The Awesome Official Super Mario 64 Guide From 1996 Is Now Available Online
Proper game guides really feel like a thing of the past now, with online walkthroughs and YouTube guides being a far more convenient, if a bit sterile, alternative.
One of the best examples of a game guide done right is the original 1996 Japanese guide for Super Mario 64, complete with commentary from the likes of Shigeru Miyamoto and a set of gorgeous dioramas based on the game’s levels.
The guide is fairly difficult to get hold of these days, and you’d be looking at parting with a decent wad of cash to bag one on eBay. Thankfully, all 152 pages have now been scanned online in HD, so everyone can view and appreciate the incredible work that’s gone into it. Granted, the whole thing is in Japanese, but we’d wager most readers know Super Mario 64 inside and out by now.
Here’s a sample of the delights held within, but you can check out the full guide over on Internet Archive.
Be sure to take a look – maybe its time for another playthrough of Super Mario 64!
