Leaks in the gaming industry are quite common. If anything surprises us anymore it’s when people find out hidden details and content from games released decades ago. And this is the case with Super Mario 64. Fans have found Luigi in the game’s source code.
The game was released back in 1996 for the Nintendo 64 platform. It was the first title in the series to feature 3D gameplay. Super Mario 64 followed the very same iconic storyline where Mario is out to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser.
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Nintendo had plans for Luigi in Super Mario 64
The aforementioned character was, apparently, supposed to be a part of Super Mario 64. The source code for the game leaked online and showed some early prototypes for Luigi. Fans took to Twitter to share it all.
From the latest N64 games leak:
Luigi, at one point, was planned to be included in Super Mario 64. pic.twitter.com/2cUgcsOKYb
— OatmealDome (@OatmealDome) July 25, 2020
so this image went around fast. and i want to let it be known that I MADE THIS IN PHOTOSHOP IN 6 MINUTES. i took the leaked textures and put them on the model. heres proof #LIsReal pic.twitter.com/mzeA0sKGmE
— 2112austin (@2112_austin) July 25, 2020
Created by game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, Luigi is the younger brother of Mario. Luigi is often portrayed as his brother’s sidekick. Luigi first made an appearance in the 1983 Mario Bros. Since then, he has been a household name in the series.
The developers had plans to create a multiplayer mode that would include Luigi as a playable character. Unfortunately, they ended up scrapping the plan.
Nintendo has treated the character with equal importance and Luigi enjoys a range of dedicated titles. Most importantly, Luigi was originally brought in just as a secondary character but soon grew into the hearts of fans worldwide. However, as of late, his role in the games has considerably tanked, with Mario stealing the spotlight as usual.
Twitter reacts
The leaks surprised many. Many were disheartened by the fact that Luigi did not appear in the game that year. Although, he is a playable character in Super Mario 64DS, which is a 2004 remake of the original.
guys, luigi has been found in a recent sm64 leak…
its been 24 years and 1 month since sm64 released…
L is real 2401, holy fuck everything has been leading up to this. pic.twitter.com/U56wKpBJE4— Rhyan (@RhyanLister) July 25, 2020
Leakers, Modelers, and Texture Designers when they finally reconstruct Luigi from the Source Code of Super Mario 64, even with unused Voice Lines. pic.twitter.com/gyc8Qapbp1
— Vent (@MrAdventure69) July 26, 2020
Luigi after the internet found him within 24 years and one month: pic.twitter.com/HwYlYmD28K
— 🎂🍑Ｗａｆｆ| 2 Ｄａｙｓ🍑🎂 (@WaffulSyrup) July 25, 2020
THEY ARE FINDING LUIGI 24 YEARS AND ONE MONTH AFTER SUPER MARIO 64 CAME OUT
L IS REAL 2401 pic.twitter.com/8Uu7LSeSn7
— 🌟Spotart🌟 (@SpotartStation) July 25, 2020
so you're telling me that Luigi being in mario 64 was finally solved 24 years and 1 month after mario 64's release, when the whole myth of luigi in mario 64 was tied to those EXACT NUMBERS (2401), AND if you add those numbers you get 2+4+0+1=7 (July) and 24+01=25, today's date??? pic.twitter.com/uvu9uhnhs3
— Rhea (@MoffRhea) July 25, 2020
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guys, luigi has been found in a recent sm64 leak…
its been 24 years and 1 month since sm64 released…
L is real 2401, holy fuck everything has been leading up to this. pic.twitter.com/U56wKpBJE4— Rhyan (@RhyanLister) July 25, 2020
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While the exact reason behind his absence remains unknown, Nintendo’s devs surely had their reasons. Luigi did get his chance, though, and the two brothers have since been a major presence in the franchise.
Super Mario 64 ended up being the most successful game for the Nintendo 64. In addition to that, the gaming community often cites it as the best video game of all time.
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