Platformer · 1996
Super Mario 64
Mario is super in a whole new way! Combining the finest 3-D graphics ever developed for a video game and an explosive sound track, Super Mario 64 becomes a new standard for video games. It's packed with bruising battles, daunting obstacle courses and underwater adventures. Retrieve the Power Stars from their hidden…
Key facts
- Released
- 23 June 1996
- Genre
- Platformer
- Length
- ≈ 13 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- Nintendo
- Studio
- Nintendo
- Critics
- Metacritic 94
Why play it
- Metacritic 94 — critics loved it
- A 1996 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Super Mario 64?
Expect about 13 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Super Mario 64 with friends?
No, Super Mario 64 is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Super Mario 64 on?
Super Mario 64 is available on Nintendo.
Is Super Mario 64 a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 94.
What games are like Super Mario 64?
In the same spirit: Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Super Mario 3D World.



