It was found that using a password after taking the double KO from the Australia boss allows you to use the new Red Dragon jump zip. What do you think about allowing password use at this particular point in the run?

The TASer Mitijitsu found a new trick that I just saw while browsing through youtube. First vid with short explanation: An implementation that apparently saves 3 minutes:

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What I found to be the easiest method to beat the Stage 2 boss: Whole holding forward: jump and attack, then mash attack until you land. Repeat.

Faster route for Stage 2: I haven't found a consistent route for the ghost, so this is a very risky way to save 2-3 seconds.

Here's a way to damage boost over the gap above the first miniboss. I don't know enough about the game to see if this messes up the route at all, I just wanted to share it with people who actually run the game.