Super Mario 64 Should Be REQUIRED Gaming

Super Mario 64 isn’t just a great video game — it’s a foundational work.

In this review, I break down why Super Mario 64 should be required gaming, the same way classic films and novels are studied today. From its revolutionary 3D movement to its intuitive level design and timeless sense of discovery, Mario 64 didn’t just influence games — it defined the language of modern 3D design.

Too often, older games are dismissed as “dated” instead of understood. This video argues that Super Mario 64 deserves to be studied, analyzed, and preserved, not just replayed for nostalgia.

Whether you’re revisiting Mario 64 for the first time in years or experiencing it for the first time ever, this is why it remains one of the most important games ever made.

🎮 Is Super Mario 64 still relevant today?
📚 Should video games be studied like art and literature?
🏫 Could games like this belong in classrooms someday?

Let’s talk.