Super Mario 64 speedrunning has reached new heights, with one player achieving an almost unbelievable feat. Speedrunner Suigi now holds all five major world records for the game, a milestone previously thought unattainable. Let's delve into this remarkable achievement and its impact on the speedrunning community.
Speedrunner Dominates Super Mario 64 Speedrunning
An Unprecedented Milestone
The Super Mario 64 speedrunning community is buzzing with excitement over Suigi's unparalleled success. By claiming the top spot in the highly competitive 70-Star category, Suigi has become the first to simultaneously hold world records across all five main categories: 120 Star, 70 Star, 16 Star, 1 Star, and 0 Star. This accomplishment is widely considered unprecedented and potentially unrepeatable.
Suigi's record-breaking 70-Star run, showcased on his YouTube channel GreenSuigi, finished in an impressive 46 minutes and 26 seconds, beating Japanese speedrunner ikori_o by a mere two seconds—a testament to the extreme precision required in speedrunning.
Speedrunning commentator Summoning Salt lauded Suigi's achievement on Twitter (X), describing it as "an unbelievable achievement." Salt highlighted the diverse skill sets needed for each category, ranging from short 6-7 minute runs to the challenging 1 hour 30 minute 120-Star run. The ability to excel across all five categories, especially with the intense competition, is extraordinary.
Salt further emphasized Suigi's significant lead in most categories, particularly his 16-Star record, set over a year ago and still holding a remarkable six-second advantage.
A Contender for Greatest of All Time?
Suigi's accomplishment has sparked widespread discussion within the Super Mario 64 community, with many, including Summoning Salt, considering him a strong contender for the title of the game's greatest player ever.
While legendary speedrunners like Cheese and Akki previously dominated individual categories, Suigi's complete dominance across all five major categories, with no significant rivals in sight, elevates his achievement to a potentially historic level in the broader speedrunning world.
The overwhelmingly positive community response is equally noteworthy. 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 it attracts. The community's supportive reaction underscores the collaborative spirit within this vibrant segment of the speedrunning scene.
