AI Learns to Speedrun Mario

#ai #mario #reinforcementlearning
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This video is absolutely insane. I made an AI that speedruns Mario, and it might have hit the speedrun record. You have to watch to find out :)
Huge shoutout to uvipen on github. I literally could not create this without them.
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[@kartingman5961]

"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".

[@user-th6ii9oe6e]

@@eyescreamcake lol

[@luisff7030]

What is a positive punishment?

[@user-th6ii9oe6e]

@@luisff7030 Whipping

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@demopan1067]

Ai learns to manipulate rng

[@Sandstheskeleton]

@@demopan1067the impossible

[@KushGupta1]

That's my next video haha @@demopan1067

[@Monkeyface678]

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

[@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

[@WilliamXu210]

Friendly reminder AI is still not taking over

[@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.

[@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.

[@sonicwaveinfinitymiddwelle8555]

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

[@KushGupta1]

Let me cook

[@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

[@lightningmc0935]

this was great i really hope part 2 comes out soon

[@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.

[@Crafty_Jumper]

You: says one dash two Me; Punches you in the face until you don't say punctuation

[@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

[@user-xe7kx7yi5z]

@@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.

[@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

[@someone4229]

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

[@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!!!

[@NyteMunkey]

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

[@XX-xv6xe]

Gonna check back for part two cuz this is 🔥

[@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!

[@realbenactually]

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

[@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.

[@Somos2011]

I'm really hyped for part 2, keep it up :)

[@chilaamyu3272]

Bro learned the AI how to go the fastest, but forgot the pipe in 1-1

[@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

[@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!

[@emdf7electromotivedieseltr622]

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

[@cozmothemagician7243]

Great job. Looking forward to more (:

[@Kanha0321]

Waiting for part 2 this was awesome 😎❤

[@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?

[@YoudonknowwhoIam]

awesome video! Can’t wait for part 2

[@happyboy07685]

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

[@grumly85]

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

[@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

[@TheAwesomeCap]

Hi Kush! Do you have a link to your GitHub repository that you can share?

[@bluey-next777]

1:14 YONK!!

[@siLveRscOpe13x]

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

[@Simeeow]

Brooo we need part 2!

[@antoineschneider2822]

damn i love your video. definitely gonna stick around to see how it goes

[@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!

[@twk4977]

How do my guy not know about the shortcuts? I know not everyone is a big fan of mario games but the pipes and going down them, is literally a staple of pop culture and gaming culture itself

[@videjara]

someone: *_Beats super mario bros under 5 minutes_*

[@iron09]

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.

[@brosephstinson1297]

where part 2, I'm invested now

[@tjeerdbakker160]

I love this content, keep it up!

[@albert836dx5]

BROOO THIS IS A REALLY GOOD NEW CHANNEL

[@channel12849]

nice video and cant wait for part 2!!

[@cheesydinos]

ooo subbed. this is very underrated

[@thelastwormbender7086]

Very good video, hope to see more in the future😊

[@Inkling2]

Do this with celeste. I know it has been done before, but it would be really cool to see the AI progress.

[@johnlarson505]

This video was very good. Any chance we'll see part 2?

[@ClarkPotter]

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

[@asy42699]

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

[@crabpaste]

We need part 2?!?! Great video 🎉

[@TetraFan1000]

Highly underrated! Nice work.👍

[@LeWolfYT]

i loved it also what is that one music that’s amazing that isn’t metal mario

[@lleguily]

pretty cool man im waiting for part 2

[@brendenbonokoski9177]

i like this content your a great youtuber im exited for a pt 2

[@drbob212]

4:17 Nobody has to kill this goomba, yet even the A.I. does.... If you ever feel down, at least you are not this goomba....

[@sheltongolden4394]

Interesting video! I will be back for part II.

[@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

[@AmaJein]

Really interesting video. Good job!

[@thesamesunrise5297]

Yo just binged watched all your videos

[@johntippin]

Excited for the sequel!

[@joelhummel779]

Part 2 Please

[@kokodi01]

good job for your first vid! +1 sub

[@mulone-the-cool-guy]

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

[@ILikeChangingPfp]

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

[@KushGupta1]

☠️

[@user-hf8qv9ms9m]

4:17 this is Kirby music

[@16dvnk7]

please make part two so you can try to beat the entire game

[@neo_ds]

I must have missed something from the way the ai goes out of it's way to kill enemies, im guessing it gets points when it manages to accidentally kills them lmao, nice video

[@rereerer1815]

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

[@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.

[@AvangionQ]

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

[@camden2reecie73]

That is super cool bro!

[@xecogenanimations]

I actually enjoyed this keep the good work and i hope you become more famous in the future :)

[@NotSoUselessFacts]

noice

[@kasebrotpodcast2237]

Pls make part 2 I watched this the 3rd time

[@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!

[@ChristianSandviknes]

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

[@eavn5389]

its been FOUR MONTHS AND WE NEED A PART 2

[@alterboy999]

Great Vidéo ! Can't wait to see your next man.

[@JamesMcFuckin]

I agree with the sentiment of victory.

[@GourangaPL]

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

[@samuelv5978]

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

[@SuperNKM9]

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

[@BlastTheBat]

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

[@ScottPIayz]

Hope to see a continuuation too see it beat every level someday, thay would be sick!

[@justachannel3874]

Can’t wait for the next episode

[@jhoan9112]

BRO I LOVE IT KEEP IT GOING

[@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.

[@Dr.W.Krueger]

That's just great. Future generations will not only have access to games entirely generated by machine learning, they will also just watch bots playing said games. Jesus wept.

[@hakuizunami6421]

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

[@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!

[@cheeseboiYT]

make part 2 RN

[@freshmanwizonesince2024]

7:02 that song is called "Masked Dedede - Kirby Triple Deluxe" for those who don't know the song

[@frespect]

WE DEMAND PART 2

[@malteiwa]

that was fun to watch thank you

[@jaydenbidlegames7378]

good job

[@dracothewarrior4316]

what song are you using for the tests? it sounds fire

[@lativawreckster]

I love your explanation for reinforcement learning of an AI lol

[@Mike03Builder]

This dude has only 1 video and it already insane.