Posted: 2/1/2005 4:55 AM
(Edited: 2/1/2005 4:56 AM)
Post subject: Jaws (NES) Speedrun (no rerecording, no turbo)
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unamalgamation
Joined: 1/31/2005
Posts: 3
I'm working on a speedrun for Jaws for the NES. I will not use any rerecord function or any turbo buttons. I plan on beating this game in less than 6 mins. I will avoid the submarine in this run and use only the diver and the boat. I will try my best to add in as much style and entertainment value as possible. So far my best time is 6:14, and watching my video over, I see plenty of room for improvement. Let me know what you think. Thanks
Posted: 2/1/2005 4:56 AM
Post subject: Re: Jaws Speedrun (no rerecording, no turbo)
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Bisqwit
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Joined: 3/8/2004
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Location: Arzareth
I'm moving this topic to the Speedrun competitions forum, because this isn't a "general" topic.
Posted: 2/9/2005 10:13 AM
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-ziplock-
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Joined: 9/26/2004
Posts: 217
The fastest time on twin galaxies is 6:39, so congrats (boy did I get some hate mail from this guy when I nailed it at 4:19 with re-records). It takes quite a bit of luck to pull it off without getting too many "you've hit something"s. I'll give it a try. Why are you avoiding the sub, though?
Posted: 2/9/2005 8:37 PM
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unamalgamation
Joined: 1/31/2005
Posts: 3
I avoid the sub because I have a really quick trigger finger ;) I figure its more impressive to kill jaws with the weaker shot than the stronger sub.
Posted: 2/9/2005 10:51 PM
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-ziplock-
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Posts: 217
Yeah - I'm having a hard time killing him in just one underwater session. The fastest I've gotten him was 6:17 with this layout: You've hit something twice, bonus round, you've hit something, receiver, power up twice, underwater with Jaws (almost killing him), underwater with Jaws, final stage. I missed the first strobe shot, but immediately got the second in. I figure the fastest time possible is going to be close to the time-attack, because I know I have pulled off only two underwater encounters before Jaws in one game. I don't think there's enough time to kill him in one session without the sub, though. I'll keep trying.
Posted: 2/9/2005 11:03 PM
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unamalgamation
Joined: 1/31/2005
Posts: 3
There is enough time to kill him in one session, you just need to trail him very closely and shoot constantly. I've done this before so thats how I know :)
Posted: 2/14/2005 6:35 PM
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-ziplock-
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Joined: 9/26/2004
Posts: 217
Well, you'd have to get a pretty lucky extended underwater spawn. You sure this can be done with a power level of 3? EDIT: Nevermind - I just dug out my first time-attack in which I gain a power level of 3 and beat him in one session with harpoons, but it was tight. But you're absolutely right - it can be done. One thing that I've pulled off is getting to power level 3 with only 2 encounters and the bonus scene. Avoiding the 3rd is really difficult, but it's possible - there's no skill that will help you, however. A sub 5 minute time should be possible, though, by only getting 2 encounters and the bonus scene before increasing your levels, followed by attacking Jaws. I'll keep trying. The world record of this game really sucks at 6:39 - not unbeatable at all (and the record holder likes to send me hate mail).