A landmark of early 3D platforming, this adventure spreads its challenges across fifteen distinct worlds, each built around movement tricks, branching routes, and well-hidden objectives. Bowser locks six stars in every stage, and grabbing one hundred coins adds another to the count, giving you plenty of flexibility in how you tackle each run.
The castle ties everything together with fifteen more secrets tucked behind puzzles and small platforming tests. With all 120 stars restored in this newly re-ported 4K version, exploration feels sharper than ever, turning the hunt for every last collectible into a clean, satisfying rhythm that still defines the genre.