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So fire up your emulator. Boot that US ROM. Talk to the Lakitu bro. And remember: The real star isn't the Yoshi on the roof. It is the journey of those 120 stars.

Don't forget the Wing Mario over the Rainbow and the Vanish Cap Under the Moat.

What are you planning to play on (PC, Android, Steam Deck, console)?

Widely considered one of the best ROM hacks ever made, featuring 130 brand-new stars, custom music, and beautiful level environments.

Through the preservation community's decompilation project, players can compile the game source code to run natively on a PC without an emulator. This unlocks: Native widescreen and ultra-wide support.

Conquering the castle efficiently requires breaking the game down into three distinct stages based on the locked doors inside Princess Peach's Castle. Stage 1: The Ground Floor (Stars 1 to 30)