Super Mario 64: Every Level Ranked From Worst To Best

The second snow-based level has everything a gamer could possibly want. An ice block-based puzzle with a star at its centre? Check. A battle with a horned creature on a slippery platform above some ice lava? Yep. An igloo to creep into, a climb up a giant snowman who can blow your cap off, some nimble platforming across freezing water, a breakneck ride on a Koopa shell for eight red coins - it’s the total package.

Snowman’s Land features the most diverse selection of stars in Super Mario 64, with the need to rehash old ground kept to an absolute minimum. You’ve only got to scale the snowman centrepiece once, visit the igloo once.

There are also numerous ways to go about achieving your goals - you might battle the big bully with smarts, or utilise the shell to barge him to his death.

The world offers the perfect mixture of puzzling, enemy combat, tight platforming, and open-world exploration to create an unforgettable blend. And really, that’s what Super Mario 64 is all about.