Underplayed Gems

Super Mario 64: The Missing Stars (2009)

Super Mario 64: The Missing Stars cover
Developer
Frauber a.k.a Messiaen
Publisher
SMW Central, Frauber a.k.a Messiaen
Platforms
Nintendo 64
Genres
Platform
Main story
about 13 hours
Completionist
about 16 hours
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How it feels

The first major Super Mario 64 ROM hack, adding fresh levels, a day/night cycle, and Luigi playability.

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About

Super Mario 64 The Missing Stars is the first official major ROM hack of Super Mario 64 ever created. It was initially released in April 2009. Main Features: - 38 stars in about 10 levels - A Day/night cycle replacing (most) act selectors - Choose to play as Mario or Luigi - Modified enemies, objects and bosses (too many to list!) - Custom music, including one original song (the town "night" music). - A new final boss fight

Screenshots

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