64 Rom 120 Stars ^hot^ — Super Mario

The "120 Star" category is one of the most prestigious in speedrunning. Unlike "Any%" runs that use glitches like the to bypass content, 120-star runners must visit every corner of the game.

To reach the 120-star milestone in the original game or a vanilla ROM, players must collect: Course Stars (105 total): Each of the 15 main courses contains super mario 64 rom 120 stars

So fire up your emulator. Boot that US ROM. Talk to the Lakitu bro. And remember: The real star isn't the Yoshi on the roof. It is the journey of those 120 stars. The "120 Star" category is one of the

| Star Type | Example | Pro Tip | |-----------|---------|----------| | | Hazy Maze Cave | Clear enemies first, then collect coins. Don’t fall. | | Secret stars | The Princess’s Secret Slide | You can get two stars from the same slide (regular & under 21 secs). | | Red coin stars | Rainbow Ride | Use the cannon to reach the ship early. | | Bowser stages | Bowser in the Sky | Don’t waste time on extra coins—grab the reds and leave. | Boot that US ROM

The grate outside the castle opens, allowing you to use a cannon to reach the roof.