Super Mario 74: Extreme Edition
About the Game
Super Mario 74: Extreme Edition is a 3D platform adventure where you control Mario across dangerous courses, search for hidden Power Stars, and overcome difficult obstacles. Your main objective is to collect 157 Power Stars while exploring 15 main courses and several secret areas. Each stage has its own objectives, from red coin collection to difficult platforming sequences.
🔥 Watch Your Steps in Every Course
Super Mario 74: Extreme Edition is known for its demanding stage layouts. You cannot rush through every area because a poorly timed jump can send Mario into lava or a bottomless pit.
Here are some hazards you need to watch:
- Lava Pools: Avoid contact with lava and dangerous heated surfaces.
- Bottomless Pits: Watch your landing position near narrow platforms.
- Quicksand: Take care when you cross sandy areas.
- Underwater Hazards: Some water sections require careful movement and timing.
- Limited Visibility: Dust Destination contains blue fog that makes it difficult to see distant platforms.
The level designs require patience. Study the surrounding platforms before you make difficult jumps.
⭐ Collect 157 Power Stars
Power Stars are the main collectibles in your adventure. You need to find them across the main courses and secret areas.
Your objectives include:
- Finding hidden Power Stars.
- Collecting eight red coins in designated stages.
- Reaching difficult platforms.
- Completing 100-coin objectives.
- Exploring hidden sections of courses.
- Unlocking later areas through Star requirements.
🔐 Find Your Way Into Secret Courses
Secret areas are an important part of your progress. Some require a specific number of Power Stars before you can enter them.
Here are several documented secret locations:
- Toxic Terrace
- Bowser's Beautiful Backyard
- Dust Destination
- Old Supply Slide
- Devil's Pit
- Bowser's Quicksand Pit
- Ztar Zanctuary
- Triarc-Bridge
🎮 How to Play Super Mario 74: Extreme Edition
Desktop Game Controls
| Keyboard / Controller Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow Keys / Analog Stick | Move Mario |
| X / A Button | Jump |
| S / B Button | Punch, attack, or interact |
| Z | Crouch and ground-pound |
| Q / L Button | Left shoulder input |
| E / R Button | Right shoulder input |
| C-Up | Adjust camera |
| C-Down | Adjust camera |
| C-Left | Adjust camera |
| C-Right | Adjust camera |
| Enter / Start | Pause the game |
Mobile Game Controls
- Virtual D-Pad: Move Mario in different directions.
- A Button: Jump.
- B Button: Punch, attack, or interact.
- L Button: Use the assigned shoulder input.
- R Button: Use the assigned shoulder input.
- Start: Pause the game.
- Select: Use the emulator's Select input.
- C Buttons: Adjust the camera when available in your controller layout.
