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Super Mario 64
Nintendo EAD
June 22, 1996
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Platform, AdventureDevelopers
Nintendo EADRelease Date
June 22, 1996 (28 years and 7 months ago)Publishers
Nintendo, Playtronic, GradienteContent Rating
E
Franchises
Mario Bros., Mario
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The first three-dimensional entry in the Mario franchise, Super Mario 64 follows Mario as he puts his broadened 3D movement arsenal to use in order to rescue Princess Peach from the clutches of his archrival Bowser. Mario has to jump into worlds within paintings ornamenting the walls of Peach's castle, uncover secrets and hidden challenges, and collect golden Power Stars as reward for platforming trials.
Genres
Platform, AdventurePlatforms
Nintendo 64, Wii, Wii UDevelopers
Nintendo EADRelease Date
June 22, 1996 (28 years and 7 months ago)Publishers
Nintendo, Playtronic, GradienteContent Rating
E
Franchises
Mario Bros., MarioMore from Nintendo EAD
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