Just a random (almost 35 years too late) question because I’ve been replaying SMB2 on the Switch.

It seems like she’s just objectively better in every way. I don’t get why I would pick the others.

  • The Picard ManeuverOP
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    510 months ago

    Maybe I should watch some speed runs. The others just feel terrible to use, and I can’t fathom how they would be better.

    • @Die4Ever
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      10 months ago

      You’re playing on Switch so I guess that’s the same as the NES release? Here’s the current world record for all levels

      https://www.twitch.tv/coolkid/v/948465227?sr=a

      https://www.speedrun.com/smb2?h=All_Levels&x=l9kv002g

      Here’s a run from a GamesDoneQuick event which means the commentary will probably explain more than usual

      https://youtu.be/hGTLfo3f2VI

      Oh and here are the number of levels played by each character from the end of that GDQ run lol

      The world record is 1, 5, 13, and 1

    • amio
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      510 months ago

      Speedruns can be a lot of fun to watch - the better you know the game, the more fun it can be. Some runs get freaky, but a lot of games have glitchless categories or some kind of ruleset that doesn’t break the game too badly. A lot of glitches are fascinating, too.