Hi! I’m a huge fan of Super Mario 64, and I’ve played it many times on my cousin’s old Nintendo 64 and later on my Switch. It’s super fun and full of surprises!
🎮 What Is Super Mario 64?
Super Mario 64 is a 3D adventure game where you get to run, jump, and explore big colorful worlds as Mario, the famous red-hat plumber. Your goal is to rescue Princess Peach from the big, bad turtle guy, Bowser.
You collect shiny stars called Power Stars by solving puzzles, beating bosses, and exploring hidden rooms inside a huge castle. I love the part where you jump into magic paintings to enter different worlds!
🕹️ My First Time Playing
I remember getting stuck in the snow level because I kept slipping off the cliff – but I laughed so much! Then I discovered that Mario could slide on his tummy and race penguins. That was my favorite part! 😊
📅 Game Details
- Name: Super Mario 64
- Original Release: September 29, 1996 (North America)
- Developer: Nintendo EAD
- Genre: 3D Platformer
- Players: Single-player
- Platforms: Nintendo 64, later on DS, Wii, Wii U, Switch (in Super Mario 3D All-Stars)
🏃 What Can Mario Do?
Mario can:
- Jump, swim, and climb.
- Do backflips, side jumps, and wall jumps.
- Fly with a red cap, go invisible, or become invincible using special blocks.
- Collect coins to heal and unlock secrets.
🏰 Game World
The game takes place in Princess Peach’s Castle. Each room has paintings you can jump into – like magic doors to cool places like:
- Snowy mountains
- Haunted houses
- Lava lands
- Underwater caves
Each world has 7 stars. Get more stars to open locked doors and find new worlds!
✅ Tips from Me (Yes, I Tried Them!)
- 🐧 Race the penguin in Cool, Cool Mountain – just don’t fall!
- 🧱 Use wall kicks to reach high ledges.
- 🔍 Listen for sparkle sounds – hidden stars are near!
- 🏃♂️ Learn the triple jump – it looks awesome!
- 🎯 In boss fights, run around behind them -it usually works.
- 🎥 Use the camera stick to fix your view if things look weird.
💡 How to Start Playing?
You can play Super Mario 64 on:
- Nintendo 64 (if you’re lucky enough to have one)
- Nintendo Switch (via Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection)
- Wii or Wii U (Virtual Console)
Just choose a file, jump into a painting, and start your adventure!
👶 Is It Safe for Kids?
Yes! It’s rated E for Everyone. No scary stuff – just fun jumps, cool music, and silly enemies.
⭐ Why I Love It
This game is a mix of fun, mystery, and magic. I still feel happy when I hear the castle music or see Mario say “Let’s-a go!” It’s a game I’ll always remember.
📝 Final Thought
If you’ve never played Super Mario 64, I totally recommend it. It’s not just a game – it’s like jumping into a dream. And I promise, once you get your first Power Star, you’ll want to find them all!