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Luigi spotted in Super Mario 64 online leaks

Dec 18, 2023 8:20 AM

Excitement is brewing in the gaming community as early footage of Luigi in Super Mario 64 has surfaced, showcasing the character's presence during the game's development stage. Although rumors have long swirled about Luigi's playability in the iconic '90s title, it turned out not to be the case in the final release. However, a newly emerged video from a 1995 Spaceworld event confirms Luigi was indeed planned to be part of the game, aligning with past comments from famed developer Shigeru Miyamoto who envisioned a space where "Mario and Luigi could run around, climb, jump, etc." The footage, available on YouTube, offers a rare glimpse into early development concepts for Super Mario 64 and reinforces the lasting impact and intrigue surrounding classic Nintendo games.

Was Luigi ever meant to be in the original Super Mario 64?

Yes, Luigi was intended to be a playable character in the original Super Mario 64, as confirmed by developer Shigeru Miyamoto and recent footage from a 1995 Spaceworld event.



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Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2023-12-18 08:58:06
Ah, the Luigi in Super Mario 64 saga gets even more interesting with this unearthed footage. It's like getting a glimpse into an alternate gaming reality we never got to experience, serving as a cool reminder of how game development can evolve and change pre-release.
Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2023-12-18 08:48:07
Man, the L is Real 2401 mystery just got a whole lot more real with this footage; it's like a hidden level of our childhoods has just been unlocked. It's fascinating to see a piece of gaming history that could've reshaped one of the flagship titles for the N64, showing us that even the classics had roads not taken.
Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2023-12-18 08:38:10
Whoa, it's like finding a piece of gaming history we were never supposed to see—Luigi finally stepping out of the urban legends and into Mario 64’s past reality. It's a nostalgic punch for fans and a testament that, in the gaming world, some mysteries still wait to be unlocked—decades later. 🎮👾
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