Character Hacks is a genre of ROM hack that changes which character the player is controlling. This is most often limited to retexturing Mario's model, or using a custom model instead. Some hacks take this a step further by adding custom mechanics to go along with the character.
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Using the models and sprites from the 2020 SM64 gigaleak, the creators of this hack (Kaze, Marshivolt and PimpUigi) completely replaced Mario with what would have been the official Luigi assets. In addition to all the usual changes expected in a character hack, the creators have made five others versions available that alter Luigi's appearance in some way. |
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The creator stepped things up a notch with this romantic gesture! This hack, made as a gift for the creator's girlfriend, is a love letter to all Birdo fans out there. This hack boasts a sweet new model, custom animations for its new protaganist, and even a new gameplay feature that allows the player to target and shoot enemies with Birdo's eggs. |
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Ever wanted to play as MIPS, the speedy bouncy rabbit that hides out in the Castle basement? Well, now you can! This is a demo for a hack that will probably never be released, but it comes with a full range of custom movements and gameplay mechanics, and a neat little tutorial area to test them all out. |
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You know that horrifying Mad Piano in Big Boo's Haunt that jumpscared us all at some point or another? Well, thanks to Kaze, you can flip the tables and charge around as the Mad Piano yourself. Enjoy listening to the sweet ambience of clanging piano keys loudly sounding with every step you take! |
List of Character Hacks[]
This list is not exhaustive, and is missing information.
| Name | Creator(s) | Playable Character(s) | Custom Moveset? | Notes |
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| MIPS Forest Episode 1 Demo | Dorrieal |
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Yes | Fully customised moveset with tutorial area. |
| Super Mario 64 3D World | Kaze |
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Yes | See article for custom movement details. |
| Super Mario Bros 3D | Kaze |
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Yes | Luigi can twirl in the air by pressing Z+B, but slides around on the ground more than Mario. |
| Super Mario Bros. 64 | Kaze |
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Yes | Each character has a different jumping height. |
| Wario Land 64 | WROgamer2025 |
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TBC | |
| Wario's Karma Quest | CowQuack, furyiousfight |
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TBC | |
| Wii Fit 64 | RainbowKappa |
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TBC |