Super Mario 64 - More Than a Game

Super Mario 64 is more than a game in the modern day. This videos examines the game's legacy through its outstanding gameplay, speedrunning, content creation, and obsession over the little secrets we once dreamt were real. Thumbnail by https://bsky.app/profile/eunaoseibrother.bsky.social Special thanks to my Dad for allowing me to record him playing Super Mario 64 for the first time. Also, special thanks to my brother for helping me film shots of the controllers. Speedrunners I featured in this video: Simply https://www.twitch.tv/simply Cheese https://www.twitch.tv/cheese Liam https://www.twitch.tv/liam GreenSuigi https://www.twitch.tv/greensuigi KANNO https://www.twitch.tv/kanno Siglemic (inactive… but I miss the runs) https://www.twitch.tv/siglemic Xiah https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClNZewYw4FsmbwfzX11-p3Q Check out Super Mario 64 Beta Archive here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuperMario64BetaArchive Check out https://sm64romhacks.com/ Featuring music by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-yhzrCFsA0 desert sand feels warm at night - 新世界の弟子たち (New World Disciples) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pzus3tNules Wet Dry World 1995/07/29 build by Jim Nopedie https://youtu.be/HpPYQMnk39g Dire, Dire Docks but it’s underwater. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B82gHjDZO6M Scatman’s World 8-Bit by Xiotrion HUGE list of sources for this video: https://pastebin.com/1JBmzbhQ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:37 Development 13:49 The Game 39:05 Speedrunning 52:41 How the Game Has Aged 1:12:29 Beyond the Castle Walls 1:21:22 Enduring Mysteries and L is Real 1:39:03 Every copy of Super Mario 64 is personalized 1:48:01 Conclusion Like my videos a ton? Consider becoming a Patron (or YouTube Member): https://www.patreon.com/liamtriforce https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQfbcMGyrPDlIU7wV7aAOQ/join Follow me on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/liamtriforce Check out this post to see which videos are coming next! https://www.patreon.com/posts/big-video-51059902 Be sure to check out Last Life, a community and forum for thoughtful video game discussion! https://www.last-life.net