| Super Mario 64 | |
|---|---|
| Game developer(s) | Nintendo |
| Game publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Franchise/series | Mario franchise |
| Platforms | Nintendo 64, Virtual Console (Wii, Wii U) |
| Release dates |  June 23, 1996 September 29, 1996  March 1997
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| Genre | 3D platformer |
| Modes | Single player |
| Ratings | ESRB: Everyone |
Super Mario 64 is a Nintendo 64 video game starring Mario, and it was released in 1996. Super Mario 64 is a part of the main Super Mario series of platforming games. It is the first overall Mario video game that has 3D gameplay, although it follows the traditional plot of having to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. This time, Mario has to jump through paintings to explore the worlds and collect Power Stars along the way.