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

Speedrunner Suigi Dominates Super Mario 64

An Unprecedented Feat

Suigi's record-breaking 70-Star run, clocking in at 46 minutes and 26 seconds, beat ikori_o's time by a mere two seconds – a testament to the extreme precision required in speedrunning.

Speedrunning commentator Summoning Salt lauded Suigi's accomplishment on Twitter (X), calling it "an unbelievable achievement." Salt highlighted the diverse skill sets needed for each category (120 Star, 70 Star, 16 Star, 1 Star, and 0 Star), ranging from runs lasting just minutes to those exceeding an hour and a half. Suigi's dominance is even more impressive considering the substantial margins by which he leads in most categories, with his 16-Star record standing unmatched for over a year.

A Contender for Greatest of All Time?

The Super Mario 64 community widely considers Suigi's achievement to be historically significant, with many suggesting he's the game's greatest player ever. While legends like Cheese and Akki excelled in individual categories, Suigi's simultaneous mastery across all five major categories, without any significant competition, places him among the elite speedrunners of all time.

The community's overwhelmingly positive response to Suigi's triumph is noteworthy. Unlike some speedrunning communities where dominance by a single player can be met with rivalry, the Super Mario 64 community celebrates Suigi's achievement as a testament to the game's enduring appeal and the exceptional talent it attracts. This collaborative spirit underscores the game's vibrant and supportive speedrunning culture.