Suigi Achieves Unprecedented Sweep of Super Mario 64 Speedrunning Records
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Published on: November 19, 2024
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Suigi Becomes First Speedrunner to Hold All Major Super Mario 64 Records Simultaneously
Super Mario 64, the pioneering 3D platformer released by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 in 1996, remains a central figure in the global speedrunning community more than two decades after its launch.
Developed by Nintendo EAD and helmed by industry legend Shigeru Miyamoto, Super Mario 64 has challenged competitors to complete the game in record time, birthing a thriving subculture of precise gameplay, technical innovation, and fierce competition.
This week, the speedrunning scene was witness to a landmark achievement: renowned speedrunner Suigi has claimed the world records for all five of Super Mario 64’s primary completion categories.
These categories—120 star, 70 star, 16 star, 1 star, and 0 star—represent the game's most celebrated challenges, each requiring unique strategies and exceptional mastery over the Nintendo 64 hardware and game mechanics.
On November 17, 2024, Suigi secured the final outstanding record, officially becoming the sole record holder in every main Super Mario 64 speedrun classification.
Industry aggregator GamesRadar reported on Suigi’s breakthrough, recognizing the years of dedication and technique that led to this moment.
For context, achieving dominance across all five categories had long been considered unattainable, with top players typically specializing in a single discipline.
Suigi’s accomplishment has not only elevated his personal standing within the Super Mario 64 community but also set a new bar for speedrunners worldwide.
Celebrated YouTuber and speedrun historian Summoning Salt commented that Suigi’s sweep of the categories, and his commanding lead in several of them, are nearly unprecedented.
According to Summoning Salt, Suigi holds most of the major records by a significant margin, particularly in the 16 star category—a speedrun route considered by many to be the most popular and fiercely contested.
Suigi’s 16 star record, established over a year ago, continues to lead the field by a remarkable six-second gap, a testament to both his consistency and technical prowess.
Summoning Salt remarked, “Suigi has raised the bar for Super Mario 64 speedrunning to an extraordinary level.
While others have dominated single categories in the past, holding all five major records at the same time is truly exceptional and cements Suigi’s status as possibly the greatest speedrunner of all time.”
When asked about the future of his records, Suigi stated that the community cannot predict when these marks will fall.
He expressed humility in the face of this achievement, acknowledging, “It could be a matter of months, or even years, before someone surpasses these times.
There’s no way of knowing.”
The Super Mario 64 speedrunning community, known for its passionate and collaborative spirit, has widely celebrated Suigi’s historic sweep.
As Super Mario 64 continues to attract new players on original Nintendo 64 consoles, through Nintendo Switch Online, and via the eShop, Suigi’s record-setting performance stands as an inspiration, motivating the next generation of speedrunners to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in this beloved Nintendo classic.
