Super Mario 64 DS facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Super Mario 64 DS |
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| Developer(s) | Nintendo EAD |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Director(s) | Shinichi Ikematsu |
| Producer(s) | Shigeru Miyamoto |
| Composer(s) | Koji Kondo Kenta Nagata |
| Series | Mario |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo DS |
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| Genre(s) | Platforming |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Super Mario 64 DS is a fun platform game made by Nintendo. It's a newer version of the classic 1996 game Super Mario 64, which was for the Nintendo 64. This game was first shown at E3 in 2004. It came out for the Nintendo DS in Japan and the United States in 2004. Players in Europe got it in early 2005.
The game got great reviews! It was even one of the top-selling video games in December 2004. It has cool mini-games that you unlock by catching rabbits. There's also a wireless multiplayer mode where up to four players can compete. They try to collect the most stars and coins in 30 seconds. In the main game, only Mario can get special wings to fly.
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The Story of Super Mario 64 DS
The adventure begins when Princess Peach sends a letter to Mario. She invites him to her castle for a delicious cake she baked. Mario heads to the castle, and his younger brother Luigi and rival Wario follow him.
After they all enter the castle, the three friends suddenly disappear! Lakitu, who acts like the game's camera person, finds Yoshi. He tells Yoshi about the missing friends.
Yoshi eats a rabbit, which helps him unlock a door in the castle. He then explores the castle and its different worlds. Inside the castle, paintings and secret walls act as magical doors to other places. In these worlds, Bowser's helpers guard valuable Power Stars.
By finding these stars and beating bosses, Yoshi gets keys. These keys open new areas of the castle where his friends are held captive. First, Yoshi defeats a boss called Goomboss. This frees Mario, who then helps Yoshi search the castle and collect more Power Stars.
Next, Mario defeats King Boo to free Luigi. Luigi then uses his special power to become invisible. This helps him get Wario's key by defeating Chief Chilly. As they continue their adventure, they face three big obstacle courses. Each one leads to a battle with Bowser.
After beating Bowser the first two times, they get keys that open even more levels in the castle. Once they collect 80 stars and solve the mystery of the endless stairs, Mario can reach the very top room of the castle to face Bowser one last time.
When Bowser is finally defeated, Princess Peach is free! She appears in front of the castle. To thank the four heroes, she gives Mario a kiss and bakes them the cake she promised. The game ends with Mario, Luigi, Wario, Yoshi, and Peach standing outside the castle. They wave goodbye to the player as Lakitu films them and then flies away.
Meet the Characters
Each character in Super Mario 64 DS has special skills. They also have their own strengths and weaknesses.
Yoshi's Abilities
Yoshi can't punch, kick, or break bricks. He also can't grab large enemies. But he can eat small enemies and turn them into eggs to throw! Yoshi has the highest jump of all four characters. He also has average speed when running and swimming.
- Power - 0/3
- Speed - 2/3
- Swim - 2/3
- Jump - 3/3
Mario's Skills
Mario is the most balanced character. He's good at everything!
- Power - 2/3
- Speed - 2/3
- Swim - 2/3
- Jump - 2/3
Luigi's Powers
Mario's brother, Luigi, is also very balanced. He jumps higher than Mario and swims faster. He is also a bit thinner. Luigi is the second-best jumper after Yoshi. He can do a somersault and even run on water for a short time!
- Power - 1/3
- Speed - 3/3
- Swim - 3/3
- Jump - 3/3
Wario's Strength
Wario, Mario's rival, can be a bit harder to play with. He is the slowest character and has the lowest jump. But Wario is super strong! He can break objects that others can't. He also hits enemies much harder.
- Power - 3/3
- Speed - 1/3
- Swim - 1/3
- Jump - 1/3
Waluigi Rumors
In the original Super Mario 64, there were rumors that Luigi and Wario would appear. They are playable in Super Mario 64 DS! For this game, there were rumors about Waluigi being in it. But he didn't appear in the game.
Images for kids
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Top: Yoshi after using the power flower item to breathe fire.Bottom: Overhead map of the "Cool, Cool Mountain" level displaying the location of the character and special hats.
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Comparison of the graphics from Super Mario 64 DS (left) with those from the original Nintendo 64 version. The DS version has more polygons, which means more detailed graphics.
See also
In Spanish: Super Mario 64 DS para niños
