Super Mario 64 is a landmark platform game developed by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. Players control Mario as he navigates three-dimensional worlds to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. The game features a hub world in Princess Peach's castle, where players enter various levels through paintings, collect Power Stars, and complete platforming challenges, promoting exploration and discovery.
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 arch rival Bowser. Mario has to jump into worlds-within-paintings ornamenting the walls of Peach's castle, uncover secrets and hidden challenges and collect golden stars as reward for platforming trials.