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Welcome to the SDGQ 2025 Ukikipedia page! We're glad you're here! Ukikipedia is a central resource hub for information about SM64 and getting into speedrunning.
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Super Mario 64 is an iconic title and watershed moment in gaming, but what makes it so much fun? Similar to games like Super Smash Bros. Melee, the mechanics are so fluid and satisfying, the skill expression is amazing, and advanced techniques raise the skill ceiling to impossible levels. In the 29 years since this game's release, very few titles have rivaled the level of control and precision that is possible in Super Mario 64 (2 of those being Sunshine and Odyssey!). But don't take it from me, here's videogamedunkey ;)
Emulator is the easiest way to start playing! Follow this guide to set up Project 64 v1.6: https://wermi.neocities.org/emuguide/#support
Or, you can watch this video: [Video]
Now that you're ready to play, we recommend using the Usamune Practice ROM: https://sites.google.com/view/supermario64/usamunepj/usamunerom?authuser=0
Here's a video introduction of how to use it: Try out the presets- they range from vanilla to practice mode! https://youtu.be/e5RGOeLMDak?si=3L8ns11aExFeFTYk
Feel free to explore Super Mario 64 to your heart's content, but if you're looking some guidance, here's some great videos to start out!
This video by SeanRaider explains the various movement options in Super Mario 64 and how they flow together. A great resource for any new player to understand the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyu1KO3x5Ps
This video by Squeex (2024 Streamer Award winner ;) love you Squeex!) walks through the entire 16
This video by Drogie walks through the entire 16 Star speedrun for beginners, and by following along, most people can complete the run from scratch in a couple hours! https://youtu.be/fajqLhUVL_s?si=8aD7Ub3kq4avSVt_
Ready to dive into speedrunning Super Mario 64? Here's the main page with links to lots of other great community resources: RTA Guide
Looking for some other SM64 content? For everything inspiring, entertaining, informational, and everywhere in between, here's a playlist of some of our favorite SM64 videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_5wP6CEc-wPKqXKjmPdD6fmhEcyv195n
And don't forget to join the Super Mario Speedruns Discord! https://discord.com/invite/sm64