Super Mario 64 speedrunning has reached a new peak, with one player holding all five major speedrunning world records. This article explores the achievement and its impact on the speedrunning community.

Speedrunner Dominates Super Mario 64 Speedrunning

An Unprecedented Feat

The Super Mario 64 speedrunning community is buzzing after speedrunner Suigi achieved the seemingly impossible: simultaneously holding the world record across all five major categories. This is a first in the game's history, and many believe it may be an unbreakable record.

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, this tiny margin represents a monumental achievement.

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 runs lasting just 6-7 minutes to those exceeding 1 hour 30 minutes. The sheer breadth of Suigi's dominance across these vastly different challenges is truly remarkable. Salt emphasized Suigi's substantial lead in most categories, particularly his 16-Star record, which remains unbeaten by an impressive six seconds after over a year.

A Contender for Greatest of All Time?

Suigi's accomplishment has sparked widespread discussion within the Super Mario 64 community, with many hailing him as potentially the greatest player the game has ever seen. While legendary runners like Cheese and Akki excelled in specific categories, Suigi's complete domination across all five major categories, with no significant competition in sight, elevates his achievement to a historic level.

The overwhelmingly positive community response is noteworthy. Unlike some speedrunning communities where such dominance might be met with rivalry, the Super Mario 64 community celebrates Suigi's achievement as a testament to the game's enduring difficulty and the exceptional skill of its players. This collaborative spirit underscores the unique character of this speedrunning scene.