Super Mario 64 is now playable on YouTube
Dexerto • • technology
Key Points:
- Super Mario 64 is now playable directly in-browser through a YouTube video that uses the platform’s 360° spherical video player combined with closed captions to simulate gameplay.
- This interactive experience, created by YouTube user Rovertronic, follows a similar approach to a previous Mario Kart video that allowed users to control characters and navigate courses within YouTube.
- The video features pre-recorded gameplay of key levels including Bob-omb Battlefield and Bowser in the Dark World, complete with boss fights and power-ups like Metal Mario.
- Players must enable closed captions to interact with the video, which includes a calibration section explaining the controls before starting the gameplay sequence.
- The experience is accessible on both mobile and desktop devices, offering a novel way to engage with classic Nintendo content through YouTube’s video features.
