Posted March 16, 2014 Will be watching this eagerly. Begs the question if this guy can do it why the hell can't Nintendo?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 16, 2014 That looks pretty cool, aside from Mario looking like he was dunked in oil. In fairness though, Mario 64 was already somewhat remade for the DS. They might want to remake more important stuff first (*cough* Majora). Here's hoping he doesn't get a C&D letter like CT Resurrection. That was a sad day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 16, 2014 I really don't think this looks great. Obviously it's not the final product so I'm not being entirely fair, but I think if it continued like this it would be aesthetically worse to me despite the improved textures, lighting etc because it just doesn't mix very well. I'll keep my eye on it too, but I can't see this going any where. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 16, 2014 Someone give this guy a devteam, because I'd LOVE to see SM64 in HD. In fact, have Nintendo remake SM64 and Sunshine, put it on a single disc and call it "3D Mario ultimate HD collection", and the Wii U is saved. Okay, maybe not, but I'd buy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 16, 2014 Frankly, that looks downright terrible. The model of Mario doesn't look right with the lighting and the textures are completely wrong - the "photographic" look of them doesn't suit the style of the game at all. A HD version of Super Mario 64 would have a much more cartoony look than that video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 16, 2014 Mario's response to this... Audio :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 16, 2014 Props to this guy for taking it on. He does say the GFX don't represent the final aims he has. Putting in place the movement/physics etc. is more important as a starting point anyway. For any Mario project I'd like to see areas like Peaches Castle or Bob-omb Battlefield - that would give a real insight into how good it would appear. I do think simpler textures would look better, suiting the cartoony focus more but found that in Super Mario 3D World, they totally nailed the style. A remake using the 3D World engine/style would be perfect. When I was playing disney Infinity one of the first things I did in the toy box mode was make Peaches Castle as I wanted to see it in HD. The textures in the ToyBox also suit the style of SM64 too. Alternatively, a Diorama looking game would be nice! See more HERE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 16, 2014 Very impressive. Looks like he's done a good job of replicating the original version's physics and animations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 16, 2014 Frankly, that looks downright terrible. The model of Mario doesn't look right with the lighting and the textures are completely wrong - the "photographic" look of them doesn't suit the style of the game at all. A HD version of Super Mario 64 would have a much more cartoony look than that video. Didn't you listen at all to what he said during the video? And regarding cartoony... that depends on what you mean. To me, a remake should look like the boxart and promo graphics from that era: http://lvls.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/mk64-jungle.jpg That's a FAIRLY realistic style that I'd love to see Nintendo replicate in some game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 16, 2014 People are inevitably going to compare it to current HD Mario and its ultra bloom cartoony look, even though everything looked different in Mario 64 to that. :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 16, 2014 Didn't you listen at all to what he said during the video? I wasn't aware that there was any talking in the video. It's obvious it wasn't final, but the textures (and the model he chose) still, to me, indicates the direction he wants to take the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 16, 2014 Would be nice if these 'droughts' were padded out with some HD remakes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 16, 2014 I'm surprised there isn't already a texture hack for Mario 64 since there are plenty for Zelda Ocarina of Time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 17, 2014 Very ugly but kudos to the dude for doing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 17, 2014 Good luck to the guy doing it, but it still looks terrible! After the glorious 3D World, any fan attempt was always going to look pretty sub-par. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 17, 2014 I'm surprised there isn't already a texture hack for Mario 64 since there are plenty for Zelda Ocarina of Time. There are a few, like this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 17, 2014 There are a few, like this one. To be fair, that texture pack adds very little to the aesthetics of the game. In fact SM64 is one of the few games on the N64 that has aged gracefully. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 17, 2014 There are other ones, but they all look rather silly. Super Mario 64 with upgraded graphics based on Super Mario Galaxy's look would be spectacular. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 18, 2014 To be fair, that texture pack adds very little to the aesthetics of the game. In fact SM64 is one of the few games on the N64 that has aged gracefully. I agree that textures alone don't add much. But IMHO, the N64 receives way too much flak for poor graphics. There of course are tons of games tht look awful today, such as the original Smash Bros, Wave Race 64 and Lylat Wars among others. Games like Banjo Kazooie, Goldeneye and Roadsters 64 however impress me to this day. As I've said before: I'm looking forward to seeing how this project evolves. I'm looking forward to Nintendo making an all-new, no-gimmicks, free-roaming 3D Mario game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 18, 2014 I really liked 4J Studio's ports of Rare games. Banjo-Kazooie (and Tooie) and Perfect Dark looked great on the XBLA while still looking like an N64 game. It's a shame they've been stuck porting Minecraft for so long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 18, 2014 I don't understand the extent of the slating of "dem grafix", it doesn't look that bad. Sure the overworld textures are pretty basic but I think Mario looks alright. They might want to remake more important stuff first (*cough* Majora). Word is they're remaking Donkey Kong Country Returns for the Wii U next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 27, 2015 Super Mario 64 HD Remake! - In Unity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8-2TF3Okyw Play it here! Requires the Unity webplayer plugin installed. Supports gamepads too! https://roystanross.wordpress.com/super-mario-64-hd/ The above page also contains the source code, as well as download a desktop version for PC, Mac, or Linux. This is a project built in Unity 3D, a recreation of Mario 64's first level, Bob-Omb Battlefield. I originally built this to demonstrate the Super Character Controller, a custom character controller written for Unity, but I got a little carried away. The project is open source and can be downloaded by anybody and used for anything, outside of selling it. Mario, of course, belongs fully to Nintendo, and if you haven't had the chance to play Mario 64 I'd put it somewhere on your to do list. The game is available on the Nintendo 64, as well as the Wii's Virtual Console. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
