Beating Mario in Under 5 Minutes

Meet “Darbian,” a master “SpeedRunner” with the credentials to prove it. A dedicated classic Nintendo video game whiz, he sprints through classic releases with the goal of establishing time records. It only took him 6,607 tries to set the record in Super Mario Bros.

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[sirpsychosussy]

"Brad, it's time for bed."
"OK, just give me 5 minutes..."

[MatafiedGaming]

I must ask...why don't you leave a link to the person's YouTube channel so they can get some exposure as well? Or am I missing it somewhere?

[jagerclaw-]

He actually beat his own record again recently

[samonella]

"the goal of speed running is to go fast."


*You learn something new everyday.*

[tai]

*Mom: Buys Mario*

*Him: Thanks Mom*

*At Home*

*Him: Mom Can you be buy me Mario 2?*

*Mom: Son, we just bought Mario 1*

*Him: I know I just beat it.*

[diegoruiz]

Everybody keeps saying he needs a woman or something. Why? He just looks like a normal guy.

[Nat-jfge]

Without the internet speedrunning would be just a bunch of rumours and tall stories.

[-narendraputra]

Imagine creating the hardest level in mario maker for a week and someone beat it in just 1 minute

[corporategunner]

What happens in game:
Peach: Please save me Mario!!!
*5 minutes later*
Peach: Wow, that was quick

[Velatoget]

December 2nd, 2015... he was just a young boy.

[salimkabbani]

All you had to do was follow the damn princess, Mario

[jameshenthorn]

Darbian was, and still is, one of the greatest speedrunners of our time. He is so incredibly skilled, but also extremely humble and down to earth. If there is one person who should be on the YouTube stage in front of a larger audience as our advocate for speedrunning, it’s him.

[arootube]

So that's what the young boy's room looks like.

[toadland]

Brad’s brother: I bet you I can finish the N.E.S mario bros faster than you
Brad: ok
Brad’s brother: (faints)

[juancabardo]

Peach: Help Mario! I’ve been captured by Bowser!
Mario: Okay! Just give me five minutes.
Peach:...

[katievankempen]

Brad: I hold the world record
Me Watching this in 2020: Kosmic?

[bobfluffles]

Princess Peach: Mario Save M- Wait wtf how are you here already

[davidpeterson]

Guy: “what is the goal of speed running”
Him: “the goal of speed running is to go fast”

No duh

[inzainly]

Darbian look like yung lean 😱 srly. Sadboyss2001

[strawbearr]

Yes, it's been 5 minutes, and I finally beat the ga-

*Sorry Mario, but your princess is in another castle.*