Shotgun Mario 64 is a revolutionary "vanilla edit" ROM hack created by Dorrieal that fundamentally changes the iconic platformer by arming Mario with a powerful, fully functional shotgun. Far from a simple cosmetic mod, this hack introduces deep custom mechanics—including recoil-based movement and first-person aiming—that allow players to dismantle Peach’s Castle and its enemies in ways never before possible. Core Gameplay Mechanics
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