In video gaming, any play style is valid as long as it respects others' experiences. Players can immerse themselves deeply or explore games gradually, using guides or avoiding spoilers for surprise. Speedrunning, where players aim to finish games as quickly as possible, showcases this diversity. It ranges from playing without glitches to using them for drastically shorter playtimes. Speedrunning turns familiar games into unique challenges, offering thrilling experiences. This overview of remarkable speedruns in popular games is just a starting point, inviting newcomers to explore the dynamic and varied world of speedrunning.
Highlighted speedruns include:
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Superhot VR: Speedrunner trickster00 completes the VR version of Superhot in just 6 minutes and 38 seconds, mostly by throwing objects at enemies instead of shooting.
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Portal: Sarahspeedrun completes this puzzle game in under six minutes by stepping out of the game's intended boundaries.
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Super Mario 64: A highly competitive game in the speedrunning community, with the current record held by Weegee, who completed a 120-star run in 1 hour, 37 minutes, and 35 seconds.
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Minesweeper: Speedrunner Sheen Simpson demonstrates skill in quickly identifying and completing potential one-click boards.
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Dark Souls: Kahmul beats all bosses in Dark Souls in just 58 minutes and 39 seconds, showcasing immense precision and memorization.
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2: Russian speedrunner Eandis holds the world record with a completion time of 12 minutes and 43 seconds.
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Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!: SummoningSalt completes this NES classic blindfolded in 18 minutes and 3 seconds, relying on pattern recognition and sound cues.
Emphasizes the diversity and creativity within the speedrunning community, showcasing how these gamers push the boundaries of what's possible in video games.
