Rules & Categories
General Rules
World record submissions must be performed on an official release of the original game. This includes NES, Famicom, Wii VC, Wii U VC, Kirby's Dream Collection, NES Classic Edition, and Switch Online.
Emulators are allowed for non-wr submissions.
3D Classics version is classified as a separate category.
All submissions require a video.
Any% no Major Glitches
Major glitches are defined as exploits that significantly alter the way the game is played or completed.
The permanent copy ability (UFO glitch), stone, and collision pause glitches are banned. Other forms of going out of bounds are allowed.
Timing
- Time starts on menu file selection
- Time ends on last hit on Nightmare
Any% no Stone Glitch
BANNED - All forms of warping to the credits
ALLOWED - Permanent copy ability (UFO) glitch
ALLOWED - Clipping out of bounds
Timing
- Time starts on menu file selection
- Time ends on last hit on Nightmare
Any%
Timing
- Time starts on menu file selection
- Time ends on the first frame Whispy Woods appears in the credits
100% no Major Glitches
Major glitches are defined as exploits that significantly alter the way the game is played or completed.
The permanent copy ability (UFO glitch), stone, and collision pause glitches are banned. Other forms of going out of bounds are allowed.
Timing
- Time starts on menu file selection
- Time ends on last hit on Nightmare
Your file must display 100% on the file select menu following completion. This is achieved by activating all switches, which unlocks all of the rooms in the hub world.
100%
BANNED - All forms of warping to the credits
ALLOWED - Permanent copy ability (UFO) glitch
ALLOWED - Clipping out of bounds
Timing
- Time starts on menu file selection
- Time ends on last hit on Nightmare
Your file must display 100% on the file select menu following completion. This is achieved by activating all switches, which unlocks all of the rooms in the hub world.
Misc.
Any% No Abilities
Timing
- Time starts on menu file selection
- Time ends on last hit on Nightmare
Copy abilities are not allowed, except for the mandatory Sword ability during the Meta Knight fight.
100% Perfect
From a new file, obtain 100% in Normal Mode and beat Extra Mode.
Timing
- Time starts on menu file selection
- Time ends on last hit on Nightmare in Extra Mode
