Review of Super Mario 64

"The classic platformer that started the 3d platformer craze. Yes it is a masterpiece! Yes there are some absolutely amazing Mario parts to it and it is a must play for gaming rookie and gaming veteran rookie alike. Great challenges and missions to test your skills. Playthrough 2 (May 21, 2025 - May 21,2025) I enjoyed listening to the music this go around as I could see how instrumental was designed with the level in mind. I also didn't mind the backtracking as it helped each level feel flushed out and expansive giving me more of the sense that the levels were expanding each time I played it. Playthrough 3 (August 17,2025 - August 18, 2025) Finishing the game this time made me pay attention to the amazing game concepts that would be later used. The fluidity of Mario's jumping ability and the brain teasers within the challenges helps pave the way that the series is developed moving forward."