The "Alternative" class contains movies with goal choices that are not standard. It includes movies of high technical quality and entertainment value.

• Current alternative publications
• Obsoleted alternative publications

Overview

• Aims to expand the site's library of unique and interesting TASes.
• Showcases both unique speed goals and entertainment-based playarounds.
• Applicable Movie Rules.

Technical requirements

• Must beat all known records, including other TASes.
• Must show a proficient understanding of TAS techniques and be perceived as well optimized: It should not have obvious pauses, mistakes, or sloppy play.

Goal choice

• Goals should make sense within the context of the game, and should be explainable to a general audience.
• Goals should offer a different experience from other runs, particularly standard runs.
• Goals shouldn't just be random, nonspecific actions for the sake of trying to "guarantee" a publication.

Entertainment

• Any run that aims for entertainment over speed, such as playarounds, are curated by entertainment.
• This will be assessed via votes, comments, and views from the general community.