Super Mario 64 speedrunning has reached a new peak, with one player holding all five major speedrunning world records. This article explores the significance of this achievement and the impact on the speedrunning community.
Speedrunner Suigi Achieves Unprecedented Dominance
An Unrivaled Accomplishment
The Super Mario 64 speedrunning community is abuzz after Suigi achieved the unthinkable: simultaneously holding world records for all five major categories. This feat—considered by many to be unparalleled and potentially impossible to repeat—marks a historic moment in the game's speedrunning history.Suigi's record-breaking 70 Star run, posted on his YouTube channel GreenSuigi, clocked in at 46 minutes and 26 seconds, beating ikori_o by a mere two seconds. In the high-stakes world of speedrunning, where every fraction of a second matters, this is a monumental victory.
Speedrunning commentator Summoning Salt celebrated Suigi's accomplishment on X (formerly Twitter), calling it "an unbelievable achievement." Salt highlighted the diverse skill sets required for each of the five categories (120 Star, 70 Star, 16 Star, 1 Star, and 0 Star), ranging from short, intense runs of 6-7 minutes to a grueling 1 hour 30 minute challenge. The ability to dominate all five categories, especially with the intense competition, is remarkable.
Salt emphasized Suigi's commanding lead in most categories, noting that no other runner comes close to his times. His 16 Star record, considered the most prestigious, stands undefeated for over a year, with a staggering six-second advantage.
A Contender for Greatest of All Time
Suigi's accomplishment has ignited a discussion within the Super Mario 64 community, with many hailing him as potentially the greatest player the game has ever seen.
While legendary speedrunners like Cheese and Akki excelled in specific categories, Suigi's complete domination across all five major categories, with no immediate challengers, positions him as a strong contender for one of the greatest speedrunners of all time.
The overwhelmingly positive community response is noteworthy. Unlike other 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. The community's support underscores the collaborative spirit within this vibrant segment of the speedrunning world.
