Super Mario 64/Gameplay

Basic Gameplay
Mario can perform a large variety of actions. He can walk, run, crouch, crawl, swim, climb and jump at great heights or distances using the game controller's analog stick and buttons. As jumping was Mario's signature move in earlier games, particular attention was paid to this category of moves. In addition to regular jumping, there are multiple special jumps that can be executed by combining a regular jump with other actions, including the extra high double and triple jumps (jumping two and three times in a row, respectively), the long jump, and somersault. There are also special maneuvers, such as wall jumping, jumping from one wall to another in rapid succession to reach otherwise too high areas.

Additionally, Mario has a number of physical attacks other than jumping. Mario's standard attack is the punch (strike)|punch, and attacking in the air becomes a kick jump. Attacking while running will cause Mario to lunge forward. Crouching while in the air will execute a power stomp (also called the ground pound). Crouching while running and then immediately attacking will execute a slide kick. Mario is able to pick up certain items and carry them around, an ability which is used to solve various puzzles. Mario can also swim underwater at various speeds. Mario's life slowly diminishes while underwater (representing how long he can hold his breath), and he must either find coins or air bubbles to replenish it, or return to the surface so as not to drown.

Controls

 * Move: Control Stick
 * Jump: Press the A button.
 * Crouch: Hold the Z button.
 * Punch: Press the B button.
 * Double jump: Press the jump button twice in a row Mario will go higher than a regular jump.
 * Triple jump: While running, press the jump button three times in a row. Mario will do a flip in the air. With the wing cap, the triple jump is used to start flying.
 * Wall jump: Running into the while while in the air, press Jump again to kick off the wall. Can be done multiple times in succession.
 * Crawl: Move while crouching.
 * Backflip: Jump while crouching.
 * Somersault: Run in one direction, then push the Control Stick in the opposite direction and jump simultaneously.
 * Ground pound: Jump and press the crouch button.
 * Dive: Run and press punch to dive forward, hitting enemies and grabbing rabbits.
 * Kick: Press the punch button while jumping.
 * Slide kick: While running, press the crouch button to slide and then punch.
 * Long Jump: While running, press the crouch button to slide and then jump.