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Streets of Rage Speedrun Personal Best Progression (2011 vs 2014 vs 2018)

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Channel: Greenalink · 2018 · Gaming

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Every once in a while I grind some speedrun attempts of Streets of Rage.

2009 - I did 1 attempt on a PAL Mega Drive 2 version with no real strategy.

2011 - The Xbox 360 release not only supported turbo as a software feature (not restricted to 3rd party controllers), it also had save states which allowed me to grind tougher parts in the game, most notably the Blaze clones and Mr X

The 2011 run was captured by using a HDD DVD recorder and composite cables.

2014 -  Better recording equipment and newer strategies. The most notable time saver was against 2 Zamzas in Round 6. Attempts suddenly stopped part way through 2014 because the Madcatz Fightpad's D-pad wasn't functioning properly.

The 2014 run was captured by using Avermedia Live Gamer Portable with 720p 60fps settings (yes round clear screens are 60fps)

2018 - Now with a Hori Fighting Commander and some new interest in beating my 2014 time thanks to ESA Winter 2018, I've figured out some interesting strategies for the very first section in most of the level,s got a nearly guaranteed grab loop setup against Mr X and abused wiggling the D-pad more to execute hurricane jabs. Interestingly, the 2018 run's Round 4 is a few seconds slower than 2014 mainly because of how inconsistent areas 1 and 4 can be.

The 2018 run was captured by using X-Capture 1 with 1080p 60fps settings.

This is my first time making a video like this, so feedback is welcome.

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