Super Mario 64 Gets Transformed Into a Horror Game
It's fair to say that, after more than a quarter of a century, Super Mario 64 has visually aged somewhat. However, its legacy is still felt to this day. Containing one of the most memorable video game start screens, with the ability to stretch and morph the titular plumber's face, as well as helping to usher in 3D gaming, Super Mario 64 become a landmark entry in the long-running Nintendo series. Much of its appeal is down to it being suitable for all ages, but this team is working on making the classic N64 title more terrifying.
According to a report from Nintendo Life, a project called «Another Princess is in Our Castle» is currently in the works and essentially turns Super Mario 64 into a horror game. A video uploaded to YouTube gives a brief overview of what players can expect. Played from a first-person perspective, Mario can be seen wandering around the castle, lantern in hand. At one point, a ghostly Princess Peach bursts through the door, eventually killing the player. A retry shows that there is a chest in the room that Mario can hide in when the spectral princess arrives.
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Playing in first-person, using a lantern to light the way, and the ability to hide from enemies are all reminiscent of the games like Amnesia: The Dark Descent which helped redefine survival horror. The video of this Mario 64 project does look pretty intriguing and even a little bit scary. Players also have a limited amount of stamina, so running away may not always be the best option. Currently, there doesn't appear to be a release date for the full game, but a demo that takes around 15 minutes to complete is available for anyone who is interested.
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