Everyone loves a good Mario level. Ever since Nintendo first launched Mario Bros. In 1983, fans worked tirelessly to complete it in a variety of creative ways. The 2015 release of Super Mario Maker on the Wii U further fueled this creativity, allowing fans to design the Mario levels of their dreams. From simple A to B levels to the infamous “Trials of Death”, players have taken on the challenge of designing increasingly difficult scenarios.
Now this spirit of creativity and challenge has been extended to Super Mario 64. The cult platformer is getting a fan game that will allow players to create their own levels within its beloved 3D mechanics. First revealed on social media by creator Rovertronic, Mario Builder 64 is a fan game that allows players to design unique levels in the world of Super Mario 64. The game, which is already available at the time of writing, promises to allow players to “create The 3D hot trash of your dreams.”
The potential for creativity is immense, and while it’s unclear how players can make the most of the mode, it’s clear that these levels will be unique and frustrating. For example, take the “Fearsome Floating Fortress” level, where Mario must navigate from platform to platform with increasing precision. Such levels require players to think outside the box, reminiscent of the original Super Mario 64, which was the first 3D Mario game to require new approaches to completing objectives.
