Super Metroid any% in

[@m.a.packer5450]

I still recall vividly when this game first came out. Was home from school friday evening, saw the commercial and was blown away by the graphics. Then my cousins invited us for an overnight, and my older cousin came home from work with a copy of this game. That saturday, we played through it in its entirety, using graph paper to record maps and noting places we couldn't get to. Was the best video game-related memory.

[@adre2194]

...there's an in-game map system though?

[@MMMmyshawarma]

@@adre2194 It was easier to reference paper outside the game so one of the cousins can think and call out where to go while someone was playing and vice versa.

[@cinnamonlaces755]

That’s beautiful

[@jordanphilipperris]

OMG!! The graph paper maps, I did the exact same thing (And still have them). I was really detailed, even mapping out graphling block locations, lolz :)

[@sSOLDIERrr]

Ha! Man that's a great idea! As a kid it would've been fun making that and then using it while moving instead of constantly pausing the game to look at the in-game map.

[@QWERTY-ov9tm]

I'm 43. Had the original console and never played this masterpiece until lately. After many hours and tons of close calls, i can truly appreciate your skill level. I missed out as a kid but am thoroughly enjoying playing it now.

[@jcollins1305]

Same here! I’m 48 and never played this as a kid. Finally beat it a few months ago and it’s still incredible all these years later.

[@heeza-w7r]

I think we're incredibly lucky to see the world record rewritten so many times. Congrats bro

[@dooh]

ikr, zoasty always amazes us.

[@kyyourneutralisminekiske7104]

It's been years since I got interested in the Super Metroid speedrunning scene, and seeing it still so healthy feels real nice

[@timhowland7103]

Super Metroid has always been a favorite game of mine. Maybe in the top 10. Still, to this day, it probably takes me 3ish hours to beat the game. Seeing these guys rip through it in 40 minutes is absolute insanity.

[@muninraven3327]

@@timhowland7103 I hear you. I'm not a speedrunner but have adapted their tricks to have more fun during my playthroughs. I always unequip the screw attack as soon as I get it, because the joy of mastery wall jumping is so powerful and intoxicating. I still languish my time in the game during each playthrough. I've done most boss routes (some of which need speedrunning strats), but even after enjoying pulling off the shortcuts; I still end up mostly doing 100% pickups for the quality of time I have messing around. :)

[@thehollowknerd3858]

Super Metroid has been one of my favorite games since I was eight and I still love it so much and it feels so crazy that it is still such a popular game and I can see people online that are also super interested in a game that shaped my childhood. PS this game was the first game that I was legitimately wanting to come back to over and over every single day till I beat it!

[@JasonRSpenny]

I don't understand how these bosses died from so few hits. Mind blown. Well done!

[@39zack]

Same! and the last skip I never seen before, before last boss

[@MrMaximumrocknroll]

I consider it a mad flex that he got a 3 round phantoon on the fastest time ever recorded so far.

[@FloydianHate]

years ago he took the RBO record by such a wide margin that he saved the animals and was still like three minutes ahead of the #2

[@muninraven3327]

@@FloydianHate SM history is a beautiful thing. Hotarubi is doing streams on YT of other games with almost no views. He was the OG beast at this game!

[@solaire1037]

Watching this guy get gravity suit before varia suit was truly mind bending

[@korosensei1325]

Thats the fastest route for ya

[@ThatHoodlum19]

Those left/right vertical climbs ending with the little morph ball that eloquently rolls over the last enemies head, with just enough space between the enemy and roof, gets me every time. So damn smooth, so damn classy, just so damn good!

[@netslamders6803]

We call that one the 'worst room in the game', it's a hard one

[@georgemulford2910]

The artistry of this game somehow even surpasses some contemporary games

[@KristyKidman]

Masterpiece

[@KristyKidman]

magic of the 16 bits

[@ChrolliForever]

​@@KristyKidman I thought it has 32-Bit 🙈

[@KristyKidman]

@@ChrolliForever no SNES is 16 bit

[@olsonbryce777]

@@ChrolliForever looks better than most 32-bit games tho

[@jamarjohnson6077]

The way the Metroid saves the day always epic

[@Nouxatar]

hey hey now, she's not Metroid yet give it about 27 more years' worth of games

[@sanromanosqui]

@@Nouxatar bruh, he means the baby metroid

[@yee6870]

she is metroid​@@Nouxatar

[@leerobbo92]

That Norfair section through to Ridley was so goddamn clean. Congrats!

[@neonexus9660]

I love how a game from 1994 still has so much to offer even almost 30 years later

[@Trevdawg48]

I've never watched a speed run of this game before. This is one of my favorite games, and I've beaten it multiple times (my best time is 1:54 game timer). I saw Summoning Salt's video. My favorite part of this game is when the music plays after Samus receives the super weapon from the Metroid and you start kicking Mother Brain's ass. It was so much better to see her get rocked this fast by a constant barrage of hits. I know that isn't the most impressive feat of skill in this run by a long shot, but it was my favorite. Thanks Zoasty, for making one of my favorite games of all time even better.

[@JohnSmith-wv5km]

Metroid was doing cool factor playable cutscenes before it was cool

[@How_Many_Monkeys]

I know in-game time doesn’t count anymore, but still, seeing that end screen at 00:27 is absolutely insane 🤯

[@mavil64]

Wow a new world record on any%. I was sincerely expecting many more years to go by before we could see something better than the previous run. Extremely well played Zoast! Keep on being awesome and impressing everyone!

[@tonyhawk142005]

You never cease to amaze me my friend . True professional !

[@KCGemini]

He can't keep getting away with it! (It never stops being a joy to watch your runs.)

[@4n6]

Congratulations on improving your run, I somehow missed this 10 days ago!!!

[@Jakoliath]

Never PB by too much 🍻

[@gamerunner28]

Maximum content

[@victoriamarie6790]

hey Zoast. you're the reason i got into GDQ. i'll never forget your alternate grip for Tourian back in the day. just, bahahahaha, gorgeous! Keep slaying and inspiring us, Zoasty! Thank you!!!

[@げおるげ-e6w]

見事なプレイでした！おめでとうございます！

[@Drewski_i]

Insane, dude. sad I was asleep to witness an any% wr live, but ecstatic to see it broken by you! What a run, with a fast mid fast, too! I love this game

[@mondragon9282]

I used to watch speedruns of this game all the time. Didn't play it for 4 or 5 years, just finished the game again yesterday and now I'm getting Super Metroid videos in my KZbin feed again. They're always watching. Lol

[@BasDirks]

Amazing record. You're one of the greatest speedrunners of all time.

[@DKLHensen]

Wow look at that two handed play on one side of the controller at 37:12 awesome playthrough!

[@elialexander-tanner5784]

Very nice. Amazing how easy speedrunners make it look. Congrats.

[@spaceghostpr]

Congratulations Zoasty! Incredible run by a true Super Metroid professional!

[@JulienGuilluy]

I follow you since 2013-14 and you keep grinding for sub 40... this is by far the most incredible work i've ever seen ! Keep going Zoasty !!!

[@Thardus99]

thx for the upload and big GG for your new WR/PB !

[@K12machinima]

Man, Zoasty, it's been a few years since I've seen your previous WRs, and it always amazes me how you can still crush this game, like an absolute unit. Congratulations on your current record, mate, you earned it, and good luck at the upcoming coop run at SGDQ! :)

[@bradystafford7654]

Former

[@K12machinima]

@@bradystafford7654 Yeah, saw that yesterday.

[@thadeusrodriguez6937]

Grande Mestre Foi um prazer sem medidas assistir ao seu vídeo. Parabéns!!!

[@ArturLapurinsh]

Legendary run. It would seem that it is no longer possible to go faster, but Zoast breaks the record every time. Gongrats!

[@MacCready_]

I've watched it a few times now. Super impressive Zoast.

[@earthsurgery1237]

I had no idea maridia could be done that fast! amazing run!

[@fightingthefaith]

Came back here again after seeing the new oats wr a few days ago to make sure I remembered to like the video. I did! =)

[@gravitron12]

Glad to see your not only still running the game but also on top, much respect man!

[@beinghappy1312]

Mind blown by all the time saving strategies and techniques

[@RentAsunder0]

I always loved how Samus ship was like the bounty hunters in critters

[@alphonseblackwood2930]

Congrats Zoast, happy for you dude!

[@kid_thegamer]

Congrats! This put a smile on my face

[@alexmbroughton]

grats zoast on the WR it stood for a long time your a total legend!

[@robbobbrah8953]

I've been watching Zoast's speedruns since 20 freaking 17. 6 long years, and I'm still amazed. Shit's crazy.

[@zoasty]

thanks!

[@AboveEmAllProduction]

No strange pitched singing.. No annoying twitch alerts... Thank you for that. Just perfect playing

[@paularized1]

Love the Ridley fight and the minute leading up to it. The tricks look so good.

[@ナミ宝鐘]

I was a Japanese, but was impressed with your play. Talk about the act of God👍

[@muninraven3327]

The title is very clear, and I'm watching this weeks after, but I still feel like just typing "good luck" anyway. I know it may seem strange, but I do it out of habit... which, I think, does make a marked difference in the long run: What I mean is I will always impart positive energy on speedrunners as a mostly subconscious, trained reaction. Much like the button presses of the runners themselves. So, the best of luck in this run, Zoast, I feel like you've got this! :)

[@aarosen42]

This guy out here getting WR with a three round?! Throwing for content again! (Congrats man…can’t wait for what’s next.)

[@blueylewis9419]

After all these years I still love seeing you lower the record. GG

[@realguitarthur]

The BEST wall jumping I've ever seen!!! Congratulations!!! :)

[@landom9080]

watching this and occasionally glancing at the way he holds the SNES controller makes my carpal tunnel flare up.. props for insane skills!

[@FagnerLuan]

No idea how you run so fast even in morph ball, so many tricks. Congratulations!

[@martinmondaca1357]

Nunca te rindas, y sigue haciendo nuevos récords la verdad me encanta este juego ya me pase sus 7 veces

[@Ja7791]

Yoooooo congrats dude! Love this game to death

[@plasticbudgie]

Kudos man deserved, a lot of hard work into these pixels you have put. I hope a new contender shows up soon.

[@Apronika]

This is actually impressive! That Shine Spark maneuver to get to Norfair was crazy.

[@stashiocat]

decent run

[@Tempest329]

Awesome run! Congrats, Zoast!

[@DIZ4SHIZNITS]

Amazing how much you remember and how fast this was done great job 👍

[@glennxserge]

GGs dude! Keep ripping through those WRs and PBs

[@alexstrolls801]

Congratulations! This was amazing to watch.

[@CosmicMystic66]

Good job and very impressive ! You got first on the leader board!

[@SmokeySDA]

I was not aware of these sub 41s, congrats zoast!

[@d-5037]

Congratulations! Very cool seeing you run this again

[@USMCDR]

Crazy! Been watching you since the good old days when GDQ was on the couch

[@Arcin321]

Whaaaaat! Nice man! Can't wait to find a good time to chill and watch this full run.

[@citlalileon6033]

Zoast breaking world records like bread it's just amazing, keep the good work!

[@Boricua1031]

That Phantoon, missed a few small jumps and still got WR. Good stuff Zoast!

[@usainwult2414]

Absolute madlad, you're insane Zoast!

[@CosmoRetroGaming]

Congrats!! That is a spectacular run! 🤘😎 Heck yea Z!!

[@gustavo1992elgus]

Holy, welcome back and the return of the beef with behe. This is such a beauty of a game

[@dougnickoson4558]

Just waiting for that sub 40 barrier to fall next! Amazing as always, Zoast!

[@switchipedegames]

Incredible man you are a legend.

[@brunoramos9747]

I've been playing this game for years one of my favorite games this speedrun is amazing and not easy

[@jphiled6554]

I remember saving up my summer part time job money to buy this game in 1994 (?) when it first came out. It was well worth it. Such a great game, and happy to see it lives on in the speed run community.

[@rycolligan]

The run is superb. The Randy Savage with a PowerGlove profile pic is legendary.

[@WolfLikeMyself]

Best player of all time. Gg Zoast

[@bressingham6]

Congrats Zoast!!!

[@tamalien01]

I am trying this game with the same route and I'm going crazy. Amazing skills!

[@mzerv00]

Nice run! Congrats!

[@Alex.mueller.781]

My Favorit Game ever. Play this once a year. And there are many Videos in KZbin That are mind blowing!

[@Fireball_Roberts]

It kept looking like one of those extra energy tanks wouldn't be necessary, but you kept dropping just below that threshold. Well done. Probably one of the most impressive things ever done by someone wearing flannel pants.

[@notlikethesoup]

you need to have 3 full tanks of energy when Mother Brain hits you with the Hyper Beam or you will die. Speedrunners like Zoasty truly do get the bare minimum number of energy tanks to beat the game

[@Kaoru_MaiAmeTsuchi9683]

「メトロイド、オモロイド：ＭＥＴＲＯＩＤ, ＯＭＯＲＯＩＤ（Metroid, super fun.）」 ※Omoroi＝Pronunciation and notation of "Omoshiroi (Interesting / fun)" in Kansai dialect. "Metroid, Omoroid" is a catchphrase for a Super Metroid TV commercial in Japan. It is expressed as a line of Samus Aran.

[@shemsuhor8763]

Zoasty still the GOAT after all these years. Love to see it. edit: I really miss Kottpower, though.

[@zoasty]

I do too! He said he may return to streaming SM next year. But it sounds like a maybe.

[@jfiffl7]

daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaam sam you got this at danm near perfection

[@nickhanson3036]

I knew it wouldn’t be long after your last PB! Congrats man!

[@wpaul-hc1xo]

Just finish my first run in super Metroid last weekend, I am honestly speechless now after watching this

[@SeigenNerhel]

That was fantastic! You are AWESOME!

[@adamkeifenheim1727]

That Ridley fight was near perfect. Just two shots lost to tail whips. Amazing to pull that off in the middle of a good run.

[@CharlesUrban]

Multiflorum called it in the chat. Well played!

[@Mikeyyyy]

God tier. When you get that next juicy pb over this it's going to be unreal

[@fabiohawkeye]

Great job! Incredible to see the new baby skip!

[@okamotokitchen448]

Great run, man! Always so tense watching the last 10 mins! Good $#|+!

[@thesmuuuuggh]

i had no idea this run included a 3 round phantoon LOL. What a run, really fun to watch.

[@4dojo]

SM is one of the most fun games to watch speedruns of. It's also one of the best games ever made.

[@samue1991]

That is some crispy movement

[@jonathan19947]

Keep up the good work zoasty

[@hewhoshallnotbenamed8228]

Congratulations Zoast with the most. Amazing feat, you reached the fourty mark.

[@Subzeranea]

still passed 20 years ago and this fuckin game it the best way to pass Sunday afternoon..

[@bferdowsian]

Congrats zoasty!!

[@amyparra1881]

Just finished watching your speed run. Got to hand it to you ... your effort is insanely incredible 🙌 👏