The 5 fastest Mario speedruns — from Super Mario Bros. to Odyssey 

Mario, an Italian plumber without an ass or legs with which to run in the wind. In this year’s Super Mario Bros. MovieHe has a baffled personality. In the hands of an expert player, Mario becomes a mean, lean pipe-jumping robot. Only the most talented players will be able to finish Super Mario 64A game that normally takes from 12 to 20 hours can be completed in less than 2 hours. These players will not be stopped by fireballs or Thwomps. They are determined to finish the game quickly.

It is impossible to deny the skill that goes into these runs. A pixel can be the difference between a successful run and a failure in some of the fastest speedruns. The 5-2 level is a single level.Super Mario Bros. The Lost LevelsIts pixelated platform can be used to capture the entire history of Speedrunning, including its innovations. Other times, levels created by fans in video games such as Super Mario Maker 2 and “Kaizo” Mario levels have pushed fans to create even more intricate levels for those looking for the ultimate challenge.

It’s a thrill and a pleasure to see beloved games played so well. Because of this, we’ve decided to round up the fastest Mario speedruns in the world, picking five of the most popular Mario games with the highest number of total runs according to Speedrun.com. We specify the requirements for each game. Some have different requirements, such as 120 stars or Any%.

Super Mario 64

Karin

Run date: Oct. 16, 2023
Run time: 1h 37m 32s
Category:The 120 Stars

Super Mario 64It has stood the test of history as a classic Mario Game. Although it has a few bugs, the 3D platformer was still ahead of its times and had the most speedruns. As such, it’s a hotly contested record. The record was held at the time of this publication by speedrunner Karin. It’s deliriously impressive, as Karin manages to collect all 120 stars in under two hours. In addition to seeing the sheer number of fake walls that can be clipped through, it’s an absolute joy to see the way a skillful player can chain Mario’s various jumps together to traverse levels with the grace of an Olympic ice skater.

Super Mario Odyssey

Tyron18

Run date: Sept. 12, 2023
Run time: 54m 37s
Category: Any%

Cappy sets a world record in his run. Super Mario OdysseyTyron Tyron18. Super Mario OdysseyMario can transform himself into anything he lands his hat on. The speedrunners use this to their advantage. Cappy’s use allows speedrunners to quickly climb large structures, even though much of the terrain traversal is done by rolling. Tyron18 was able to quickly rack up Power Moons in New Donk City by using traffic delineators.

Super Mario Sunshine

JJsrl

Run date: Aug. 9, 2023
Run time: 1h 13m 8s
Category: Any%

Super Mario Sunshine might take place in the easygoing island location of Isle Delfino, but there’s nothing relaxed about this record-setting speedrun. JJsrl’s twitchy instincts make quick work of the game’s numerous minibosses and levels. Cappy is similar to JJsrl. Super Mario OdysseyIncluded in the FLUDD pack is a water bottle. Super Mario Sunshine affords speedrunners a variety of ways to expand and build upon Mario’s many platforming techniques. JJsrl is able to make quick work of even notoriously annoying levels like “The Manta Storm,” where players have to chase down a swarm of tiny enemies, completing the challenge within a matter of minutes. It’s an absolutely jaw-dropping run, and you can view it above.

Super Mario World

MaibaRTA

Run date: Aug. 20, 2023
Run time: 1h 21m 09s 833ms
Category:96 Exit

Finally, we have a 2D Mario on our list! Talking about Super Mario WorldThere are many categories of speedrunning that have become extremely competitive and popular. This speedrun by MaibaRTA is a “96 Exit” speedrun, which refers to a specific type of Super Mario World speedrun where the player completes all 72 levels of the game and all 24 secret exits located throughout the game, hence the title. This allows the viewer to experience every level, from beginning to ending. The Cape Feather is a key component of this run, as it allows Mario to literally fly through the levels.

Super Mario Bros.

Nifski

Run date: Sept. 5, 2023
Run time: 4m 54s 631ms
Category: Any%

Over 37 years later, people are still playing and competing for the world’s fastest speedrun of the original Super Mario Bros.Many, Super Mario Bros.The gold standard of speedrunning. It’s an extremely competitive field where a few milliseconds can make or break a record. Watching Nifski’s run, it’s not hard to appreciate the precision at play in a run like this. Something as simple as a pole jump, so that the game doesn’t prompt the flag falling animation, requires multiple steps to line up and glitch properly. It’s a stunning run, and one that you can learn more about from this detailed analysis of runs like it.

Out of all the runs listed here, this was my favorite to watch — not just because of the accomplishment itself, but because of how Nifski plays and reacts to the game. The stream shows Nifski’s heart rate as he plays. At one point, they say, “I’m gonna pass out,” repeatedly exclaiming this over and over as they get closer to their goal. It’s truly an achievement to behold.