![Stratosphere [old version] (1:25.28s) @IsraeliRD](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/X4RIG59aiRg/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded May 2019 | Updated September 2026, 20 minutes ago
Old version of the level, but the route shows off a loop exit which can be done 2 seconds faster at least (I pulled that on Switch lmao) and a really cool shortcut that saves time even in the current release version.
Compared to the new version, this one has:
- 1 extra gem
- 2 less time travels
- Less super speeds
- Less checkpoints, and in different positions
- Less ice crystals, or in different positions
- Different finish platform
- Other minor differences
Enjoy!
Old version of the level, but the route shows off a loop exit which can be done 2 seconds faster at least (I pulled that on Switch lmao) and a really cool shortcut that saves time even in the current release version.
Compared to the new version, this one has:
- 1 extra gem
- 2 less time travels
- Less super speeds
- Less checkpoints, and in different positions
- Less ice crystals, or in different positions
- Different finish platform
- Other minor differences
Enjoy!
![Stratosphere [old version] (1:25.28s)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/X4RIG59aiRg/mqdefault.jpg "Stratosphere [old version] (1:25.28s)
Old version of the level, but the route shows off a loop exit which can be done 2 seconds faster at least (I pulled that on Switch lmao) and a really cool shortcut that saves time even in the current release version.
Compared to the new version, this one has:
- 1 extra gem
- 2 less time travels
- Less super speeds
- Less checkpoints, and in different positions
- Less ice crystals, or in different positions
- Different finish platform
- Other minor differences
Enjoy!")
![[TAS] Marble Blast Gold - Beginner Levels by DomTurchi in 2:03.600](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Zi8i5S8vCwU/mqdefault.jpg "[TAS] Marble Blast Gold - Beginner Levels by DomTurchi in 2:03.600
An incredible Tool Assisted compilation by newcomer DomTurchi, who hails us with years of experience from Zelda: A Link to the Past as a theory TASer.
For the uninitiated, Tool Assisted Superplays are played frame by frame, with runners usually rewinding to previous points in the game to optimize their movements, or force the game RNG in their favor. As Marble Blast does not have any kind of rewind inbuilt, custom scripting tools were built by HiGuy from the ground up in order to execute frame perfect camera & marble inputs, followed by a conversion to the games internal .rec format to replay the script.
DomTurchi blasts his way through all 24 beginner levels, demonstrating not only full-blown optimization but also showing how far the communitys runners have gone to optimize this game.
Special Thanks:
HiGuy, IsraeliRD (Matan), Xelna, Nature Freak, Cobalt, DKman00, Anson & Mazik.
Videos recorded and edited by IsraeliRD.
Additional TAS information:
- While all recordings will play in a vanilla Marble Blast Gold, all of these were recorded on the community used Framerate Unlocker modification by Derpking (which lets the game run at 1000fps), and I (Matan) created for this TAS a small mod to the game to show the games third decimal place.
- Minimum allowed FPS is 30 and used in Marble Materials Lab. This is a community accepted minimum.
- All techniques (except banned glitches such as Screenshot Glitch) that are used can be found at: https://marbleblast.com/index.php/forum/general-mb-discussion/7818-advanced-techniques-in-marble-blast
- You can find Doms comments & .rec files to download at: https://marbleblast.com/index.php/forum/general-mb-discussion/10705-dom-s-scripted-tases
Enjoy!
Soundtrack:
Mega Man X, Storm Eagles Stage (Remix) by Stone McKnuckle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP1OVAANSbY
Timestamps and path/tweak credits:
0:00 - Learning to Roll | Dushine
0:07 - Collect the Gems | Cobalts Rewind
0:22 - Jump Training | DKman00, Edge hit tweak by Xelna
0:31 - Learn the Super Jump | Nature Freaks TAS
0:40 - Platform Training | N/A
0:51 - Learn the Super Speed | Xelnas tweak for finish sign edge hit
1:00 - Elevator | Dushine
1:09 - Air Movement | Nature Freaks TAS
1:17 - Gyrocopter | Start tweak by Kalle29
1:26 - Time Trial | Start tweak by Kalle29
1:36 - Super Bounce | Start tweak by Kalle29
1:45 - Gravity Helix | Doomblah
1:56 - Shock Absorber | Start tweak by Regislian
2:04 - There and Back Again | Nature Freaks TAS
2:18 - Marble Materials Lab | Nature Freaks TAS
2:28 - Bumper Training | Dushine
2:36 - Breezeway | Kalle29, sign hit tweak by DomTurchi
2:44 - Mine Field | Nature Freaks TAS
2:52 - Trapdoors! | Start tweak by Kalle29
3:00 - Tornado Bowl | Start tweak by Kalle29, Super Swag by DomTurchi
3:16 - Pitfalls | MBU Community, tweak by Kasper, Edge hits by DomTurchi
3:31 - Platform Party | Dushine
3:43 - Winding Road | Edge hit tweak by Cobalt
3:59 - Grand Finale | Kasper, tweaks by Kalle29 and Cobalt")
