[9] Super Mario 64 DS 80 Star Speed Run in 1:27:36 (Part 9 of 12)
24This is the ninth segment of the SDA run on Super Mario 64 DS. I am uploading special versions of the SDA videos just to show the file select screen too.
2014 edit:
Years has gone passed since this run existed and a better run can be done in around 1:19. Various reasons include:
1) DS capture device. The runs are now directly recorded. This enables the players to play the game without having to use an insane camera setup to show the footage in good quality.
2) Less saves = more time saved. If you save the game and end the segment, you warp back outside the castle entrance, this costs a bit of time than entering a course and use "Exit course" command.
3) Faster strats/route = A faster route is probably possible thanks to having more people speed running the game. The more brains you have in a community, the faster the polish rate of having a good speed run.
This is what I've said in my run comments
Segment 9 (Stars 47 to 54)
*Mario changes back to Luigi
Star 47: Dire Dire Docks (DDD): Board Bowser's Sub
This star was done quickly thanks to Luigi's Back Flip I managed to skip the Block switch.
^Different slope physics means that it's not possible to get on to the front of the submarine by jumping out of the water nearby.
Star 48: Bowser Fire Sea Switch Star
I find this Bowser level the toughest of all 3 thanks to the lava and a tough backtrack star. Although I landed on the lava once before the star it became easier with the backtracking to the actual star thanks to the platforms rising to cover the lava. I played a bit safe after the star and back flip to the third floor's edge.
* The slope of the edge works different on the DS version so I actually have less room to land with my Long Jumps.
Bowser 2 battle: UNBELIVEABLE, THE DEFINITE HIGHLIGHT OF THE ENTIRE RUN. I GRAB BOWSER'S TAIL BEFORE HE ACTUALLY LANDS TO MAKE THE ARENA OFF BALANCE. This is the smallest but coolest sequence break any SM64 fan would see.
Star 49: DDD: Chests in the Current
An easy star, the only improvement is to be closer and get into a more precise position before the star appears.
*The DS version has 1 less chest to open to acquire this star.
Star 50: DDD: Inside the Cage
Very good, nothing much to say.
Star 51: DDD: The Manta Ray's Reward
I lost a couple of seconds because I swam down a bit too much, missing the ring combo.
Star 52: JRB: Switch Star of the Bay.
With the cannon activated from Star 7. I can use it for the next 3 stars including this one. With Luigi as the fastest swimmer, this is the fastest possible way to go underwater and get these stars.
Star 53: JRB: Treasure in the Ocean Cave
A small mistake with the falling pillar, fortunately he recovered very quickly.
Star 54: JRB: Can the Eel come out to play?
I chose this star last because sometimes if I did the other 2 stars from the actual star select menu, the Eel swims around the area and sometimes I might accidently touch it, losing a bit of time. The star itself went as good as I planned.
If you want to download a HQ version in MP4 with Both screens show click here: http://dl.speeddemosarchive.com/demo.pl?Mario64DS_12736
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