

That being said, the playable game itself is still floating around in multiple locations. Nintendo has been filing copyright complaints with Google and YouTube about Unreal's Super Mario 64 port, and thus, the YouTube video, for example, has been shut down. However, just like Nintendo shutdown Mario games in Sony's Dreams, the Big N is often very quick at taking down fan projects of its properties. Players online purposely have not been sharing the download for the port, as they were hoping to prolong any action from Nintendo. Many times modders like Unreal will spend years showing off small pieces of their project, but in the case of this surprise PC port, the game was dropped with no fan-fare. YouTuber Unreal posted a video online last week showcasing his Super Mario 64 PC port.

RELATED: Incredible Super Mario Odyssey 64 Mod Launches But many have been hoping for some sort of HD remake, which in some ways was provided by this 4k PC port. The game has been made available by Nintendo on multiple consoles since the original Nintendo 64 launch, including via virtual console on the Wii. Many fans have great memories of playing the 3D platformer on the Nintendo 64 and being astonished at what 3D gaming could be. Super Mario 64 is one of the most influential video games of all time. But just as soon as the game had gone live, Nintendo was on the spot to take action. The dazzling 4k port, powered by DirectX 12, wowed viewers and players alike. Last week an amazing Super Mario 64 PC port popped up online to the surprise of many. Nintendo's lawyers and representatives are just about as fast as Super Mario 64 speedrunners.
