Fun trivia
Three memorable details to notice while playing Super Mario 64.
Spoiler notice: This guide discusses story progression or late-game content.
Original Nintendo 64 game with 120 Power Stars; not Super Mario 64 DS.
A castle full of doorways
Paintings act as entrances to many courses. The castle is a playable hub rather than only a level-selection screen.
Coins can make a star
Most main courses have a 100-coin star in addition to their six named missions. Coin routes therefore form their own small exploration puzzle.
One rabbit, a moving target
MIPS turns part of the castle basement into a chase. Catching a character can be a star challenge without a traditional course mission.
Use the edition note above when comparing a checklist with another release. Story completion, collecting and platform achievements are separate goals.