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Super Mario 64

Super Mario 64

Nintendo EAD, +1 more
•Jun 23, 1996•
Nintendo SwitchWii UWiiNintendo 64
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12 hrs

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17 hrs

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Super Mario 64 is the greatest video game to date.
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Summary

It's up to Mario to restore peace at Mushroom Castle. Bowser is up to no good again -- stealing the Power Stars that shield the castle.
Developers
Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development (EAD), Nintendo
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Nintendo
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Mario
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Vibration
Initial Release
Jun 23, 1996
Platforms
Nintendo SwitchWii UWiiNintendo 64iQue
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