Nintendo has finally announced Super Mario 3D All-Stars to celebrate Mario's 35th Anniversary.
And one of the big games arriving with it is the 1996 classic Super Mario 64.
Viewed as a gaming masterpiece at the time and still to this day, gamers all over the world still hop on their Nintendo 64 to play this game.
With enhanced graphics, we're hoping this fan favourite will live up to its memory.
Let's take a look at everything we know so far!
Release Date
A release date is set for September 18th 2020!
The game will be available on the Nintendo Switch only.
The game is only available for a limited time and will expire in March 2021.
Super Mario 64 Switch Gameplay
What Games Are Included?
The games that will be included are:
- Super Mario 64
- Super Mario Sunshine
- Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario 64
With a timeless control scheme that’s featured in every one of his 3D outings since, Super Mario 64 marked Mario’s glorious debut into the world of 3D.
Wall jump, backflip and even fly as you explore paintings around Princess Peach’s castle to collect Power Stars and stop Bowser!
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Graphics
The games will feature higher resolution, 16:9 screen ratio and also be compatible with the Joy-Con controllers!
Music Mode
Players can also listen to the game soundtracks for each version of the game.
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Pre-Order
The game will be available for purchase on the Nintendo eShop.
A limited run retail edition and digital edition will be available for a limited time and run until March 2021.
You can pre-order it now:
Original Report
Back during the beginning of April, a report surfaced from VGC and a follow-up report from Eurogamer, which outlined some details regarding the remakes of certain Nintendo games.
According to the official report which can be found here, VGC claims that:
"these remasters will include 1997’s Super Mario 64, 2002’s Super Mario Sunshine and 2007’s Super Mario Galaxy."
So it appears Nintendo is going all out for their 35 birthday, and this may also be in large part due to the on-going global pandemic. Perhaps Nintendo is filling the void that they originally had with other first-party titles, but are being forced to delay them.