More optimizations made, made a couple minor ones in the first stage, like keeping 3 smart bombs for the boss.
Stage 2 has numerous improvements as I had to change my route slightly due to the first gem being way out of my original one. Im very content that I decided to go ahead with collecting all the gems, that second stage 1st gem sold me after watching it replayed at normal speed.
More optimizations made when I found out I could actually use the grappling hook to grab the items through the floor, extremely helpful in stage 2 when im getting the gems, saved me a good amount of time.
Also discovered that paralyzing beam is essential for getting the item capsules to drop items much more quickly rather than shooting it 2 consecutive times for one item with a weapon. Also discovered that getting 4 of one item, not 3 is a fully powered up weapon, could be even 5, havn't tested yet. I stop on my way down to collect another rebound power up as this speeds up the boss fight tremendously.
Stopped a bit at one point to collect an extra smart bomb, added about 1/2 a second for the gain it gives at the boss.
Changed my strategy entirely on the second stage boss, now with the stronger rebound and extra smart bomb I could knock both his arms off much faster, which puts him in his sitting duck position where he just stomps up and down so I don't have to jump across the screen avoiding his hands.
WIP 3:
http://www.geocities.com/pasky13/Super_Turrican_Pasky_WIP3.zip
I think im done for tonight. Will continue tomorrow, still eager to hear comments.
