20 Years After Its Last Attempt, Super Mario 64 Still Needs A True Remake

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is arguably one of the most important games ever made, and often held as one of the best games of all time. The huge advances made in Mario's jump to 3D have had lasting effects on the gaming industry to this day, and the title stands as one of Nintendo's biggest achievements during its time developing video games. With a title as game-changing as, the lack of a true remake for the game remains baffling.

Nintendo has always been quick to relegate to a simple re-release for most of its consoles, including the now delisted collection released for the Switch as part of the red plumber's 35th anniversary. To this day, only one remake of the game has ever been released. And yet, its own range of issues fail to justify this version as the ultimate way to play such a beloved classic. is in need of a true remake that preserves the timeless experience of the N64 original while making some necessary improvements along the way.

At first glance, seems to do everything right. Alongside the original 120 stars, there are 30 extra stars to encourage the player to search every area of Peach's Castle for additional secrets. Its other big addition comes in the form of multiple playable characters, including Yoshi, Luigi and Wario. The inclusion of multiple characters helps to add variety and replay value to the original experience, with slightly altered movesets and abilities between each character for players to experiment with.

actually changes the beginning of the game quite dramatically, with players arriving at Peach's Castle as Yoshi, and needing to find Mario, Luigi, and Wario in order to play as them.

Unfortunately, these new additions falter in large part due to their irritating implementation. Most of the new stars pale in comparison to the original 120 and add nothing interesting to the game, instead recycling the same few objectives that make these missions feel repetitive. Meanwhile, 's multiple characters end up making the game more restrictive, with certain stars