Super Mario 64

Super Mario 64 is a legendary game developed by Nintendo and released for the Nintendo 64 in 1996. It was the first 3D platformer in the Mario series and had a huge influence on the whole video game industry.

Princess Peach invites Mario to her castle, but Bowser has taken it over and stolen the Power Stars that protect it. Mario explores the castle and jumps into its paintings, each of which leads to a different world.

The biggest innovation was freedom. Every world is an open 3D area that you can explore in any direction, and each one hides several missions: beat a boss, race a giant penguin, find red coins or reach a hidden spot. Stars can be collected in almost any order, and the more you collect, the more of the castle opens up. Mario's new moves, such as the triple jump, wall kick and long jump, make movement a joy in itself.

The 3D graphics and the music were revolutionary for their time. Critics praised the game, it became one of the best-selling Nintendo 64 titles, and many players still call it one of the greatest games of all time.