Super Mario 64 is the inaugural 3D title in the Mario series, where players control Mario to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. Set within Princess Peach's castle, the game features various levels accessed through paintings, challenging players to discover secrets and complete platforming tasks to collect Power Stars, which are essential for progression.
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.