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 Milestone
An Unrivaled Accomplishment
The Super Mario 64 speedrunning community is buzzing after Suigi secured the world record in the 70 Star category. This victory makes him the first person to simultaneously hold all five major Super Mario 64 speedrunning records: 120 Star, 70 Star, 16 Star, 1 Star, and 0 Star. Many consider this feat unparalleled and potentially impossible to replicate.Suigi's winning run, posted on his YouTube channel GreenSuigi, finished in an astounding 46 minutes and 26 seconds, beating ikori_o by a mere two seconds. This tiny margin underscores the intense precision required in speedrunning.
Speedrunning commentator Summoning Salt celebrated Suigi's triumph 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 over 90-minute 120 Star challenge. Suigi's dominance across all categories is truly remarkable.
Salt further emphasized Suigi's substantial lead in most categories, particularly his 16 Star record, set over a year ago and still holding a six-second advantage.
A Contender for Greatest Speedrunner of All Time
Suigi's accomplishment has sparked widespread praise within the Super Mario 64 community. Many, including Summoning Salt, are 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 simultaneous mastery of all five major records, with no significant competition, positions him as a leading candidate for one of the greatest speedrunners in history.
The overwhelmingly positive community response is noteworthy. Unlike some speedrunning communities where dominance by a single player can be met with resistance, Suigi's achievement is celebrated as a testament to the game's enduring difficulty and the exceptional skill of its players. The community's support underscores the collaborative spirit within the Super Mario 64 speedrunning scene.
