A speedrunner named Wes completedNew Super Mario Bros. Wiiwhile playing the piano in 41 minutes and 20 seconds on Wednesday at Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ). The player used two Joycons in unusual places to complete the task.
Wes (FunkoPotamuswes) was able to finishNew Super Mario Bros. Wiiat a breakneck pace while playing the game’s soundtrack on a piano at AGDQ. The speedrunner was able to do this by tilting his head left and right for movement with one Joycon. Forward and back movements correspond to the spin and ducking motion that Mario performs in the platformer. Another Joycon is by his feet. His toes press the run button while the ball of his feet presses down the thumb stick, which makes Mario jump.
As he’s playing the game, he uses his hands to play the soundtrack ofNew Super Mario Bros. Wii.Sometimes it’s a bit shaky as he tries to move Mario, commentate, and play the piano at the same time, but honestly, it’s an impressive sight. Many people struggle to do just one or two of those things at the same time.
If that’s not compelling enough, he then completed 1-1 with a blindfold on, in addition to playing the piano and the game. Funnily, the piano is not his main instrument. “I do write the arrangements to fit my skill level, and that’s one thing to know is that you don’t have to be an amazing musician to do this,” said Wes during the AGDQ stream.
AGDQ is raising money for thePrevent Cancer Foundation, an organization that helps people prevent cancer and detect it early. The speedrun event is running until January 12. It has raised $780,000 so far, as of the time of writing. There will be alive band accompanying aCrazy Taxispeedrunon January 11.
