Super Mario 64 Speedrunner Bubzia Sets New Blindfolded 70-Star World Record on Nintendo 64

Super Mario 64 Speedrunner Bubzia Sets New Blindfolded 70-Star World Record on Nintendo 64 Super Mario 64 has long been a benchmark for speedrunning excellence, with players around the globe continually pushing the boundaries of what's possible on Nintendo’s legendary Nintendo 64 platform.

Among these gaming elite, Bubzia has become internationally renowned for his audacious blindfolded runs, transforming the iconic platformer into a showcase of skill, memory, and innovation.

This week, Bubzia has set a new standard for the Super Mario 64 speedrunning community by breaking his own blindfolded 70-star world record, as first reported by GamesRadar. Bubzia completed the daunting challenge of collecting 70 stars and rolling the credits in Super Mario 64 completely blindfolded—finishing in an astonishing 1 hour, 16 minutes, and 41 seconds.

This performance bests his previous world record by more than three minutes, marking a significant leap forward in one of the most impressive categories of speedrunning. Following his record-setting run, Bubzia shared with viewers just how physically and mentally demanding the experience had been, saying that he was "completely exhausted" by the effort, and described his heart rate as being elevated for the last half-hour of the attempt.

He reflected on the achievement, expressing both relief and joy at finally breaking the sub-1:20 target.

Bubzia also pointed out that a mistake on the difficult Rainbow Ride stage likely cost him additional time, and estimated that, with a flawless run, a time as low as 1:15:00 could be possible. Despite the grueling nature of these blindfolded attempts, Bubzia appears motivated to continue breaking barriers within the Super Mario 64 community.

He stated his intention to tackle the even more challenging 120-star blindfolded category—where he already holds the record with a time of 11 hours, 22 minutes, and 42 seconds.

For both dedicated speedrunning enthusiasts and casual Nintendo fans, Bubzia’s achievements exemplify the skill and perseverance at the heart of the scene. Super Mario 64, which first launched in 1996 for the Nintendo 64, remains accessible for modern players through platforms like the Nintendo Switch via the Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection and the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service.

Speedrunning of the game has enjoyed a vibrant community driven by platforms such as GamesRadar and active discussions across social media and content sites like bsky.app. With every new milestone, Bubzia and the broader Super Mario 64 speedrunning community draw attention to Nintendo’s enduring legacy and the limitless creativity of its most dedicated fans.

As blindfolded runs become more competitive and mainstream, all eyes are on what records will fall next—and, perhaps, whether others will be inspired to take up the controller, sight unseen.

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