Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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When someone plays a game over and over again, they usually try to find new strategies to beat the game in ways previously never imagined. What if you completely stripped the game down to its basic code and learned the very ins and outs of the game? These questions can already be answered based on years and years of research thanks to dedicated gaming enthusiasts and speedrunners alike. Today, let's talk about the concept of credits warp.

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Special Thanks to Czikubi, Oh_DeeR, SlashInfinity, The8BitBeast & TheTerrificTracy for the help!
twitch.tv/czikubi
twitch.tv/Oh_DeeR
youtube.com/channel/UCLXvc5xQ2X72N3ImdKOt3ww
youtube.com/user/The8bitbeast

Recommended watches:
Super Mario Land 2's Long Speedrun History - youtu.be/bwfbRklZ8-8
The Quest for Sub One Minute (Super Mario World) - youtu.be/sOPtf6yMLcQ

0:00 - Intro
1:01 - Credits Warp Defined
4:04 - Super Mario Land 2
9:24 - Zool (SMS)
12:06 - Super Mario Bros. 3
14:49 - Kirby's Adventure
17:13 - Super Mario World
22:31 - Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
25:07 - Rolan's Curse
26:50 - Sethbling's Credit Challenges
28:47 - TAS Only Runs
30:31 - Conclusion


TASes Shown:


Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins:

youtu.be/9Uo9s_ybtCE
youtu.be/EpG6kHV6cU0
youtu.be/fH_Zgb7r69w


Zool:
youtu.be/3axoCJUrMTs
youtu.be/NLqoDgkDvag



Super Mario Bros. 3:
youtu.be/ZOgYYjU7FGg
youtu.be/jQXHKm21Wpk
youtu.be/qP2PHmef8XQ


Kirby's Adventure:
youtu.be/Cxlcdwq30yI
youtu.be/9qwBI4-8OVY


Rolan's Curse:
youtu.be/jFlInRI-yKM



Background footage TASes -
FDS The Mysterious Murasame Castle
tasvideos.org/4467M.html


Genesis Sonic the Hedgehog 2
tasvideos.org/3584M.html


GG Ninja Gaiden
tasvideos.org/3088M.html



Genesis Taz-Mania
tasvideos.org/1869M.html



NES Adventures of Tom Sawyer
tasvideos.org/4414M.html



NES Die Hard
tasvideos.org/4394M.html



NES Pizza Pop!
tasvideos.org/4385M.html



SMS California Games
tasvideos.org/4454M.html


SNES Donkey Kong Country
tasvideos.org/4457M.html



SNES Family Dog
tasvideos.org/4434M.html


NES Contra
tasvideos.org/114M.html



GB The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
tasvideos.org/387M.html


Music Used:


Luna Moth:
soundcloud.com/lunamothmusic

GameGear Original - Diamond Dynasty
MSX Original - Industrial Tunes
NES Original - Tough Fight
PC-98 Original - Breeze of The Trees
PC 98 Original - Dance of The Flames
PCE Cover - Ninja Gaiden Unbreakable Determination
PCE Original - Dust Storm


Nate K:
soundcloud.com/nate-kassay

Full Impact
Lightning City


RJ ZaskerF:
soundcloud.com/rj-zaskerf
youtube.com/channel/UCCIvyfEynxyVkTI44VNbEMw

Onward With Sustainability
Radio Waves of Messier 31 Andromeda



WarpSektor:
soundcloud.com/warpsektor
twitch.tv/lordnikon7

Non Operational
The New Gods
Turbo Witch
Vanta Limina


#Speedrun #CreditsWarp #Storster