Record-Breaking 'Mario 64' Speedrun Stuns Gamers

Super Mario 64 speedrunning has reached a new pinnacle, with one player holding all five major speedrunning world records. This article explores the achievement and its impact on the speedrunning community.

Speedrunner Suigi Achieves Unprecedented Milestone

An Unrivaled Accomplishment

The Super Mario 64 speedrunning community is buzzing after Suigi achieved the seemingly impossible: simultaneously holding world records across all five major categories. This is a first in the game's history, and many believe it may be unmatched.

Suigi's record-breaking 70 Star run, clocking in at 46 minutes and 26 seconds, beat ikori_o's time by a mere two seconds – a testament to the extreme precision required in speedrunning.

Speedrunning commentator Summoning Salt lauded Suigi's accomplishment on Twitter (X), describing it as "an unbelievable achievement." Salt highlighted the diverse skill sets needed for each category (120 Star, 70 Star, 16 Star, 1 Star, and 0 Star), ranging from runs lasting just 6-7 minutes to those exceeding 1 hour 30 minutes. Suigi's dominance across all categories is unprecedented.

Salt further emphasized Suigi's significant lead in most categories, particularly his 16 Star record, which remains unbeaten by an impressive six seconds after over a year.

A Contender for Greatest of All Time

Suigi's achievement has sparked widespread praise, with many considering him a potential GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) for Super Mario 64 speedrunning.

While legends like Cheese and Akki dominated individual categories, Suigi's simultaneous hold on all five major records, with no significant competition in sight, elevates his status to a new level, potentially placing him among the greatest speedrunners ever.

The community's overwhelmingly positive reaction is noteworthy. Unlike some speedrunning communities where a single player's dominance can be met with attempts to dethrone them, Suigi's achievement is celebrated as a testament to the game's enduring challenge and the exceptional skill of its players. This positive response showcases the collaborative and supportive spirit within the Super Mario 64 speedrunning community.