Super Mario 64 Beaten Without Pressing A Button for First Time in 28 Years
TL;DR
Speedrunner Marbler made history by completing Super Mario 64 without pressing the jump button, a feat that took over 80 hours of gameplay and meticulous planning. This zero-jump, 70-star run involved exploiting game mechanics and required extensive practice and strategy development. The achievement was performed in real-time, making it a significant milestone in the speedrunning community.
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- For the first time in 28 years, Super Mario 64 has been beaten without using the A button – and it only took 86 hours Gamesradar
- Super Mario 64 Has Finally Been Beaten Without Using the A Button GameRant
- This person just beat Super Mario 64 with zero A-button presses. The Verge
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