We all have a favorite video game that we’ve played through time and time again (for me, it’s Link’s Awakening) but for Kaze Emanuar, simply playing through the N64’s Super Mario 64 isn’t enough.

For decades, Nintendo has proven its ability to reinvent its most beloved characters and series. Whether it’s Mario jumping from 2D to 3D or Zelda experimenting with open-world freedom, the company ...