The Impossible Level

After forever, I'm finally back with a new video! Don't believe the hype from other makers telling you how they created a level that's impossible to beat! Here, I show how I managed to upload a level that's literally impossible to clear from the checkpoint using simple logic - no glitches and no hacks. It was a very fun problem to work on, and I'm sure others will find even more interesting ways to use it. As for me, I just liked the puzzle aspect of solving this challenge.

You can find the level here:

First, a big thank you to warspyking, Cloondog, King Spork, and xaldatin for helping to test the level to make sure there was no cheese. If there is cheese, I'll gladly take the blame. I'll then give it to them. :)

And a huge thank you to ClefferNotes for the music. Definitely go check out and support them - you can find ClefferNotes' channel here:

Music:
Super Mario Bros 3 - Water Land Orchestra Remix
Super Mario Bros 3 - Grass Land Orchestra Remix
Super Mario 64: Wing Cap Theme Orchestra

Finally, you can find the two "Don't Look Back" levels featured in the video (by creator StevenXC) here:

You can find me on twitch at

[reflectivistfox]

Wow... Thank you all so much for the support. This 8-month-old video blew up in a way I never saw coming. Frankly, it's overwhelming. Watching the numbers climb has been a wild experience for me.

I've been reading a lot of the comments, but haven't gotten through all of them. I do plan to read each and every one. But there are certainly themes these questions take, and I think here is probably the best place to address them. So: here are my answers to some of the most common questions, starting with by far the most common:

Q1: Your voice is too quiet! Speak up!
A1: Excellent question! I 100% agree. This was the first video where I used my voice, so it was experimental in a way. It was also my first time using actual editing software, so there was a pretty steep learning curve there. I struggled with the audio mixing for a while, and I got it to a point where I felt it was "good enough." Clearly it wasn't, and so this is an aspect I'll need to pay far more attention to in the future in addition to getting my ears checked.

Q2: This isn't actually impossible from the checkpoint; (person) managed to clear it.
A2: First of all, (person) is one of my favorite people; kudos to (person). And you're right - this level isn't impossible. It turns out there are quite a few ways to break the level. It's possible I may even get around to detailing these methods of cheese...

Q3: Those are red coins! They aren't pink! They don't even look pink!
A3: This... bothered a lot more people than I expected. I think we need to gather up all the complaints and send them to Nintendo. They certainly look red to my eye. But when you place elements in the editor, a sound plays. This sound is actually a voice (warped to fit the background music) that says the name of the element you're placing. So you'll hear "Koopa Troopa" or "Ground Block." Or, when placing these coins, you'll hear "Pink Coin." I assume this is because red coins already serve a purpose in other Mario games, but this is still a travesty - they're clearly red in color if not in name. So after I get my ears checked, we'll all petition to get Nintendo's eyes checked.

Q4: Why can't you just hit the goal tape instead of falling down the hole?
A4: And miss out on the juicy treasure?! Preposterous!

Q5: ...
A5: Okay, okay, the reason I built the level in this way is so that anyone getting this level in 100-man isn't going to become hopelessly stuck. It's sort of a mean trick to play on unsuspecting players, and so I wanted only people who consciously made the decision to see this trick. In theory, it allows me to upload this video and the level without getting a bunch of 100-man hate.

Q6: Are you making any more videos?
A6: I do have plans, yes. But as a warning, it will be a slow process. It turns out capturing footage, recording lines, and editing takes a lot of time, and I have a job and other obligations that demand a lot of my time. But after seeing the support I've gotten, I'd really like to do more. As a first step, I want to detail the cheese that the community has found, as well as show how I can edit my level to prevent the cheese and possibly create a True Version of the level. But I can't promise it'll be a speedy process.

I think that's it for now, but I just want to reiterate how much I appreciate everyone who came here to watch my video. Thanks so much, and sorry for once again going on far too long and rambling!

[splits]

>video appears in recommended for the 104th time
>guess ill watch it again

[ryaquazaoffical]

3:55 I love the face yoshi makes when he’s turning, he knows what’s going on

[assburgers]

This level isn't impossible for Dunkey. He holds the world record on Bowser's Big Bean Burrito. He could easily beat this level blindfolded.

[destroyerofworlds]

This guy raised the ultimate question...




Is the Boo a head or a body?

[kulekid]

"At least i got the checkpoint."
*_6 Haunting Photos taken moments before disaster_*

[patrickfeller]

I’ve watched this an unhealthy amount of times.

[kostasgr]

This seemed so complicated at first but the way the video creator explained it all was so easy. I legitimately thought I knew the answer but in the end it was something completely different. Great video.

[BrambleGaming]

Wow. You actually did it. An impossible checkpoint. You deserve many more views for this.

[dennisunderscore]

First there was "Impossible from CP"
Now there is "Impossible with Multiplayer Versus"

[SSRR-isum]

I don't know what tf am i doin with mah life i dont even own the game smh

[ѕивимєѕ]

You want to move left but not turn left? Easy.
1.Become Michael Jackson
2.Moonwalk
3. *HEE HEE*

[Danthemanwithnoplan]

You put a lot of effort into this video. It turned out out really well.

[christopherdoyen]

Just add that in Super Mario Maker 2, and you got yourself a Super Expert level. Just add spikes behind the goal.


I edited this to make the comments make sense.

[lucamayhem]

Nintendo: Now Players Can't Upload Impossible Levels
ReflectivistFox: I'm about end this man's career

[callanfox]

This is one of my few comfort YouTube videos, love going back to it.

[minedone]

Ahh.. the memories of trying to recreate this level on Mario Maker 3DS and failing when I was young.

[supreme-ss]

9:38 My guess is the developers wanted the Pink Coins to act like the Star Coins from the New Super Mario Bros. series, due to their similar functionality. Any Star Coins you grabbed before touching the checkpoint, as long as you don't clear the level or quit the level and go to another one, will be saved so you don't have to grab them again.

[basil]

Almost 2 years late, but I love how you made it quite easy to understand, even if you have NEVER played any Mario games, or Mario Maker.

[DPadGamer]

Im like a year late watching this, but awesome video!