Donkey Kong 64 TAS v2 [2020]

TAS timing: 26:46.83 | RTA timing: 26:13.43

This is an any% TAS of the N64 version of Donkey Kong 64. Unlike console any% runs of this game, this run starts with a fresh cartridge, which means no Mystery Menu features are pre-unlocked (such as DK Theater Intro Story). Starting with these features saves on the order of 4.5 minutes. However, starting with dirty SRAM (un-timed cartridge progression) is against standard TAS practice, less entertaining, and can be controversial. If you're curious, I plan to video-splice together parts of this run to show what it would look like with a console-like ruleset in the near future.

This run is 50.77 seconds faster than the previous iteration thanks to phasewalking, a new route to skip the orange barrel, and various other optimizations.

For more information, including a detailed explanation about what is happening, check out this video:    • Donkey Kong 64 any% Tool-assisted Spe...  

Emulation on BizHawk isn't perfect, notably around lag and loading, but DK64 emulation is miles ahead of what it was a few years ago.

For some additional author comments, see: [To be done]

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