When Nintendo unveiled Super Mario 64 at the 1996 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), it wasn't just a game; it was the birth of 3D platforming. The game was approximately 80% complete at this stage. While it looked remarkably like the retail release, it featured fascinating "beta" elements:
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Lost Beta of Super Mario 64 - Bizarre Pre-Release 1995 Build! When Nintendo unveiled Super Mario 64 at the