In an impressive feat, a devoted player of Super Mario Maker has managed to overcome a level considered 'unbeatable' by the community, achieving the remarkable task of finishing every single level ever uploaded to the game before the imminent closure of the Wii U's online services. Nintendo has announced the shutdown of its online services for the Wii U and 3DS on April 8, 2024.
The forthcoming shutdown will impact games like the original Super Mario Maker, as players will no longer be able to access user-generated levels. However, this development provided a deadline for Team 0%, a dedicated group of Super Mario Maker enthusiasts, to fulfill their objective of clearing all previously uploaded levels. The team had already accomplished the feat of beating all legally uploaded levels 24 days before the Wii U's online services ceased. One level, known as 'Trimming the Herbs,' had been excluded from the count due to its illegal upload using a Tool-Assisted Speedrun (TAS), which was believed to be impossible to complete without automated assistance.
Despite the setback of the disqualification of 'Trimming the Herbs,' and the celebration of Team 0% for achieving their goal before the Wii U shutdown, there remained a group of determined players who set out to conquer the level legitimately without the aid of TAS tools. With only two days left before the online services closure, @sanyx91smm2 successfully defeated 'Trimming the Herbs,' showcasing the once-impossible level that had required TAS tools, now conquered by a human player. Team 0% shared a video of the triumph, demonstrating the level's completion without any external assistance.
Super Mario Maker - Triumph over 'Trimming the Herbs' by sanyx91smm2
Fans applauded Team 0% for achieving their goal of conquering every single Mario Maker level just before the deadline. Some humorously suggested that sanyx91smm2's victory over 'Trimming the Herbs' could be considered part of the team's '102% run,' as the creator of the level, Ahoyo, had also uploaded another challenging level called Bombs5. Both 'Bombs5' and 'Trimming the Herbs' demanded extraordinary precision, typically achievable only through TAS tools, yet were both triumphed over by human players.
Although all levels in Super Mario Maker have now been vanquished, this marks a new beginning for Team 0%. The sequel, Super Mario Maker 2 on the Nintendo Switch, presents a fresh set of unbeaten challenges. Enthusiasts keen on following the team's progress and achievements can join the Team 0% Discord server, offering comprehensive updates and data.