Can you beat Mario Kart 8 Deluxe WITHOUT Accelerating?!

[@Drengodr]

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[@ItsDaNewGuy]

I wouldn't call the face reveal a jumpscare. Jumpscares are supposed to frighten people. I was not frightened. Quite the opposite. You look very well.

[@Drengodr]

@@ItsDaNewGuy Glad to hear it!

[@tsurokuro]

EXCITED FOR STREAMS >:)) WOOHOO how will drengodr break random games next? we'll find out!

[@oscarwillimott9296]

WoL without attacking?! I beat the game without getting hit, and I don't even know how you're gonna do that. I'm gonna be sure to appear at that stream.

[@ITSPRONIBIR]

im ban😢😢😢😢😢

[@MooCow2222]

A quick tip: your speed stat actually affects how fast items make you go so you should probably consider that next time

[@unnaturaldisaster9450]

Was gonna say that Leaving this irrelevant comment for algorithm reasons

[@metal_pipe9764]

Among Us

[@cajayt]

Sus

[@cancerousPlatanorr]

Persona 4 is the best game i've ever played in my life

[@kerkare]

Yeah he should’ve used Dk waluigi wiggler or Roy with gold kart master cycle zero sneaker wood tires slim tires crimson slim tires and gold glider plane glider wario wing and paraglider

[@Thezawbbrambler]

This guy is so painfully underrated. Deserves at least a million subs for his entertaining personality and actually funny humor. I have a blast every time I watch one of his videos.

[@sup3rlu1gi]

yes

[@magentaballthepolandball5130]

"mario's pedal is broken" well, have you thought about using luigi instead?

[@Drengodr]

Darn I should've done that, video ruined :(

[@magentaballthepolandball5130]

@@Drengodr welp, let's hope you don't forget by the next time you do this :Y

[@Dr.Mario18]

​@@magentaballthepolandball5130Or maybe Peach's?

[@scooterman3]

or even anymore kart

[@JoshuaThompson-ut4fb]

Peaches​? Seriously @@Dr.Mario18

[@EtanMarlin]

IGNORE THOSE PEOPLE keep ur pfp the same it suits too well

[@CLAYTERRACOTTA]

Yea, it’s absolutely hideous and an affront to God, but the Drengodr experience just wouldn’t be the same without it.

[@Shtumsurge]

@@CLAYTERRACOTTA so cursed but yet so iconic to the channel

[@CXD12]

I was legitimately scared the first time I saw it, and I still am. It’s just perfect!

[@RoboWrecker]

The pfp is weird, but the weirdness is what makes it unique

[@radaf4429]

It looks disgusting, don't think I'll watch another vid

[@purplejaedd5067]

3:25 Can you beat Super Mario Galaxy without using your HANDS?! Also yes, i LOVE this video idea, and would LOVE to see more! There are 5 Rainbow Roads in this game now right? That'll be a challenge eventually

[@Drengodr]

Lol maybe I should try that, though I've never played a game with my feet before

[@RedstonekPL]

feet 🤤

[@skyjumper4097]

@@Drengodr maybe put a wiimote under your arm and bend around to motion control? that would look so silly >w

[@Battledroid1027]

Nathaniel bandy already did new super Mario bros ds with only to ur feet and super Mario 64 with only ur elbows

[@Blu_Blur_575]

Perhaps collecting coins whenever possible may also help! They increase your top speed and essentially your boost speed, which might help you reach some item sets sooner!

[@Twiddle_things]

This guy is like crack for me. Niche challenge videos? ✅️ Entertaining commentary that isn't perpetually depressed or monotone? ✅️ Nice editing? ✅️

[@g3n3r1c6]

Thanks for this manual on how to play Mario Kart if my A button is busted.

[@Drengodr]

You're very welcome

[@SuperDestroyerFox]

Just use the left joycon,duh

[@ForsakenDNB]

im so glad u posted, i couldnt wait any longer (i watched the no bird ability challenge like 50 times)

[@firehedgehog1446]

5:31 Aren't the actual Koopalings the OG Koopalings? Cause the Koopalings were introduced in Super Mario Bros 3 while Bowser Jr was introduced in Super Mario Sunshine

[@KoffeeB]

Parappa: Step on the GA- Mooselini: We don't do that here

[@Zicrus]

It's pretty impressive how you managed to change velocity without accelerating... Great video btw!

[@jaybokoblin]

I was thinking the same thing! and also that the gas pedal/accelerator are used to reverse a vehicle.. the challenge is moreso "without pressing the A button"

[@romanallgeier4661]

or auto steering

[@romanallgeier4661]

or remapping the gas to not be A

[@sugilitekoopa]

4:58 the 7 koopalings have existed since 1988 and bowser jr wasnt even introduced into the franchise until 2002. in what way is he the "og koopaling"

[@potatojuiceultra]

I think its funny that the golden mushroom finally got its opportunity to be the best item, and it still can screw you over if it doesn't run out in time. Also I love hearing Creo's music in videos!

[@theopoldthegamer4284]

1:06 Awww, me and my sister use that button because holding the A button for so long hurts our fingers

[@Lcrxss_]

WOAH FACE REVEAL

[@DexyD20]

You never watched his older stuff did you?🤣💜

[@Bandanawaddledeefangirl]

4:58 The Koopalings, also known as Bowser's Minions in the British English versions of some games, and in certain American works as the Koopa Kids, are a seven-member clan of recurring enemies in the Super Mario franchise, portrayed as siblings[1][2] who act as leaders of Bowser's Minions under Bowser. Individually, they are named Larry, Morton, Wendy, Iggy, Roy, Lemmy, and Ludwig. *Although Bowser Jr. is not a member of the Koopalings,* they sometimes act as his personal minions.

[@RainMarrlen]

Idea: Bad Piggies either without wheels or propellers

[@skyjumper4097]

bad piggies without pigs, only eggs

[@josephmurphy417]

​@@skyjumper4097 don't you need the pigs?

[@th1v5]

@@skyjumper4097 doesnt work. you need a pig

[@skyjumper4097]

@@th1v5 mod

[@GojiTheYoshi]

I feel like this challenge can be fairly optimized if u plan to tackle the rest of the game, such as using bullets since they are slightly rarer than goldens and bots won’t be pulling them that much. Secondly, DLC characters from MK8DX don’t have rivals so potentially it could make bots a little bit easier, as if not mistaken it’s just randomly assigned and the lightweight computers would have less speed making goldens slightly worse. Lastly, if u hop while driving you accelerate slightly faster than just holding down the A/B button, and it is especially noticeable when using a mushroom. It would be helpful to gain a little more distance when backing up at the start and would make goldening slightly more effective as u spend less time accelerating and more time at top speed. Overall great video and hope u plan to continue with the rest of the cups

[@Drengodr]

Wow, that's a ton of useful strats and ideas. Thanks! Seems like there's a decent amount of demand to do the other cups, so I'll try to get to that eventually.

[@GojiTheYoshi]

Glad I can help, another thing that flew past my mind is the idea of using motion controls on top of regular driving. It’s a weird mechanic that allows a strat called “Motion Gliding” where you hold 2 directions via motion and joystick (and dpad as well) to turn at even sharper angles and gain more vertical momentum. It’s mostly useful for glider sections (it saves like a good second on Mario Kart Stadium per lap) and I’m pretty sure that it works when driving (although from some quick testing it only maybe helps when drifting but worth a shot).

[@Jugurtti1234]

can not wait for Drengodr to get really big on youtube and i will be an og subscriber

[@SobekSmith-l6i]

OMG I love Drift by Creo, that song during shy guy falls, also I love this guy so much keep it up because your stuff actually makes me laugh, like how absurd I thought the odds are against you, you always figure out some way to get around it!

[@Beatboxing_Leprechaun]

I love how you used Golden Mushrooms instead of Bullet Bills to make it Harder on yourself

[@Drengodr]

Bullet bills are good normally, but I wouldn't have any control while using them, so I could unintentionally end up in bad situations after using one. That's why I opted for the 100% control of gold mushrooms.

[@Beatboxing_Leprechaun]

@@Drengodr Oh ok

[@HelloWorld-q1j]

@@Drengodr you do technically have **some** control, but it wouldn’t be helpful since you can only turn slightly left and right

[@lordrobertus]

I love how many weird challenges you find for seemingly random games. Keep it up

[@okarthegreat]

2:44 Woah! Face reveal! I'm glad you had a good time in Nintendo World. I just went there a couple of months ago, and it was genuinely amazing! Still had to pay taxes on my yoshi plush, though. (Stupid government). Jokes aside, that's super cool, and I wouldn't mind seeing more irl sections in the future (I don't mean to be weird or anything, but you are super cute), although the Drengodr avatar is freaking awesome. Ok, bye. Edit: What is this SLANDER at 18:18 . Absolutely unacceptable, the Lumario avatar is a national TREASURE. Is it a little weird? Maybe. Is it unnerving the first time you see it? Absolutely! But I think any REAL Drengodr fans have learned to look past the negatives and see what a truly beautiful piece of art this is!

[@Skivv5]

YEAH!!! I totally wana see the later cups, it would be so cool to se the full run, i'm sharing this with all my friends, and if all your content is this amazing, then you just earned a subscriber!!!

[@Drengodr]

Awesome! I'll probably stream the other cups later on this summer

[@Skivv5]

@@Drengodr yaaaay!!! and i am subbed to you now after watching your mario wonder video :)

[@PuffShroomfrompvz]

One of the best challenge channels out there

[@whatname-2002]

You should totally do the other cups in Mario Kart. Also, I’m happy to hear that you’re planning on continuing the Angry Birds series.

[@crnjoooooooo]

I can’t stop replaying all this guy’s videos.

[@kygigni]

"The OG Koopaling" You know, that the Koopalings exist since 1988, right?

[@mrrandomguy1337]

A little tip! If you hold A + B and steer left/right, you can turn around 180° much faster! I mean, technically you’re pressing the A button, but in-game you aren’t moving forward. I hope you consider this, but I completely understand if this is a no go. Love this idea and great video, man! :D

[@Drengodr]

Thanks! I knew about this and considered using it, but because it involves accelerating and braking simultaneously, I considered it against the rules and spirit of the challenge. Also if I did allow it, I would need frame-perfect inputs to make sure I never press the A button alone.

[@MarioFan587YT]

Saying you aren't moving forward is also a bit of a lie, because unlike every other Mario Kart with this trick, Mario Kart 8 has your kart slowly drive forward during a spin turn.

[@hazymagnum6436]

Always a treat to see another Drengodr upload!

[@ImplodingChicken]

I like the new montage sections! And yeah, this challenge was awesome, I'd love to see another set of cups.

[@sandy_nes31]

Nothing better than to eat DrengoDr while watching a lunch video Wait a second

[@mriceuh6712]

This is actually reall cool and funny! Cool idea!

[@Hanjo8787]

Every time I see a new video, I follow the following emotional roller coaster. Drengodr new video! Working towards finishing a previous challenge video? Nope it’s a new one. I suppose I’ll watch it anyway. Wow what a great challenge video, can’t wait for him to continue. The result ends up being a ton of challenges that I can’t wait to see the end result of, and it really engages me to stick around for longer. Good videos man

[@Drengodr]

Thanks! Guess I'd rather leave people wanting more than less, and it's fun to do different types of challenges

[@rafaelpereiragomes1735]

​@@DrengodrUnless they're like a spoiled child who/whom hasn't learned about human limits, right? BTW, I'm not calling Hanjo or anybody spoiled. It's just a response to your "wanting more > wanting less" phrase. But yeah. In this context, it is better.

[@Splattyki]

fricking love your commentary actually

[@aureliamastergoomba1278]

0:25 Mario be like: Of-a course it is, you’re the-a one who broke it.

[@ricochade3842]

I'm a simple man. I see new Dren vid, I click. THE LONG AWAITED RETURN OF THE GOAT

[@technerdkid741]

2:36 GEOMETRY DASH PLAYERS RISE

[@theking10029]

21:44 OXIDIZE

[@lordrobertus]

I would love to see you convince other people to do the same thing and make a little mk8 deluxe tournament with these rules. I think it would be intresting to see what happens if everyone is bound by such rules

[@imintelligent8007]

19:22 I did not expect to hear Creo music

[@maxswagger164]

Awesome video :0 very excited for part 2

[@royalhighandadoptmeperson5020]

Here are some ideas: Beat pikmin 4 without damaging the ecosystem Win first in Mario Party while losing last in every mini game

[@royalhighandadoptmeperson5020]

Here are some more I came up later: Beating Cuphead with 2 players but you control both and none can die Beating Mario Odyssey without using Cappy Beating PvZ2 without any plants being destroyed or eaten And Beating a mario game without using power ups, captures, yoshi or any other mechanic that involves using something you don’t start off with

[@Drengodr]

I really like that Mario Party idea, and I'm already planning something like that PvZ one :) Thanks for the suggestions!

[@royalhighandadoptmeperson5020]

@@Drengodr thank you You really make me feel good

[@thevolcanickitten9195]

Wait, the Lumario guy isn't actually a Luma or a Mario?!?? My world has been shattered irreparably, and I will never be the same.

[@josiahswanson1]

man i frickin love this idea i expect you to do all 96 tracks!

[@euosvarietychannel6986]

Your avatar is very unique, I recognized this video as one of yours instantly. It's a little scary, but very recognizable

[@galaxyfam6471]

This is actually a fantastic idea! You should totally do more of these

[@DTgamer_Shiver-is-best-waifu]

I absolutely would love to see you take on the other cups. That would be awesome.

[@karlispovisils5297]

MK8DX has brought so much joy to my gaming life and I love challenge runs of it. I even did my own where I had to get 1st place in each cup without drifting with the worst handling combo (Bowser+GLA+Monster Tires), Hard CPUs, and Normal Items. It was a fun time. Anyway, I would like to see you continue this challenge.

[@KyleLy-m4r]

Please do the other cups, this video way so entertaining and I’m sure if you do the other cups they’ll be just as fun!

[@Steamworker_Evolair]

Ok wow i owe lumario an apology, up until this point i had not seen the eldritch horror that is the mario on your channel banner and i fear i may never sleep again

[@LukeBowman-oe9iv]

Are we all ignoring the fact that this is a rare video in which we get to see drengodr’s face

[@Chris01114]

Yes, seeing the other tracks would be awsome

[@wtgkanp2431]

as others have suggested going for a cart combo with high speed will help a lot, since your top speed in a bullet bill is affected by your top speed. also coins are incredibly important and getting to ten ASAP is a must for a challenge which naturally puts you so far back (the difference in speed between 0 and ten coins is like 20-ish percent).

[@HammMann]

He did NOT think very hard about that thumbnail

[@bubbleshock14]

Im glad i stumbled across this video, it is great! Definitely gonna check out some more :) (also, would love to see you try rainbow road like this. I can barely beat it as is lmao)

[@Lollipopbyjackenjellify7382]

HES BACK

[@Oskar4sure]

Ayyy new video!! Are you going to make more videos about Bad Piggies?

[@Drengodr]

Probably will do some Bad Piggies streams, yeah

[@Oskar4sure]

@@Drengodr gonna watch them!

[@pacmanpowerghost]

There is one track you can finish without modification, mute city gives you a boost right at the start of the course and with 200cc and all the boost pads and items you can clear the course on a semi consistent basis.

[@Cave_Enemigo]

no, good sir, thy are not haunting my dreams, the only people whose dreams you be haunting is the people who hate your avatar, in my opinion, your avatar is legendary drengodr.

[@SimonSaysDeath]

Driving backwards is still accelerating, just in the opposite direction... so no, you cant win without accelerating.

[@hyperlyne8282]

A more apt title would've been "can you beat mario kart 8 deluxe without using the accelerator."

[@SimonSaysDeath]

@@hyperlyne8282 could just be "without the a button or auto accelerate"

[@mid-boss6461]

4:20 Nah, I use stupidity and toxic comments to fuel stuff. Never running out.

[@GigasGMX]

IDK whether to be more hyped about the challenge or about part III of angry birds. You should totally take a shot at the later cups, btw.

[@qiupika11]

Two ways to make this easier: 1. Get a higher speed stat so that you go faster in golden mushrooms. 2. Use double inputs to get through sharp turns. A problem with this challenge is the Grand Prix, it doesn't necessarily give Hard COMs

[@lamenwatch1877]

I've played Sparks of Hope, so I'm basically immune to Luma-related affronts to nature. Plus, your avatar looks much less disturbing than a Rabbid Luma.

[@roytheidiot4844]

You’re like Challenger Andy, but you actually upload a video sometimes.

[@berkshire4607]

I have a good idea: race without moving the joystick. You may use autostearing. Also, you can't use items

[@Wurmz200]

Just saw you talk about how you decided on a cart and thought id recommend for future mario kart related issues "Mario meets Pareto" that helps you find optimized karts for certain traits

[@ZaleEnd]

Most underrated channel tbh 😢

[@metal_pipe9764]

I just thought of a challenge idea: beat Terraria whilst only using the star cannon/ super star cannon (because you're a star)

[@corneliusmcmuffin3256]

I feel like enabling both bullet bills and gold mushrooms would be even better than just having gold mushrooms.

[@bulletcat139]

I want to see more of this in more courses and cups please.

[@BatCone]

Hoping while turning while using a mushroom is the fastest way to turn without drifting. If you continue this series, that may be valuable info.

[@DavideoGames641]

I love the comedy channels that disguise themselves as videogame channels

[@johnlesher3001]

I know not accelerating at all is the challenge but i recently found out that the right control stick functions like the A and B button. would be a funny loophole if the objective was just to not press A

[@GhostsGraveyard]

My reality is shattered. What do you mean you aren't a star with an unsettling face.

[@aurastrike]

You should stream the pain of actually doing some of these cups. I'd love to come watch and play along

[@quentind1924]

I know i most likely won’t be the only one to ask this, but what about the other cups ?

[@Morgan-en6df]

YES PEASE CONTINUE THIS

[@Pixi_uwu5974]

YAY NEW GREDROGOR VIDEO !!!

[@Henri11111]

I would definitely watch more of this

[@Drengodr]

Great, I'm streaming it next week

[@typhoonlava6488]

Lil advice that your max speed stat also affects boosting from items like shrooms. Also Lumario is best sleep paralysis demon, must see more of it ❤

[@TheLastestYo-KaiWatchFan9001]

Also, another reason you'd definitely need Custom Item rules for this is that Nintendo, in one of the last updates to the game, basically removed sandbagging as a strategy by making it so you got 1st place items no matter your placement if you sat on one set of items too long. Then, a Golden Mushroom basically wouldn't be an option. Edit:Also, if you wanted to optimize for MAXIMUM maximum handling, then there's a neat little website that allows you to quickly test what stats a build would have and let you quickly compare it to other builds, and it even shows you hidden stats like invincibility frames and stuff. Don't think I can put the link here, but I'm pretty sure it's just called "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Builder" or something like that.

[@privatepumpkin7095]

Instead of going for specifically good handling, you could've gone with a max speed combo. That increases the speed you get from speed items such as mushrooms, and they also have generally bigger hitboxes. Unlike usual, that is important in this challenge and is not detrimental whatsoever.

[@emilydioptase]

No gas? This game certainly needs a hero!

[@brandonbombplays9304]

You should do bad piggies with no boxes

[@metal_pipe9764]

Some levels require the punching box, so no

[@brandonbombplays9304]

@@metal_pipe9764 I mean like the sandbox challenge he did, but instead of electricity he can't use the wooden or metal boxes that hold stuff and most cars are made out of

[@deathbrine-ht9rf]

I do want this series alongside angry birds

[@JasperCasper24]

This vid was super fun but my god did I feel motion sick xD I’ve never played Mario kart so I wonder if it’d be the same playing it lmao

[@Drengodr]

Sorry to hear that! The idea that people might get motion sick from watching Mario Kart didn't even occur to me

[@aureliamastergoomba1278]

22:25 So if you had managed to beat Dry Bowser you would have gotten all 60 of the possible points!

[@gferrol118]

18:48 I never knew there was a shortcut there

[@rachelhartland6192]

Do a race where it’s only blue shells in the item boxes. That would be chaos.

[@CrewMate-r1m]

Should have made a cursed vtuber avatar of the star mario face thing lol Love your videos btw

[@ZatralTMF]

I would have assumed hopping would be the fastest way to turn around

[@Pepe-segundo]

Can you do the other cups?

[@TTLunar]

Technically the moment you went backwards you accelerated, just in a negative direction

[@hackiersmm]

Hey, for your next video, you should make a challenge on a video game, i dont think anybody has ever done that

[@Drengodr]

Good idea

[@TroyBoyJoy]

If you enable crazy 8 and only 1 other item, then the entire crazy 8 will be that 1 item, so you couldve had 8x golden mushrooms

[@sumsum83460]

we need the other cup lol good luck

[@nathanpfirman625]

Physicists: That's still acellerating!