Because of this strict rule, each level has a specific minimum time frame within which it can be completed. Niftski’s latest achievement represents the first successful human endeavor to attain the fastest frame cycle. While faster runs have been completed with the assistance of emulators, programmed inputs, and save states, these attempts do not count toward the official world record, making Niftski’s run all the more significant.
Notably, there is an exception to the frame rule within the final level of the game, 8-4. In this level, after defeating Bowser, the game immediately proceeds to the ending sequence, bypassing the usual frame rule and saving precious seconds.
