It took 490 days, but the Super Mario Bros speedrun world record is now 4 frames better – and just 18 frames away from literal perfection

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Super Mario Bros. speedrunner Niftski is continuing to push the game ever closer to perfection.

Super Mario Bros. operates on a timer that runners refer to as the “frame rule.”

That’s why it’s taken Niftski 490 days to improve on that record.

“This run is now 18 frames / 0.3 seconds off of absolute perfection!

Huge thank you to everyone who supported me throughout this grind, you’re all the best.”