I was inspired to do this run when I watch the Angry Video Game Nerd's Transformer review. As he describes in the video, this game notoriously difficult to play. Poor hit detection, 1 hit and you are dead, awkward controls, and very little in the way of power-ups make this game frustrating for the average player.
Summary
Emulator used FCEUX 2.1.0a
Aims for fastest time
Uses Warps
Notes
One hit and you are dead, period. And many enemies are designed/placed to make sure that happens, a lot. There are a number of awkward looking moments in the run as a result. Each situation is the fastest method (that I was able to come up with).
I use warps in level 2 & 7 to skip levels 3 & 8
Level 9 one is a lot like SMB 4-4 where you have to pick the right path...Except in the most assist example in gaming history! Here is a map of the route that should be taken: http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/nes/file/578338/47897 And of course this route is the hardest way to get through the level.
I just watched them side by side (which is always interesting). The movie you linked is indeed faster. Clear improvements can be seen on multiple occasions. I don't think that movie is perfect either though...
137,000+ views on hisatoki's video. That's pretty ridiculous for this game.
He also wrote in his comments:
By the way, I write the end text in English.
- Urgent instruction -
Destron revived and became stronger with a new power.
Take the Energon-Cube of "RODIMUS" and attack Destron again.
Scramble! Ultramagnus!
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Are you kidding? He didn't make any attempt at entertainment. He avoided enemies as uninspiringly as possible, he stopped moving whenever he didn't need to move, took the easiest path whenever possible. It was pure speed with no style. (I not saying mine did or anything).
