Super Mario 64

Super Mario 64 marks the series' first foray into the 3D platforming space, with players controlling Mario as he is invited to the Mushroom Kingdom castle by Princess Peach. Players will locate Power Stars through a variety of levels to reach Bowser.

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3D Platformer
Released
September 26, 1996
ESRB
E for Everyone
Developer(s)
Nintendo
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
Nintendo 64 SDK
Franchise
Super Mario Bros.

Super Mario 64 marks the series' first foray into the 3D platforming space, with players controlling Mario as he is invited to the Mushroom Kingdom castle by Princess Peach. Players will locate Power Stars through a variety of levels to reach Bowser.

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