here's the Super Mario Star World demo, after 12 years

[@ciennaquidd6486]

i remember when you were afraid that you wouldn't be here to finish this project and considered posting it prematurely. i'm so proud of you for your resillience. this project goes beyond a mario hack to me now, this project feels like sharing a piece of your humanity with us. we are so lucky to continue enjoying your art. i appreciate you so much 🥰 i hope you continue to do well, thrive and are always surrounded by support. i can't wait to try the demo !

[@kreekkrap]

What a L mod

[@evanmurphy118]

Man I was here at the very start. Such memberberries.

[@karunyagopan]

@@kreekkrap you will be forgotten

[@TheNovanod]

What an L person ​@@kreekkrap

[@helenhomunculus5044]

L is real 2024

[@gdminus1726]

Context to all new viewers: This is an incremental release. Meaning the rom will get updated with levels progressively and you'll be able to just transfer your save file

[@X2011racer]

Unless there's a major change that makes saves incompatible, which I hope doesn't happen.

[@gdminus1726]

@@X2011racer last time he did major changes that required you to download the new rom was between the 2nd and 4th rom update. Hopefully, there won't be any more changes

[@mariomaniac581]

Ohh thanks for explaining! That's honestly really cool

[@perfectnamesdontexist]

I’m 8 months late, but how exactly do you know this?

[@justgivemeonesec]

ive been following this project roughly since i was in grade 7-8. im now halfway through my 2nd year in university. its beyond amazing to see how far its come. most importantly, i hope your in good spirits and good health, given the previous health issues you had. im super happy to see this project thrive and that your still here with us. best wishes to you and happy holidays skelux 💪🏻

[@rageful_tim7415]

Hilarious bro! I'm very much in that same boat of timeframe lol

[@troyjones817]

I've been waiting for this since I was 3 years old👴

[@anishsankar8725]

​@@rageful_tim7415same here !

[@mikeybud3501]

Same exact boat here! Can't believe I've spent over half my life waiting for this now 😅

[@1gnore_me.]

just casually releases a demo for one of the most hyped romhacks/fangames ever on christmas what a legend

[@dreamland7661]

Thanks for all!!! Merry Christmas Skelux!!! ❤

[@EnigmaticGentleman]

Honestly you're an inspiration, whenever I get a headache I can barely do basic math but you've gone through FAR worse and are still making one of the most ambitious fangames ever.

[@TheBanishedWind]

I still remember when I first discovered Star *_Road_* a couple years ago, thanks to AttackingTucans. I've been here ever since because I heard about a remake using SM64DS as well as a sequel, and now they've merged into Star World. I can't wait to check out Star World when it's released and someone's finished a run through it without talking over it.

[@REZPJ]

Merry Christmas Skelux, hope you’re doing well

[@TheHylianBogatyr]

The best Christmas present ever! We love you, Skelux, thanks for this, and we all hope you’re feeling great

[@cecillewolters1995]

Oh my god, the timing is perfect! Gotta go on a dark topic here, but 2024 is most likely my last year ever and I really wanted to play Star Road again. It's one of my favorite games ever and now this dropped! I'm so happy! Thank you so much :3

[@bloo_ya]

why is it your last year

[@cecillewolters1995]

@@bloo_ya I'm going to die, probably around the end of summer

[@bloo_ya]

@@cecillewolters1995 how tho

[@cecillewolters1995]

@@bloo_ya Very long story but in simple terms: euthanasia due to clinical depression

[@Altern8Paths]

@@cecillewolters1995 there is still hope. It only takes one person. Don’t give up on yourself. I understand how unbearable and excruciating it may be, but think about how awesome things like this can happen

[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

I was in Primary School when this project started. I'm finishing University in six months. This has been a hell of a ride, and it looks bloody good. That's all.

[@Skiloose]

I’ve been following these two projects for nearly my entire life. I’m so excited about this, and proud of you for persevering through all the difficult times you’ve faced. Thank you for putting so much work into this wonderful project!!

[@fartchicken579]

AFTER 12 YEARS??? THATS CRAZY SO EPIC

[@expert2090]

I remember seeing this like 4 years ago and being like "hey this looks cool ill play it when it releases" little did i know... but hey better to wait untill its done than release it broken. gonna jump into it sometime in the coming days, so glad it's finally out (ish).

[@Devixicus]

Merry Christmas Skelux! I hope everything is well. I'm 23 today but was only around 13 when I first came across Star World, and I'm very happy to see another release after so long. Thank you for all of your hard work over the years!

[@soulsolis3096]

Patience has taught me so much over the years, mostly that expecting things to go fast will either not be finished, or well made. And I'm more than happy I've found many other things to do while waiting for one of the most anticipated romhack in the world. Love you Skelux, wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Take care of yourself, first and foremost!

[@rageful_tim7415]

Always loved your stuff Skelux. I'm praying for good health for you man, and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas this year! Always happy to see you in my YT feed. Much love brother

[@hrassvetprime237]

Best Christmas gift ever

[@thepurplemudkip9998]

this is gonna be so cool to play on my new steam deck

[@GoofyPoptart]

What im thinking as well.

[@Pjiwm]

Merry Christmas Skelux :)

[@redyyz4489]

This is only the demo but I've spent more time on single playthroughs here than any of my Mario 64/64 DS runs This is actually incredible.

[@doublekey8931]

12 years?! This means I was 7 years old when development began. As a huge and old time Mario fan, I'm truly impressed by your dedication and I hope you keep going! You're amazing and really talented.

[@Jacob39822Gaming]

I thought i’d never see the day where we see more than the tech demo. Glad to see you’re still around.

[@kevinr.9733]

I found a softlock in Gloomy Garden. Minor level spoilers. If you push the grave forward, then aim the cannon all the way left and down, Mario bonks off the back of the grave and gets stuck in a falling state. You can pause and rotate the camera, but because he's still airborne, you cannot exit the level; the only way out is to reset the game.

[@Fuchsfein]

Merry Christmas to you Skelux. Thank you for this wonderful gift. I still remember when the original Star Road released and the anticipation when a Nintendo DS based remake was announced. You've come so far, here we are now with a playable demo of Star World! I almost can't believe it's here, I'm so excited to play this. Thank you so much for all the work. This is a passion project if I've ever seen one. Hats off to a true legend.

[@spongyoshi]

I honestly cannot believe this is still in development, very happy to hear, this project always sounded insane to me, best of luck for the future!!

[@GamingFanactic911]

I have been following you for so many years and I am so happy you are pushing forward to get this done. I am trying this game out for sure. Happy holidays buddy and Merry Christmas

[@Acceos]

12 more years before we get the full Project Wooohooo!!!

[@GQtheGamer]

I wish I had followed your channel more. I'm just now hearing about this. Seemed like an incredible journey I missed out on.

[@mariocraft95]

Merry Christmas to me this year!!! Been waiting almost the entire time!!! Hype!!!! Might have to donate to the cause

[@thedreamer6429]

This brings back good memories, one of the most memorable and magical moments in my gaming history.

[@yggdrasilsaltar]

i will be there no matter what

[@Lanoman123]

Oh man I remember this, it looks absolutely incredible now dude

[@carlosmendoza1177]

😮 I can't believe this is finally coming out, it's been a long journey, and I've experienced a lot, good and bad, and I bet Skelux has as well, but despite the good or bad things, it's nice to still be alive and be able to experience things, so thank you for this one more experience you're going to gift us!

[@redyyz4489]

I just discovered this project but from what I am seeing this is gonna be one helluva ride to see complete! Cannot wait to play this myself!

[@metroidfan]

This... I waited since high school for this. Thank you.

[@TonyGamesBR]

Wow I'm so happy, Merry Christmas and thank you for this gift 🎄🎉

[@vinnyy8106]

Holy shit this is amazing, i've been looking forward to this game for over 10 years, i remember i never had the chance to play star road as a kid so i'd watch the DS Star Road rom hack videos hoping that i could play it one day. This is amazing. I wish you the best skelux, hope you're in good health

[@Neo-Metal17]

I haven’t been waiting as long as everyone else, I’ve waited since 2019 and now it’s Christmas of 2023. This is actually cool to see.

[@TJS-Real-]

I’ve been waiting since 2014. But yea no matter how long you’ve been waiting it’s crazy it’s finally here

[@pun2kw8]

Hey Skelux, wherever you are I hope you get to have a great day, every day

[@TopOfAllWorlds]

Congrats on the demo release! I'm so proud of you!

[@mackpapi9818]

Weird coming back after so long, it's great to see this again after so long, welcome back skelux.

[@latermanner]

Super glad to see this come to fruition, the original was a huge part of my childhood

[@sonic2isbetterthan3]

12 years?! Ive never seen such resilience and determination to release a hack for this game

[@masteracheles]

SOO HYPE!

[@zero-z4551]

Nicely done Merry Christmas Skelux

[@YuxZ_Wyvern]

Wow, the project was finally resumed. Great I will enjoy it a lot.

[@LunchboxFamily765]

Looks fantastic 😍😻😻 Thanks for the work on the demo 😊

[@stellanovaluna]

YES!!! YES!!! THE DEMO IS HERE!!!

[@Contendo]

LETS GOOOO, MARIO STAR ROAD DS (demo) IS HERE!!

[@jeroenboth167]

I can still remember when you announced this when I was an child and I’m so happy it’s finally here, so hopefully you’ll have an merry Christmas too 😁🎄💜

[@Danny_Cruz]

12 years later...

[@dennisx3397]

I played the demo with now 20 stars, and it's amazing! I love the creative worlds!

[@M4nuP]

Nice! Do you maybe know how many stars there are to collect? I'll like to play the demo for myself and don't want to miss anything.

[@dennisx3397]

@@M4nuPThere are 33 stars

[@M4nuP]

@@dennisx3397 thanks

[@theminiyosshi2901]

Don’t do what I just did. After getting the ghost mushrooms I used the power to see if there’s anything passed the grated sewer drain that’s near the pipe leading to the mushroom village. There’s nothing, the darkness is a solid wall and there’s no way to escape besides saving and quitting

[@JuhoSprite]

Goddamn 12 years

[@LowPoly64]

Those last 6 seconds of the video were absolute gold

[@LowPoly64]

... and cyan, and magenta, and black, and red, and blue, and white, and green

[@juanletsplay1550]

Looks amazing! Hope the best for you!

[@TJS-Real-]

I was 7 years old when I first heard of star road in 2014, now I’m 16. Wow

[@LandonEmma]

I love how everything is just a scrambled mess, I even tried ripping the models from the ram, it takes skill to do that man, good job on everything, can’t wait for release!

[@gdminus1726]

this is the first incrememntal release. Meaning it will be getting updated

[@LandonEmma]

@@gdminus1726 Ah, ok. but it's a demo?

[@gdminus1726]

@@LandonEmma It's the first release of the whole game. It is just the first part of it.

[@chillandserve]

​@gdminus1726 it's just a demo. No guarantees that saves will transfer over either.

[@literallyafrog367]

You just saved Christmas. We're all very happy for you.

[@grr8905]

i love you skelux you made my childhood and now your making new memories

[@angryone106]

phenomenal gift, merry christmas

[@ArcRay20]

you've been through a lot, congrats on the demo release and im glad you're still here.

[@SolFloral]

I have been following you for years, and it feels like I didn't even know you were making this! While I don't know what has happened because KZbin suppression is fucking crazy, I can say I'm glad to see this and you.

[@possibly_ben]

haven't heard of this before but it looks cool and i'm glad you kept working on it cause i'm gonna be playing this on my new 3ds xl if possible but is this like a sm64ds-ified version of super mario star road? i swear i recognize some of these locales from there OH SHIT YOU'RE THE CREATOR OF STAR ROAD?!?!?! also if i understand correctly based on the progress videos, this is still sm64? anyway this might just be a dream i never knew i had come true, i should get back to playing the 3ds port of star road

[@ArcadeStriker]

Congratulations on finally having a demo out of this after so many tears and years if work 🎉🎉🎉

[@AshurathDR]

Nice, see you all next year for the final release. Hopefully 👀

[@gdminus1726]

Definitely not

[@jumpmanfan-u6e]

Nah the final release will be on the next decade trust me

[@Fi___]

HELL FUKING YEAH DUDE YOU'RE AWESOME

[@SomeRobIoxDude]

This is the best Christmas gift ever

[@joeylafrond2472]

Glad to be here. Keep up the good work.

[@arthurrodrigues451]

RETURN OF THE KING

[@qqjonson1234]

It's finally here

[@sonicgamer178]

Merry Christmas!

[@BladeCrossEXE]

This is quite the Christmas gift :)

[@nintendude6477]

insane to see this after so long. it's really fun so far but the game crashed the first time i fought the boss fight in course 1 (playing on 3ds with no patches)

[@KaizoM]

At this point I'm pretty sure that the people who wanted this mod when was showed for first time already forgot about this and about playing with their Nintendo DS. However, it's interesting to see how new people still discovering this mod and hoping for other 12 years for the full mod.

[@Spletz]

Now this… this is the best Christmas present I could’ve asked for…

[@NatetheNintendofan]

I've been waiting for this game

[@larrykoopa64dshacker64]

I am terrible at the controls and physics engine and I don't think I will ever get used to it, but eh, cool to see you released this. Good job making it this far after 12 years, good work, but I don't think you'd want to read that from me considering you seem to kind of dislike me, eh. I'll be leaving the comments now.

[@fautmedireenclair]

Love the reference to the Star Road original trailer

[@mmcblk05studio]

I remember playing star road before I went to primary school, and now I've graduated from high school. Time passes fast...

[@DrakeAsleep]

So proud of you skelux. Pure talent man! One of the best in the Rom hacking community!

[@FlameLFH]

The wait has been so long...

[@ashketchum6585]

😢That's what I'm talkin' about😢 I've waited for days like this🤧 Hope you're doing good though, the brain is no joke

[@SuperJavaMan7]

IT IS VERY NICE MERR CHRISTMAS

[@spyroledragon]

Working great on a real DSi XL using a Supercard DSi. Also working fine on DraStic emulator on android but with high clipping (things at a distance won't show until very near, but still playable). Got 7 stars so far without a single bug. Well done !

[@ZeRafalYT]

Wow Star Road on ds ! I thought it would never happen !

[@coltonk.3086]

Wowie-Zowie!! This looks really good!!!

[@LeonardoRodrigues-uj1sm]

Mfs have no idea for how long I've been waiting for this hack to release...

[@kaiser9321]

Thanks

[@mario-mx9dm]

It's here!!!!! Remember when this was Star Road DS? I don't. Hell yeah

[@DreambrushStudios]

Merry Christmas!

[@MeneerEnMevrouwTrein]

Okay. Love that you remade the original's trailer.

[@giov_moon]

Cool!

[@theultimateswagon]

Okay, now this is epic

[@RobinWings_]

This trailer goes incredibly hard

[@mach6893]

At long last! Keep up the good work!

[@exotic1405]

Ive never heard of this, 12 years?!

[@CelestinaakaClonaClox9999]

I gave it a try. And I liked it :) Although I'm more used to the actual SM64DS controls, so it may take me a long time to get used to this

[@ShaneMGD]

This mod is the GOAT 😭