The HARDEST Mario Maker Level in the World (Not Clickbait)

[@ChainChompBraden]

Still love seeing coverage of the level. Thanks for the video!

[@kyle8971]

There are a lot of "GOAT" achievements throughout gaming history and I'm very confident that this one will sit atop the kaizo throne for a very, VERY, V.E.R.Y., long time. Congrats on clearing and entering the HELLstory books.

[@archmagusofevil]

The legend himself! I spent quite a bit of time watching your attempts and was so excited when I saw you post the clear video. Truly epic play.

[@junghunt8645]

@ChainChompBraden Damn, dude. Congrats. I didn’t realize you’d continued after uploads were over. This is one of the craziest achievements I’ve ever seen. You are truly Mario Shokunin. Absolutely bonkers.

[@mindhackz]

It’s only just begun. You’ll be covered in many top gaming moments of all time for decades to come. Imagine “Evo moment 37” from nearly 20 years ago but 1000x over. Amazing job, dude.

[@BrodalNso]

Nonono

[@ricardoediza2690]

If the creator took 7 years to beat his own level, imagine how many more for Poo to beat his own IronBros challenge 😢

[@SKotris84]

Hey I'm all for it cuz I love the content!

[@ArcadiaCv]

Seems like something that would take an afternoon to beat with a TAS

[@sweetbabyjesus2242]

You didn't have to do my guy Poo like that ☠️

[@dressiknights]

@@ArcadiaCv I'd love to see a TAS creation montage of this.

[@venanko845]

Porque nunca nombran a JC THE CHAMP lo superó en un pestañeo

[@lindontaylor1525]

I have 3,000 hours in terraria. This man has 4,000 hours in a single level. What the crap. I literally can't process this man's patience

[@locVampeal80]

you also have 3k hours in 1 level... technically

[@speedymatt1236]

Also, imagine the determination! Literally half a year of playtime on this 1 level!

[@callmechaf1165]

I remember the day he cleared it and thinking to myself "I cant believe the unbeatable has been beaten" because from seeing the level previously, thought there wouuld be no way anyone could do the level to full completion in one go. That is was merely a construct of "what could be" within mario limits. Yet, he did it.

[@KingBoo97]

But he already made it to the final section many times before the clear, so I'm not sure why you would think he wouldn't beat it.

[@callmechaf1165]

@@KingBoo97 getting to the final section with a heart rate that high and clutching is quite different than completing the section separately and saying it's possible. Every failed attempt just mounted more and more pressure every time he returned

[@KingBoo97]

@@callmechaf1165 Still, it was bound to happen. Also, each time he got there he was calmer than the previous one, and in the last runs to the final section there were no nerves that affected his gameplay at all.

[@cedricbailly100]

@@KingBoo97 Didn't follow it live but from what I understood he reached final section only 9 times before the final run. And he was reaching the final section only once a year. It's hardly "many times" x)

[@twig7219]

The first two sections of ToD by themselves would probably take a seasoned Kaizo player hundreds of hours to beat. Absolutely unreal that a human managed to beat the entire level.

[@vilanokaizo]

Not realy but it whoud take 10 to 40 ours fie the best smm player en it whoud be like top 5 hardest in game

[@vilanokaizo]

It took ark ...9h to get the first section 9 what are you on with the 100h

[@twig7219]

​@@vilanokaizo well i wasnt referring to top-level kaizo players. also intentionally didnt actually specify what i meant by first two sections Kappa

[@asymptoticspatula]

Your commentary definitely shed some light on difficulty of some of these tricks. Thank you for that. You are right--it is a legendary feat and you are justified in calling it the greatest moment in gaming history.

[@kstalia]

I'm loving the "sport commentator" feel on mario, you have a great voice for it!

[@selfspears]

Amazing level, amazing performance! Also I really like this like documentary style video from you. Very cool! And I think you and WeSkill do a good job of boiling complex gaming stuff down into something anyone can understand.

[@frittsybaby5877]

As someone who logged thousands of hours into MM/MM2 I never ever thought I would see a lvl of this magnitude ever be beaten. My mind is blown 🤯 Congrats to Braden!

[@schwindsichtigaderechte5293]

Greatest moment in gaming history, absolutely. The amount of skill in both design and execution, the massive dedication and just how high he set the bar for himself are mindboggling! A great moment in history, certainly. It is exemplary of what human beings are capable of if they push themselves to their limit. But one of the greatest moments in human history? I'm not sold on that. To me it lacks the sort of undeniable global influence that history's greatest moments should have. Then again, who am I to judge, I've never achieved anything like this and probably never will. Either way, much respect to chainchompbraden, he's undeniably made history with this one.

[@ryangainey94]

I'm not sold on greatest moment in gaming history. To me, that spot goes to "Triforce % Ocarina of Time" when they used arbitrary code execution to add in a bunch of custom content but then connect to Twitch LIVE within the game as it was being played. The most mind-blowing thing about it was how they managed to code internet access onto a machine not designed to be able to access the internet, then have it access specifically the live stream of the person playing the game so that Twitch chat could see themselves rendered IN REAL TIME on the N64 screen right as the guy was playing it. I'm also not sold on this being the hardest Mario level, as I'm pretty sure that award goes to the romhack "Item Abuse 3" which is intended to only be completable via TAS, because it's supposed to be literally impossible with almost everything required being frame perfect. That all being said, this is definitely the... Second hardest level on Mario Maker. Because the first hardest has got to be a blind attempt at that one Panga level he made where you have to guess an exact combination correctly in order to beat the level, and there's at least like a quadrillion different possible combinations, making it genuinely impossible to guess in many many lifetimes.

[@KingBoo97]

@12 34 It'll be beaten again

[@KingBoo97]

@user-sj8ew2ye3v Lol Kirbs already said he won't even attempt it seriously. I'll be grinding it for an eventual clear when it gets uploaded.

[@KingBoo97]

@user-sj8ew2ye3v Kirbs is not the best SMM player, and he knows it

[@crake9510]

Gggg

[@ODISeth]

So! I think we now know Poo’s next challenge one he beats IronBros

[@brandytweak7342]

poo will never even try this

[@Brayan.Jheyson]

The day he cleared it, the community was just.... static. Amazing stuff.

[@bloodred255]

i mean all I really felt was pissed at nintendo for blocking uploads of new mm1 levels.

[@chlli]

Do you mean ecstatic? Because static implies the community couldn’t give less of a shit about the clear.

[@dbrandeau]

The community was in remiss

[@peanutbuttercracker1]

@@dbrandeau There had never been a kaizo level like this

[@z5tetriskid]

I agree, dude. I've watched you play for years, and to see someone else do this is pretty beautiful. You obviously couldn't spend all your time trying to clear one level, but I love that someone is always willing to show others what's possible. Thanks for your coverage on this.

[@michaelpodgorski1692]

I remember hearing about the clear that day. Never thought we'd see it. I was blown away when Magnum Opus was cleared, but this? The hype was unreal.

[@brandytweak7342]

magnum opus was cleared pretty quickly by some other insane players later but this level will take way more time for someone else to clear

[@cubix015]

@@brandytweak7342 how many time do you estimate?

[@Brisingr26]

Taking 7 years to clear your own level is absolutely wild

[@danemartin5288]

Thank you for covering this also. What a legend. And your synopsis helps explain the little parts that go by so fast, people may not fully appreciate the difficulty

[@liveoptimistic]

This video deserves so much traction. This is astounding. Thanks for covering it!

[@DT98182]

I really really enjoyed that, Poo! Would absolutely love to some more of this style of content from you.

[@JohnnyLeven]

I remember seeing ChainChompBraden's level posted on the mariomaker subreddit at the beginning and thinking that there was no way that anyone would beat it ever. A combination of all of the hardest levels in the game at the time rolled into one single level? That just seemed insane. And then it got harder and harder, but somehow as it got harder, it also felt like it was more inevitable that it would be completed.

[@koltstansell4048]

This video brought me back to when I first saw GoSeigen clear Magnum Opus. Great video Poo!!

[@saltlakeatrocity9771]

I love how right after the triple Pswitch jump, the keydoor still has a dickvine behind it.

[@ironstorm5275]

It's crazy to imagine that the starting levels he was taking about are just so easy compared to trials is death

[@Dethmegadeth]

I spent 6 years checking in on this from time to time. Happy he beat it.

[@tyn5802]

This is the kind of thing that shows you exactly who you are as a person. If you believe in never giving up and perseverance play this level and try to get as far as you can withoutlosing your ever loving mind. I don’tlike giving up but if i played this for 2 hours I would go nuts. I don't have a wii u or MM1 but i would buy one just to burn out of frustration. It took him 7 YEARS to clear? If he wants to go around with a shirt that says "I do patience like the Dalai Lama" I'll believe it without question.

[@GuuJiYA-a.k.a-TheCrafty]

Great video POO! This is the craziest challenge I've ever seen in video game,OMG. Even the 7-99 of Spelunky 2 seems very easy compared to it hahaha. Big GG to this guy, he must be so happy to have succeeded.

[@philipphanslovsky5101]

In your favorite part, that room that he has to go through multiple times, it spells "Tod" in the background, German for death

[@speedymatt1236]

Funnily enough, the “Smashtastic” Amazing Feat from Wii Party U took even longer than this accomplishment where you must pass 1000 points in 1 button mashers game. I’m still amazed on this level btw.

[@KingBoo97]

This is WAY harder than that. This took a very good and talented Mario player almost 7 years while that took that guy a few weeks. No possible comparison.

[@speedymatt1236]

In case you’re unaware, Nilly896 was the ONLY player who got the Smashtastic amazing feat globally, nearly 10 years later since Wii Party U’s Release. 1000 points on a 4 player button masher game is a lot! AND it eluded Miiverse’s lifespan! For a mere party game, it’s truly making a statement in gaming history!

[@KingBoo97]

@@speedymatt1236 I know, I saw his video. That doesn't make it near comparable to this.

[@speedymatt1236]

Trials of death was basically cloudberry kingdom levels 319 and 320 but in Mario maker! It’s ridiculously crazy! Don’t get me wrong, they’re both insanely amazing gaming accomplishments indeed!

[@benjaminoechsli1941]

I remember seeing a web article about this legendary level when it was finally completed. CCB is incredible.

[@andrewschubart9761]

It was so amazing the day he cleared it. I would always open his stream when I saw him trying, just to see how it was going. Couldn't believe it finally happened.

[@yommmrr]

If I could do 10 seconds of this levels correctly I'd consider it a win. Bradens achievement will never be beaten. If Nintendo would just open a server to upload it, I'd respect them forever.

[@vilanokaizo]

Thare are custom server where he is going to uploud it

[@SoulCrusherEx]

Just noticed on 9:15 there is something spelled TOD meaning Death or just Dead in German. This guy is a god in creating the Kaizo of Kaizos

[@vilanokaizo]

GG JCthechamp for beating this level😊

[@LastKnight0727]

a funny thing to do at the end would have been to show a dev door after he beat it just to go "yeah, you could use this but it is beatable. "

[@ignorantpie7011]

This summoning salt video is fire

[@dethmunki4909]

I remember Poo talking about this level a while ago, but couldn't find it again. I'm glad he managed to finish it before Nintendo shuts off the servers.

[@tensixtyoclock]

There is an alternate universe where trimming the herbs is not the only level remaining...

[@TheChristCenteredCraftsman]

To think, 8000 hours I got to journeyman in my trade. This is some major dedication to Mario.

[@SuperMeatBro]

this video made me realise how Braden is actually the legend of all the legends not only in maker, but in gaming history overall.

[@yommmrr]

We have to dedicate 30th September to Braden.

[@iwersonsch5131]

I first joined his attempts during the minute at 348-288 and was like "that looks oddly reasonable for an 8 minute level. not that different from sm64 kaizo"

[@terrybanks5063]

now this truly was insane. talk about perfection, trick after trick

[@ZexalDSJAsh]

Just imagine if you get this level during an IB run.

[@GamerGee]

0:27 no mention of super sadistic torture world LOL

[@stevieboy7075]

I would LOSE MY MIND if I played the same level for 7 years…

[@RustyShackleford_]

Easily one of the greatest feats in human history.

[@moncef2733]

Being here live for the completion is really something

[@MrSolomonGaming]

So for those wanting to attempt this... Braden was gonna upload the level, in all it's glory, to SMM1 fan servers as he said in his video. So best of luck to all who dare.

[@vilanokaizo]

Or jou have to spend 20h off you life figering out what random kaizo block your missing on the rebult

[@Lheticus]

I've known GPB to state something like "anyone can beat any level." So the start of this video was startling to say the least.

[@brandytweak7342]

thats just not true because some players are just better than others

[@Lheticus]

@@brandytweak7342 Hey, I agree. But it's a thing I've heard him say in multiple streams.

[@speedymatt1236]

Parts of humanity are brighter than others

[@nogoat23]

Thank you for sharing gaming history with us.

[@TylertheFancy]

Damn, that's actually insane.

[@alphagroudon2]

10:22 Thank you for that clarification

[@maehdrescher5022]

I realy like theese documentary style videos. Virtual does them for Trackmania. If Poos keeps dooing them for Mario / Kaizo i will keep watching. Great content, thanks for making it!

[@canebro1]

Wow, indeed not clickbait!

[@Newtination]

P switches have 3 frames, but still damn close to frame perfect I suppose. lots of big [and a bit exaggerated] claims like 9:18 that are a bit much, but great video and coverage of it for those somehow not in the know.

[@vilanokaizo]

In smm1 thay are 2 or 1 not 3

[@Zero323F]

Love the Axelay music in the intro, that brings back some memories :)

[@KradXzero]

Omg didn't know that was already done, amazing, all the Mario Maker community should be talking about this

[@Majora1988]

The only thing that sucked about it was that when he finally beat it, he couldn't upload it because Nintendo shut the servers down.

[@Aviertje]

OK. So LilKirbs is going to have to demolish every wall on the continent, and Karl Jobst is going to discover the newest greatest means of gaming masochism ever invented. I can't wait for either of their videos.

[@brandytweak7342]

kirbs wont beat this but it seems like another player will

[@JohnJones-yk5qk]

Awesome idea for a vid, would love to see more of these types of videos

[@ikaro342]

Hot damn, that is some brutal gaming for a brutal level. Congrats ChainChompBraden, and thanks Poo for covering this one.

[@adamk5487]

Love the “Poo’s update” bit - sounds like news, but it’s Poo’s.

[@doug8841]

This takes some sort of mindset to create and play this type of game. Incredible vision. To even attempt something like this your temperament would have to be on a level of zero. This is on a different level This is on the GOAT 🐐 level.

[@Patrick_pw345]

Hi Poo, This is what "reaction" content on youtube SHOULD be. Very high quality commentary. Creating an emotional binding to the content. Explaining tricks, going back and pointing out details. Create a story around it. Doing the prep work. Thank you Poo for this content. It made me comment the first time. Not your mom, yo mom. Would love to tag @DarkViperAU

[@xadamxk]

SummoningPoo at it again with a different style of content. Loved this!

[@monsoon1234567890]

The greatest achievement will be someone else beating this level.

[@RaymondDay]

Something that the creators of the levels cleared them.

[@somedudeok1451]

Dude you're actually not kidding. I can't imagine anything more impressive taking place in gaming. There is nothing and nobody who can top this - at least not in quality. Sure, you could always add maybe a few more challenges to a level of this difficulty, but would that actually make it more impressive? I don't think so. Not really. Because it's not just the amount of challenges in the level, but also the fact that this player sat down and perfected their skill to beat this for 7 years. If anyone can think of anything more impressive that could take place, please let me know.

[@apollolux]

"No regard for player enjoyment" That's probably the most accurate description of levels and hacks made by people who have zero experience in design AND don't go in with _some_ plan. That's partly why Defender's Troll Guide became so important to the SMM Troll Community - it gave some starting plan to do "standardized trolls" while still trying to keep player enjoyment in mind - and partly why Kaizo is still generally unapproachable beyond the SMW Hack Community - there is no Kaizo equivalent to the Troll Guide for SMM.

[@KingBoo97]

The intention of hard levels is to be very challenging in execution itself, and the hardest ones are extremely challenging for the best players out there, and they constitute many of the best achievements in Mario Maker and in this case in gaming in general. They are obviously not meant "for the general public to enjoy" because the majority of people don't have the dexterity for them. You're mixing apples and oranges here.

[@zerotimeleft]

@@KingBoo97 you are everywhere in this video's comments xd

[@akivat.899]

Just absolutely incredible. Also great commentary!

[@markmaurer6370]

Holy crap! I can't believe he finally beat it

[@dgates8097]

Honestly the most impressive feat of gaming skill I’ve ever seen.

[@xeuzak]

Teared up 2wice, and my heart is racing. What a moment

[@johnwise9811]

Love to see Commentator Poo making an appearance

[@joshualee8656]

I am liking this narration video idea.

[@agr0nianTV]

The description is way off for this one since it's mm1 :P Anyways some crazy stuff, good thing it took so long to complete cause this is 1000% a super expert run ender

[@shadeofeternity4990]

This brings a whole new meaning to the word "Difficult."

[@speedymatt1236]

It even stretches the boundaries between possibility and impossibility.

[@obilesk]

Just wish we could see GPB beat it. Love ya, poo!

[@DaneBryantFrazier]

I'm not even a gamer and I can clear this with my eyes closed with one hand on the controller.

[@ItsartoTV]

Imagine Playing Super Expert and Getting this Level

[@justinjustin6887]

I miss watching streamers grind hard levels like they all used to in mm1

[@StepBaum]

Loved the breakdown!

[@darreldorigatti862]

I remember hearing about this awhile ago. I think it was you again. He didn't clear it, but it was an issue cause MM1 servers were closing down and he was gonna lose his shot at upload forever. This the same guy? If so I'm so glad he got the chance. Did Nintendo clean port his progress over to MM2 or did they just extend the deadline - just for him. Either way, nice.

[@andreweaston1779]

You’re a charismatic story teller.

[@Publiksquare]

This was such a great idea for a video

[@stompingpeak2043]

Twitch chat could still probably first try this

[@bigfest6498]

Are you ready...? You think you've got the toughest level in maker? You think you got the best tech set ups in smw? You better get ready, to bow down to the master...yo Poo...break it down!!!

[@sacrifixe]

You should watch Demonic Carnival (probably harder then this) currently 2600h and 55% PB

[@interestinghandle739]

Creator said demonic carnival is most likely easier than ToD lol

[@vilanokaizo]

​@interestinghandle739 it probably isn't especially since DC is getting buffed

[@xdcountry]

Poo Jr. - you’re up brah. Incredible vid!

[@NotQuartz]

lil Kirbs on his way to spend as long as it takes only to find out that he conpleted the level 1 frame longer than the creator

[@brandytweak7342]

lilkirbs wont beat this, but a player named kingboo97 will try it and beat it

[@NickVS707]

Also, Castle theme from Super Mario World ost is so nostalgic to me, i could cry.

[@SmEiF-]

man i aint watched a poo video in a min warzone 2 has me by the balls. but i came bac for this

[@RavenGamingOverLord]

That is a very insane level in Mario Making

[@__The_Real_V__]

7 years later, gets it uploaded. 1 day later, Nintendo deletes it

[@UltiMaker2]

It was never uploaded, they removed the ability to upload levels back in March 2021 and this wasn't beaten until 2022 🤔

[@__The_Real_V__]

@@UltiMaker2 and the jokes goes over your head

[@1308lee]

My favourite part was 6:06

[@tech-kyle]

The beginning of the IronBraden challenge? 🤔

[@justanotherlikeyou]

Points for the Axelay stage 1 music playing in the background😁👍

[@bryceallen2445]

I thought the Japanese dude yelling YATTA! was amazing. This is insane!

[@MachMushroom]

That was beyond sick

[@tenj00]

Building a sustainable fusion reactor looks easy in comparison.

[@paularized1]

It’s been a year. Just beat it already Poo.