sgdq 2017 Archives

SGDQ 2017

Speed Run Strategies for Every Boss in Shadow of the Colossus

Shadow of the Colossus is a fantastic game featuring 16 huge bosses, all with different strategies and approaches. Speed runner Plush just did a full speed run of the game, so I thought it'd be fun to explain each strategy for all 16 of the colossi. Let's dive right in.

SGDQ 2017

Sequences Breaks and Foamy Follies in Shadow Complex Remastered Speed Run

Shadow Complex is one of my favorite games to release on Xbox Live Arcade. It's one of the best modern Metroidvania games, and an excellent game to speed run. Here's my thoughts on the tricks used in this years run at SGDQ.

SGDQ 2017

Twitch Chat and Game Developer Troll Speed Runner During ClusterTruck Run

ClusterTruck is a crazy game where you jump across moving trucks in a variety of crazy obstacle courses. It's a tough game to speed run, one made even tougher when the devs and viewers are working against you.

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Childhood Destroyer, The Lion King for SNES, Beaten in 15 Minutes on Hard

The Lion King for SNES was the Dark Souls of many childhoods. It's only fitting that one of my favorite runs of SGDQ 2017 would be watching runner Akiteru destroy this nostalgic monster. I'll break down exactly how he did it level by level.

SGDQ 2017

Zelda: A Link to the Past with No Sword and Plenty of Glitches

The Legend of a Zelda: A Link to the Past can be a tough game for some. How about beating the game without a sword? In a little over an hour? Let's watch runner Andy pull it off.