: The shotgun can destroy the "star doors" in the castle, allowing you to bypass star requirements and fight Bowser early.

A ROM hack of Super Mario 64 that replaces Mario’s attacks with a shotgun. Enemies explode, sound effects are modified, and it’s purely a joke/action mod. Often shared in gaming circles as a “hot” (recently patched) version.

"Hot" usually refers to the modded version with

Watch these gameplay guides and highlights to see the shotgun mechanics in action: SHOTGUN MARIO 64 Mario 64 with a Shotgun Got Even Crazier! 8-Bit Brad Mario 64 with a Shotgun is Insane! 8-Bit Brad

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