Mario 64's Unbreakable Speedrun Record

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

Speedrunner Suigi Achieves Unprecedented Dominance

An Unrivaled Accomplishment

The Super Mario 64 speedrunning community is buzzing with excitement following Suigi's historic feat. By claiming the top spot in the 70 Star category, Suigi is now the sole holder of world records across all five primary Super Mario 64 speedrunning categories: a truly unparalleled achievement.

Suigi's winning run, showcased on his YouTube channel, GreenSuigi, clocked in at 46 minutes and 26 seconds, beating ikori_o by a mere two seconds—a testament to the intense competition and precision required in this demanding field.

Speedrunning commentator and YouTuber, Summoning Salt, lauded Suigi's accomplishment on Twitter (X), describing it as "unbelievable." Salt highlighted the diverse skill sets needed for each of the five categories (120 Star, 70 Star, 16 Star, 1 Star, and 0 Star), ranging from short runs of 6-7 minutes to the 1 hour 30 minute 120 Star run. The ability to dominate all five categories, despite fierce competition, is considered extraordinary.

Salt further emphasized Suigi's commanding lead in most categories, noting that no other runner comes close to his times. His 16 Star record, a particularly prestigious category, set over a year ago, remains unmatched by an impressive six-second margin.

A Contender for Greatest Speedrunner of All Time

Suigi's achievement has ignited a debate within the Super Mario 64 community, with many considering him a strong candidate for the title of greatest player ever.

While legendary runners like Cheese and Akki excelled in specific categories (120 Star and 16 Star respectively), Suigi's simultaneous dominance across all five major categories, with no immediate challengers, positions him as a potential all-time great in the broader speedrunning world.

The community's overwhelmingly positive reaction to Suigi's success is noteworthy. Unlike some speedrunning communities where such dominance might be viewed negatively, the Super Mario 64 community celebrates Suigi's accomplishment as a testament to the game's enduring challenge and the exceptional talent it attracts. The supportive response underscores the collaborative spirit within this thriving segment of the speedrunning scene.