Speedruns that are fun to WATCH?
7 years ago

Just want to watch an interesting run. I like to watch runs that abuse AI but don't like runs that glitch the whole game with clipping and that kind of stuff.

Finland

Entertainment is extremely subjective, but here are some runs I remember enjoying in the past months that don't rely too much on glitches: Crash Bandicoot 2 any% (with game over abuse). Defunct any%. The Evil Within runs (especially Akumu / no-upgrades is damn impressive). Tekken 3 unlock all endings / 1 round. Bloodborne runs. etc.

I guess in theory, games with decently fast gameplay, good presentation, creative tactics, enough variety and minimum amount of downtime are the most universally interesting ones to watch, even for someone not familiar with the game. In that sense many classic platformers like Mega Man-games are close to the "ideal" speedgame...

Shade667 likes this
South Carolina, USA

In terms of fluidity of motion and skill, I really appreciate any of the Super Mario 64 categories. To use a trite phrase, whenever runners go through the Bowser stages, it is "poetry in motion." That said, most of the runs I dig DO use AI abuse, clips, glitches, etc...

EmeraldAly likes this
England

You should totally watch me running Sparkster. Really, REALLY fast game, all movement tech/optimisation, no glitches whatsoever, manipulating bosses into quick kills.

British Columbia, Canada

You should watch Drako run Sparkster, and Star Fox 64 is a pretty comfy game if you watch Beefwellington run it. He's doing it at StR.

France

Ocarina Of Time Any% Is pretty fun if you know the game, very impressive too !

United States

Definitely check out Uncharted 1: http://www.speedrun.com/uncharted1/full_game You can clip by spamming aim against any wall.

New York, USA

I personally like watch much more speedruns without used secret worlds because these speedruns are real.