Also available in: Super Mario 3D All-Stars
What it is
The 1996 N64 game that invented free-roaming 3D platforming: collect Power Stars across sprawling castle grounds and open-ended worlds.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo 64 | 1996 | Standard | — |
| Nintendo DS | 2004 | Super Mario 64 DS | — |
| Wii | 2006 | Standard | Digital · Virtual Console |
| Wii U | 2015 | Standard | Digital · Virtual Console |
| Switch | 2020 | Super Mario 3D All-Stars | — |
| Switch | 2021 | Standard | Digital · Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack |
Where it sits for newcomers
For fans
The 1996 game that proved 3D platforming could work — groundbreaking history, but Odyssey gives you a far better first taste of 3D Mario today.
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