SM64 Speedrun Evolution: The HARDEST Star in 120 Star

[@switchtalent123]

Can you do more of this type of thing? The history of this star is so interesting, I bet others would be as well

[@SimplyN64]

absolutely!

[@BlueRiging]

Ditto! More single star evolution videos!

[@daninbox]

I think you'd get lots of views if you made it a series, like, Super Mario 64: World Record Progression #1 - Free Flying for 8 Red Coins.

[@GreenMeansGOF]

Yes. Please do more. All of them if possible.

[@gazeladocerrado]

should hit summoning salt for that

[@jacobbaker141]

You should do a vid on the evolution of "which" star is considered the hardest in 120 star runs.

[@SimplyN64]

ooo, interesting idea. i may do just this in the future >.> thank you

[@lukeszklarz9674]

Based off of watching dozens of hours of top level 120 star runners it seems that 3 of the most difficult stars (not including SSL reds) are DDD100, HMC100 and Vanish Cap. In the case of Vanish Cap, it is not so much a run killer (however it can sometimes result in death), but it is often a place for serious time loss. I am intrigued by this star myself; especially because of the unique design of the course.

[@Acrodile]

If he waits another year, the answer may be carpetless.

[@enzocold6611]

@@lukeszklarz9674 didn't expect to see you here.

[@flyingsteaks]

I thought that was going to be the video actually

[@TomFewchuk]

I like this free flow commentary. You're a naturally gifted commentator / communicator so I reckon this works really well. Super informative!

[@SimplyN64]

thank you very much! i actually got really frustrated at moments trying to record this because I would get caught on my words a lot. but I agree, it sounds more "flowy"

[@despicableone4495]

@@SimplyN64 Simply you fool the word you were looking for is fluid so much for that innate eloquence you second-rate hack

[@alaeriia01]

7:50 Simply: "This run is being squeezed to its limits." Me, looking at the time remaining in the video: "The hell it is. Now drop that phat game-breaking strat."

[@SimplyN64]

heh

[@Exploshi]

No i aint dropping my p hat

[@Dannyeg5]

To be fair, he said this “route” is being squeezed to its limit.

[@openmindedmetaldad]

It's amazing that over 20 years later, this game is still such a massive hub for intense scrutiny, speedrun improvement, and hacks. Not many games have had such a branching impact in video game history as SM64.

[@SimplyN64]

its pretty cray

[@Jordan-mt7rq]

the game is 24 years old now

[@krusenator123]

Cuz they don't make games the same at all anymore

[@JMPDev]

You introduced the top-down map diagram as a really nice way to contextualize the route in one image, and then only used it to explain the very first route. I had hoped you would bring that same diagram up again for the later major route revisions. That being said, the video was still excellent and very easy to follow.

[@SimplyN64]

I was thinking I was going to do that as well and that was the plan going in, however, I realized it would end up taking more time to explain it as after the first iteration I basically show the rest of the routes in video form.

[@MrGOOMBAGUY]

Back in 2004, my PB was a few months.

[@SimplyN64]

not bad

[@Youtubeuser797]

Holy moly

[@shady8045]

ha get rekt son, I did in 3 WEEKS, actually destroyed... :(

[@Martyste]

Started playing in 2004, too. My older sister's file was left at 63 stars, leading me to temporarily believe she was one star away from finishing the game and that star was probably located in... Dark World Bowser... and that in typical RPG fashion that I saw her play I also believed that final star was probably part of the final battle and thus never saved into the memory. ( I actually guessed SM64 was a soft-reset ending game before getting there years later! ) My own 120 took about 2 years.

[@Faber0k]

I gotta say this reminded me of whitegoose's speedlore of goldeneye. I think a lot of people would enjoy more content similair to this. Including myself! Well done!

[@daninbox]

Agreed.

[@ThaRixer]

Your narration is actually far more natural than anyone else doing speedrun content, keep doing your thing simply

[@SimplyN64]

that truly means a lot dad. thank you for the kind words. I will keep it coming! hope life is treating u well big bub

[@ThaRixer]

@@SimplyN64 Thanks big simp, i'm out here fighting the good fight

[@Kaitri]

So many names i never heard/didnt hear in ages. What a weird nostalgic feeling. Love this vid. Sm64 is one of the main games i follow and im honestly sad when the game gets more optimized. It is the goal yes but i love to see ppk find more stuff

[@TheNightShirt]

Both this star and TTC moving reds are so sexy to see live.

[@kasualspeedrunning1094]

Also pro TTM reds

[@SimplyN64]

agree

[@SimplyN64]

@@kasualspeedrunning1094 YES

[@Boshyson]

RR reds too

[@Jordan-mt7rq]

I like the TTC 100 coins more than the reds

[@scottsmith4346]

Quality content my dude.

[@SimplyN64]

thank you for watching!

[@brightsideofmaths]

Thank you! Very nice to see how a single star can evolve :)

[@SimplyN64]

my pleasure! thank you for watching :)

[@Tabascoth]

great video man, really well researched and comprehensive.

[@SimplyN64]

that means a lot coming from u big dad. thank u for taking the time to watch it :)

[@thps3]

Very well-made video, you're getting a lot better at this simpUp

[@SimplyN64]

thank you DAD

[@Marcotonio]

Hm... 20 minutes per star, 120 stars... that's 40 hours of documentary if you're up to it, I'd be down to watching that! The format is great, didn't notice any loss from the scripted ones; keep a topic cheat sheet and you'll do fine. Another interesting feature to talk about would be "which star to combine with other events", such as 100 coins, killing stage bosses, blasting the top of the pyramid, opening canons, etc. Even switching stages sometimes instead of completing a single one. Those can change drastically when new strategies are discovered for a given star.

[@SimplyN64]

thank you for watching and thank you for the feedback! you bring up some good points, definitely a lot more content to be made for this game

[@SushiElemental]

@@SimplyN64 Dude with this background music track you could read off the RGB values of Mario64's textures and I'ld be tuning in. Good choice 👌

[@benburkhalter1858]

Really great vid man! I like the focus on just one particular star and how it changed so much! Would definitely like to see this become a series for all stars with a story behind them!

[@SimplyN64]

thank you for watching! glad you enjoyed it :) planning to do more in the future

[@Drwiggles69]

I haven't watched enough of your previous videos to compare, but I like your current style. The flow was good and the ideas weren't too scattered.

[@SimplyN64]

thank you for the feedback!

[@metacob]

I think the map view with the sketched route was a good idea, would have liked to see the revised routes added as well (it looked like you were initially planning on doing that). The direct side-to-side comparisons were great too!

[@EddwardScissorhands]

This video is a beautiful piece of art 🖼 thank you Simply. Love your vids. Cheers from Sandiego 🍻

[@0xGRIDRUNR]

This video seemed a okay in terms of progression , your videos keep getting better overall! Keep it up I'd love to see the progression of more individual stars

[@SimplyN64]

thank you

[@PaigeUnderscore]

In terms of the video itself, I honestly couldn't tell that you weren't reading from a script, you just naturally have a good flow and pace to making these videos. Very easy to follow and it keeps me hooked, well done as always papa Simp :D

[@SimplyN64]

that is good to know! thank you very much :)

[@joeyshabadoo8255]

I like this sort of granular analysis from a legit pro. Would like to see more content on particular stars, strats, time saves etc.

[@daninbox]

Loved this video, but just wanted to say that some of the edits, particularly the one at 10:18, jarred me into confusion. Very positive video, and I only bring this up cause I look forward to what else you may create.

[@SimplyN64]

ahhh good point! thank you :) will explain things like this better in the future

[@ProfessorPoliwag]

Love the music in these videos, Simp! Incredible commentary as always!

[@SimplyN64]

tyvm SIR!

[@FrittenFriseurLPs]

Hey Simply... I REALLY would LOVE to see a series from you in which you do a video like this for every single star in the game. That would be so freakin interesting. Great Video man!

[@hiyodo3421]

Hey simply, I'm pretty late to the party but I wanted to say this video was absolutely gorgeous. I did not expect a history of a single star being so intriguing. Everything about this video is amazing and was very enjoyable to watch. Keep up the great work!

[@bigfloyd8888]

Great video man! Would love to see more like this going in depth on the more difficult/technical stars e.g ddd100 hmc100 or vc!

[@spudyb7436]

Like the free flow ‘script’... haven’t seen any other vids of yours so can’t compare sorry XD butt this one was class so keep up the good work!

[@Yuni009]

Sick vid, mate! Id defo watch this for every star. Very interesting to see the evolution of optimisation. Cannot wait to see what the future will bring!

[@DesVoador]

Dude, amazing video. Narration was super good!

[@SimplyN64]

thank you! glad you enjoyed it :)

[@119mars]

I've been really loving these videos breaking down aspects of sm64. Keep up the good work!

[@Bazonkaz]

I dont even watch speed runs but this was fascinating

[@SimplyN64]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikerussell4751]

Amazing video ! Looking forward to more like this !

[@crudolol]

Man you are sick. So much effort. Loved the video

[@SimplyN64]

thank you for watching! glad u enjoyed it :)

[@morgothbauglirmelkar]

Would love to see more videos like this for some of the more interesting stars. Awesome stuff man!

[@mathisbourcier1126]

Really good! I kept listening all the way through and I'm the kind to get bored real easily, this flowed really naturally!

[@digpohej]

Brilliant, this type of theme with its explanation from the beginning of time is super interesting!

[@jarethosborne4910]

This video was great ! Hope to see many more like it in the future.

[@SimplyN64]

definitely will be happening! :)

[@Noper12KSKx]

Hello my friends, and welcome, to yet another truly remarkable episode of SM64 speedlore!

[@TrueSkyblueClouds]

LOVE this new style of video. If you have the knowledge and motivation to make more of these, please do!! Concise but not oversimplified, engaging commentary, simple terms... * chef kiss * fuckin perfect.

[@sanyo_neezy]

This video was really enjoyable, man!

[@ImmortalLargeo]

This is the way ... you should do more videos like this ... Awesome man

[@SimplyN64]

thank you!

[@danielzitnik4247]

This was great! Would love to see more SM64 speed run videos. My favorite category is 120 star.

[@DWolrd]

I love this kind of vídeos, and when do it is just so good. Im just a casual viewer of Mario 64 but from your vídeo I can get whole ideia and be impressive. Keepe doing vídeos explaning things and docummenting that strats evolution

[@7sanctuz]

This was a great video, you did it really well!

[@SimplyN64]

thank you!

[@Blackstar1701]

this video was very well done! you seemed more natural in this video! I think a guide instead of a script is the way to go.

[@SimplyN64]

thank you for the feedback! I agree

[@jeremyclee]

Awesome and informative vid! Keep this up and your subs will be up in no time

[@Swift016]

Bro it's so great to hear a SM64 speedrun commentator who doesn't have a god damned vocal fry. Great speaking voice dude.

[@scrip3799]

Simply, this video was PERFECT, yes more please!

[@blackarrow23434]

Love these types of videos simply. Pls more in the future

[@badroenis]

great job father jones, more of this PLEASE

[@SimplyN64]

thanks DAD, can do !!~~

[@TaggoSpeedrun]

pretty POGGERS video daddy simp, nicely done !

[@SimplyN64]

thank u SON

[@elijahkeay3906]

Yoooo I don’t want a lot of live streams but I remember I watched cheese the day he was practicing the best strat with those glitchy save states. He kept talking about how insane the strat was. Really cool honestly

[@7Alberto7]

History and evolution of technique in speedrunning...god this is so good...

[@Azarathos]

I really liked this video, it was very informative and entertaining! You pulled off the unscripted format really well too :)

[@tjeffersonb]

Man though, some of the movements in these are just pure satisfying to watch

[@mxrsh1106]

This is definitely a classic ,much enjoyed

[@daysound9761]

Good content. Id watch more analysis like this!

[@Descro382]

Good video, it surprises me that SSL reds is regarded as the hardest in the community overall. Do more!

[@WestonEvans]

Asks a loaded question Me: “well yes but no.” Faceless amalgamation of sm64 120 runners: “sure” Cheese: “well mom but dad.”

[@SimplyN64]

i will not ask a question like that in the future, my b

[@eclipsesonic]

Very good video. I really liked the music you used for the video too. I just subscribed to your channel. :)

[@soythenesmaster]

Amazing video. Like Summoning style, pretty good.

[@MattHeard]

Great breakdown of the history.

[@fmakofmako]

This is extremely well done. It feels like you are just talking to your friends about a tough star that has some interesting history. The neat thing about its evolution is that flying has pretty nice advantages over running and being able to get to the wing cap earlier and collect more stars while flying is much faster. I'm blanking on it, but are there any other stars that require mixing flying and running in a similar way?

[@stevestadler4634]

Awesome video. Ill have to see if youve got more like this

[@Drillur]

Simply, you're super talented at video essay production. You didn't sound like you were reading from a script (because you weren't), and everything flowed really well. Plus, what the frick is that pyramid picture? Did you Google "pyramid" because this level has a pyramid in it?

[@SimplyN64]

thank you for the kind words! :) the background is from: www.svgbackgrounds.com/

[@Kosmicd12]

nice

[@Soverthe]

nice

[@Starshine777]

Good video and narration!

[@SimplyN64]

thank you!

[@alicia9421]

Love this! More of these please! ☺️

[@Dashmast3r]

It would be great to see some content regarding other difficult stars. As a casual watcher, when I saw the title I immediately thought 100 coin DDD or 100 coin HMC. I bet these have histories nearly as storied as SSL reds.

[@SimplyN64]

definitely, ddd100 and hmc100 are up there for sure. i think the reason this star feels the hardest is because it is the most recently developed, so runners are still adjusting/getting used to it.

[@Dashmast3r]

@@SimplyN64 What would be your top 5 or top 10 hardest stars?

[@Nebulosation]

The thing about not having a script to read from is great if you can pull off improvising with some notes to guide you when there's some important detail or to help you stay on track. I do that whenever I do any sort of presentation. It's great. Makes you seem more alive and natural. 👌

[@drhall343]

Cheeky time save. 😊

[@football245668]

Found your channel from the world record, stayed for the story telling 💯

[@LuziferDiabolus]

Please do more of those videos. They are so fcking awesome.

[@SimplyN64]

will do!

[@sanderolsen4550]

Watching this fire content in 2021

[@sauceman6457]

I had no idea Batora's been speedrunning SM64 for this long!

[@BigHit9922]

We want more of this level of content. Sooo guuud

[@joeykeilholz925]

Nobody: Me at 6:00 - welcome back to hardware unboxed

[@ceruleanangel2364]

simply always made the quality content :D

[@pacecory1]

these are the kind of videos that made me sub and keep me wanting more. XD

[@AlexManfred93]

wow! very neat video about a quite tricky star! ho[pe to see more in the future from you, Simply :)

[@SimplyN64]

definitely will be seeing more :)

[@Fluffey]

thank you simply

[@SimplyN64]

no, thank you, big fluff, for watching and being a big bub!

[@masonwoods8534]

Loved the vid. Learned a lot

[@Aaezil]

i have no idea what homie just said but im glad hes so happy about it :D

[@jordanfish]

Great video!! New style works!!

[@Fleakee]

Love this style, 2.3 years later

[@SeanRaider]

Wow, that wasn't scripted? It wasn't scattered at all man, very well structured and easy to follow.

[@SimplyN64]

it was roughly scripted, just not word-for-word. thank you!

[@ChicDead26]

I prefer this style of video.

[@ikedoell5635]

dude make more videos about single stars, this was awesome!

[@major4k241]

🔥🍝 Hashtag do more of these. You are on to something bro. Excellent work.

[@Dyl482]

i watched 10 hours of sm64 esoteric speedrunning science tonight

[@NorthLaker]

That was the smoothest ending to a video I've ever heard...

[@dysennn]

really great video dude

[@Techstrobe]

and now 2 years later, nindiddeh owns the ssl reds record

[@ringo7942]

loved it. great timeline great vid love u dad

[@SimplyN64]

love u too son

[@AugustoTitan]

Amazing content! Thank you

[@SimplyN64]

thank you for watching! :)

[@MikeyStreet314]

This video is fire and has tons of traffic plz do more history videos!!!

[@insiderperson18279]

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[@dupdome3131]

really well done :)

[@SimplyN64]

thanks bub

[@Dyl482]

why is your pfp a mario

[@dupdome3131]

@@Dyl482 I like the mario