimed of the console and of the history of video games. He received praise for its innovative gameplay in 3D, its colorful graphics, level design, and its soundtrack is memorable.
Super Mario 64 made the most of the graphics capabilities of the Nintendo 64, featuring a 3D world, completely explorable environments, vibrant characters and detailed. The game also introduced the analog control system, which allowed movements more precise and fluid, a revolution for the time unlike their predecessors linear, Super Mario 64 offered an open world with multiple objectives and secrets to discover. The player had the freedom to explore at your own pace and choose the order in which he wanted to face the challenges.
The game introduced a large variety of moves and abilities for Mario, as the double jump, the jump of the wall and the somersault, which widened the possibilities of exploration and combat. In addition, it included power-ups that extend skills temporary, as the cap or metal wings.
Super Mario 64 has been re-released on several occasions for other Nintendo consoles: Wii: A virtual adaptation included in Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010), Wii U: A version with better graphics and compatibility with the Wii remote Or Pro (2015), Nintendo Switch: A version for Nintendo Switch Online (2021) with emulation of the n64 version.
The re-releases of Super Mario 64 for Wii, Wii U and Switch are presented graphical improvements in comparison with the original version of the Nintendo 64, in addition to compatibility with knobs modern. However, some of these versions have been criticized for presenting performance problems or the lack of additional features.
History
Mario receives a letter from Princess Peach inviting him to her castle for a cake. Excited, you go to the castle, but upon arriving, he discovers that everything is in chaos. Bowser has invaded the castle and has locked up the princess in one of the rooms. To save her, Mario needs to find the 120 Power Stars hidden in the various worlds within paintings magic spread through the castle.
Mario jumps through the paintings, discovering a variety of worlds, vibrant and full of life. Each world has its own theme, from the quiet Garden, Bob-omb to the snow-covered Snow-capped Peak. In each one, Mario must overcome obstacles, defeat enemies and solve puzzles to find the Power Stars.
With every Power Star Mario recovers, Bowser becomes stronger. Finally, when Mario has gathered all of the stars, you may face Bowser in an epic battle. The battle develops in different phases, and Mario must use all his skills to defeat the evil Koopa king.
After a tough battle, Mario finally defeat Bowser and frees the Princess Peach. Together they return to the castle, where they are greeted with a grand celebration. Everyone in the Mushroom Kingdom are grateful to Mario for his heroism, and peace has been restored once more.
Mario and Peach enjoy a moment of peace on the balcony of the castle, as they watch the sun set over the Mushroom Kingdom. They know that new adventures await them, but for now, she is content to enjoy the peace and the company of the other.