Completing a video game to 100% is a serious test of endurance, requiring players to find every secret and finish every quest. Now, imagine doing that for seven massive games in a row, without a single moment of sleep. That is the monumental feat just accomplished by popular Twitch streamer Nukie, who has etched her name into gaming history.
The Ultimate Zelda Endurance Challenge
Nukie undertook the staggering challenge of speedrunning and achieving 100% completion in every single 3D The Legend of Zelda title back-to-back. This marathon was broadcast live to her audience of over 5,800 followers on Twitch, where sharp-eyed viewers watched every moment. The total runtime for this incredible endeavour was a mind-bending 89 hours, played continuously without any sleep.
The scale of this challenge is hard to overstate. Individually, these are enormous games where even the main story can take dozens of hours. Fully completing Breath of the Wild alone can consume around 180 hours for the average player, with its successor, Tears of the Kingdom, being even more expansive.
A Record-Breaking Run, Game by Game
Nukie's marathon covered the entire 3D Zelda saga, from the Nintendo 64 era to the latest Switch titles. She meticulously recorded her completion times for each game, showcasing years of dedicated practice and optimisation. The full list and her recorded times are:
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – 4 hours 19 seconds
- The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask – 5 hours 12 minutes 20 seconds
- The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker – 7 hours 14 minutes 12 seconds
- The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess – 7 hours 12 minutes 54 seconds
- The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – 8 hours 39 minutes 34 seconds
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 22 hours 40 minutes 19 seconds
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 32 hours 51 minutes 31 seconds
Following her success, Nukie took to X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate, declaring herself "the first human on this planet to complete every 3D Zelda game 100%, in one sitting without sleep." She described the run as the culmination of "6 years of practice" poured into a "4-day speedrun that I will cherish forever."
Health First: A Cautious Approach to an Extreme Feat
While the achievement is extraordinary, Nukie was keen to emphasise that such extreme marathons require serious precautions and should not be undertaken lightly. She consulted with her doctors regularly throughout the process and was careful to listen to her body's signals during the entire 89 hours.
"I was perfectly ok before, during and after the run," she stated, but added a crucial note of caution: "I actively discourage anything like this, you must take proper precautions if you are seriously sure." She also reported that she did not experience microsleeps or hallucinations, which are common risks in prolonged sleep-deprivation challenges.
This historic gaming marathon sets a new high watermark for dedication within the speedrunning and completionist communities. It demonstrates not only incredible skill and knowledge of the beloved Zelda series but also a disciplined and health-conscious approach to pushing the limits of gaming endurance.
