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 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.
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 :)
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.
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.
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.
@@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. :)
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!!!
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
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 RUclips feed again. They're always watching. Lol
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! :)
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! :)
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.
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
「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.
not sure how to feel about this comment, what do you mean by it? oats was a legend before the newest run. obviously it help cements his legend, but he's had this wr before. if you are telling me i'm done, i have to say I'm not sure that's in your power to decide
I'm glad ppl are hype about the competition, I just think the adversarial framing gets a little overboard sometimes. Pretty much every runner will tell you the community at large does an incredible amount of work towards any speedrun of this game. We are all feeding off each other's energy, I think, to enjoy doing this enough to continue to compete. I know I would not do this in a vacuum.
@@zoasty Nah, I was just saying that this run was WR for a pretty long time, and it's been overtaken, didnt mean for it to come across as competitive/rude in any way haha. Oats and yourself are both legends in my book and at the end of the day we're all one big community 💙
@@Cleanosi assumed this is what you meant on first read since the comment was on this video. The fact that zoasty interpreted it a little more in a personal direction tells me he'll be back at the grind for the category again someday 🤞
OMG!!! I have to say that was the greatest fast completion I have ever seen! Super Metroid completed in like 45 minutes, with no need for the Space jump, Screw attack and just like a short need of maybe 11 missiles, a few super n power bombs to open a few doors, but no need to get the whole lot!!! I have to praise you! You were superb! You even gained the Gravity suit way before the Varia suit! N no need for the grappling beam! I think Mother Brain can always be beaten after hitting her with a few 40 to 60 hits of charge beam! I can say a few more things like how you managed to make that water jump & reached the missile, n without the grappling beam when going towards the wrecked ship, n quickly beat that 1 eyed boss there! (1 question, did you beat that red boss that turns in to a skeleton)? WELL DONE!
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.
![[Former World Record] 39:46 - Any% Unrestricted Single File - Metroid Dread](/img/1.gif)
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.
...there's an in-game map system though?
@@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.
That’s beautiful
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 :)
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.
I think we're incredibly lucky to see the world record rewritten so many times. Congrats bro
ikr, zoasty always amazes us.
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.
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.
It's been years since I got interested in the Super Metroid speedrunning scene, and seeing it still so healthy feels real nice
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.
@@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. :)
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!
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!
We call that one the 'worst room in the game', it's a hard one
The artistry of this game somehow even surpasses some contemporary games
Masterpiece
magic of the 16 bits
@@KristyKidman I thought it has 32-Bit 🙈
@@ChrolliForever no SNES is 16 bit
@@ChrolliForever looks better than most 32-bit games tho
That Norfair section through to Ridley was so goddamn clean. Congrats!
I don't understand how these bosses died from so few hits. Mind blown. Well done!
Same! and the last skip I never seen before, before last boss
I consider it a mad flex that he got a 3 round phantoon on the fastest time ever recorded so far.
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
@@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!
Watching this guy get gravity suit before varia suit was truly mind bending
Thats the fastest route for ya
The way the Metroid saves the day always epic
hey hey now, she's not Metroid yet give it about 27 more years' worth of games
@@Nouxatar bruh, he means the baby metroid
she is metroid@@Nouxatar
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!
He can't keep getting away with it!
(It never stops being a joy to watch your runs.)
I love how a game from 1994 still has so much to offer even almost 30 years later
Congratulations on improving your run, I somehow missed this 10 days ago!!!
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.
Metroid was doing cool factor playable cutscenes before it was cool
You never cease to amaze me my friend . True professional !
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!!!
見事なプレイでした！おめでとうございます！
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
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 RUclips feed again.
They're always watching. Lol
Amazing record. You're one of the greatest speedrunners of all time.
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 !!!
Congratulations Zoasty! Incredible run by a true Super Metroid professional!
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! :)
Former
@@bradystafford7654 Yeah, saw that yesterday.
thx for the upload and big GG for your new WR/PB !
Legendary run. It would seem that it is no longer possible to go faster, but Zoast breaks the record every time. Gongrats!
Wow look at that two handed play on one side of the controller at 37:12 awesome playthrough!
Very nice. Amazing how easy speedrunners make it look. Congrats.
I had no idea maridia could be done that fast! amazing run!
Getting the varia suit well AFTER the gravity suit alone blew my mind. Well done!
Congrats broheim, glad to see the competition is heating up again just had to wait a bit.
Glad to see your not only still running the game but also on top, much respect man!
I've watched it a few times now.
Super impressive Zoast.
Congrats Zoast, happy for you dude!
grats zoast on the WR it stood for a long time your a total legend!
Grande Mestre
Foi um prazer sem medidas assistir ao seu vídeo. Parabéns!!!
I know in-game time doesn’t count anymore, but still, seeing that end screen at 00:27 is absolutely insane 🤯
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! =)
This guy out here getting WR with a three round?! Throwing for content again! (Congrats man…can’t wait for what’s next.)
After all these years I still love seeing you lower the record. GG
Awesome run! Congrats, Zoast!
Love the Ridley fight and the minute leading up to it. The tricks look so good.
No strange pitched singing.. No annoying twitch alerts... Thank you for that. Just perfect playing
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! :)
I've been watching Zoast's speedruns since 20 freaking 17. 6 long years, and I'm still amazed.
Shit's crazy.
thanks!
Kudos man deserved, a lot of hard work into these pixels you have put.
I hope a new contender shows up soon.
I always loved how Samus ship was like the bounty hunters in critters
Mind blown by all the time saving strategies and techniques
Congrats!
This put a smile on my face
Yoooooo congrats dude! Love this game to death
Congratulations! Very cool seeing you run this again
GGs dude! Keep ripping through those WRs and PBs
Zoast breaking world records like bread it's just amazing, keep the good work!
Amazing how much you remember and how fast this was done great job 👍
Never PB by too much 🍻
Maximum content
No idea how you run so fast even in morph ball, so many tricks. Congratulations!
Whaaaaat! Nice man! Can't wait to find a good time to chill and watch this full run.
I was not aware of these sub 41s, congrats zoast!
Just waiting for that sub 40 barrier to fall next! Amazing as always, Zoast!
Crazy! Been watching you since the good old days when GDQ was on the couch
watching this and occasionally glancing at the way he holds the SNES controller makes my carpal tunnel flare up.. props for insane skills!
This is actually impressive! That Shine Spark maneuver to get to Norfair was crazy.
That Phantoon, missed a few small jumps and still got WR. Good stuff Zoast!
Congratulations! This was amazing to watch.
Congrats Zoast!!!
Absolute madlad, you're insane Zoast!
Good job and very impressive ! You got first on the leader board!
Holy, welcome back and the return of the beef with behe. This is such a beauty of a game
The BEST wall jumping I've ever seen!!! Congratulations!!! :)
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.
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
Nice run! Congrats!
Nunca te rindas, y sigue haciendo nuevos récords la verdad me encanta este juego ya me pase sus 7 veces
Congrats!! That is a spectacular run! 🤘😎 Heck yea Z!!
I was a Japanese, but was impressed with your play. Talk about the act of God👍
I knew it wouldn’t be long after your last PB! Congrats man!
Incredible man you are a legend.
Great run, man! Always so tense watching the last 10 mins! Good $#|+!
Congrats zoasty!!
Zoasty still the GOAT after all these years. Love to see it.
edit: I really miss Kottpower, though.
I do too! He said he may return to streaming SM next year. But it sounds like a maybe.
Keep up the good work zoasty
「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.
decent run
Congratulations Zoast with the most. Amazing feat, you reached the fourty mark.
The end of an era.
not sure how to feel about this comment, what do you mean by it?
oats was a legend before the newest run. obviously it help cements his legend, but he's had this wr before.
if you are telling me i'm done, i have to say I'm not sure that's in your power to decide
I'm glad ppl are hype about the competition, I just think the adversarial framing gets a little overboard sometimes. Pretty much every runner will tell you the community at large does an incredible amount of work towards any speedrun of this game. We are all feeding off each other's energy, I think, to enjoy doing this enough to continue to compete. I know I would not do this in a vacuum.
@@zoasty Nah, I was just saying that this run was WR for a pretty long time, and it's been overtaken, didnt mean for it to come across as competitive/rude in any way haha. Oats and yourself are both legends in my book and at the end of the day we're all one big community 💙
I suppose that the "Era" I was referring to was that of this run specifically, but for sure not you as a runner in general
@@Cleanosi assumed this is what you meant on first read since the comment was on this video. The fact that zoasty interpreted it a little more in a personal direction tells me he'll be back at the grind for the category again someday 🤞
The run is superb. The Randy Savage with a PowerGlove profile pic is legendary.
God tier. When you get that next juicy pb over this it's going to be unreal
Congrats zoast! You did it again
still passed 20 years ago and this fuckin game it the best way to pass Sunday afternoon..
Best player of all time. Gg Zoast
i had no idea this run included a 3 round phantoon LOL. What a run, really fun to watch.
OMG!!! I have to say that was the greatest fast completion I have ever seen! Super Metroid completed in like 45 minutes, with no need for the Space jump, Screw attack and just like a short need of maybe 11 missiles, a few super n power bombs to open a few doors, but no need to get the whole lot!!!
I have to praise you! You were superb! You even gained the Gravity suit way before the Varia suit! N no need for the grappling beam!
I think Mother Brain can always be beaten after hitting her with a few 40 to 60 hits of charge beam!
I can say a few more things like how you managed to make that water jump & reached the missile, n without the grappling beam when going towards the wrecked ship, n quickly beat that 1 eyed boss there! (1 question, did you beat that red boss that turns in to a skeleton)?
WELL DONE!
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.
Just finish my first run in super Metroid last weekend, I am honestly speechless now after watching this
Just finished watching your speed run. Got to hand it to you ... your effort is insanely incredible 🙌 👏
Insane run! Congrats on the WR Zoast
daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaam sam you got this at danm near perfection
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.
SM is one of the most fun games to watch speedruns of. It's also one of the best games ever made.
That was fantastic! You are AWESOME!