Ghostship
A PC reimplementation of Super Mario 64, enabling modding, custom assets, and cross-platform play.
What is Ghostship?
Ghostship is a native PC port and clean-room reimplementation of the classic Nintendo 64 game Super Mario 64. It allows the game to run natively on modern platforms like Windows, Linux, macOS, and Nintendo Switch without requiring an N64 emulator, while adding support for custom assets and modding.
Retro gaming enthusiasts, modders, and developers interested in playing or modifying Super Mario 64 on modern hardware without emulation. It is also for players seeking enhanced compatibility and performance across different operating systems.
Developers choose Ghostship for its accurate, from-scratch reimplementation that prioritizes moddability and cross-platform support, offering native performance and integration with community modding tools over traditional emulation.
Overview
Ghostship is a from-scratch reimplementation of the classic Nintendo 64 game Super Mario 64 for modern PC platforms. It allows players to experience the game with enhanced compatibility, modding support, and custom assets without relying on emulation.
Key Features
- Native PC Port — Runs natively on Windows, Linux, macOS, and Nintendo Switch without an N64 emulator.
- Cross-Platform Graphics — Supports DirectX 11, OpenGL, and Metal rendering backends for optimal performance across different systems.
- Custom Asset Support — Loads custom textures, models, and levels via
.o2r/.otrfiles placed in amodsfolder. - Modding Tools Integration — Compatible with community tools like
retrofor OTR generation andfast64for Blender-based asset creation. - Flexible Controls — Configurable keyboard controls with shortcuts for resetting levels, toggling menus, and switching asset packs.
Philosophy
Ghostship is built as a clean-room reimplementation focused on accuracy, moddability, and cross-platform accessibility, respecting original game assets while enabling community-driven enhancements.
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