Super Mario 64 has been a beloved game since its release in 1996, captivating players with its quest to rescue Princess Peach. On October 25th, a remarkable feat was achieved as a speedrunner shattered a long-standing time barrier, surpassing all previous records in the game’s 27-year history.
The speedrunner in question is known as GreenSuigi, or Suigi for short. Despite being only 18 years old, Suigi has become a prominent figure in the Mario 64 community, showcasing exceptional skills in speedrunning.
Suigi’s latest world record of 6:16 was accomplished in the zero-star category, which is the fastest way to complete the game without collecting any stars. By executing four backward long jumps, Suigi managed to bypass star doors and the supposed one-way endless staircase, which typically requires 70 stars to access the final level.
While Suigi’s dominance in the zero-star category is not surprising, as he surpassed his own previous record of 6:20, this new world record holds significant importance. It is the first time the sub-6:20 barrier has been broken in Super Mario 64. Suigi’s time of 6:16 not only stands as the world record for this category but also represents the fastest completion time achieved by a human without cheats. This is due to the absence of any route that allows for a faster completion than the zero-star category.
Moreover, this achievement adds to Suigi’s already impressive collection of records. He currently holds the world record in four out of the game’s five main categories: zero-star, one-star, 16-star, and 70-star. Suigi’s tweet celebrating breaking the fifth category barrier further emphasizes his exceptional skills and dedication to pushing the boundaries of the game.
It is highly likely that Suigi will continue to showcase his expertise in speedrunning and unveil even more astonishing runs in the years to come. The Mario 64 speedrunning community has recently experienced a surge in morale with the development of the carpetless strat in the 120-star category, which is considered the most iconic and comprehensive category for the game.
Whether Suigi chooses to further push the boundaries of shorter-star categories or pursue the 120-star world record to hold the record in every category, one thing remains clear: he has consistently proven himself as a formidable force in Mario 64 speedrunning.
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