i've been experimenting with strategies for bosses and levels. here are a few of the ones i've found that appear to be faster than the ones used in the current run. i recorded these all on genesis, and they're all for level 1 non-shuriken

1-3 2:52

3-1 2:31

4-1 2:43

worth noting the 1-3 strat is 100% consistent. despite what it may seem, the falling rocks are not RNG. they're actually based off your position. so if you stand still at the start, the rocks will always fall in the same pattern.

Nice stuff