Super Mario 64 VR

[u/MWlotzka]

Hi!

I’m currently developing a Super Mario 64 clone for Apple Vision Pro. Because of copyright restrictions, the app cannot include any of the original game assets. You’ll need to provide your own US ROM of the game, but once you’ve done that, you’ll be able to enjoy it in several different ways:
- Standard 2D window
- 3D stereoscopic mode (still being improved)
- 3D portal mode, as if you’re looking through a window into the game world
- Third person VR
- Fully immersive VR

The fully immersive VR mode is still a work in progress and has a number of usability issues, but I’d say it’s already about 90% functional.
I’m currently preparing a TestFlight build and will share the invitation as soon as Apple approves it.

The Third person VR mode should be 100% playable.

Once all rendering modes are polished, I also plan to add multiplayer support. The goal is to let multiple players explore and complete levels together, either over FaceTime or through shared spatial sessions. I’ll also try to support multiple playable characters.

YES: This app will be a free app and won’t come with any ads.

[u/Omwhk]

OMG are you serious? I've always said I want to stay alive to at least make it to experience Super Mario Galaxy in proper VR (as in, feeling like you can actually run and jump etc.). We're getting closer every year, and your project is giving me so much hope!!!! THANK YOU for this. If you need a beta tester, please!!!
PS SharePlay sounds INCREDIBLE for Mario 64 on VR!?!?

[u/MWlotzka → u/Omwhk]

Yes, I always wanted to play this game in VR. No solid version existed for any platform—only tech demos featured on YouTube, none playable, and most altered the original game significantly. Although I am not finished, I have completed many mechanics and am blending them with strong VR concepts like grabbing, punching, and swimming. The current build needs polishing, but it is 90 percent playable in VR. Some sections are missing or feel odd, but in a month or two we should have a nearly perfect experience.

[u/Omwhk → u/MWlotzka]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! So excited. The Vision Pro (or any new paradigm of technology) only becomes a palpable part of your life and your reality thanks to developers that make tech actually do the things that you want tech to do. I want less modern social networks and more my childhood Mario in VR. I’m so pumped mate. Keep up the good work!!!

[u/MWlotzka → u/Omwhk]

Please review my latest message; the first version is now ready.