AI Learns to Speedrun Mario

[@Whoeverthatis-g5t]

"For every second Mario stays alive, he receives negative punishment" 💀

[@eyescreamcake]

Welcome to the human condition, Mario.

[@moliver_xxii]

that's a biological process called "ageing".

[@NYC_r4t]

@@eyescreamcake lol

[@luisff7030]

What is a positive punishment?

[@animemakes3891]

@@moliver_xxiilol

[@Kisini03]

1:22 is when the ai is born and took 6mins and 44secs to get a record, scary.

[@Kisini03]

Well, it only took 2,100 tries.

[@You-are-definitely-right-but]

The AI wasn’t training the whole vid, Kush even explicitly said he trained it for thirty minutes beforehand at 3:45

[@Kisini03]

@@You-are-definitely-right-but oof I forgot that lol (like your name lmao)

[@helloyanis]

The best way to train an AI on a game is to not do the same level over and over again. Or the AI will be godlike at one single level and just very bad at others. If you diversify the training process il will take longer but the AI will be way better. Try doing this and then putting the AI on a level it has never seen before and you'll be surprised by how quick it learns it!

[@KushGupta1]

You’re right! I was trying to train the AI on the whole game but due to that 1 bug at the very end it wasn’t working out so I switched to training level by level!

[@Floxxoror]

And....what was this bug? If I could program myself, I wouldn't watch other people do it. It's like making the whole video in English and then an erratum at the end in Mandarin.@@KushGupta1

[@bitonic589]

​@@KushGupta1when part 2

[@kyoobqa]

​@@KushGupta1 when part 2

[@onionphilosopher]

@@KushGupta1 when part 2

[@happyboy07685]

5:58 I actually think you go faster with a backwards jump. Granted, it only saves a few miliseconds, but it counts that the AI knows how and to do it.

[@mariotheundying]

That looks like an useless backwards jump tho as the AI did not go over the pipe and keep momentum, instead just landed on the floor and kissed the pipe

[@jackmartin6502]

This is a trick called fast acceleration. The AI didn't really do this since he hit the pipe right after.

[@NotJenSen]

backwards jumping indeed make the player slightly faster

[@EebstertheGreat]

That probably is why the AI does it, because you do accelerate faster this way if you aren't already at max speed. The AI is wasting a lot of time by jumping too high though, because it's not very good at it. The thing is that it is hitting the walking speed cap in midair, and it can't accelerate to running speed until it hits the ground while holding B. But it doesn't understand that yet. It's a lot easier to just figure out that jumping backwards is faster, at least briefly. Of course, it didn't matter in this run because it bonked anyway, but surely it didn't always bonk while training.

[@jimster1111]

seemed like it knew where the plants hitboxes were too. as it skid over the op of one by mere pixels during its world record run

[@sonicwaveinfinitymiddwelle8555]

with 202,200 views you can buy some more training for the bot

[@KushGupta1]

Let me cook

[@gregritferdjr]

600,000*

[@Shurafaa]

@@gregritferdjr 750,000*

[@gregritferdjr]

@@Shurafaa 749,566*

[@thegiantjj]

@@gregritferdjr 813,273*

[@scottyeater]

2:26 i wasnt prepared for this visual

[@RylanDeanSparlingLing]

0:20 that wasn't the same goomba

[@KushGupta1]

Good eye lol

[@Rikysonic]

6:20 Speedrunners: we must save this 0,35s framerule somehow AI: I'm 15s away from the record, 𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙡𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 :𝘿 jk, obv great video and great work, but it made me laugh lol

[@Octobeann]

6:00 i don't know the exact reason but due to a quirk with the physics mario actually accelerates faster backwards, TAS speedruns will also use backwards jumps to reach top speed as fast as possible.

[@arfansthename]

with backwards jumps (the smb speedrunning community calls it fast accels) it's only applicable in tases since it requires you to press both left and right in the same frame, something that physically can't apply in rta runs because of the d-pad, even then the backwards jump the ai did there wastes time as it's walking speed

[@animowany111]

@@arfansthename Nah, pressing left+right is only required for the fastest possible execution of a fast acceleration. Even without left+right, if you do a fast accel frame-perfectly you'll be slightly faster.

[@mariotheundying]

Useless backwards jump tho as the AI just used it to hug the pipe as fast as possible, unless im wrong

[@Jdeadevil]

I always thought they were doing that for swag, interesting to know it's actually for a reason.

[@arfansthename]

​@@Jdeadevilrta runs do everything for a reason but tas runs do as much swag as possible haha

[@jamiepiccione3853]

Next you should try to make an AI beat FNAF. (Even though someone probably already did that.)

[@KushGupta1]

Sure, I'll add it to my list!

[@Tailsbot98761]

Ai learns to manipulate rng

[@Sandstheskeleton]

@@Tailsbot98761the impossible

[@KushGupta1]

That's my next video haha @@Tailsbot98761

[@Monkeyface678]

For that, the ai would need to be a model that responds to certain inputs, rather than one that memories the level

[@Chrischi3TutorialLPs]

You would be surprised how much theory goes into SMB1 speedruns at the top level. People will literally spend thousands of hours on improving by a few milliseconds, that is how optimized the game is at this point.

[@dariocosta2498]

After 13 months, with 824k views, almost 20k likes and more than 10.7k subscribers to date, there is still no part 2... :(

[@Gamer2k4]

0:33 "This video, I literally won't stop coding until I make an AI that beats the game." So that was a total lie.

[@lyomi1990]

why is there an anime waibu sliding in and out of video

[@railpwn1268]

it's a popular thing on youtube now to have a dumbass OC of yourself randomly pop up on screen for no reason other than to take up screen space it's self serving and cringy but its The Thing™

[@BrandNewByxor]

👁👁👉📺 👄 📺👈👁👁 👄

[@blitzgerald]

this kind of content is so entertaining, if you continue to make video game content like this I will absolutely support you!

[@parth971]

Yeah he needs to continue at it. It's been few months already and he only has one video on his site. I have seen others doing this on KZbin as well with Pokemon and stuff. So the competition is there for sure. I do agree though that content like this is going to blow up soon as it already seems like it is.

[@happyboy07685]

i would've watched more of your content, but i realized there was no more content to watch

[@happyboy07685]

the more you upload, the higher attention and popularity you bring, allowing you to get more money to make these videos

[@KushGupta1]

New vid coming soon :)

[@happyboy07685]

@@KushGupta1 yay :D

[@happyboy07685]

@@KushGupta1 im gonna be honest i didn't even know ai could work like this

[@asy42699]

after 4 months... im still waiting for part 2

[@DavorFridak]

Me too.

[@alexdasliebe5391]

I’m at 4 months since last waiter 😭

[@dianeforlenza7869]

The way he explains ppo

[@korbynalmendariz9554]

You might only have 190 subscribers but this content is one of a kind. Keep making videos!

[@KushGupta1]

Thanks for the kind words! I’ll try my best.

[@videoactif]

@@KushGupta1 What about part 2 ?

[@lunaticko5639]

totally agree with you!!! waiting for part 2!!!

[@NyteWaves]

He's got way more now :) He is busy making part 2, I'm sure!

[@rolen47]

Your editing and commentary is really good. I'm surprised you only have 1 video, good quality like this usually takes youtubers a lot longer to achieve.

[@KushGupta1]

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words!

[@amanvir]

Content like this is simply amazing, I just know you're about to blow up soon! Happy to be an early viewer to a massively underrated channel!

[@KushGupta1]

I appreciate the kind words :)

[@happyboy07685]

first video and he already has 1K, he probably had the good idea of going in with experience

[@amanvir]

​@@happyboy07685 Totally! The video is so well produced, and the topic is very interesting as well! I'm excited for more content from Kush!

[@rarebrockstark6219]

This is like Mark Rober "I may suck at Mario, but im really good at coding (mark=engineering), so im actually *really* good at Mario

[@KushGupta1]

Thanks! I love mark rober vids :)

[@rarebrockstark6219]

@@KushGupta1 yeah

[@ChristianSandviknes]

0:22 - you didn't die to the same goomba, you died to the other one.

[@happyboy07685]

my man made the smart idea of making the channel with experience

[@albertnotdx]

BROOO THIS IS A REALLY GOOD NEW CHANNEL

[@realbenactually]

I’m excited to see part 2, but more excited to see what direction your channel takes. Great start!

[@blingmememaster]

I think a fun game for the AI to speedrun would be a game like Wario Land 4 or pizza tower, as they are really fast paced and I want to see how the AI works in fast situations.

[@KushGupta1]

added it to the list!

[@Its_bloon.yt2011]

@@KushGupta1pikmin?

[@blackgustavogaming]

@@KushGupta1 I would love to see that

[@blackgustavogaming]

idk if it will be possible though

[@Legendary_Doge_Gaming]

​@blackgustavogaming Someone coded a bot to Speedrun Super Mario Bros before we had fancy AI programs like Nova AI. The bot was programmed to first learn the levels from brute force trial and error, then fully optimize the routes to be as frame-perfect as possible. It was able to discover tricks that nobody knew were even possible. So yes, it will be technically possible; it will just take a lot longer for the first phase of training to be completed. Unfortunately, the video I watched about it back in the day is lost in the sea of similar videos.

[@OpaqueSleet7802]

After the AI masters SMB1 I would like to see it attempt the lost levels, it's much harder so I wonder how the AI would figure out how to get past some of the harder parts, specifically ones where hidden blocks are required to progress, or how to use the wind to do longer jumps. Since SMB1 and the lost levels have the same physics the same AI could probably be used. I subscribed to see your next uploads! :)

[@KushGupta1]

Thanks for the support! Thats a good idea. I’m to add it to the list. The same AI couldn’t really be used, since I’d still have to train it on the level which costs money because I have to rent a very powerful but expensive gpu. Nevertheless, I’m going to try that in the future for sure!!

[@MonkeyMod]

@@KushGupta1ok

[@RyaanGuacamole]

@@KushGupta1 Please use cheat codes to get money then buy the gpu and stuff so you can make more of these videos.

[@Atlas_Redux]

@@KushGupta1 How much processing power does it need? I'm running some Learnfun/Playfun, but that is entirely CPU based. Got an RTX 4090 on an AMD 7950X3D.

[@Simeeow]

Brooo we need part 2!

[@jorgejuegajuegos4044]

First video, doing very good. Nice job man! 73k views and 1,55k subs are really good for only a first video. You got this!

[@FrenchosaurusRex]

Bro I’m excited for part 2! This video inspired me to use reinforcement learning with my own personal project

[@leebeeskee]

The entertainment factor of this video left me flabbergasted when I discovered you only have one video! I can't believe it. When can we expect part 2?

[@godnyx117]

I subscribed because I want to see Mario sniffing more drugs!

[@lightningmc-09]

this was great i really hope part 2 comes out soon

[@XX-xv6xe]

Gonna check back for part two cuz this is 🔥

[@RYDER_bloxman]

Can we talk about how sucessful this guy will be ! He already has 9:62k *could be wrong* only 2 videos!😊

[@theflightwrightsprogrammin4410]

Amazing video, the animations and commentary is very nice. I thought that you must have millions of subscribers and was shocked to see 3K. I guess this shows how high the bar has been set in order to go viral on KZbin.

[@jeffibalboss]

someone: *_Beats super mario bros under 5 minutes_*

[@SuperWindows78]

give us part 2 I’ve replayed this 347 times

[@LegoAndrew08]

7:32 the video he clicked said FWR which means **FORMER** World Record

[@emdf7electromotivedieseltr622]

this seems to be your one and only video, I will watch your career with great interest. Definitely earned a subscribe from me.

[@blacklight683]

bro went broke from letting the pc on

[@stratonikisporcia8630]

Wait how does that even work? Edit: nvm he explained that he rents it

[@Nostalgic_Gamerpic]

cool video! i hope you get more and more famous

[@Samura1gamer]

RIP part2

[@Ludzar]

And there was no part 2 Unfortunately

[@coinboy_coin]

you know what ima sub u at 6.16k as im doing so wonder if that'll be something cool soon

[@grumly85]

Wow. Excellent first video. Now subscribed. Waiting for part 2 😊

[@samuelv5978]

Wait... THIS IS YOUR ONLY VIDEO? THIS IS SO FREAKING GOOD WTH

[@someone4229]

That is *amazing!* For sure want to see second video about this

[@CharmingCharles30]

bro this is ur1st video!? pls keep up this quality of editing its really good

[@rereerer1815]

This editing is wayyyy to good to have less than 1k subs

[@mulone-the-cool-guy]

"ill have to make the whole game, from scratch." *proceeds to open unity* what about ScartcH

[@TWrongLeen]

do you even understand what that means?

[@mulone-the-cool-guy]

@@TWrongLeen yes i do and thats just a joke

[@bloonyTheOriginal]

Remember us when this channel gets famous

[@KushGupta1]

Of course! Thanks for the support!

[@AquaQuokka]

​@@KushGupta1This randomly got recommended to me, and I just subscribed!

[@iroNeko]

Some thing you should probably do are: 1) have more poses for your character 2) get him out of the way of the screen while showing off what You did (if you are so scared someone is going to steal your content just put something half trasparent on the vidioso it so be as much in the way)

[@KushGupta1]

You’re right! I’m going to try to draw more poses & use him less so people can focus on whats on the screen. Thanks for the feedback.

[@youreyesarebleeding1368]

in before this channel blows up. current subs: 5.17k I was surprised to see such a new channel making such good content

[@BOBimusRex]

New youtube trick- skip the first 3/4 of every video, and you don't have to deal with any rambling preamble, channel description, begging for subs, AND you'll know instantly if they're even going to talk about what was proposed in the title. BTW this channel passes the test. Good job. You actually did what you said in the title, unlike 99% of youtube videos. I didn't need the vast majority of the explanation before hand though.

[@Echo-fo2nf]

I checked your channel and this is your first video?! I've never seen a channel blow up so fast! Be warned though, you'd better follow up on a sequel or they might all leave. Don't waste this wonderful chance you have.

[@juapatral]

I was going to comment the exact same thing! Surprising that this is a young channel with just 1 vid. Keep doing a good job!

[@Millymullfoxyblueagain]

4:49 you better be sarcastic

[@Xpnvh]

Lol, For real.

[@brendawoodard5007]

6:24 This is why money should be outlawed, and I am ashamed that you wouldn’t even TRY to steal. How would training an AI even COST money?!?! *HOW are you even putting UP with that?!?!*

[@stratonikisporcia8630]

Unless he literally BURNS his GPU each time, the only reason to lose money is the electricity bill which... isn't that much... Edit: he said it in a comment that he rents a virtual GPU

[@WilliamXu210]

Friendly reminder AI is still not taking over

[@Godfirst1424]

It would be so easy to code a kill switch on them too 😂

[@ClarkPotter]

Nice, bro! Wtg! Amazing. Preferred your AI for style points, too.

[@FBI_42069]

5 months no part 2

[@siLveRscOpe13x]

Okay you got my sub. I look forward to part 2 ;)

[@sheltongolden4394]

Interesting video! I will be back for part II.

[@TetraFan1000]

Highly underrated! Nice work.👍

[@brosephstinson1297]

where part 2, I'm invested now

[@Shiny_goomy_real]

Bro really didnt know about the 1-1 underground bonus area💀💀

[@KushGupta1]

☠️

[@AvangionQ]

4:11 Fuzzy - Masked Dedede ... noice 🎶

[@AZOleZOZOsecond]

Legend right here

[@aprilbrandon3441]

“That reminds me of my childhood “ Rip

[@cheesydinos]

ooo subbed. this is very underrated

[@SuperNKM9]

And so a new Code Bullet has appeared except a lot less chaotic.

[@mamamiaawoodenboy]

“This is the world’s fastest Super Mario Bros. Speedrun” That is 18 minutes

[@BrunoPadilhaOficial]

Where's part 2?! This video was epic, if you keep making these you'll have a huge channel.

[@booferguy]

If i said the video would end when *I* break a record, yeah no the video’s gonna be 700 years long

[@admiralensin.]

7:51 the flag animation counts for the time

[@BlastTheBat]

Masked Dedede theme sounds so badass. Shows it really has trained.

[@skyrindude]

This is really good haha. Can’t wait for Part 2

[@glitchysilver]

damn your pretty underrated! hope ya get popular in the future :D

[@xdkristof]

I know this is the only video on your channel so far, you're going to become famous one day!

[@Aras-eb7ch]

1:40 he said da funni word. Lol.

[@CreeperITA104]

Imagine the ai starts doing TAS stuff

[@bluevern904]

“For every second Mario stays alive, he receives negative punishment” I thought Mario was going to speedrun, not work at retail

[@SoggywafflesPLAYZ]

I thought you had 100k subs keep on making videos and you will really grow!

[@thesamesunrise5297]

Yo just binged watched all your videos

[@GourangaPL]

just in case nobody said that before in 6:04 backwards jump makes perfect sense to get faster

[@SquirrelGamez]

The really insane thing on 1-3 is the AI can do world record as smol mario, while world record uses flower so in a way the AI beat the human.

[@mulone-the-cool-guy]

bro using the same sprite and then making transitions to other sprites which actually IS THE SAME SPRITE! CANT YOU JUST MAKE A TALKING ANIMATION?!

[@KushGupta1]

It’s hard 😭

[@KushGupta1]

I made more sprites for the next video though, so hopefully its better.

[@mulone-the-cool-guy]

sorry about that but yeah, transitioning to the same sprite is weird.@@KushGupta1

[@MatijaLenić]

0:09 metal mario in mario bros?

[@marufranco5281]

kind of lost me with the "remake the game" part, kind of defeats the whole purpose, still very impressive and i hope this kind of stuff becomes "easy" in the near future with any game. it would be amazing to see if in the future people could just have an AI that learns any game with very little effort/time, i have no idea if that will come one day but maybe in 10 years? who knows.

[@eavn5389]

its been FOUR MONTHS AND WE NEED A PART 2

[@RraltKing]

10 months still no part 2...

[@kasebrotpodcast2237]

Pls make part 2 I watched this the 3rd time

[@Toy_Bonnie_FNaF2]

4:17 this is Kirby music

[@thesmilingman7576]

0:44 why do you need to remake the game

[@mimi_aj]

You need to edit the code

[@BananaBio]

7:31 The AI did it without the power-up so its taking a route longer to avoid the monsters but it still has enough momentum to beat the lvl fast

[@channel12849]

ai is gonna beat niftski soon

[@KushGupta1]

haha that's going to take a lot of work! I'm not even sure if its possible with the current state of AI. But I'll try my best!

[@hakuizunami6421]

Pov Minecraft redstone people trying to use Redstone to solve any problem

[@Mike03Builder]

This dude has only 1 video and it already insane.

[@LeReubzRic]

Your videos are so good and this is your ONLY VIDEO

[@JadeyCatgirl99]

Very cool video. Any update on part 2?