Shotgun Mario 64

The game is presented from a third-person 3D perspective. Players move through the castle, aim, and fire a shotgun while still relying on familiar platform-style movement such as jumping and turning. Progress is driven less by collecting stars and more by interacting with, damaging, or destroying objects, doors, and characters around the castle. Many moments are about triggering reactions and uncovering how different areas respond to violence and exploration.

Mario

The main character, armed with a shotgun throughout the game.

Princess Peach

The castle’s owner and a central figure in the setting.

Toad

A mushroom attendant character who appears in the castle.

Learn the castle layout early so you can move efficiently between rooms. Use close-range positioning to make shots easier to land and to trigger events faster. If you want to progress quickly, focus on obvious interactable objects and explore the hub areas before moving into smaller rooms.

Tips and tricks

• Memorize the castle’s connections to cut down on backtracking.
• Close-range shots are easier to control in tight corridors.
• Try interacting with different objects and characters, since many reactions come from destruction rather than collection.