Super Mario 64 120 stars

This seminal 1996 Main Game redefined 3D platforming, tasking you with exploring 15 expansive, magical worlds accessed via paintings to collect 120 Power Stars and rescue the Princess from Bowser. The core loop involves free-roaming exploration, mastering Mario's extensive moveset—including running, swimming, and acrobatic jumps—and utilizing temporary power-ups like flight caps to uncover secrets. Its distinctive feature is the non-linear structure within large, open levels, setting a new standard for 3D environmental design available across platforms like the Nintendo 64, Wii, and Wii U.