Gamer Completes Super Mario 64 Without Touching The A Button

Streamer Marbler has successfully completed Super Mario 64 without using the A-button, a significant achievement in the speedrunning community. This incredible feat took Marbler 86 hours to complete and involved the use of glitches, secrets, and various tricks. Marbler played the Wii Virtual Console version of Super Mario 64, as it uniquely allows specific glitches. The A-button challenge in Super Mario 64 has been around for over 20 years, but Marbler is the first to complete it. The gaming world now waits to see if anyone can beat Marbler’s impressive time.

Marbler utilized a combination of glitches, secrets, and numerous tricks found within the game to navigate without the need for the A-button, which is typically used for jumping.

Super Mario 64 is a revolutionary platformer that defined 3D gaming upon its release in 1996 for the Nintendo 64. Its innovative design and non-linear levels provided players with an unprecedented level of freedom. Due to its popularity, many have continued to play and experiment with the game, leading to unique challenges like the A-button restriction. The game remains a cornerstone of Nintendo's legacy and a favorite among gamers for speedrunning and challenge runs.