For some there's no escaping from the 'good old days', which in the Nintendo scene means - for some - delving into Nintendo 64 goodness. Nintendo's powerhouse console (at the time) was home to iconic games that are still much loved today.
Super Mario 64 is right up near the top of the list when considering the most beloved games on the system, so it's only natural that an enthusiast with some programming skills saw Super Mario Run and thought "hey, that'd be more awesome as a 64-bit game".
So we have Super Mario Run 64, created in just a couple of days by Kaze Emanuar; you can check it out below.
It's an impressive effort considering how quickly it's been turned around, and demonstrates the dedication (and skill) that can be found in the enthusiast scene. Naturally it's a mod of a ROM, though, so the usual grey ethical areas apply; we'd suggest this one qualifies as pretty darn harmless, though.
What do you reckon. Is a 64-bit runner more desirable that all these flashy 21st Century alternatives?
[source youtube.com]
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Wow, that was fast...
That actually looked pretty fun.
Not bad at all. I'd love to see more levels and maybe some boss fights.
Thanks to Nintendolife snitching them up, it will be taken down in 5...4...3...2...
I've misread the first sentence as "There's no escaping the 'good old days', which means Nintendo".
And that isn't exactly that far away from the truth, I'll say.
It's gone. Thanks NL
I'd play this. I'd play this over Super Mario Run.
Nintendo has to protect their ips. This has to go.
@WiltonRoots @SanderEvers -_- This a mod of 64, not a fangame...
RIP Mario Run 64. At least we got to see what it looks like before Nintendo shuts them down.
@Mega_Yarn_Poochy It's currently being distributed as a full ROM. However, I do agree that if they distribute it as only a patch there should be no issue with takedowns from Nintendo or anyone else.
They work quickly. I guess they couldn't wait.
I really would love for them to put in skins like this in Super Mario Run. And adding 8-bit skins a la mario marker would be amazing!
Looking forward to the inevitable 8bit & 16bit SMB skins to come soon after Mario Run's launch.
Romhacks are cool and creative.
This looks AWESOME!
I wasn't sure that I would be interested in a casual runner, but if the level design was as interesting as this mod, I just might be 👍🏼
Well, Nintendo will be on that in a minute. lol
Looks pretty cool, and it shows you how by-the-numbers and safe Nintendo's own effort on mobile is. I mean, look, this guy did this in how long? Although I obviously know Nintendo's own game will be many degrees more polished and stuff.
Still, how cool would a 2.5D Super Mario Runner like this on mobile be.
Wow, this makes the new Mario Run look fantastic in comparison.
Really makes you appreciate the crisp, clean and sharp assets of the modern design.
@Qun_Mang I found out about this: if you use Lunar IPS, you can create a patch according to the ROM.
EDIT: Download the following things: the game, Lunar IPS, and a Super Mario 64 ROM (I ain't going to tell ya where it is).
Just use the "Create" feature of Lunar IPS, locate the Super Mario 64 ROM, the locate the modified ROM (in this case, Super Mario 64 Run).
There's no real point in this anyway since it's 2D and you can't explore anything.
@Bolt_Strike Actually, I'm curious to see other mods like this that turn Mario 64 into a 2.5D sidescroller. Play Star Road if you want to explore.
this is actually pretty cool
Why are there a zillion mods for Super Mario 64? With that kind of speed I'm surprised we don't have a Mega Super Mario 64 with 2000 stars yet...
Ew... Modding....>_<
No Thanks.
"Is a 64-bit runner more desirable that all these flashy 21st Century alternatives?"
Well, considering that most phones are 64-bit nowadays...
@AlternateButtons I kept waiting for the BOP BOP
wheres the nintendo army? please come on .. im missing some weirdo saying " no , its all different than u think,. u destroy nintendo. and i hate u.. and stuff and stuff.. and .. so... when ..i dont know.. but like....u use nintendo and... like.. is not what nintendo told me.. like... so .. ur bad like and go to hell like"
"Naturally it's a mod of a ROM, though, so the usual grey ethical areas apply; we'd suggest this one qualifies as pretty darn harmless, though.
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Ah, Nintendolife vs. Nintards .. first, how can u play this? Ah yes.. u need.. what? emulator?... but its bad, right? .. else why pay 70$ for nes mini (aka nintards vision of resurrection) when even n64 is for "free" ... so here u have it.. positive news with emulators.. horrrray
@ironside1911 Why do you want there to be more arguing in the comments than there is currently?
@Qun_Mang False. The Youtube video links to the moded file.The description says "(THIS IS A HACKED ROM. IF YOU WANT TO OPEN THIS FILE, READ UP HERE http://www.smwcentral.net/?p=viewthre...)"
Jeez.
That actually looks far more fun than Super Mario Run. My issue with the latter is just how slow Mario runs in it. There's a nice since of speed an momentum (due to SM64's wonderful controls) to the mod.
Surprised nobody else thought to make a 2D style mod for SM64 until now to be honest. I look forward to hoping this is compatible with the Everdrive. I always thought it was a missed opportunity that no 2D style mario platformer was released for N64. Also getting a real kick out of the NSMB music with N64 instruments!
Wish the platform had more support to be honest, seeing a fan made Metroid 64 would be an amazing get.
@FlameRunnerFast That is not the file- that is a link to a forum post that explains how to run the rom. The rom link is above it- a drive.google.com link- and the file it gave me was "Super Mario Run 64.z64". That is an N64 rom file. A patch would be something like "Super Mario Run 64.ips".
What's with the attitude at the end of your post? Even if you were right that is a poor way to end a post (or a face to face conversation for that matter)- it only makes you sound immature.
@Qun_Mang That was a .z64 file like you said. You made it sound like it wan an excutable file by itself, which is wrong. Nintendo can't take this file down.
I made that remark because you didn't investigate furthur and made a presumption. It's also childish to get so offended by a random person on the internet. Learn some standards. Don't like me? Ignore me.
I'd rather have this than the actual Mario Runner!
I've been playing the only level the mod has using Mupen64Plus-AE emulator on my Android device.
This concept has a lot of potential. It's a little bit hard at the begining, but once you learn how to use the double and triple jump, and how to use the walls to turn around, it is pretty impressive to discover that you have some sort of control over the exploration. I finally got 50 coins after 10 minutes of trying...
I enjoy a lot this sort of games in mobile devices, and I'm pretty sure, after playing this mod, that Super Mario Run is going to be a very enjoyable game, if Nintendo is able to design proper levels, adjusts the learning curve in an enjoyable way, and deepens on the playable concepts.
@ironside1911 Is a nintard similar to a Wiitard?
I would have been genuinely excited when the game was revealed if it was more like this.
This looks excellent, and would make for some good DLC for Super Mario Run!
If I had these skills I'd be making my own game.
Wow, that was quick!
technically it isn't a runner since you can run back and forth.. or is that just me?
@Benji_Nottz
"With blackjack! And hookers!"
In fact, forget the game!
@Kirk Nintendo's effort, I think, is purposefully lazy. Mobile gamers aren't going to jump onto something with tons of unique game elements. As a market, the really massive hits represent as quick-fix gaming that doesn't ask a whole lot more of the player than "complete level with increased speed/decreased time."
Of course, stuff like the NES Mini has me thinking the laziness is maybe not ENTIRELY purposeful...
@World i disagreement with u`s
"It's an impressive effort considering how quickly it's been turned around, and demonstrates the dedication (and skill) that can be found in the enthusiast scene."
It also demonstrates how little effort it takes to make a game like Super Mario Run for someone who really knows what they're doing. At least games like Buddy and Me focus on artistry as much as the game itself, instead of reusing assets downscaled for phones... Even the idea of Nintendo's share prices rising just because they announce a runner game with Mario in it deepens my cynicism... Makes me think back to a few years ago on this site when everyone thought it would never happen.
@ironside1911
The funny thing about your comment is, I can't even understand what's your stance on the matter.
@AlexSora89 Me neither actually ... but i guess its connected to last night, I dont even fully remember how I got home... ignore my 2 comments here as I dont remember them myself... I stand fully behind all the others
How does one make a fully functioning N64 game these days? I want to start a personal project of making an N64 Metroid game
@ironside1911
Were you in Las Vegas or something?
Better then the mobile phone-poop!
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