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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 | 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 us; here's videogamedunkey ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MQO2STCbbY | ||
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Emulator is the easiest way to start playing! Follow this guide to set up Project 64 v1.6: https://wermi.neocities.org/emuguide/#support | Emulator is the easiest way to start playing! Follow this guide to set up Project 64 v1.6: https://wermi.neocities.org/emuguide/#support | ||
If you're interested in playing ROM hacks (mods), now is a great time to | If you're interested in playing ROM hacks (mods), now is a great time to start! There's the newly released Mario Builder 64 v1.1 (Super Mario Maker-esque mod), IronMario 64 v1.2 (IronMon-esque hardcore randomizer challenge), and a huge variety of fun and impressive new hacks being made all the time! You can use Parallel Launcher, which is super easy. Prolific ROM hack creator Kaze shows how to set it up in under 2 minutes: | ||
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Excited to start playing yet? We recommend using the Usamune Practice ROM: https://goo.gl/NTR61H 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! | Here's a video introduction of how to use it: Try out the presets- they range from vanilla to practice mode! | ||
Note: The first 1:30 of this video is slightly outdated. The new method just downloads an HTML that you can open to patch the ROM. | |||
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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: | |||
== Tutorials == | |||
=== Tutorials === | |||
=== Tutorials === | |||
==== Tutorials ==== | |||
===== Tutorials ===== | |||
This video by SeanRaider explains the various movement options in Super Mario 64 and how they flow together. It's a great resource for any new player to understand the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyu1KO3x5Ps | This video by SeanRaider explains the various movement options in Super Mario 64 and how they flow together. It's a great resource for any new player to understand the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyu1KO3x5Ps | ||
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Here's a couple tips we hope will help you starting off into the gameplay of Super Mario 64! | Here's a couple tips we hope will help you starting off into the gameplay of Super Mario 64! | ||
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This tutorial 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_ | This tutorial 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_ | ||
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And, this tutorial by Squeex (2024 Best Speedrun Streamer award winner!) also walks through the entire 16 run with super simple strats to help new players do their first runs: https://youtu.be/n_C0beWO9Mk?si=AgJV8RhRcQ9nTo7g | |||
Ready to dive into speedrunning Super Mario 64? Here's the main page with links to lots of other great community resources: [[RTA Guide]] | Ready to dive into speedrunning Super Mario 64? Here's the main page with links to lots of other great community resources: [[RTA Guide]] | ||