Mario fan game lets players craft their own Super Mario 64 levels

Everyone loves a good Mario level. Since Nintendo first launched a Mario Bros. game in 1983, fans have tirelessly worked to complete them in all sorts of creative ways. The release of Super Mario Maker on the Wii U in 2015 further fueled this creativity, allowing fans to design the Mario levels of their dreams. From simple Point A to Point B levels to the notorious “Trials of Death,” players embraced the challenge of crafting increasingly difficult scenarios.

Now, this spirit of creativity and challenge has extended to Super Mario 64. The iconic platformer is receiving a fan game that will let players create their own levels within its beloved 3D mechanics. First revealed on social media by creator Rovertronic, Mario Builder 64 is a fan game that allows players to design unique levels in the world of Super Mario 64. The game, which is already available at the time of writing, promises to let gamers “create the 3D hot garbage of your dreams.”

The potential for creativity is vast, and while it’s unclear how gamers can utilize the mode to its fullest, it’s evident that these levels will be both unique and frustrating. For example, take the “Fearsome Floating Fortress” level, where Mario must navigate from platform to platform with increasing precision. Such levels demand players think outside the box, reminiscent of the original Super Mario 64, which was the first 3D Mario game that required new approaches to completing objectives.