Super Mario 64

Game Overview
Super Mario 64 came out for the Nintendo 64 in 1996, developed and published by Nintendo. It was one of the first major 3D platformers on the system, arriving early in the console's life and setting a standard for how games could use three-dimensional space.You control Mario, running and jumping through large, open levels to collect Power Stars. The game introduces moves like the triple jump, long jump, and wall kick, which let you navigate vertical spaces and cross wide gaps. Each stage hides multiple stars, encouraging careful exploration and repeated visits; some objectives involve racing a penguin, solving puzzles, or defeating bosses. The pacing is exploratory, with challenges that ramp up gradually but demand precision. It feels freeing to move through these worlds once you master the controls.