Hey guys, a buddy recently got me interested in speedrunning; never thought it would be possible to beat this game in under 2 hours before I looked it up! Never even considered speedrunning before, but this actually seems like a lot of fun so I might as well give it a try. Definitely gonna have to watch a few videos before I give the full run a try.
Is this something that I should practice a lot in different segments before attempting a full any% run, or should I just go for a not-so-great full run just to get used to finishing the game in one sitting?
I recorded a video of me practicing but don't know if I should be posting random, not full runs on this forum?
Good to see a new runner! 2 things you may want to practice a little before you do full runs is Sewer Skip and Gate Skip (RIP skip)
Sewer Skip: http://www.speedrun.com/jsrf/guide/fkwl0
Gate Skip: http://www.speedrun.com/jsrf/guide/kwlgu
Looking forward to seeing some runs from you in the future!
welcome dude, i'd recommend watching and learning from runs under sub 2 for any% if you get hooked on any%
note that in the top 5 times, some of the routes are different
there's often more than 1 good route for many levels
any% and souls% are really flexible to your prefs
always use protection
What Zul said, pretty much. Also, practicing segments works for me, but i guess its personal preference
Thanks for the replies guys! I decided to try finishing the game in one sitting just to get used to it, didn't realize it would be so hard. YOU GUYS ARE INSANE. Ended up finishing in 4:37:00, so not really even a run. Didn't really know any strats, and I kind of stopped playing in "speed run mode" after Shibuya. Definitely gonna practice segments and strats a lot now before trying the whole thing again. Tried the sewer skip but didn't get it.
If anybody happens to want to watch two nerds talk over a webcam pointed at a TV and see me play the only parts I've really practiced, I finished up to Shibuya in 21:09 :
If you notice any glaring flaws in how I'm playing, feel free to let me know. I don't blame you if you don't want to watch this GREAT QUALITY STREAM HIGHLIGHT though.. going to get a capture card soon
"If anybody happens to want to watch two nerds talk over a webcam pointed at a TV and see me play" wow what an accurate description of MY stream too :p
Just know that if you need help with anything like questions about why we do certain things or how to do stuff more consistently feel free to get in contact with us and we'd be happy to show you!
Good luck in your practice!
Jabro seems like the nicest and friendliest person ever made in the world, but once you get to actually know him...
He's still a sweetheart <3
Greetings from Germany! Long time viewer, first time donator here. My grandfather passed away recently after a long battle with cancer so what you guys are doing is awesome! I had to donate during one of my favorite games of all time. This AGDQ has been awesome and I have been losing sleep because of you guys. I love seeing my childhood being destroyed in these speedruns. Shoutouts to the runners and people who made this possible. Keep up the good work and let's kick cancer in the butt! Remember, save frames, not the animals. Everybody say HOYP!
