Eureka is a major ROM hack created by GooseDaJuice.
This hack features 100 Stars, a total of 21 brand new worlds, and a mix of new custom mechanics. This is the creator's second project, with the first being Jammin' Journey 64. The gameplay mechanics, visuals, difficulty, and overall style are distinguishable and comporable to an extent; both hacks also feature a number of secrets and easter-eggs for the player to find.
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Courses[]
| Name | Stars | Requirement | Coins | Acts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vibrant Vally | 7 | 197 | Ol' Friend In Trouble / Double Rainbow All The Way / The Crooked 'Shrooms / Riddle Riddle On The Wall / Hunt For Red Coins / Journey Into The Sky | ||
| Farmland Factory | 227 | Hanging Around Inside / Wire Walking / Where The Vines Grow / Greenhouse Effect / Warehouse Of Red Coins / Bottomless Basement | |||
| Sun Bleached Bay | 7 | 5 Stars | 175 | Big Boat Blast-Off / Penguin Plunge / X Marks The Secret Spots / A Box On A Island / Red Coins In Treasure Cove / Surf The Twisting Turf | |
| Plateau Palace | 182 | The Perilous Cavern / Upon The Sandkissed Bricks / Flowing Sand Falls / Top Of Hillside Palace / Red Coins Throughout The Rubble / Guarded Entrance To The Palace | |||
| Slime Juice Swamp | 10 Stars | 203 | Mysterious Pond Owl / Ridin' Round Mr. Eye / Five Shootin' Secrets / Secret of the Slimy Pillar / Twisty Turny Red Coins / Power Up Through The Current | Accessible via entering the chute in GoomRick's Lab, following the footprints in the castle. The Power of Metal is hidden in this course. | |
| Moonlit Forest | 7 | Key 1 | 216 | A Shine On The Castle / Glowing From The Golden Tower / Swift Moves On The Aqueduct / Dude, Where's My U.F.O? / Twinkling Red Coins / Deep Into The Woods | Accessible via entering the well outside the castle. |
| Gusty Grotto | 159 | Walk The Brisk Bridges / Fwoosh's High Up Hideout / Sliding Puzzle Secrets / Vanish Up The Icy Path / The Frosty Moles' Red Coins / Tale Of The Golden Bat | Accessible via entering the mouth of the Walrus Head Statue. | ||
| Everlasting Embers | 178 | Above The Volcanic Smog / Tour Atop Lava Falls / Shiny Sizzlin' Secrets / Ring Around The Toasty Lava / Red Hot Red Coins / The Secret Pillar Warp | Accessible via entering the volcano in the deep woods. | ||
| Spooky Sweepstakes | 232 | Poker Table Quickster / Top Shelf Quality / Five Soaring Secrets / Vanishing Goombas / 8 Reds Ballin' On A Budget / Boo's Spinning Tower | Accessible via entering the mushroom house in the deep woods. The Art of Vanishing is hidden in this course, accessible from entering the blue exclamation-marked arcade machine. | ||
| Solitary Starline | Key 2 | 204 | The Bridging Towers / Venture The Crimson Hills / Cloud Tower Stash / Trail Of Dangerous Stars / Twinkle Twinkles Red Coin Star / Rolling In The Deep | Accessible via entering the shattered painting in the castle's second floor. |
Secret Courses[]
| Name | Stars | Requirement | Coins | Acts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chamber of Secrets | 1 | 15 Stars | 56 | ||
| The Sands of Time | 40 Stars | 60 | A secret alternate entrance can be found in Plateau Palace leading to this course (useful for low any% speedruns; 40 Star skip). | ||
| The Ultimate Showdown | 60 Stars | 57 | A secret alternate entrance can be found in Solitary Starline leading to this course (useful for low any% speedruns; 60 Star skip). | ||
| The Power of Metal | 3 | 33 | This course is a reimagined version of Cavern of the Metal Cap with new areas thrown together. | ||
| The Gift of Flight | 115 | Accessible via entering a chute in the left tower from the castle outdoors. | |||
| The Art of Vanishing | 101 | While the Vanish Cap's ability is to turn invisible and walk past intangible walls, it also gives the player the ability to walk on quicksand. | |||
| Tower of Time | 3 | 32 | Climbin' To The Top! / Back To The Top! / Timeless 8 Red Coins | This course is a reimagined version of Tick Tock Clock. Accessible via entering the left window pane inside the castle. | |
| Majestic Mirage | 87 | Wiggly Wormhole / Follow The Rainbow Road / Galactic 8 Red Coins | Accessible via a secret pipe hidden in the Clues Room inside the castle. | ||
| Koopa's Dungeon | Key 1 | 32 | A Snug Spot For A Star / The Turning Wheels / Dark 8 Red Coins | Accessible via entering the cell with the broken bars next to Gusty Grotto. | |
| River Cave Retreat | 81 | Secret King's Hideout / Spelunking For A Star / Shiney 8 Red Coins | Accessible via entering the cave at the end of the riverbank. | ||
| Planetary Intergalactic | Key 2 | 54 | Triple Jump Bricks / Wall Kick Combo / Scattered 8 Red Coins | Accessible via entering the base of the chandelier in the castle's second floor. |
Miscellaneous[]
| Name | Stars | Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoomRick's Lab | 1 | 10 Stars | Break the boxes open to uncover secrets in the drains. |
| Poker Trickster | A Boo holding a Star is hidden in a corner of the Spooky Sweepstakes room. | ||
| The Raging Clue | 70 Stars | Spot the difference! Pick the correct number according to the drawn pictures. Upon 70 Stars, a Big Boo will pop up in the deep woods, holding the entrance of the course. | |
| The Tree of Wisdom | Located in the right end corner outside the castle. This small area predestinates the locations to the secret courses combined with screenshots. | ||
| End Roll | Accessible from defeating Bowser in the final fight. A pipe to this area can be entered as well in the post-ending area. | ||
| 100 Reasons To Be Kinged | 100 Stars | Accessible from entering the castle fountain when all 100 Stars are collected. Standing on the throne takes to the end screen. |
Secrets and Hints[]
In each overworld, the player can access a room filled with signposts around a lucky cat. Each sign will give a hint towards the location of a secret easter egg room for each course.
Overworld 1[]
A sandy slope in Course 1 lies a secret that can't be undone.
A truck in Course 2 lies a secret that will leave your face blue.
A boat in Course 3 lies a secret that fills the heart with glee.
A beaten path in Course 4 lies a secret that all will adore.
A flying owl in Course 5 will show you a secret that no one can describe.
Overworld 2[]
The castle in Course 6 has a secret that will make you sh1t bricks.
The spiral hill in Course 7 lies a secret that could cause an Armageddon.
Break some boxes in Course 8 to find a secret that leaves no debate.
At the bar in Course 9 lies a secret as fine as wine.
A green tower window in Course 10 has a secret that will make you grin.
Music[]
| Used in | Track | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Title Screen | Drunk As I Like | Touhou 10.5: Scarlet Weather Rhapsody |
| File Select | Corridors of Time | Chrono Trigger |
| Neko Star Select | Shapeshifting Ninja Cat | The Legend of the Mystical Ninja |
| Toad's Theme | Kaepora Gaebora's Theme (Abridged) | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time |
| Neko Castle | Palm Beach | Sonyc |
| Overworld | Yamato | Mystical Ninja: Starring Goemon |
| Overworld (Deep Woods) | Grande Finale | Yoshi's Story |
| Neko Castle - 2nd Floor | Airship | Super Mario Bros. 3 |
| GoomRick's Lab | Cranky's Lab | Donkey Kong 64 |
| Poker Trickster | Mushroom Bank | Mario Party |
| The Raging Clue | Puzzle | Professor Layton and the Curious Village |
| Vibrant Vally | City Escape | Sonic Adventure 2 |
| Ol' Friend in Trouble | Kaepora Gaebora (DK64 Boss Remix) | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time |
| Farmland Factory | 12 PM | Animal Crossing: New Horizons |
| Factory Warehouse | Factory Investigation | Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards |
| Bottomless Basement | Underground Sewer | Chrono Trigger |
| Sun Bleached Bay | Orange Ocean | Kirby's Adventure |
| Plateau Palace | Town | Wild Arms |
| Slime Juice Swamp | Secret Ways | Phantasy Star II |
| Moonlit Forest | Clocktowers Beneath the Sea | A Hat in Time |
| U.F.O. Spotted! | Koume and Kotake | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time |
| Deep in the Woods | Wicked Child | Castlevania (NES) |
| Gusty Grotto | Walrus Cove | Diddy Kong Racing |
| Everlasting Embers | Mt. Boom | Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue |
| Spooky Sweepstakes | Horror Land | Mario Party 2 |
| Solitary Starline | Invasion of Evil Spirits | The Legend of the Mystical Ninja |
| Tower of Time | Athletic | Super Mario World |
| Majestic Mirage | Dreamer | Streets of Rage 2 |
| Koopa's Dungeon | Map | Star Fox 64 |
| River Cave Retreat | Quick Man | Mega Man II (NES) |
| Planetary Intergalactic | Winter Bliss | Castle Crashers |
| The Power of Metal | Cave Dungeon | Super Mario 64 |
| The Gift of Flight Wing Cap |
Wood Field | Mega Man Soccer |
| The Art of Vanishing | Back Alley Heist | Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus |
| Get A Clue | All-Star Rest Area | Super Smash Bros. Melee |
| Shoutouts To? | 007 Watch | GoldenEye 007 |
| Koopa Race Intro | Hyrule Temple (Arranged) | Super Smash Bros. Melee |
| Koopa Race | ||
| Boss Battle | Go Go Power Rangers | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers |
| The Chamber of Secrets | Orc 02 | Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal |
| The Chamber of Secrets - Battle | Max Heat | Mega Man Zero 4 |
| The Sands of Time | Main Theme | Halo |
| The Sands of Time - Battle | It's a Monster!! | The Legend of the Mystical Ninja |
| The Ultimate Showdown | Rave Dance Tune (Bonus Stage) | Cool Spot |
| The Ultimate Showdown - Battle | Burning My Soul (Edo Castle) | Mystical Ninja 2: Goemon's Great Adventure |
| End Roll | Animal Crossing Results | Mario Kart 8 |
| Lucky King | Race to Win | Sonic Rivals 2 |
| Shell Ride | Targets! | Super Smash Bros. Melee |
| Metal Cap | Fight | Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! |
| Vanish Cap | Loonboon | Plants vs. Zombies |
| Star Jingle | Next Act | Ninja Gaiden (NES) |
| Key Jingle | Victory | Final Fantasy VII |
| High Score Jingle | Caught a Wild Pokémon | Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow |
Gallery[]
- See also: Eureka/Gallery
Trivia[]
- Thoughout the game, retextured Goomba's and Chuckya's are depicting Rick (from the Rick and Morty cartoon series) and Bomberman.
- A secret room is hidden somewhere in each main course, covering 10 easter eggs which are shoutouts to real people (mostly within the SM64 ROM hacking community). Clues mention these secrets in the Room of Clues found inside and outside the castle.
Easter Egg Rooms[]
| Course | Person | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Vibrant Vally | Kaze Emanuar | Upon the rugged mountain slope |
| Farmland Factory | drunkrazy | Inside the truck |
| Sun Bleached Bay | BroDute | Underneath the pirate ship |
| Plateau Palace | Grypht18 | Within the lava falls at the plateau's ground level |
| Slime Juice Swamp | katze789 | Upon flying with the owl |
| Moonlit Forest | Dackage_ | Inside the green crazybox printing in the castle ruins |
| Gusty Grotto | Ap616 | Within the hole inside the ice spire |
| Everlasting Embers | LoogieTanuki | Under the stockpile of boxes |
| Spooky Sweepstakes | its_mattybuhh | The lonely coin lying at the backside of the bar |
| Solitary Starline | Tomatobird8 | In the green window of the lower bridging tower |