Blindfolded Speedrunner Achieves New Record in Super Mario 64

In a remarkable showcase of skill, the speedrunner known as Bubzia has outdone themselves yet again. They’ve smashed the previous 70-star blindfolded world record in Super Mario 64, clocking in an impressive time of 1:16:41. This achievement not only surpasses the old record by over three minutes but also sees Bubzia besting their own earlier title-holding performance.

The community centered around speedrunning has noticeably grown, drawing competitive players eager to set new records across a variety of games. Among these, Super Mario 64 holds a special place. Released originally on the Nintendo 64 in 1996, this classic has seen numerous players striving to complete it at lightning speed. Over the years, many strategies have evolved to help players shave crucial seconds off their times. Some members of the community even choose to up the ante by adding unique challenges, such as completing the game blindfolded.

Now, achieving 70 stars without seeing the screen might appear an impossible feat. However, Bubzia’s recent livestream on March 19 demonstrated otherwise, as they shattered the 70-star blindfolded record. After this nail-biting run, Bubzia shared their sense of relief with viewers, recounting how it felt to finally achieve this incredible milestone.

Afterward, Bubzia mentioned plans to move beyond the 70-star blindfolded runs of Super Mario 64, setting their sights on the much more intimidating 120-star category. Interestingly, they already hold the top time for this challenge at 11:22:42. Bubzia believes there’s potential for even faster runs, especially considering time lost in segments like the Rainbow Ride. It will be fascinating to see if they, or another speedrunner, manage to push the 70-star blindfolded time even lower in the days to come.

It’s quite an inspiration when you consider that collecting 70 stars in just over an hour is challenging enough, even for seasoned players playing with full visibility. Bubzia’s accomplishment, without the benefit of sight, exemplifies outstanding mastery over Super Mario 64. And it’s worth noting that they’ve also recently set world records in both the 1-star and 31-star categories, again doing so blindfolded.

Looking to the future, it’ll be thrilling to see what new speedrunning records players attempt to break in Super Mario 64. With these ever-improving times, the room for error continues to decrease, bringing the speedrunning community closer to realizing the limits of what’s possible in this iconic game.