Many awesome courses have been created in Nintendo’scritically-acclaimed level creation gameSuper Mario Makersince its release, but modder Kaze Emanuar has decided to up the ante to a whole new level. Eschewing past making platforming levels in the popular Nintendo game, the modder dived straight into making their ownSuper Mario 64inspired maker.
TitledSuper Mario 64 Maker, this mod takes the level creation gameplay inSuper Mario Makerand transposes it into the 3D world ofMario 64. No longer confined to a side-scrolling format, players will be able make their own 3DMariolevels by placing any kind of object and enemy into an environmental terrain of their choosing, before then jumping in and playing. It has be noted that is the first version of the mod, thus it isn’t quite as polished or as smooth asSuper Mario Maker, but considering this is all the work from a single modder it is without a doubt still an impressive creation.
PlayingSuper Mario 64 Makeris quite simple, but getting the mod up and running is a little less straightforward. As this is a ROM hack, players looking to create their ownSuper Mario 64levels will need an emulator and a ROM for the game. While using a keyboard is fine for this mod, Kaze Emanuar suggests using an old-school Nintendo 64 controller in order get the full intuitive experience.
As far as the future of theSuper Mario Makerseries goes, it appears that nothing is on the cards just yet. Nintendo has recently shot down speculation that aZelda Makerspin-offwas in the works, and rumors that a Nintendo Switch ofMario Makerhave not yielded anything. With the Big N currently focused onSuper Mario Odyssey, it is likely that fans won’t see a maker title for a little while.
Given howprotective Nintendo is of its IP, it remains to be seen whether this mod will survive a likely cease and desist order. For now, while the mod is still available, creative fans will have the opportunity to make all the interestingSuper Mario 64levels they’ve always wanted, whether it’s a lava-filled world with minimal platforms or a single island filled with enemies that’s surrounded by ice water.
