The game uses a third-person 3D platforming perspective, with Mario running, jumping, climbing, attacking, and collecting Power Stars across altered courses. Its defining feature is a portal device that can place linked portals on valid surfaces, allowing rapid movement, gap crossing, and puzzle solving. Progress follows the familiar world-entry structure, but many objectives demand precise movement, camera control, and smart portal placement.

Mario

The main playable character, using acrobatic movement and portal mechanics to collect Power Stars.

Princess Peach

The character Mario is trying to rescue, continuing the basic premise of Super Mario 64.

Learn the interaction between Mario’s movement options and portal placement before attempting harder stars. Always check which walls or floors accept portals and where the exit will face, since poor placement can waste time or cause a fall. In vertical areas, combine triple jumps, wall jumps, and portals to gain height efficiently. It also helps to explore a course first, then plan a clean route for each star.

Tips and tricks

Portal exit orientation matters, so adjust the camera before placing one.

Tips and tricks

Some stars are more about route-solving than advanced execution.

Tips and tricks

Clear easier exploration stars first to learn the course layout.

User Reviews

A clever fusion of Super Mario 64 and Portal with genuinely creative level ideas.

User Reviews

More puzzle- and technique-focused than the original, making it great for experienced SM64 players.