The Mario Speedrun where you... Walk?

[@Kosmicd12]

Check out Rocket Money for free: RocketMoney.com/Kosmic #rocketmoney #personalfinance Sponsored by Rocket Money There's some vocabulary/game mechanics in this video that I didn't give a crash course on, because... well, I would have to explain them in almost every video. If there were any parts you didnt understand, feel free to ask in the comments. Most questions can probably be answered by this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2i1q6J_etSGg7s

[@OsirusIrdia]

rocket go boom boom

[@CrateSauce]

the reference to ceave gaming went CRAZY i preciate that

[@Xaymar]

Can't wait for the sponsor to show up on a "Sponsor is a scam" video in a year. So far, it's been an almost 100% rate of happening...

[@johndesacada9893]

No😡

[@cyrollan]

​@@Xaymar😏💐🐊🐊🐊🐊

[@Bismuth9]

I like the combo of ceave gaming and the 10 myths about speedrunning at the end there

[@ElectronIsABadTuber]

Finally, the big three of mario: Bismuth, Ceave, and Kosmik

[@catchphase]

Nah, Ceave always finds a way to do it, he’d be able to find a way for every Mario game to be completed without running. He’d say “Quite simply, no… Unless…”

[@TheGlaiveDominatrus]

@@catchphase "...we warp spacetime seventeen times in level 4-1 to cross over this gap."

[@gdplayer667]

The real big 3 in Mario is kosmic, darbian, and niftski🗿

[@narnianninja4964]

@@gdplayer667 For actual speedrunning yeah but we're talking about KZbin videos I thought

[@haceofspades7682]

Walkies huh? Sounds kinda complicated, feel like I might need a team of scientists to explain this to me...

[@null009]

yo waddup chain

[@ExplosionsCentral]

@@null009 yo waddup

[@stigmaoftherose]

Yo waddup

[@scritoph3368]

My dog when I grab the leash off the kitchen counter

[@skullha66]

But what even is an uncleared level?

[@BladeRabbit]

Its pretty crazy to think that a speedrun category where you cant run is only 2 minutes longer than the actual speedrun

[@M_Alexander]

Even when you consider Mario runs 60% faster but only finishes like 30% faster

[@SirTylerGolf]

A large chunk of the game is cutscenes, which are the same length for both categories

[@M_Alexander]

@@SirTylerGolf also that brief water section

[@SirTylerGolf]

@@M_Alexander that too yeah

[@theperiidot]

Isn't that a large amount of time in comparison to the normal speedrun tho

[@Aryais]

Princess: "Mario help!" Mario: "Oh no! Do i need to save you fast?!" Princess: "Nahh, you can chill." Mario: "Ok"

[@NeonNijahn]

Chosen one!

[@S9uareHead]

Seven minutes later...

[@GhGh-gq8oo]

“But let’s not forget the other runners who had to walk before nifski could, well.. walk faster.” Missed opportunity

[@GabrielBoreli]

For sure

[@monkeyman2022]

Missed opportunity for what?

[@NatSM64]

Feeling extra motivated to finish a Walkathon run now. Made it to 8-4 at least 4 times yesterday. Edit: You can also save another framerule in 1-2.

[@Kosmicd12]

Really? There can't be more than 1 or 2 frames to save

[@NatSM64]

You need to stop the pipe clip as early as possible so you can load the warpzone on the last pixel of the world 3 pipe and then do a backwards fast-acceleration. Edit: I should mention that I didn't find this framerule save, KingOfJonnyBoy did. His video for it is titled "Walkathon 1-2g subpixel setup+ANOTHER framerule".

[@NatSM64]

You also save another framerule in 4-2, but I doubt that anyone will even be able to do it in two segments, let alone the full level. There's a video by NotThinkAnything titled: "Super Mario Bros. Walkathon Lightning 4-2 Framerule Saved".

[@Tailstraw_xD]

Walkies, huh? Haven't heard that name in ages.🚬

[@SayAhh]

Less talkie, more walkie

[@watsonwrote]

I miss walkies

[@Ursi_]

love seeing all the simpleflips commenters here, I recognise that wolf pfp anywhere

[@Tailstraw_xD]

@@Ursi_ lol yeah I comment a lot

[@staudinga]

Wait, people actually scream "Cheating!" when you run over 1 block gaps? That is one of THE Super Mario features. I expect it in every Mario game I play that has, well, blocks. Wtf.

[@RoundShades]

"Wait, you can just... walk over it!? ...You can just... walk over it." *Cracks open and chugs a Rolling Rock in disbelief*

[@LeReubzRic]

People don't realise that you don't collide into a wall if you're like 1 pixel down.

[@coolj4334]

Fun fact: if an invisible block is in the 1-block spot, you won't make the gap

[@matheuscabral9618]

these boots are made for walking, that’s just what they’ll do

[@xxEzraBxxx]

one of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you

[@kyanclaessens4777]

I don't know why but I did not expect this reference here

[@elishuster5943]

6:37 "We'd end up in the minus world and we can't beat the game from there" I was really expected an "Or can you?" showing your video talking about the minus world speedrun

[@DLH112]

my Joycon's B button is broken, good to know I can still get an S rank on the smb1 legend challenge

[@randomgamer-te8op]

lmao i thought about that too, barely a sub 7

[@Average_K]

Does Antimony know Bismuth? They’re pretty close to each other on the table lol

[@AntimonySM51]

yeah

[@DarkenedAuras7653]

I bet they hear that joke periodically

[@topthog]

Wow! Speedrunning without running! Reminds me of when I used to Speedrun and would do it without the Speed!

[@flygon8083]

Most tempted I've ever been to eat in a speedrun

[@Doge-zb7ku]

🍔

[@LsAdventurer]

🍕

[@brightblackhole2442]

🥤

[@object-official]

🇧🇷

[@jonpopelka]

Bites of pizza and some soda between levels? And don't forget the heartrate monitor!

[@MJIZZEL]

I learned about speed running stumbling on a kosmic video few years ago. Had no prior knowledge of any of it. Was normally only on yt for sports and older Rap from 90's. I didn't understand why he was eating pizza the way he was til i found out about 'passing mario in 5 minutes'. The community is fascinating and at same time hilarious af. Made me start playing video games again. Thanks again kosmic!

[@Mercerenies]

20:24 Speedrunner walks in, starts vibrating aggressively to scare the piranha plant away, then leaves.

[@ShiroCh_ID]

this made me rememebr that RTA Manga about MC got isekaied to his speedrunning game that seems like it was geavly inspired of zelda and pokemon glitch alongside some funny Vibrating

[@Josuh]

@@ShiroCh_IDdrop the name

[@allelahh]

animal survival instincts type stuff

[@mcaaronice]

Kosmic turned out to be as good at making interesting, well-edited videos as he is at speedrunning. A modern Renaissance man. He's done it again!

[@MrCheeze]

Don't think we didn't notice the music in that last segment. Still miss that guy...

[@fluffsquirrel]

Which guy? That music is from Dream Team right?

[@MrCheeze]

@fluffsquirrel Ceave Gaming, who used to make really good mario maker videos, frequently used that song from Superstar Saga (along with calling things surprisingly simple)

[@fluffsquirrel]

@@MrCheeze Thank you so much! I didn't know that was SuperStar! I guess M&L Dream Team got inspiration from from that game as with other Nintendo games. Appreciate it Mr Cheeze!

[@KCzz15]

@@MrCheeze Oh, I unsubbed from him years ago because his face reveal stuff was getting so annoying. Didn't know he stopped making videos.

[@JamesP7]

He still makes videos on his second channel. I haven’t seen much, but I think it’s BotW/TotK stuff.

[@vitasomething]

love the little ceave gaming reference at the end

[@Technoblade6277]

haven't heard that name in a long time

[@Asiago9]

He's currently focusing on making hour+ video essays on games

[@divVerent]

Including the music switch to Teehee Valley. Well done!

[@loftilywrongly3483]

Walkies SMB1 edition

[@buivars]

the boxart jump!!

[@CoffeeFlavoredMilk]

I do wonder if Walkies is possible on Minus World ending. There's probably a run out there that combos both who knows.

[@AndersonNeo12]

Thank you for the detailed explanation, cause for ppl, like me, who doesn't really know the game, it looks like Mario is just casual strolling through the levels 😅 but this really shows how much depth and knowledge os behind it. Ps: Fun fact: The "any%" category is the fastest one, and with this time of 6:54, he walked faster through the game than some other 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ 😊 and ties 1481th place on the official speedrun website

[@eMKayyoUwhY]

I bet Niftski will implant all the strategies shown in this video within 4 weeks. He's crazy. Nothing but respect for this godlike humanoid speedrunner.

[@NateTheGnat]

Now I want to see the Mario No-A-Button press speedrun.

[@Justap1g]

theres already a minimun A press run

[@aidenjones7753]

Sadly the first goomba puts a stop to a 0 a-press run :(

[@japhyriddle]

Technically, every Niftski run is a no-A-button speedrun. He uses the keypad period. Nyuk nyuk nyuk.

[@japhyriddle]

@mouykaing7456 That's true. I guess the best you can do is skip to World 5. Or do you need to press left to clip into the 1-2 warp zone area? I don't remember.

[@aidenjones7753]

I think Happylee has a no left-press TAS, in 1-2 you use the big mario clip at the top of the wall thats usually done for minus world then warp to 5-1 in the middle pipe (faster since 4-2 warpzone can't be used)

[@BigBoct]

0:55 "No, this is Patrick!"

[@dBradbury]

Had to check that I didn't have my music on in the background as I was just listening to the Cadence of Hyrule OST, ha! Great video as always.

[@Lheticus]

21:34 I miss Ceave...

[@mariozangetsu]

youtube.com/@ceaveperspective?si=o2Busjs0LGH4nOuX

[@D3X1K_AXYZ]

Me too. I know the mario well seemingly ran dry due to mm2's ux not being ideal and such. If only he had a second channel... ;D

[@SlickONick]

21:37 Not sure if this is a Ceave Gaming reference but still brilliant

[@Kalaphant]

I think it was.

[@Kalaphant]

21:35 I couldn't comment my live reaction but. Oh my goodness. Is that a Ceave reference? I was NOT expecting that. The rest of the video is great, but WOW, this is incredible

[@Nightcaat]

Walkies :333

[@cutter892]

Wait, some people think running over the single spaced pits is cheating, lol?!? That mechanic is literally told to us in the instruction manual for SMB.

[@dzikidzikers4082]

TBF not many people read manuals, especially when they download ROM from the internet or get the game from other sources

[@Casually_Sleeping]

2:06 Sponsor Skip

[@andresnoyola8783]

The third Bullet Bill is called Bill Chipher

[@jeluenhayo2410]

I didn't expect Ceive reference at the end but it brought a soft smile on my face - Ceive is a great lad :)

[@KnuxMaster368]

2:59 Fun fact about 144, not sure if it’s still true but they used to only accept runs done on Jan 1 and Jul 4

[@Kosmicd12]

Haha, yeah it's not that way anymore. Shame if you ask me 😛

[@goinkosu]

i think you meant to timestamp 2:19

[@laytonjr6601]

As someone from a country where the national day is neither on Jan 1 or Jul 4 (it's Jul 14) I'm offended

[@Idran]

@@laytonjr6601 Jan 1 isn't for a national day, it's for New Years; France and Iraq (whichever you are) could still celebrate that :3

[@Adriethyl]

Speedwalking, or walkies, is a -run- -walk- playthrough of a game where you are not allowed to run in any way whatsoever. It was first popularized by professional speedrunner/walker Simpleflips in his aptly titled series, _Walkies_ in which he attempts to reach S Tier in Super Mario Maker *2* by simply walking through user-generated levels.

[@8BitPlumber1]

Great video! Every time I you release a video I learn something new and it's amazing how much there is to learn. Thanks for the great vid!

[@mchenrynick]

9:46 Anyone claiming to "cheat" by running over 1-block gaps haven't played this game. This a known mechanic of the game!

[@NewUser000NewUser]

Haven't played this game in like 20 years,but I pove these videos,makes me temporary forget about the "real life".

[@prizm9515]

I really appreciate that with all the garbage on KZbin I can always count on Kosmic to consistently make wholesome, drama free, interesting content. Thank you my guy.

[@rickrollmaster9000]

I already knew you can't clear 4-3 cause thats where I was stuck when i was a kid. Never tried to use the B button on GBC deluxe version. When I finally found out the B button makes you run, it blew my mind!

[@flibidydibidy]

Awesome video! Great showcase of a cool category :D

[@Taolan8472]

I did an SMB walkathon last year, took me forever. So many jumps become so much more precise.

[@globglogabgalabyeast6611]

I legitimately laughed out loud seeing that such a slow category immediately starts with a fast accel. It makes sense, but just looks so silly doing such advanced tech only to immediately get passed by a player that just uses the run button

[@DaveAcosta]

my algorythm went crazy and started recommending me your old videos, finally here just 15 minutes from your latest video

[@divVerent]

21:27 Got deceaved again :)

[@SF124-was-a-taken-username]

A moment of silence for Bill. He was a great companion for those two levels, but he didn't come back a third time. His support has been a great encouragement for us all, and he truly did make the run amazing.

[@Hazrd24]

My first time playing SMB was the deluxe version on the gameboy. I didn't learn about running until the 8-1 hole, it blew my mind that I completely missed the run button for so long.

[@TheMightyGiantDad]

"The answer is actually surprisingly simple"

[@mathman0569]

NO

[@BagOfMagicFood]

Exiting the forest is super simple

[@Bobbobob12647]

I'd be interested in a summary of weird and unusual Mario speedruns. Of course, adding your usual backstory or trivia to the information would be icing on the cake!

[@albinosquirrelmpls]

Imagine there’s a bus waiting for you at the end of every level, and it only leaves every 21 frames. This is like that, except Mario’s been self-conscious about his figure, so instead, he’s going to walk.

[@RunicSigils]

I often hold "run" passively out of habit even in other games unless it has other functionality. Not doing so when there is a reason is where this really seems hard to me, lol.

[@pootskoot23]

A Mario speed run without any busses? Madness!

[@Monkeymario.]

11:56 captions: wrong workp

[@MisterStar-y5r]

One day I tryed swimming up on a water levels top. I throw a fireball + swim + perfect alinement and it worked on level -1 once I think it's a glitch.

[@andrewjgrimm]

Releasing a video about a category where you can’t run during the Olympics, which has walking as an event, is an inspired move.

[@JamesPlaysGames95]

I remember as a kid being stuck at 4-3 Until i realised you could hold B to run

[@GriffinForte]

2:57 what WTH -youtubes captions

[@ValueNetwork]

I wonder how many 80s kids across the world got the original Mario bros, mostly used the d pad (because they were dumb kids) and never figured out running. The amount of kids that never got past 4-3 must be surprisingly high.

[@coolbrotherf127]

I doubt that most kids who did something like that even passed the first world, much less all the way to 4-3. As a kid, I couldn't beat the 2nd level.

[@JosiahBradley]

What would someone use besides the D-pad????????????

[@m4yr4i]

​@@JosiahBradley the B button, alongside the Dpad, allows you to run in mario games. Kinda crazy, I know.

[@AlexReynard]

[raises hand]

[@JosiahBradley]

@@m4yr4i are you okay?

[@bentattersfield7987]

I feel like you should have to walk along the bottom of the swimming area...and only swim over "brick" obstacles, unless you can somehow clip through them

[@Rocket-we6tv]

Bro wake up Kosmic uploaded a new video

[@logansharpe9034]

Once every blue moon…

[@chrisbluestone]

Once every sapphybluemoon

[@Tovvvija]

Please bring back Romhack Wednesdays.

[@rphntw1n]

You’re getting good at this since you made the switch. Love it.

[@Kalaphant]

0:30 The whole intro was amazing, but yeah I liked that joke lol

[@Kubson21_]

Bill and William are my favourites here ngl

[@fishactivation5087]

21:35 The one other person on Earth who remembers Ceave Gaming.

[@thewierdragonbaby4843]

how is this related to Ceave Gaming

[@TheVivi13]

@@thewierdragonbaby4843 It was an intentional reference. Both the song used, the short format, and the term "surprisingly simple" are all staples of his.

[@D3X1K_AXYZ]

He will be missed. I guess nothing left to do but to check out this "Ceaves Perspective" Guy and binge watch Ceaves old content (which this put me in the mood to do) XD

[@mrravinraven]

I love the "I'm assuming walkathon"

[@fluffsquirrel]

The Mario and Luigi Dream Team music at the end is so nostalgic, beautiful choice

[@Xpnvh]

YOU aRe GlITchINg ThE GamE sO uR chEAtiNg1!1!!1!1!1

[@JoelTheParrot]

3:39 definitely a speedwalk BONUS GAME?! 21:36 oh lol

[@AntipaladinPedigri]

16:10 Bill and Billiam

[@samsheyman1312]

8:48 Mario is moonwalking

[@bluemario8361]

I like the ceave reference at the end

[@thewierdragonbaby4843]

wait what was it

[@Kalaphant]

@@thewierdragonbaby4843 It's a Surprisingly Simple reference

[@zactastic4k955]

I’ve always loved this category it’s super under rated great video cosmic

[@NintendoFuse_Greg]

It's amazing that the walkathon run is nearly as good as my PB with the B button. At least according to NWC NES Edition splits where a number of "strategies unavailable" are in play.

[@DracoVerta]

Maybe with each frame that you press B, 0.1 seconds is added or something, so that "SMB2J Walkathon" could be a thing. Like you could press B whenever it's necessary.

[@regi3756]

It’s amazing to me how many different ways it is possible to speedrun Mario! 🤩

[@bholdr----0]

I dig some of the nuance in this run, like 4-3, which Kosmic says hasn't been done without the b button, outside of a TAS... Sounds like a challenge! (Though far, far beyond my skill... But K implies that it IS doable: is it?) Heck, I can and do appreciate the otherworldly craziness that the best runners can do! (And I dig watching that level of skill.). ...this is another great vid from a great channel! Cheers!

[@CindyBK391]

Ah yeah... That's not an Speedrun, is a Walk Dodge

[@qubarnes]

Simon's Quest theme? Have I just been oblivious before now? 20:02 Wait other music sounded like video game themes. Time for a marathon of identification. Curse you and your devious ways Kosmic :)

[@TWGF1853]

why does niftski love xx:54

[@Speed-TV]

9:39 Even if you've never seen that mechanic before, it would be common sense that it's not cheating

[@guy_th18]

Would be really curious for another video going into how the levels that weren't seen in these runs can be done walkless (the tricky/interesting ones of course)

[@jameskm03]

8yr old me in the 80’s knew you could walk/run across those one square pits.

[@doomarcher381]

Im just surprised that when Nifski misses the fast accel at the beginning of 4-1 they immediately know they had, I guess it's because of the in game timer for the stage, but still impressive to me.

[@inlovewithi]

It's amazing all the things created within this one game universe.

[@vitanpatel2061]

This was so cool! Especially the end , lol

[@Your_Degenerate]

Ah Bill, we will remember him fondly.

[@chrisoneal2718]

Walk the walk, talk the talk!

[@rodrigoqteixeira]

21:40 bro woke up and chose to bruh everyone

[@stinky817]

These guys can beat the game faster with walking than i can with running....

[@TheGlaiveDominatrus]

that lost levels part feels like this video was made for april fools' day but the video also has genuine content

[@thatviewer-4142]

That was worth watching. Now I feel inspired to beat 4-3 no matter what. Unless "what" happens to be impossible.

[@varietychan]

Speedwalking since 1985:

[@cyrollan]

Walkathon made me laugh out loud in real life. That's not often.

[@iagonewats5113]

F for Bill and Willian

[@trucid2]

When I was little I had no idea you could run. I only figured it out when I got to those mushrooms and couldn't make the jump without running.

[@no1normal750]

oh, wait, mario had a sprint button