The bug between boss mini games 1 and 2 occurred. I think this should be allowed, considering it has been an exploit in the game since the beginning and can ruin a run as well as make it.

However, I believe a 2:54 is still possible without using it. 2:57 can be beaten without the bug for sure. Let us reignite the battle after the few years absence!

I am happy to take this run down if we want to keep the record being without the bug, but the version I use on my pc has the bug happen a lot. I will try for a non-bug 2:56!