@JayJ While any% is 'lenient' in that it has no restrictions on glitches, it is actually the 'most hardcore and respected' speed run in SMB1. It is much more difficult to do several pixel perfect maneuvers than just playing the game regularly. Also, all official categories permit approved emulators.
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Re: The Latest Super Mario Bros. Speedrun WR Is A Definitive Breakthrough
@JayJ While any% is 'lenient' in that it has no restrictions on glitches, it is actually the 'most hardcore and respected' speed run in SMB1. It is much more difficult to do several pixel perfect maneuvers than just playing the game regularly. Also, all official categories permit approved emulators.