Players are fantasizing about what Nintendo has planned for the 30th anniversary of Super Mario 64 later this year. First released in North America on September 26, 1996, Mario 64, an early 3D platformer and the first truly 3D Super Mario game, is an enduring classic and an important piece of gaming history both, even as some of its mechanics have become outdated.
But in the just-under 30 years since its release, Mario 64 has never gotten a proper remake, even as Nintendo starts plumbing its N64 properties for Switch 2 remakes. However, some fans are starting to get their hopes up for its upcoming anniversary.
Reddit user WMulhern88 dared to dream about what Nintendo could do to celebrate Mario 64's anniversary. In a release they called "Super Mario 64: 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition," which would consist of "A complete modern remake of the game from the ground up. New HD graphics, updated modern camera (biggest need), updated controls, and a newly recorded symphonic soundtrack (with option to switch back to original soundtrack."
In addition, the release would include the full, original version of Mario 64 for those who don't want to...
