Super Mario 64 is a 3D platform game released by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 in 1996, marking a major shift of the Mario series from 2D to 3D. It features sandbox-style level design, letting players freely explore areas and collect stars to unlock new levels. Mario's move set is greatly upgraded, adding backflips, punches, swimming and more; he can even use items to fly. These innovations make Super Mario 64 a milestone in 3D adventure games, influencing many later titles. Notably, it launched in mainland China on the iQue Player in 2003 as *Shenyou Mario*, the first officially localized Mario game in Chinese.
