The world of speed runs It is a box of surprises. If we didn't have enough with the spectacular completion times of some records, the feats can also include some extra difficulties such as changing the control method. And if you thought you'd seen it all, you're going to have to take a look at this one. new record for Super Mario 64 where the player uses a percussion drum kit to control Mario. Crazy.
Super Mario 64 with a lot of rhythm
Controlling video games with musical instruments or other devices is nothing new. For a long time, both official and homemade accessories have been used to offer a different and challenging type of control, and with the launch of accessibility tools such as Microsoft and PlayStation accessories, a huge range of options has been opened that will allow Enjoy all types of players.
But playing with a drum kit and making a record is another story. That is what has happened in the Awesome Games Done Quick 2024, a convention where players demonstrate their skills to complete games in the shortest time possible. And that's where it appeared CZR_DRUMS, who equipped with his battery began teaching how he could control Mario with his drums and cymbals.
This control may not surprise many, but as we say, attendance at these events seeks to achieve records, and that is just what he was willing to do. Although in the first move he was unable to avoid the first cinematic with which he could gain a few extra seconds, as the game progressed he lost his nerve and began to feel more comfortable, capturing stars with the classic shortcuts and bugs of the game. .
Less than 25 minutes
The result until defeating Bowser and finishing the game was no less than 23 minutes, 6 seconds and 2 thousandths, a time that some would not even be able to overcome the first level, so imagine doing it by hitting some cymbals with drumsticks.
A fundraising meeting
The best thing about Awesome Games Done Quick is that it is an annual meeting where video game fans share their skills and broadcast them live with the sole purpose of having fun and raising funds through donations that are given to the Awesome Games Done Quick Foundation. Prevention against Cancer. For many years they have raised a lot of money, and in this edition they have achieved no less than $2.515.720 in just 7 days. Now that was fast!