My feelings on The Demon Rush
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Freddy 'Frezy_man' Andersson's NTSC run.
Verifier Responses
One verifier wanted his comments withheld. He just said this run was a good improvement over the current run.
Decision: Accept
Reason: This run is a big improvement over the 39:20 run.
Freddy 'Frezy_man' Andersson's NTSC run.
Verifier Responses
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Audio Quality: Just fine. No issues.
Video Quality: Just fine. No issues.
Run Comments: The main part of the run is fine. The runner does take quite a few smacks to the face, especially in the first level, but never has any stupid deaths.
The boss fights, are a bit weak. Outside of the Stone Warrior fights and Baxter Stockman, a constant barrage of super attacks isn't as effective as a constant barrage of jump kicks. Super Attacks may do 4 damage (compared to the jump kick's 3), but when you spend half of the time with your butt on the floor, it's not as solid, IMO. It works better on the Stone Warriors because you can get at least 2 hits off, plus the distance you're thrown isn't far, making for considerably faster recovery time. Baxter Stockman (human) is the only VERY GOOD one for doing mainly super attacks on. Baxter Stockman (Fly) is ok to use it on too, just the whole battle is slow (not sure if jump kicks would make for a faster fight).
Most of the uses of exploding barrels I think cost time, rather then save it. Same with the signs/candles/etc.
But with the run being about 3 minutes faster then the present record, I guess there's not enough complaints here to reject it.
Video Quality: Just fine. No issues.
Run Comments: The main part of the run is fine. The runner does take quite a few smacks to the face, especially in the first level, but never has any stupid deaths.
The boss fights, are a bit weak. Outside of the Stone Warrior fights and Baxter Stockman, a constant barrage of super attacks isn't as effective as a constant barrage of jump kicks. Super Attacks may do 4 damage (compared to the jump kick's 3), but when you spend half of the time with your butt on the floor, it's not as solid, IMO. It works better on the Stone Warriors because you can get at least 2 hits off, plus the distance you're thrown isn't far, making for considerably faster recovery time. Baxter Stockman (human) is the only VERY GOOD one for doing mainly super attacks on. Baxter Stockman (Fly) is ok to use it on too, just the whole battle is slow (not sure if jump kicks would make for a faster fight).
Most of the uses of exploding barrels I think cost time, rather then save it. Same with the signs/candles/etc.
But with the run being about 3 minutes faster then the present record, I guess there's not enough complaints here to reject it.
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No video/audio problems what so ever.
Takes damage to save time on several occasions (mainly the bosses, which without doubt is the hardest part of this game.)
Few minor errors, this being a single segment, they're no problem.
One noticeable bug is being used throughout the main part of the game, that being the jump attack (with the swords) allows you to hit an enemy 3 consecutive times while only doing it twice. And can only be done when enemy is opposing a wall. At least I could only do so.
Generally I was quite impressed with the video, which kind of grew on me. At first it seemed a bit boring, but when strolling through the harder levels of the game like a hot knife through butter, I was quite impressed in the end, and the boss fights definately knocked it up another notch.
I timed the game from character select screen to final boss kill in 35 minutes 52 seconds. (manual timing). Please let me know if I am way off.
I'd say go for it.
Takes damage to save time on several occasions (mainly the bosses, which without doubt is the hardest part of this game.)
Few minor errors, this being a single segment, they're no problem.
One noticeable bug is being used throughout the main part of the game, that being the jump attack (with the swords) allows you to hit an enemy 3 consecutive times while only doing it twice. And can only be done when enemy is opposing a wall. At least I could only do so.
Generally I was quite impressed with the video, which kind of grew on me. At first it seemed a bit boring, but when strolling through the harder levels of the game like a hot knife through butter, I was quite impressed in the end, and the boss fights definately knocked it up another notch.
I timed the game from character select screen to final boss kill in 35 minutes 52 seconds. (manual timing). Please let me know if I am way off.
I'd say go for it.
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Good improvement over the previous run, especially the Stockman battle in the sewer. The runner dies a bunch (4 times), but most of the deaths were warranted, since he used them for leaping slashes, which do more damage than jump kicks.
One verifier wanted his comments withheld. He just said this run was a good improvement over the current run.
Decision: Accept
Reason: This run is a big improvement over the 39:20 run.
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