Mario 64 Record Speedrun by Suigi Considered \"Unbeatable\"

Super Mario 64 speedrunning has reached new heights, with one player now 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 buzzing after Suigi secured the world record for the 70 Star category. This victory marks an unprecedented milestone: Suigi is the first player to simultaneously hold world records across all five major categories (120 Star, 70 Star, 16 Star, 1 Star, and 0 Star). This feat is considered virtually unparalleled.

Suigi's winning run, showcased on his YouTube channel GreenSuigi, clocked in at an impressive 46 minutes and 26 seconds, beating ikori_o by a mere two seconds. In the world of speedrunning, where precision is paramount, this is a monumental difference.

Speedrunning commentator Summoning Salt lauded Suigi's achievement on Twitter (X), calling it "unbelievable." Salt highlighted the diverse skillsets required for each category, ranging from short 6-7 minute runs to the over 90-minute 120 Star challenge. Suigi's dominance across all five is truly remarkable.

Salt further emphasized Suigi's substantial lead in most categories, with his 16 Star record—often considered the most prestigious—standing undefeated for over a year, boasting a six-second advantage.

A Contender for Greatest Speedrunner of All Time

Suigi's accomplishment has sparked widespread acclaim within the Super Mario 64 community. Many, including Summoning Salt, consider him a strong candidate for the title of the game's greatest player ever.

While legendary speedrunners like Cheese and Akki excelled in specific categories, Suigi's complete domination across all five major categories, with no immediate challengers, elevates his status to potentially one of the greatest speedrunners in history.

The overwhelmingly positive community response is equally noteworthy. The admiration for Suigi's dedication and skill stands in contrast to other speedrunning communities, where such dominance sometimes breeds rivalry and attempts to dethrone the top player. In the Super Mario 64 community, however, Suigi's achievement is celebrated as a testament to the game's enduring challenge and the exceptional talent it attracts, highlighting the collaborative spirit within the community.