Introduction
Gaming isn’t just about having fun—it’s also about pushing limits. Over the years, players have taken on mind-blowing challenges that seem impossible to the average gamer. From no-hit runs in brutal games like Dark Souls to completing Super Mario 64 blindfolded, these feats prove that dedication, skill, and patience can achieve the unthinkable.
In this article, we’ll explore the craziest video game challenges ever completed—feats so incredible they became legendary in the gaming world.
1. The Blindfolded Super Mario 64 Run
One of the most insane gaming feats ever accomplished was a blindfolded run of Super Mario 64.
✔ Who Did It?
- Twitch streamer Bubzia completed the entire game blindfolded, relying only on audio cues and muscle memory.
✔ Why It’s Crazy:
- Super Mario 64 is a 3D platformer, meaning precise movement and depth perception are crucial.
- Completing it without sight requires thousands of hours of practice.
💡 Insane Fact: Bubzia also beat Super Mario Odyssey blindfolded—a feat many can’t accomplish even with full vision!
2. Dark Souls – No-Hit Run
The Dark Souls series is infamous for its brutal difficulty, but some players take things to the next level.
✔ Who Did It?
- The Happy Hob, a legendary challenge-runner, completed the entire Dark Souls trilogy without getting hit once!
✔ Why It’s Crazy:
- Every enemy, trap, and boss can instantly ruin the run.
- Players must perfect dodging and parrying while staying calm under extreme pressure.
💡 Mind-Blowing Moment: The Happy Hob was the first player in the world to do this, setting a world record.
3. Beating Tetris – The “Impossible” Kill Screen
Most gamers love Tetris, but only a few can reach the legendary “Kill Screen”—a point where the game becomes unbeatable.
✔ Who Did It?
- Jonas Neubauer, a Tetris world champion, reached level 138, a point where the game’s speed becomes almost inhumanly fast.
✔ Why It’s Crazy:
- The game’s speed becomes so fast that pieces drop instantly.
- Reaching the kill screen requires perfect reflexes and strategy.
💡 Tragic Fact: Jonas passed away in 2021, but his legacy as a Tetris champion lives on.
4. The “1 HP” Doom Eternal Ultra-Nightmare Completion
Doom Eternal is already one of the hardest FPS games, but some players take it to the extreme.
✔ Who Did It?
- Streamer Xamide completed the game on Ultra-Nightmare mode—with only 1 HP for most of the game!
✔ Why It’s Crazy:
- In Ultra-Nightmare mode, 1 death means starting over.
- Enemies are ultra-aggressive, and health pickups are rare.
💡 Incredible Fact: Xamide’s reaction time and precision aiming were so insane that even pro players were shocked.
5. The Perfect Pac-Man Run
Pac-Man might seem simple, but achieving a perfect run is nearly impossible.
✔ Who Did It?
- Billy Mitchell was the first to achieve a perfect score of 3,333,360 points.
✔ Why It’s Crazy:
- The game has 256 levels, and a single mistake ruins the entire run.
- The final level has a “kill screen” glitch, making it even harder.
💡 World Record: Only a handful of players have ever managed this feat.
6. The Breath of the Wild “Great Plateau” Challenge
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild offers endless challenges, but one of the craziest is beating all Divine Beasts while staying on the Great Plateau (the game’s starting area).
✔ Who Did It?
- Zelda speedrunners found glitches to leave the plateau without unlocking the full game.
✔ Why It’s Crazy:
- No upgrades, no armor, and weak weapons make this nearly impossible.
- Enemies one-shot you instantly.
💡 Wild Fact: This challenge requires frame-perfect execution of glitches to be possible.
7. Playing Dark Souls with a Bongo Controller
Some players don’t just want difficulty—they want insanity.
✔ Who Did It?
- Bearzly, a creative gamer, completed Dark Souls using a Donkey Kong Bongo controller!
✔ Why It’s Crazy:
- The bongo controller has only four buttons, making movement and combat almost impossible.
- Some bosses require split-second reactions, which is harder without a real controller.
💡 Even Crazier: Some players have beaten the game using a steering wheel, dance pad, or even voice commands.
8. The “Only Punching” Run in Fallout: New Vegas
Fallout: New Vegas gives players tons of weapons, but some challenge-runners decided to only use their fists.
✔ Who Did It?
- Multiple streamers, including Kyle Hinckley, completed the entire game with no guns, no melee weapons—just fists.
✔ Why It’s Crazy:
- Some enemies, like Deathclaws, kill you instantly.
- Boss fights require punching enemies for hours to win.
💡 Legendary Feat: One player even beat Fallout 4 this way—on the hardest difficulty!
9. GTA V – 100% Completion Without Taking Damage
Grand Theft Auto V is a massive game, but completing it without taking damage is nearly impossible.
✔ Who Did It?
- YouTuber UnNameD finished the entire game without getting hit once.
✔ Why It’s Crazy:
- Even a random car crash can ruin the run.
- Some missions force you into gunfights with dozens of enemies.
💡 Insane Detail: It took hundreds of attempts to perfect every mission.
10. The “Ultimate Hardcore” Minecraft Run
Minecraft’s Hardcore Mode means one life—no respawns. But some players take it to another level.
✔ Who Did It?
- YouTuber Ph1LzA survived five years in Hardcore Mode—before dying to a baby zombie.
✔ Why It’s Crazy:
- One mistake in 5 years erased everything.
- Surviving meant mastering every in-game mechanic.
💡 Heartbreaking Moment: After 5 years, he was killed by a single baby zombie.
Final Thoughts – Gaming Legends Never Die
These insane gaming challenges prove that dedication, skill, and patience can achieve the impossible.
✔ Some of these feats required years of practice.
✔ Others relied on mind-blowing reflexes and strategy.
✔ Every gamer who completed these is now a legend.
Would you try any of these challenges? Or do they seem too insane? 🎮🔥