Does all runs in Pause Ahead require a video playthrough?

Because I don't have a playthrough but I do have an image reference for the record:

As of now I think yes. I just started running this game about a month ago and would love to have it expanded a bit. e.g. adding a couple more categories (I like running All Secrets).

For recording, you could use any number of screen recording stuff (fraps, dxtory, OBS local, etc). I play the game via loading the .swf in a standalone flash player which makes it easy to capture.