How 2 Player Became Mario Odyssey's FASTEST Speedrun Category

Four years ago, 2 Player Any% stood as Mario Odyssey's fastest speedrun. Since then, through the skill of a number of incredibly talented 1P runners, its been left far, far behind. This is the story of how this under-looked category rose, fell, and then rose up again to claim the title of Mario Odyssey's fastest Any% speedrun.
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Music:
♪ Fire Emblem Flower of Enchantment - 01. Liberation (Mystery of the Emblem)
♪ Wii Party U - Mii Fashion Plaza
♪ Xenoblade Chronicles - Memories
♪ Super Smash Bros Ultimate - Corneria (Remix)
♪ Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Tour Piranha Plant Cove
♪ The Legend of Zelda: Triforce Heroes - Main Theme
♪ Sonic Unleashed - Apotos (Day)
♪ Go Vacation - Natural School
♪ Might Switch Force! - Love You Love You Love
♪ Super Smash Bros UItimate - Wii U Fit - Training Menu (Remix)
♪ Undertale - Another Medium
♪ Paper Mario Color Splash - Bloo Bay Beach
♪ Sonic Colors - Aquarium Park (Act 1)
♪ Metroid Prime 3 Corruption - GFS Olympus
♪ Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - The Weight of Life
♪ Celeste - Reach for the Summit
♪ Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX - Sky Tower
♪ Splatoon 3 - Wave Goodbye
♪ Paper Mario: The Origami King - Battle with King Olly
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:23 - Chapter 1 - The Rise and Fall of 2P
11:41 - Chapter 2 - The Revival of 2P
22:36 - Chapter 3 - The Apex of 2P
38:53 - Outro
#speedrun #worldrecord #2player

[@KarmaKazi666]

Bro, giving Tyrone his flowers at the end was absoLUTEly BASED. Bravo on the video quality and the record

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

He’s an insane guy, had to give the credit he deserves! Thanks so much!

[@JokerDoesSpeedruns]

Genuinely insane, I hope odyssey eventually reaches SM64 levels of fame in terms of speedrunning popularity

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Me too! It totally deserves it. The top level runners of this game are insane!

[@M4rk_is_Q]

sadly it likely wont, because the top speedrunning category in sm64 (16 stars) is only 15 mins and that catches more people than smo which is 1 hour

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

@@M4rk_is_Q Idk, 120 is shaping up to be even more popular than 16 recently. I think there's a market for longer runs

[@gmdFrame]

​@@ZackInTheBoxxhello

[@beanklix]

Soooo brilliantly done! Proud mum 😍😍😍

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Aw thank you so much Mum🥹

[@Zack207]

about to watch this video and its already one of the best speedrun documentary vids on youtube, nice work!

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Aww tysm!

[@RealTal.]

I didn't know there was any overlap between melee and odyssey speedrunning, cool to see chillin and chu make an appearance. yayuz!

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Yeah! I actually didn’t realise they were smash players until this video came out haha. It’s a small world

[@kingjO444]

Absolutely amazing video! So proud of the work and dedication the 2 of you put into this category! Here's to the 55 soon!

[@Zack207]

fetuses roll out

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

I'm proud too, we've come such a long way! 55 is right around the corner for sure

[@CrunchySpon]

This is probably Top 3 beat SMO documentaries ever made. Props! Y'all are getting the 55 today!

[@red_apowerpointguy]

i was always a huge fan of smo 2p speedruns now thanks to you i got even more invested in the category great video!

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

They’re so cool, aren’t they!

[@stajj8173]

Phenomenal quality, especially for a small channel. Congratulations on everything!

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed

[@somebodyhere3160]

insane(both the run and the video quality), just realized that you only have 1.6k subs, you definitely deserve more!

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

I appreciate that!

[@Nat_the_Chicken]

"Unfortunately, at this point, speedrunners stopped having friends, so the meta became to play Cappy with your feet so you could complete a 2-player run by your lonely self"

[@Nat_the_Chicken]

"And then Zack and James broke the meta by becoming the best friends speedrunning has ever seen"

[@abugidaiguess]

this is genuinely one of the best videos i've ever seen super clean editing, incredible storytelling and also you're just ridiculously good at the video game

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Omg that’s so nice, thank you! Means the world to me ❤️

[@rylawn2503]

The production quality on this video was amazing, congrats on the WR aswell, this channel is going to blow up, well done

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

I hope so, thank you!

[@remith3rat]

Super epic video! !! Looking forward to the 55 this week frfr, yallve got this 🐐

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Its gonna happen!

[@Maxsterious1]

@@ZackInTheBoxxyes catboy, it will

[@mbsb271]

Insanely high quality video, def one of the best on youtube I've seen in the speedrunning scene, this video is gonna blow up the quality and storytelling is unmatched.

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed, please share it around!

[@PikaXY_]

this is so well put together, looking forward to the 55 and your future content aswell!

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Thank you!

[@Zoiler]

awesome video !! crazy how this STILL only has under a thousand views at the time, deserves way more

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

The performance on this video has blown all of my previous vidoes out of the water already, I couldnt ask for much more!

[@WDPG]

Let's fucking go Zack!!! This is absolutely mind-blowing. I missed so much last year😭(It's Dani btw )

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Yo Dani! Thank you so much

[@cvdusey]

Dude, your quality is insane! I really hope you blow up, you definitely deserve it!

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

I appreciate that, I hope so too!

[@Naverati]

currently, they are ahead of tyron by 3 seconds, at 56:07. Completely insane, this was a great video and I'm shocked you don't have more subs. Well done!

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Thank you! We only plan on lowering our time from here - 55 is soon!

[@1SlateS314]

This was such an interesting and enjoyable video. Awesome production value, great job to both Zack and Jambo and hope u get the 55 this week :)

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

I hope so too!

[@1SlateS314]

Also i have to say that the music choises are perfect!

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

@@1SlateS314 Hell yeah im super happy with the soundtrack too

[@l_upus]

You can be incredibly proud of this video and everything you two have achieved in this category! What a long way you have come! I hope you can keep pushing 2p to further show the potential it has compared to 1p. 2p on top forever!

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

You're the best! I love the enthusiasm ♥️

[@J72_PR0]

This reminded me of summoning salt, it totally deserves more views, good job

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Tysm! I’m super happy with how it’s performed honestly

[@shewnaethan6231]

This video is really good and well put together I can tell you spent a lot of time on it.

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

It took a HELL of a long time. I'm so glad you like it!

[@iikodane7166]

Added to the speedrun mega playlist. Great job!

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Awesome, thank you!

[@YourLocalNobody420]

Super high quality video, deserves more love

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Glad you think so! It’s gotten plenty of love already tho

[@Jack_O_Lantern]

So much love was put into this video this is genuinely amazing, I enjoyed every second of it :D

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Thank you so much!

[@SabirTheHuman]

This is a very cool video. If there is one thing i don't like, it was the short section where words were popping on screen one at a time (I'm probably just nitpicking with this take, it's not really too bad). Other than that one thing, I'd say that this video was a really good video with no obvious problems. Also, congrats to both of you on your achievement! One last thing, I may want to start actually speedrunning soon because of this video. Probably gonna be single player runs though, but who knows.

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Thanks for the feedback! I’ll keep it in mind next time. So glad you enjoyed and excited to see your speedrun journey!

[@Mrgravitycoil]

One of the best Smo videos I've ever seen, this is amazing! Good job bro!

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Glad you enjoyed it! That’s so nice of you to say

[@Mrgravitycoil]

@@ZackInTheBoxx what's your next goal?

[@jackringel485]

one of the cleanest edits ive ever seen holy shit when the text panned with the camera at 1:27 i knew i was in for a good video

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Haha thank you!

[@chickin7461]

This video deserves so much more attention, it’s incredible

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Thanks so much! Feel free to share with a friend and get it that attention! :)

[@Citrus_TV]

genuinely incredible video, loved every minute

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

omg thank you! I'm so glad!

[@NoName-wb1er]

I feel like there is one big mistake on this video. Basically anybody that was a little bit in the Mario Odyssey community knew that 2P player was the fastest category, thanks to faster movement and multasking. But, 2P being extremely hard to run compared to 1P, there really was a period, in fact multiple, where the category wasen't getting pushed. So that's why I respect the effort a lot, and well done for achieving the fastest run of Any%, even if you had to 2v1 an other runner to get the tittle.

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

People definitely know it’s faster but it’s still awesome to see it live up to its potential, and for the wider community to see as well!

[@alltheyoshigames1]

Just today Tyron got a 56:06 in 1P Any%

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

We’re still on top! For now…

[@alltheyoshigames1]

@@ZackInTheBoxx yea that’s right BBBUUUUTTTT the question is how much longer until tyron is on top

[@blizzardy858]

zack and jambo you guys are actually insane at this game, i dont think it was a coincidence you guys went to the same college(trust)

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

It is absolutely crazy we did, I’m so grateful

[@pannnella]

dude holy shrimp this video is so good i hope this explodes man 🙏

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Aw thank you! I mean it’s already smashing all my other videos so I’m pretty happy so far

[@tanini56]

Honestly one of the best speedrun documentaries I've ever seen

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Thank you so much, that’s super kind! I’m glad you liked it

[@CowMaam]

what a good vid this was, deserves so many more views but im certain this will happen

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Thanks so much, I’m glad you enjoyed! Feel free to share it around with anyone you might think will like it and let’s get it those views!

[@Shemcat]

Great vid, now I just need a 2P partner of my own because man I don't wanna have the Shemdogs as Cappy

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

THE SHEMDOGS NAHH 💀💀

[@kalcalous8097]

bro this and the last video where bangers and are so good crafted good stuff :)

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Glad you like them!

[@wisemeowster]

3:35 You made me think they died!

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

LOL im sorry for the jumpscare

[@aduxfn562]

What a video, good job lads

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Legend!

[@AKWLMath]

Speedrunners never cease to amaze me, the amount of dedication is insane.

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

It sure has been a lot of work! Thanks so much

[@THEPROGAMERMAX]

The hardest speedrun in super mario odyssey but both of you guys were so confident and trusted each other :)

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

We've done more practice than you could believe, the only thing we can do is trust eachother!

[@THEPROGAMERMAX]

@@ZackInTheBoxx :) nice teamwork

[@erm_5557]

this video is really good!

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Thank you so much!

[@breakie1716]

incredible video really well made, hope you get sub 56 soon

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

I hope so too! Thank you!

[@PixelSalad99]

Amazing video, really well made!

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@PixelSalad99]

@@ZackInTheBoxx i genuinely did, super well made. i cant stress this enough, actually a 10/10 video! ❤❤❤

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

@@PixelSalad99 bro youre too sweet, thank you 😭

[@PixelSalad99]

@@ZackInTheBoxx ♥

[@user-kq3oy4ye6u]

Great trailer. Looking forward to the premiere.

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Thank you, me too!

[@louisebexley3226]

Fucking masterpiece

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

❤️ tysm

[@ComboRS459]

What an absolutely insane video man, no wonder this thing took half a year. How 2P became the first ever category to break the last minute barrier coming soon?

[@Aeplexi]

54 is possible

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Aw thank you! I'm so glad you like it

[@DwaynejohnZZon-uj9tj]

52 is "possible" 2p btt is approaching 51

[@Aeplexi]

@@DwaynejohnZZon-uj9tj holy shit how??

[@DwaynejohnZZon-uj9tj]

@@Aeplexi idk

[@fuzzion_1739]

This bout to be 🔥

[@user-ed1do3sc5e]

32:16 , I’m there, I’m in the video let’s goooo

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Gg

[@DinoobSR]

Insane video once again, 55 soon!

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

So soon! Thanks!

[@ThatSpeedrunnerGuy]

This sequel is up there with Terminator 2 and Empire Strikes Back

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

I will take this as a comliment? I think?

[@boinga84]

Quitting 1p and settling for terrible knee pain, I will use this info to get 54 by next year. Thanks in advance Zack🙂

[@boinga84]

O and gl with 55

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

It’s so over for Zambo 😭

[@ujkloin]

10:25 this image shows that that segment was edited in january

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Yep! I’ve been working on this vid since before christmas

[@Sunray625]

wait I had no idea chillin and chudat ran odyssey that's crazy

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Well now you do! Small world

[@Speedycons]

Amazing video!!!

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

tysm!!

[@blackscreen2319]

thank balls it’s finally finished before 55

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

I was getting so worried 😅

[@GamerThatExists]

First comment hello

[@d3adxb0yxwalk1ng]

i've been looking for an smo speedrunning update B)

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

helll yeah 😎

[@MateoPoyart]

30:20 i used to do this jump in 2p for fun to practice lava jumping

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Hahaha omg well who would’ve known it saved so much time!

[@HoshiArt]

amazing vid!

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

thank you!

[@Aurora_Veill]

The power of friendship or smth idk

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Hell yeah! Something like that…

[@MrWooperGuy]

Best vid I have seen in 2024

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

thats huge! Thank you!

[@artman40]

And somehow you've already beaten this WR. What's next? Going for 100% 2p category?

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

We’re going for a sub 56 minute time :)

[@Lucanablack69]

Summoning Salt would be proud

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

proud of me or scared of me 🤔🤔

[@Tankste_r]

Thats how you go from strangers to best friends

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Exactly :) we most certainly did

[@gmdFrame]

I like this video. Its nice

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Nice 😎

[@Techstrobe]

the goats

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@Huppihuppi12]

Aaand tyrone has already beaten it.. with 56:06

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

We actually have a 56:05 now so we're still ahead!

[@daxgrant6465]

i ready baby

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

he's readdyyy letsgooo

[@Speedycons]

same

[@DwaynejohnZZon-uj9tj]

Yeah baby woo

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

yeah baby wooooo

[@ninshado]

You guys are fucking crazy, 55 soon :)

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

It’s right around the corner!

[@circuitcraft2399]

I can't see your replies in the comments. The "creator replied" icon is there, but no comment below. @RaysWorks described a similar issue; you should be able to observe it from another KZbin account. No fix is currently known.

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Huh, weird! I have replied to every comment. Hope KZbin gets on that soon

[@aMinion45229]

GOOD VIDEO NICE

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

THANKS

[@Sg197smo]

Sub hour was done in 2 player first????

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Now you know!

[@angejo5591]

My boys ❤

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

❤️

[@georgekhoury9410]

Music name? 24:39

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Aquarium park from sonic unleashed. All the songs are in the description :)

[@smoceany9478]

1:27 95 moons??

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Oh yeah I couldn’t be bothered to finish the game so I just used practice mode to warp to the end on a random file 😂

[@Ilja-ji6pp]

Nice

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Very nice

[@JosefChin]

nice

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

😎

[@vincehomoki1612]

But... what happened in the last half year?

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

That’s for the next video!

[@ujkloin]

just get a 4:37

[@JosefChin]

I don’t want to be a wet blanket, but 2P is just way easier to be faster than 1p

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

Yeah, I kinda disagree tho. Sure 2p is “easier”, but it’s still incredibly difficult to play at a high level as coordinating two separate peoples inputs is very hard. Also, you can’t always tell by watching runs, but playing Mario especially in 2 player is actually much harder than 1 player, as for the most part you can’t “buffer” inputs which genuinely makes the game far more difficult. You’re right that 2p is faster tho and technically “easier” to achieve a better time if you can communicate well and find time to grind with another person!

[@JosefChin]

@@ZackInTheBoxx ye. I’m learning 2P with my 8yo lil bro and my imputs are disappearing

[@JosefChin]

@@ZackInTheBoxx also, do you have a good Odyssey dram tutorial?

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

@@JosefChin what do you mean by odyssey dram?

[@JosefChin]

@@ZackInTheBoxx treasure of waterfall basin dram to Odyssey

[@maximuschubs8162]

and then tryon got a 56:06 😂

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

WERE STILL AHEAD

[@unne1-xx4qv]

w video

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

the single largest W

[@aMinion45229]

Almost video day before (please heart Zack)

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

you got it!

[@daxgrant6465]

insane vid tho, btw IM IN THE CHAT LOL

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

YOO HES IN THE VID

[@Eternal_26_]

Nerd

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

:(

[@Maxsterious1]

hey away from zack!

[@Subspace79]

People In the Premiere 👇

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

there were so many of you! I appreciate it so much

[@ZacklnTheBox]

interesting

[@ZackInTheBoxx]

NO WAY

[@DwaynejohnZZon-uj9tj]

Who is this guy?☠️

[@Computerclock5976]

@@DwaynejohnZZon-uj9tjThat guy will be a mystery