Summary
A gamer has shared an image of four incredibleSuper Mario 64paintings that their mother gifted them for Christmas.Super Mario 64remains one of the most recognized titles in the series, and these paintings effectively represent their in-game counterparts.
AsSuper Mario 64has been a fan-favorite since it was released, it has maintained a level of success with Nintendo and in its speed-running community. The game wasadded to Nintendo Switch Online in 2021alongside other popular N64 games likeStar Fox 64,Yoshi’s Story, andThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. While the N64 was a success for its time, the Nintendo Switch has surpassed its sales numbers by a large margin. This addition to the online service offeredSuper Mario 64a new audience of gamers who may not have even been born when the game was originally released back in 1996. One gamer recently shared some canvas paintings inspired by the game created by their mom that turned out beautifully.
One gamer on Reddit recently shared five images ofSuper Mario 64canvas paintings their mother made before Christmas. The paintings represent different worlds from the game, includingSuper Mario 64’s Bob-Omb Battlefield, Cool, Cool Mountain, Whomp’s Fortress, and Tiny-Huge Island. One image shows the four paintings together as they may be displayed on a wall, while the subsequent photos focus on each individual painting. The details of each canvas painting are highlighted in each image that features one, with the depth of Cool, Cool Mountain’s snowmen accentuated by shading, the mystical nature of Whomp’s Fortress emphasized by the vibrant colors, and Bob-Omb Battlefield’s sky contrasted by the row of Bob-Ombs at the bottom.
These Super Mario 64 Paintings Have Been Realized on Canvases
Bob-Omb Battlefield will be the first of these paintings that players can enter in the game, while Cool, Cool Mountain, and Whomp’s Fortress require one star to access, and Tiny-Huge Island isn’t unlocked until players complete Bowser in the Fire Sea. AsSuper Mario 64requires more starsto be collected to enter the higher-difficulty levels, players often jump through these paintings repeatedly. The most widely recognized of these paintings is Bob-Omb Battlefield, which is the first painting that players will jump into after launching the game. Before gaining access to this painting in the game, players can explore Peach’s Castle and the surrounding area, but their access is limited. Though many gamers responded to the Reddit post to celebrate the paintings, others flocked to the post to compliment the artist.
Asthe Nintendo Switch 2 has been heavily rumored, it may not be long before anotherSuper Mariotitle is released. While Nintendo continues to releaseMariogames,Super Mario 64may not be surpassed in fanfare for many years.
Super Mario 64
WHERE TO PLAY
Super Mario 64 marks the series' first foray into the 3D platforming space, with players controlling Mario as he is invited to the Mushroom Kingdom castle by Princess Peach. Players will locate Power Stars through a variety of levels to reach Bowser.
