I actually checked earlier, obviously it wasn't at the same part but I loaded in 1 second whilst the other runs were 3 seconds.
I should test it at the same part, just in case I was checking a spot that loaded faster / slower than the rest of the game.

Maybe it's cuz I'm emulating it but I'm not really noticing a huge amount of lag...I do hope this isn't one of those games where the game speed is tied to framerate.
I COULD test this on my actual PS2 but that'd require finding it and setting it up. (It's been a LONG time since I touched my PS2 XD)
Definitely lots of looking for the enemies though, I don't have a save on the PC I'm currently using so I had to restart the game and I'm sure I spent 20 minutes looking for the last enemy...twice :'(
So I guess I'm at the mercy of RNG XD

Tbh, if I were categorizing it, I'd just copy the way Ultimate Destruction is laid out, any% then NG+, at least that would make sense to me.
I'll certainly give it a shot though but um, when I do, is it okay if I ask you to verify stuff before I share it on Speedrun.com?
If I'm being honest, speedrunning is somewhat new to me so I'm not all too familiar with the rules 😛

I see, thank you.
Also, by NG+ I am referring to how if you load a completed save, it restarts the game with everything you bought.
If it's acceptable, I can link a 30 second clip showing that, cuz I'm not sure I'm explaining it very well.

So, this might be a dumb question but is there no "New Game" mode?
I ask cuz I never like starting off with nothing so speedruns with all the equipment would be something I'd prefer.
I know that some games have NG+ runs like The Incredible Hulk - Ultimate Destruction and I thought that this game would've.
If not then it's fine.
PS: Sorry, I would've PM'd but uh "Coming soon™" is all I see