Hello everyone!

Lately, there's been a lot of talk about Super Mario 64 Maker, a mod for the Super Mario 64 ROM for Nintendo 64. In this guide, we'll go through all the necessary steps to play this mod on your Steam Deck.


Actually, the name of the mod that allows you to create levels in Super Mario 64 in an excellent way is Mario Builder 64 - github project. They also provide an excellent guide for dumping the game from an N64 system. Since it is illegal to possess an unoriginal copy of the game, extracting it directly from your own system should not pose any legal issues. You can find the guide here.



 

Requirements

  • Unmodified USA version z64 ROM of Mario 64: Other versions won't work, and the installation program will automatically reject them.

Installing Parallel Launcher

  • Switch to Desktop Mode: Switch to the desktop on your Steam Deck.

  • Open Chrome: Open a Chrome browser and search for "Parallel Launcher" on Google.

  • Download the Flatpak Package:

 

  • Install Parallel Launcher:

    • After downloading the package, navigate to the download folder and double-click on the package.

    • Follow the instructions from the package manager to complete the installation.

 

Registering on Romhacking website

  • Create an Account:

    • Go to romhacking.com and create an account if you don't already have one.

    • Remember your credentials because you'll need them for Parallel Launcher.

 

Configuring Parallel Launcher

  1. Select the ROM:

    • After completing the installation of Parallel Launcher, open it and select the folder where you saved the ROM.

    • Make sure the ROM is in z64 format and not compressed.

  2. Enable Romhacking.com Integration:

    • In the Parallel Launcher settings, enable the integration with romhacking.com and enter your credentials.

 

Launching Super Mario 64 Maker

  1. Access the Project Page:

  2. Start the Game:

    • Click on “Play Now.” After a brief download, the game will start automatically.

 
To add Parallel Launcher to your Steam client, find the program within your operating system's menu. Go to Games, then press L3 on the program's icon. After that, select "Add to Steam" and you will have the program directly in Steam.

You can download and add images to enhance its visibility from this page:
SteamGridDB - Parallel Launcher

 
Have fun! Feel free to write in the comments if you need help or suggestions. I'll be happy to assist and improve the guide with your feedback.

 
 

References:

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