Super Mario 64: Through The Ages
HackSuper Mario 64: Through The Ages is an ambitious ROM hack of the classic Nintendo 64 platformer, created by Kaze Emanuar and a team of collaborators. Released in 2020, it takes Mario on a journey across video game history, seamlessly blending the art styles, physics, and mechanics of Super Mario Bros. 1, 2, 3, Super Mario World, and Super Mario 64 into a single adventure. Explore reimagined worlds, each capturing the unique feel of a different Mario era, and collect stars to defeat Bowser once again.
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Developed by a team led by Kaze Emanuar, this massive ROM hack pushes the Nintendo 64 to its limits. It recreates the look, sound, and feel of seven distinct Mario games—including Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World, and even elements from Super Mario Land—all within one interconnected adventure. Mario's model, physics, and moveset change dynamically depending on the current level, offering a nostalgic yet fresh platforming experience that pays tribute to the entire series.
The game features a central hub world from which players access various paintings, each transporting Mario to a different 'era.' Levels are not just visual reskins; they emulate the original games' mechanics, such as the charged jump from Super Mario World, the power-ups and enemy behaviors from Super Mario Bros. 3, or the 2D side-scrolling sections of the original Super Mario Bros. Collecting stars and completing objectives unlocks new areas, culminating in a final showdown with Bowser that blends elements from multiple eras.
Praised as one of the most technically impressive ROM hacks ever made, Through The Ages demonstrates the N64's surprising versatility and the creativity of the Mario modding community. It has been featured in showcases and speedrun marathons, and its release spurred further innovations in N64 homebrew. For many fans, it’s a loving tribute to Mario's legacy, blending nostalgia with modern design in a way that feels both familiar and entirely new.
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