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Super Mario 64 marks the series' first foray into the 3D platforming space, with players controlling Mario as he is invited to the Mushroom Kingdom castle by Princess Peach. Players will locate Power Stars through a variety of levels to reach Bowser.

SUPER MARIO 64
Super Mario 64

Franchise
Super Mario Bros.
Platform(s)
N64
Released
September 26, 1996
Developer(s)
Nintendo
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Genre(s)
3D Platformer
ESRB
E for Everyone

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