Pacmario is a clever Nintendo 64 ROM hack of Super Mario 64 created by developer Nebula. Originally built for a community crossover competition, it takes Mario out of the Mushroom Kingdom and drops him into a custom 3D world inspired by the classic arcade game Pac-Man. Instead of traditional flat mazes, you must navigate a fully three-dimensional environment that blends classic platforming mechanics with arcade-style level design to hunt down six unique power stars.
How to Play
Your goal is to explore the custom Pac-Man themed courses and collect all 6 stars. Use the Nintendo 64 controls mapped to your browser: move Mario with the arrow keys, jump with the X key (A button), and attack or dive with the Z key (B button). You will need to use standard Mario maneuvers like the long jump and wall kick to reach higher sections of the maze and avoid enemies.
Tips
- Look up: Because this takes place in a 3D engine, the maze has verticality. Check above standard walls for hidden platforms and paths to stars.
- Use the camera: The enclosed nature of maze walls can make navigation tricky. Use the C-buttons (usually mapped to A, S, D, and W keys) to adjust your view and spot danger around corners.
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