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Super: Mario 64 Sonic Edition

See the high-speed movement and SA2-inspired moveset in action with this gameplay showcase:

This mod replaces Mario's physics and movement with a dedicated "Sonic" kit :

: Sonic’s speed can make him "volatile" and difficult to control in tight, enclosed environments . Some players have also noted that the camera can struggle to keep up, especially in water, leading to poor visibility and spatial awareness . Super Mario 64 Sonic Edition

: There are two main versions available: the standard Sonic Edition (mostly vanilla levels with Sonic playable) and Sonic Edition Plus , which reskins levels to better fit a Sonic theme . User Perspectives

“I really don't know what I love about it more... how fun and perfectly fitting Sonic's SA2 moveset is this gameplay setting.” Reddit · Steven Nguyễn · 1 year ago See the high-speed movement and SA2-inspired moveset in

“It's a good hack with an interesting control scheme. Nothing makes it outright better or worse than Mario's kit, which I think is the golden standard for a good character hack.” Romhacking.com · 4 years ago

is a highly-regarded ROM hack that goes far beyond a simple character swap. It fundamentally alters the gameplay of the original N64 classic to mirror the high-speed style of the Sonic Adventure series . Core Features & Gameplay Changes User Perspectives “I really don't know what I

: Players find the movement "very smooth" and "really enjoyable," offering a fresh way to collect all 120 stars . The inclusion of the Bound Jump is noted as particularly powerful, often becoming a "crutch" for positioning .