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Speedrunning the Plumber: A Look at Mario 64 Sonic Edition Plus V2.2.2

In the world of Nintendo 64 romhacking, few concepts are as instantly appealing as "Sonic in Mario 64." For decades, fans have dreamed of taking the Blue Blur through the Mushroom Kingdom, utilizing his speed to bypass obstacles that would normally slow down Nintendo’s portly plumber. Mario 64 Sonic Edition Plus V2.2.2 is the realization of that dream, refined into one of the most polished character replacement hacks on the N64 scene.

• Some stars become trivially easy due to the speed boost.
• Camera angles can struggle to keep up with the increased velocity.

The Good: Open areas like Bob-omb Battlefield and Tall, Tall Mountain feel incredible. Using the spin-dash to rocket up the mountain’s slope is pure dopamine. Hazy Maze Cave becomes a tense thriller, as your high speed is a liability in the dark. Mario 64 Sonic Edition Plus V2.2.2 Rom

The Ugly: Camera collisions. The SM64 camera was never designed for a character moving at 80mph. You will frequently find the camera stuck behind a wall while Sonic is running in a circle off-screen. Speedrunning the Plumber: A Look at Mario 64

: The hack is available as a standard ROM for N64 emulators and hardware, but there is also a popular PC port version available through sites like sm64pc.info Achievements Some stars become trivially easy due to the speed boost