While playing on original Nintendo 64 hardware is the traditional method, using a ROM offers several modern advantages: Save and load your game at any exact frame.
| 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. | super mario 64 rom 120 stars