Super Mario 64 launches on Nintendo Switch today with Super Mario 3D All-Stars, so if you missed playing this classic, we’ve got a bunch of walkthroughs to get you up to speed.
You have until March 2021 to get your hands on Super Mario 64, which gives you plenty of time to search for secret stars and caps, as well as enjoy this classic title. We’ll be taking you through all 15 levels, leaving no stone unturned for the completionists among you.
Before you jump in, you’ll want to familiarise with the Super Mario 64 move set, which we’ve neatly compiled into a table for you. Fans of the original will see that the controls are much the same as the original, so there should be nothing new that throws you off. This control scheme is compatible with Joy-Cons and Pro Controllers.
Super Mario 64 Switch move guide
Move/ action
Button
Crouch
ZL/ ZR buttons
Change camera move
L/R buttons
+
Pause
–
Suspend menu
Left stick
Move Mario
Right stick
Move camera
X/Y
Punch and kick
A/B
Jump/ swim
Pound the ground
Jump then press ZL
Jump kick
Press B then Y
Wall kick
Jump towards a wall and press B on contact
Long jump
While running, press ZL and B
Triple Jump
while running, press B three times
Sideways somersault
While running, turn around and press B
Backwards somersault
Press ZL then B
Trip
Press ZL and Y
Side step
Move close to a wall
Crawl
Hold ZL while moving
Slide attack
While running, press Y
Hang on to a wire net
Hold B
Breast stroke
When in the water, press B repeatedly
Flutter Kick
When in the water, hold B
One of the most enjoyable aspects of Supr Mario 64 is being able to roam around freely and seek out shortcuts and secrets, so explore each area as much as want. The Super Mario 64 hub is a level in itself, so make sure you take a good look around the castle and its grounds for more secrets.
Super Mario 64 walkthroughs
If you want to 100% all 15 stages, you’ll want to check out our level guides below. We’ll talk you through where to find Stars, Red Coins, Caps and shortcuts to help you win races.
Castle Ground Floor
* Super Mario 64: Bob-omb Battlefield Stars
* Super Mario 64: Whomp’s Fortress Stars
* Super Mario 64: Jolly Roger Bay Stars
* Super Mario 64: Cool, Cool Mountain Stars
* Super Mario 64: Big Boo’s Haunt Stars
Castle Basement Floor
* Super Mario 64: Hazy Maze Cave Stars
* Super Mario 64: Lethal Lava Land Stars
* Super Mario 64: Shifting Sand Land Stars
* Super Mario 64: Dire, Dire Docks Stars
Castle Upper Floor
* Super Mario 64: Snowman’s Land Stars
* Super Mario 64: Wet-Dry World Stars
* Super Mario 64: Tall, Tall Mountain Stars
* Super Mario 64: Tiny-Huge Island Stars
* Super Mario 64: Tick Tock Clock Stars
* Super Mario 64: Rainbow Ride Stars
Super Mario 64: Where to find all the Secret Stars and Caps
You’ll gather the likes of Red Coins and Stars as you progress through the levels, but there are secret Stars and Caps to find around the castle, so here’s where to find them.
Castle Secret Stars, Cap unlocks for the Red Blue and Green Boxes
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