These days, fans have the likes ofSuper Mario Odysseyfor modern 3D titles featuring the world-famous plumber, but it was 1996’sMario 64that set things in motion for more open world games that star Nintendo’s most profitable icon. Asone of the best video games of the 1990s, with a Metacritic score of 94 for the original version, it was a landmark release in an industry that was looking to move into 3D environments. Given the impact it’s had, many are still returning to this iteration of the mustachioed Goomba stomper, even if it means bringing him into another game entirely.
That’s what developer and modder Christian “ckosmic” Kosman has done. Recently, they unleashed a new mod for theHalf-LifetoolGarrys Mod, which allows players to bring in Mario, specifically fromMario 64, and allow him to jump around in a Valve universe. Called “G54,” a short video uploaded to Twitter shows the iconic character leaping about, explodingHalf-Life 2barrels, and leaping off buildings as though escaping the Combine in City 17. The mod is available to download now, and there are some instructions have been left on the GitHub page linked below.
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Garrys Modisone of the most interesting modding tools out there. Essentially a sandbox entry, it gives players the power to be as creative as they can using assets from theHalf-Lifegames. It was developed by Facepunch Studios, which would go on to create the tough-as-nails survival gameRust.Garrys Modis now a standalone piece of software, giving fans almost unlimited potential, and now it’s possible for people to bring Mario into the game for the ultimateSuper Marioopen world experience.
Responsible for the likes of theProp Huntmultiplayer game, as well as numerous and hilariousHalf-Lifestyle animations,Garrys Modcould easily be considered one of the most powerful sandbox tools out there. There’s also supposedly a sequel on the way, so it will be interesting to see where the developer takes things from here, but it will likely mean a follow-up will be able to utilize more modern visuals.
As for the Italian plumber himself, he may not be themost powerful Nintendo characterin the world, but he’s by far the most iconic. It’s hard to imagine that, since beginning life in the early 80s, players would still be enjoying his games to this day, with some of the industry’s most beloved releases bearing his name, and being enjoyed by several generations of gamers.
Mario 64was released in 1996 for the Nintendo 64.
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