Super Mario 64's "Unbeatable" Record Shattered

Super Mario 64 speedrunning has reached a new pinnacle with speedrunner Suigi claiming all five major speedrunning titles. This unprecedented accomplishment has sent shockwaves through the community. Let's delve into this remarkable achievement and its impact.

Speedrunner Dominates Super Mario 64 Speedrunning

An Unprecedented Feat

Suigi's triumph is nothing short of legendary. He's the first ever to simultaneously hold world records across all five main Super Mario 64 speedrunning categories: 120 Star, 70 Star, 16 Star, 1 Star, and 0 Star. This feat, requiring vastly different skill sets across categories ranging from 6-7 minutes to over 1 hour 30 minutes, is considered by many to be unbeatable.

His winning 70 Star run, a blistering 46 minutes and 26 seconds, beat ikori_o by a mere two seconds – a testament to the extreme precision of this competitive scene.

Speedrunning commentator Summoning Salt lauded Suigi's achievement on Twitter (X), highlighting the immense difficulty and calling it "an unbelievable achievement." Salt emphasized Suigi's significant lead in most categories, particularly his 16 Star record, which remains unmatched after over a year.

A Contender for Greatest Speedrunner of All Time

The Super Mario 64 community is buzzing with praise for Suigi, with many considering him a potential candidate for the greatest Super Mario 64 player of all time. While legends like Cheese and Akki dominated specific categories, Suigi's complete domination across all five is unparalleled.

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