After 280,000 Attempts Someone Actually Beat The Impossible Mario Maker Level, Few Days Before Server Shutdown

Enthusiasts of Super Mario Maker have been working feverishly on the daunting level Trimming the Herbs before online services were shut down today, April 8. With success.

Trimming the Herbs
The undefeatable level has been beaten! | © Ahoyo

As you may recall, the Super Mario Maker community has been striving to complete a seemingly impossible level called Trimming the Herbs. With the shutdown of the 3DS and Wii U eShops, including online services, imminent, enthusiasts have been racing against the clock to complete each fan-made level before the servers go offline today, on April 8.

Last Minute Triumph: Defeating Trimming The Herbs In Super Mario Maker

Despite the daunting challenge of Trimming the Herbs, which was previously thought to be unbeatable due to its incredibly tight reflex requirements, the determined players of Team 0% persevered.

It was revealed that the level's creator probably hadn't beaten the level himself, a necessary step for uploading it online. Further investigation revealed that the creator had likely used tool-assisted speedrun methods, casting doubt on the level's viability for human players.

Now, after a total of approximately 280,000 attempts, player sanyx91smm2 has accomplished the feat in just 13 seconds, demonstrating an extraordinary display of skill and determination within the community. This remarkable achievement demonstrates the collective effort and resilience of the Super Mario Maker community in overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles before the impending shutdown.

Super Mario Maker can now rest in peace, with every creation completed by players. It has been a delight.

Johanna Goebel

Johanna is studying Online-Journalism in Cologne and has been travelling the gaming world since she was a toddler. Her heart beats for open-worlds, action or fantasy RPGs and third-person shooters with great storylines and (un)charming characters.

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