This Gamer Just Did The Impossible In Super Mario 64!

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In today's video we will look at one of the craziest video game challenges I've ever seen. Last month, the speedrunner Bubzia collected every single star in Super Mario 64 and beat the game. Nothing too crazy, until you realise that he was blindfolded the entire time.
Bubzia's run: • BLINDFOLDED 120 Star S...
Bubzia highlight video: • Highlights - Blindfold...
Abyssoft's breakdown: • History Was Just Made ...
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[@karljobst]

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[@kingdingring9719]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@NostraFnDamus]

Are you sure?

[@thomaswburkhart]

less gooo

[@Cardboard_object]

Boop

[@randomguy7818]

Well good 👍 lol

[@Bubzia]

Thank you so much for covering our community and my 120 star run! It was an absolutely crazy journey over the past recent years and to finally say that 120 has been beaten blindfolded is still crazy to think about. For anyone who is interested in more blindfolded speedruns or blindfolded SM64 in general, I have of course still many more projects planned, so stay tuned!

[@tristshapez]

You're an absolute mad lad! Congratulations on your achievement Bubzia, a very impressive feat indeed.

[@mykr0324]

That is some serious shit. Crazy you were able to do this. Congrats man

[@GGSpeedruns]

Absolute legend ! I wouldn't have thought this was possible without seeing this. 11 hrs is crazy dude congratulations!

[@dumpnchase]

This is just nuts! Congrats dude!!!

[@znxster]

Incredible stuff!

[@Garathon]

I like how the blindfolded run still looks 10 times better than me when playing Mario 64.

[@JackoBanon1]

It's because blindfolded speedrunners are experts in the game and know how to move and navigate. The only 'problem' is the handicap in form of a blindfold.

[@hichatoldchannelhere]

Ye some people are built DIFFERENT dude

[@n1njahawkssecondchannel84]

I never knew I would ever see the day a 100% run in Super Mario 64 would be possible I’m mind blown 🤯 fantastic run

[@rybiryj]

Yeah I mean look at 17:15 that doesn't seem like a trivial way to get up there

[@jakesnussbuster3565]

@@JackoBanon1 congrats man that was totally worth typing

[@Abyssoft]

Thanks for the shoutout at the end, blindfolded runs are fascinating

[@Dopeskunk]

Name a more iconic duo

[@PBK1977]

@@Dopeskunk Badabun and lying.

[@monkey3964]

Imagine taking your blindfold off and realize the recording stopped 10 seconds into the run

[@peterpyzer]

Great underrated comment xD

[@ballsballs6255]

I'd kill myself

[@BJGvideos]

Happened to me during a stream once and I wasn't even blindfolded

[@peterpyzer]

@@BJGvideos hahahaha xD

[@BJGvideos]

@@peterpyzer Yeah I did a two hour stream and it turned out I lost internet connection 16 minutes in but because I was watching the game I had no way of knowing.

[@clashofpoke]

Well, this makes me think back to the time *that one guy* 'beat' Mario 64 blindfolded.

[@ThunderFlarz]

"It was just a joke, fam!"

[@twes003]

@Don't Read My Profile Photo Don’t scam people, bot…!!!

[@lotus_flower2001]

Don't doubt his awesome muscle memory! He even knew which way the 1up was going to go!

[@davidjsaul]

Well beating it blindfolded is simple when you realise all you need to do is be able to see through your "blindfold" 😂 At least he wasn't eating pizza at the same time.

[@clashofpoke]

@@davidjsaul or drinking coke

[@Dabuin]

Oh god, collecting the 100 coins for each stage must be so much pain for sure xD

[@josephwalker1853]

​@ I thought the level with all the magic carpets would be.

[@koishi5935]

@ LLL is by far the hardest and when he got it so early on in the final run, we were very optimistic about the run's chances.

[@jst25]

Just wearing a blindfold for 8 hours would be terrible.

[@itweeb4765]

@@josephwalker1853 the rainbow level is the main reason I never bothered getting 120 stars legit.

[@hendyman9735]

@ Hazy maze cave was in the top 5, it's definitely one of the stars with the most route changes because many parts are challenging and the camera in that stage is a nightmare. He actually did get lost there with like 80 coins in the run but recovered his position because he's a fucking genius

[@zurreal8087]

1:29 “Not only is this possibly the greatest blindfold achievement of all time, but it’s up there with one of the greatest gaming achievements ever in general.” But have you ever heard of William Mitchell? Don’t get me wrong, this guy is impressive too, but he doesn’t hold a candle to the King!

[@JW-qd3ol]

lmao

[@guiltytrain3689]

Tod Todgers is the real GOAT.

[@retrokoh1507]

Mitchell can beat Donkey Kong blindfolded. I've seen it. 😜

[@cattycats4]

@@guiltytrain3689 Tod Togers "I dont always speedrun draaagster blindfolded but when I do the audience is blindfolded"

[@henryhardtits]

@@cattycats4 😂😂

[@Sam_on_YouTube]

11 hours straight? Also an amazing feat of bladder control.

[@jht3fougifh393]

Right? Holy shit.

[@Purriah]

He actually just passed away from a bladder infection that spread to his brain during the speedrun

[@JackChop]

@@Purriah fr?

[@maartenn2217]

​@@JackChop ffs no of course not

[@JackChop]

@@maartenn2217 listen ive always been dumb as hell

[@bcutler13]

So glad that Karl covered this! The guy's video had a criminally low amount of views for how massive this achievement is. I didn't watch the whole run live, but did so on KZbin over several nights and was just completely blown away.

[@SebastianSonntag]

I laughed out loud at the guy typing "HEY KARL KOBST" in the chat at 17:48. I suspect it was Todd Togers.

[@MindDesire88]

It was absolutely Todd "Forever 80's Fashion" Todgers. The legend himself.

[@tux75]

SM64 speedruns continue to be a never-ending cycle of "hold my beer. "I can't get enough of these Mario 64 runs. I don't get it. It's mesmerizing

[@chakijzftw]

You made me blow on my screen. Well played lol

[@retrokoh1507]

@@chakijzftw I had no idea until I saw the pfp. Brilliant.

[@ZXMany]

Amazing video with incredible explanations, Bubzia's achievements and hard work are legendary! The work that blindfolded speedrunners put into creating and remembering these strategies, and memorizing backup plans (and backups for your backups), it's mind-blowing

[@that_one_bird_that_i_hate]

Hi I’m first

[@copperymarrow1583]

did not expect to see you here

[@eduardogaxiola3907]

I mean, being blindfolded without having an anxiety attack and staying sit for 12 hours without eating or going to the bathroom is already an impressive feat.

[@goffe2282]

Yeah, I'd consider it ok to get up during certain parts of the game.... in the lobby section or whatever you call it after you have died.

[@Ch3k0v]

He did eat though! Dude had a big bowl of rice and some energy bars which he would periodically snack on throughout the run.

[@Immakickayouass]

Hey Karl, this is a monumental achievement for Bubzia, and truly a milestone in Super Mario 64's history. This is old news now, but it reminds me a lot of when SimpleFlips completed the Green Demon Challenge, in which he collected every star in he game with a lethal one-up mushroom chasing him. I love seeing stuff like this, it never gets old.

[@IanWatson]

Literally about four hours ago I checked this channel because I realized it had been a while since Karl had made a new video. Thank you, Karl.

[@davidjsaul]

He's still recovering from his cheating "scandal" 😉😂

[@RogerDatSoldier]

When the world needed him the most. He has returned for us to show amazing speedrun video!

[@wuldntuliktonoptb6861]

Would love him to return and finish the every perfect dark champions series oh wait that doesnt get a million views what a legend. Been here since 1000 subs. Great job karl act like we dont even exist. Dont even mention Ryan whites untied bc reddit tried 2 cancel u. Spineless.

[@uefets]

@@wuldntuliktonoptb6861 Lul, cry me a river.

[@greenlight9896]

Absolute madness. I remember how unforgiving Super Mario 64 was when I was a kid, and that was with me being able to see. Not in a million years, would I ever guess that gamers were willing to attempt to play it completely blind! Major props to Bubzia for taking on such an incredible feat! He deserves the fame for all his hard work!! :D

[@rubikscubeearf6218]

This run deserves to be watched beginning to end. It took me about a week and a half but I managed to watch it in its entirety. Talk about an emotional rollercoaster. This is one of the most amazing feats I have ever witnessed.

[@gaetanX103]

Karl: "we have reached peak gaming" From Soft runners: "Time to make Dark Souls even darker"

[@Bubzia]

My next big project after Breath of the Wild will actually be Dark Souls 3 any% 👀

[@gaetanX103]

@@Bubzia Immediately subscribed ! I don't want to miss it

[@TKUltra971]

Next souls challenge, turning the TV off and beating the game.

[@Brawler_1337]

Next Souls challenge: Soulsborne Kiro Ring no hit blindfolded marathon.

[@waggy4703]

I watched him painstakingly practicing Snowman's Land for hours, this is an absolutely unbelievable achievement

[@FilthyCasual268]

I was there in the chat, and remember seeing Karl there and thinking, "Yep, this'll be his next video". I was nearly as nervous as Bubzia was during BitS, and shared his feeling of happiness and excitement for him after every clutch moment, and especially when he finished it! I'm sure it's gonna be another masterpiece from the most legendary of absolute legends, just like the speedrun was!

[@mikehunt42069]

17:15 glad you inlcuded this jump. It was insane watching it live! Bubzia is such a talented runner

[@Rocky712_]

Bubzia's runs are just amazing. I mainly know him from watching his Blindfolded runs of Metroid: Zero Mission, which are already insane, but a 3D game like Super Mario 64 with all 120 stars is an incredible achievement and the work and effort put into just performing a single session run is more than remarkable and shows off the true dedication. Even if you have speedrun a game and you think you know it by heart due to your muscle memory, all of what you thought you mastered to perfection gets instantenous shattered into pieces from the lack of sight. Simply amazing, Bubzia.

[@toxicroak_gaming6754]

I really enjoy how this gave some background information about what blindfolded gaming is and how it works. I was there for the run, and it was definitely something special. Great video

[@valgorup8127]

Karl has become one of the only youtubers i watch who gets me excited with an upload

[@Jabadamazo]

The memory you have to have to do this is beyond anything I would expect a human to be able to do. These people are incredible.

[@FlyingTurtleLP]

I was looking for the next Karl Jobst video... and I could not wait for it to finally release. Thank you!

[@hendyman9735]

Wow, this reminds me of that time Todd Rogers got 121 Stars blindfolded. (unrecorded ☹️)

[@davidjsaul]

I've watched that video start to finish over a few days. It's a crazy feat, a testament to his patience, endurance and being able to pay attention to the smallest audio cues.

[@Pyroferric]

Congrats on 100 videos KARL JOBST YOU ABSOLUTE LEGEND

[@rainbows98]

seeing a runners joy after beating a huge record always makes me so happy. its so insane in the best way possible

[@VacuolateBeef24]

17:47 someone in chat “Hey Karl Kobst”

[@Nico2718_]

Incredible video! I can't even imagine completing a challenge this huge, but the way you described blindfolded runs was amazing imo, you really explained what it feels like as if you tried yourself! Also, as someone who followed Bubzia since half way through the journey, you really gave me 120 grinding vibes back! As of Bubzia, he really made history with that run, as he did 4 years ago with the first run! He really has a passion, a dedication and, more than anything, and amazing creativity that ultimately ended up in a ridicolously insane idea being humanly performed!

[@FrozenMelody]

Awesome video covering Bubzia’s crazy journey towards the 120 star completion! I’m glad to see he is getting the recognition he deserves for all the effort he put in, as well as previous runners through the years. The blindfolded community is one that I hold near and dear to me, so when I see videos covering the topic, I can’t help but to smile. Thank you!

[@demian04_rta]

I couldn't believe it when i read the title! Thanks for covering these legendary speedruns!!

[@willdarling1]

I don't believe it. The Punch Out blindfold was crazy enough, but at least with that game you are rooted to the spot and everything is sounds and timing. Sorry for any disrespect, but I don't think I'd be able to believe this without being there in person and inspecting the blindfold etc. Not saying it is fake, but it is just so incredible a youtube video is not enough.

[@miorioff]

Thank you for coming back, Karl! I really missed your videos

[@MrJamiez]

😂

[@n1njahawkssecondchannel84]

I do too

[@TheAdvertisement]

The pure amount of memory you must have to hold on to to do this run is insane. Awesome job Bubzia!

[@kianr2200]

I love blindfolded runs, I wish there were more documentaries and popularity with them. I’m sure many speedrunning enthusiasts also appreciate this content. Thanks for sharing Karl

[@mattcanty7313]

I was just wondering where is the new Karl video? Lol. Glad to see ya bro. I love these vids.

[@Galavis.]

I've been checking Karl's channel daily and he's finally back! Welcome,King!

[@CoyoChris]

I was waiting for your video about his achievment! great video, great achievment !

[@MoD366]

Was looking forward to this video ever since Bubzia managed this feat. The guy is an absolute legend, thanks for covering this run and the history of blindfolded SM64.

[@ericwallhagen3146]

It's been too long since Karl has called me an absolute legend.I've been waiting for this video since his run. This is such an insane achievement, and was even more insane to follow live. Congrats Bubzia! You know you've made it when you get featured in one of Karl's videos.

[@tandemcross]

My Mother finally beating Zelda: A Link to the Past in 2010 after trying since it came out (1992) is the greatest video gamming achievement ever. IMO. Back in like 94 or 95 my friend and I finished her save to see how many times she died.... over 500 on the Ice Palace alone. She was stuck there for years at the time. She was stuck for over 10 years on the Turtle Rock boss, and blew my phone up at like 2am one night ecstatic she finally did it. Then she actually got back into it like she was in the 90s and beat Gannon's Tower and Gannon a year after that. The only games she played outside of that were with me: Burger Time for the Atari, and Super Bomberman. My Mother is the greatest gamer ever.

[@JonathanScarlet]

Congrats to your mom on finally beating that game.

[@NullScar]

👌🏻👏🏼🫡

[@andym5280]

Would she be willing to play other zelda games?

[@kirjian]

That is so sweet. GG!

[@thatitalianlameguy2235]

Make her play link between worlds for more torture

[@michazmuda1477]

Very Nice Karl, you deserve more subs for your incredible work and analyze of fake speedruns of games.

[@pedrongreen]

Ever since this happened I've been patiently waiting for you to cover it! Thanks for the great content as always

[@KingDuken]

Imagine being the first and only person out of billions of people to be do something that probably won't be done for a very long time. Truly amazing and it's so cool to see their excitement.

[@xxlee1019]

Glad you're back!!

[@Berliozboy]

Another great video. I love how your respect for these achievements is so apparent. Its contagious and has the ability to convince non-gamers that these feats are truly amazing.

[@mcrsit]

Incredible. Thank you Karl for letting us know about these achievements

[@justfinedog]

The amount of time and skill that put on this type of speedrun is absolutely insane, I can't imagine being blind for almost 12 hours playing a game would be possible.

[@facksmasheen]

I legitimately never thought this would happen. I remember watching Katun try to route some of those 70-120 stars and it was insane. Bubzia is something special.

[@stonemove4207]

Amazing performance ! Congratulation man ! And amazing video once again Karl, thank you for keeping me updated about the world of speedrunning !

[@slyker1114]

I was hoping for you to cover it!!! I'd say that's the biggest gaming achievement there was and will ever be, and he deserves some recognition

[@viedralavinova8266]

keep up the great work! love your videos!

[@EpicEverz]

I had no idea this was a real category. I just remember Vargskelethor Joel and SimpleFlips doing a blind Mario 64 stream, where one wore the blindfold, and the other gave him instructions.

[@deadmo1]

This is the best introduction iv'e heard in a very long while. I love listening to you Karl

[@dalmirogranas9990]

The amount and quality of the work you are doing for this community is astonishing, man. I absolutely love your channel.

[@abimottram9091]

Yay welcome back Karl 😁

[@Akaketsugami]

I was waiting for this video!

[@cinnamonsugarcourtney6073]

I loved watching the vod for this, it took me a couple days to watch it, and the idea that he did this all in one shot is crazy. Bubzia is so crazy. I love all his blindfolded runs.

[@mookymookymooo]

Yeah, it was super worth the watch! I managed to see the first couple hours live but then had to catch the rest on replay

[@Jay22222]

Right? A lot of comments make it pretty evident people can’t even watch the stream in one sitting. (I mean nobody is challenging them to either.) but imagine not just doing it, but live with thousands of viewers. Is fighting Bowser a significant hurdle? Relatively speaking. It seems like it would be but I’m just thinking back. I could barely even catch those damn rabbits with my eyes open. Let alone closed. JFC

[@GDFear]

I'm so glad I was there to witness this and the previous attempts live. The hype was through the roof when he got to the last star

[@JimboMarsh]

The absolute legend is at it once again.

[@viatorinterra]

took only 4.5 billion years 😎😤

[@Imaproshaman7]

Speedrunners are just so impressive. This community is awesome. What an amazing accomplishment!

[@yaomicqui]

bubzia what a legend! outstanding achievement! katun as well! awesome video karl!

[@Runescythe9852]

It’s amazing when all the time, effort, and mental fortitude eventually pays off for such an iconic moment. Even a person like me who doesn’t possess all these qualities can appreciate the sheer tenacity and dedication these players have

[@MrK-]

I remember watching it live, it was surreal how he achieved that.

[@DisplayThisOkay]

Always nice to see blindfolded speedruns. The effort required must be insane and I can always appreciate them.

[@SergioAnalog]

Always providing the most interesting, up to date speed running news. In the most informative and concise manner. Thank you, you Legend

[@richardthepastamancer6619]

"I can't whait to see what the blindfold community does next" I see what you did there

[@Shrando]

bubzia is a legend.

[@tevani1]

First off, only about an hour and a half for 70 stars? Secondly, 120 stars in under 12 hours? These guys are insane, like my mind were blown twice this video. Also shows just how difficult some of the stars for 120 is compared to 70 stars. Wonder if they'll work on lowering the time on 120. Kudos to you, blindfolded runners, you guys are the true legends!

[@fropick]

So glad you’re back, Karl. Great video as always.

[@silentrouge]

Bubzia is a true legend

[@PainfullyCasual]

Karl is back baby!

[@drascia]

This is the most amazing feat I've ever seen in speedrunning. Congratulations Bubzia!!!

[@sampfeiffer3372]

That was absolutely amazing! What an achievement, such control, memory, willpower.

[@giZm]

Gamer's Law #3: Any sufficiently advanced skill is indistinguishable from cheating.

[@n1njahawkssecondchannel84]

Oh no game over for me I’m Cheating for going fast on Halo 2 🤣😉

[@Jake-23]

Another absolute banger! Thank you for the continued excellent content!

[@kiki-drawer2669]

Blindfold speed runs are my favorite! Ty for covering!

[@aj00]

YES!!! Another Karl Jobst video! 🙏 Was just thinking ‘man I want another vid from him’

[@valgorup8127]

Karl is one of those people we all like to watch while eating

[@xavierstanton8146]

(Been a year but it must be said) Specifically, eating pizza and sipping Coke

[@aoz0ra]

So, that is what a blind playthrough is. Nice to know.

[@epicplayer1235]

One minute in, and i'm pretty hooked. Nice content so far.

[@TheLevitorres]

I remember not long ago KZbin recommended me the video of that amazing speedrun and I obviously thought "no way dude, that's not even possible!" wow! I didn't even knew a 70 star blindfolded speedrun was already a thing, but this one is on another level of crazyness hahaha now I need to watch those 11 hours for sure

[@Greentunic84]

Remember those " greatest player of all time" awards they use to give out to guys like Billy Mitchell? Yah, these blindfolded runners should get those. Eat your heart out, Billy.

[@nicerhabara]

"How Is This Super Mario 64 Challenge Even Possible?" It's called muscle memory :p

[@eCiinS]

No. Of course it's not only muscle memory.

[@thewiseoldfox]

@@eCiinS he's referring to the notorious phony

[@nicerhabara]

@@eCiinS I was refering to that one guy who faked a blind folded speedrun, made obscure moves and said "that was literally just muscle memory"

[@eCiinS]

@@nicerhabara yeah. Got whooshed. :D

[@zae_thunder4541]

i couldnt even imagine being the only person in the entire world to do something and you have a bragging right but your friends and family dont believe you did it which is probably what would happen to me. outstanding video and dang this is very impressive as well congrats bubzia

[@oceancowboy]

I never get tired of your intro. You're a legend as well!

[@mookymookymooo]

Dick! I had just wound down for the night and ready to go to bed without looking at another screen. How can I resist this?? I've been awaiting this video for weeks!

[@happypandaface710]

No one cared who I was until I put on the mask

[@Sm64wii]

These videos always make my lunch break better lol. Thanks

[@Yoshistar95]

Having 11 hours worth of gaming is something I can only dream off in my daily life currently, but damn that must've been devastating both mentally and physical, huge GG on anything you've achieved in your blindfold career!

[@Aguyfrom225]

If they are blindfolded, why do they face the tv? I understand they need sound but they could use ear buds. Why even have a tv in the room at all?

[@rationalgazer]

Here as early as poss... love your videos!!! I'd rather eat off a plate with a fresh velvety matt of clean fuzz.

[@Giffsen]

Holy shit this is so incredible I had to take a time to process it was actually possible. Huge congrats to him, a real legend!

[@psyboyo]

Oh man, welcome back. I was worried that the previous video could have been the last 😢

[@VeritasGames]

Bubzia has a camera embedded in the game’s RAM that’s hard wired into his cerebral cortex. The title of this video should include TAS!!1

[@anteshell]

Deprecating others and their skills to make a joke is not cool. It's pathetic.

[@thomasdilfurd4176]

@@anteshell u need to chill

[@anteshell]

@@thomasdilfurd4176 Disliking pathetic jokes is not mutually exclusive with being chill.

[@thomasdilfurd4176]

@@anteshell it's not an insult are you trolling

[@anteshell]

@@thomasdilfurd4176 Ah man, I cannot recall when did I last time heard a defence so stupid and invalid.