Community Fights For 100% In Invincible Mario Level As Server Shutdown Nears

In April, Nintendo will shut down the Mario Maker servers. While all the previous levels have been completed, there is one exception — and the community is determined to complete this challenge before the end.

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Time is running out - and one Mario level remains undefeated. | © Ahoyo/EarlyGame

In 2015, Nintendo released the Super Mario Maker, allowing fans to create their own levels of the classic jump 'n' run game and share them online with the community. These sometimes very challenging levels were then played and rated by players from all over the world.

But now, it's all coming to an abrupt end: Nintendo is shutting down the servers for Mario Maker on April 8, 2024.

Last Chance At The Remaining Unsolved Level

For a group of players called "Team 0%," this poses a time challenge: They have set themselves the goal of completing all Mario Maker levels. They've done it — except for one last, incredibly difficult level: Trimming the Herbs.

This level is the only one that, besides the creator Ahoyo, no one from the community has successfully completed. Fortunately, he has recorded his success for posterity, so we at least get an impression of what it might be like to master this level:

So, in theory, it is possible to resist the evil saw blades. But the video also shows how much skill is required. No wonder everyone fails. Now it's time to keep your fingers crossed for Team 0%, because time is running out.

If you're feeling sad about Mario Maker being shut down: There's a silver lining. With Mario Maker 2 for the Switch, you can continue to create fiendishly difficult levels and give Team 0% new challenges. Or just have fun. It's up to you.

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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