10 Questions
What time did Niftski achieve in Super Mario Bros any percent on his first try?
454.798
How long did it take Niftski to get a world record of 751 in Super Mario Bros any percent?
A year
What platform was Niftski playing on during the event?
NES console
How many minutes into the game did Niftski achieve a time of 455.7?
10 minutes
What is notable about Niftski's ability to obtain world records in speedrunning?
He often achieves them very quickly.
What makes Niftski stand out as a speedrunner?
His world records in Super Mario Brothers
What event did Niftski participate in where his skills were highlighted on original hardware?
Pace
Why is it mentioned that playing on a keyboard was not significant in evaluating Niftski's skill?
To address potential doubts about Niftski's skill level
What made Niftski's achievements stand out during the LTA event in July?
The ability to reset runs as needed
Why did the writer mention that there is 'no room for debate' regarding Niftski's abilities?
To highlight Niftskis decisive victories in competitions
Study Notes
Niftski's Speedrunning Achievements
- Niftski is widely considered the greatest Super Mario Brothers speedrunner of all time, with no room for debate.
- He holds all six world records in Super Mario Brothers speedrunning.
- In a speedrunning event called Pace, Niftski achieved incredible results in a short amount of time:
- He got a 456.8 and then a 455.7 in just 10 minutes.
- He achieved a 455.5 20 minutes later.
- Niftski's performance was on an NES console, NES controller, and CRT TV.
- In the practice room at the event, he got a 4:54 on controller.
- He also set a world record in the both Quest category while at the event, on controller.
Niftski's Speed and Consistency
- Niftski gets World Records extremely fast, often in just a few days.
- This is unusual, as it typically takes speedrunners weeks, months, or even years to achieve a strong World Record.
- He has achieved multiple World Records in a short amount of time:
- Super Mario Bros. any percent in 454.798, the current world record, in just two days of attempts.
- In SMB2, he went from 7:55 attempts to 7:54 attempts on a whim, and eventually got 752 on his first day of attempts and 751 on his fourth day of attempts.
Niftski's Skill on Original Hardware
- Despite playing on a keyboard, Niftski has proven his skill on original Hardware, eliminating doubts about his abilities.
- He has achieved impressive results on original Hardware, including during the Pace event.
- His performance on original Hardware is undeniable, and his skills are not limited to playing on a keyboard.
Learn about Niftski, the legendary speedrunner who holds all six world records in Super Mario Bros. Discover his unique achievements and unparalleled skills in the world of speedrunning.
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