Castlevania Speedrunning - User contributions [en]

Cv4/stage9

2021-01-25T04:22:09Z

TheMakkolv:

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage9.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Treasury
| level_sections = 9-1, 9-2
| previous = [[cv4/stage8 | Stage 8]]
| next = [[cv4/stageA | Stage A]]
}}

== Safe Route ==

== Optimal Route ==

=== [[cv4/stage9splits | Top Splits and Time Saves]] ===

=== 9-2 Spike Jump (Consistent Set-Up) ===
{{#ev:youtube|25T7USEjE1I|560||}}

=== 9-2 Ring Glitch ===
{{#ev:youtube|rC3HpqnLgJg|560||}}

== Boss: Zapf Bat ==

*Zapf bat takes 22 hits to break into three. Best when Zapf breaks in either corner. This requires good reaction to do since he will move randomly each time at the top of the screen.

Cv4/stage8

2021-01-25T04:17:56Z

TheMakkolv:

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage8.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Catacombs
| level_sections = 8-1, 8-2
| previous = [[cv4/stage7 | Stage 7]]
| next = [[cv4/stage9 | Stage 9]]
}}

== Safe Route ==

== Optimal Route ==

=== [[cv4/stage8splits | Top Splits and Time Saves]] ===

=== 8-1 Top and Bottom Route ===

<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=240223949|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false}}
'''Notes:'''
* It is important to note that the stage will start with the first crusher in different positions. '''Top route''' will be determined if the crusher is at the bottom and allows you to jump immediately on to it. And '''bottom route''' will be determined if you have to wait for the crusher to jump on.
* You need to take these damage routes depending on if you go under or over the first crushers to make it to the eyeball boost in time.
* You need to have sufficient health for all the boosts on 8-2.
* '''Top route''', there is also room for a bat boost on the falling brick bridge just before 8-2 if you want to optimize it even more.
* '''Bottom route''' is planned for you to take the stair jump on 8-2 if you're doing all the boosts on 8-2. If you don't want to go for stair jump you could either take the wall meat on 8-1 (the one you go for in top route) or you could skip the wall skeleton boost on 8-2 by cross whipping it to not lose any time other than the time gained by the boost.
</div>

=== 8-1 Eyeball Boost + Crusher ===

'''Visual Cue Option 1'''

[[File:Stage8-1.png|800px]]

'''Visual Cue Option 2 '''

[[File:8-1 Eyeboost.jpg]]

'''Notes:'''
*Jump when Simon's sprite is centered with the circle design on the platform (marked in purple). There are many different ways to do this damage boost.

=== 8-1 1F Bone Crusher Strat ===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|7Ni0xnu3BLc|560||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ni0xnu3BLc}}
'''Notes:'''
* On the second screen of 8-1 (after the stairs) there is a crusher you can skip by performing a [[Cv4/tricks#One_and_Two_frame_Jumps | 1F Jump]]. You can see in the video above a good way to perform this trick.
</div>

== Alternative Strats ==

=== Hanage Route ===
{{#ev:youtube|htjOOqqtIo8|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
This route showcases some varying differences.

=== 8-1 Easier 1f Jump Set-Up ===
{{#ev:youtube|oxic8EwvLSs|560||}}

=== 8-1 Alternative Strategy to get past Bone Pillar===
{{#ev:youtube|L2IiBOZenWY|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
* Make sure you start the jump at this spot. You have a view pixel to make it but try to make a good cue.
* Jump and whip down (or limp whip). The whip and jump are almost together. You try to stun the eyeball in front of you so you have enough frames to get through the second crusher.
* You almost walk of the edge before the crusher. Jump late. If you jump early you will jump into the hitbox of the crusher again.

=== 8-2 Falling Room Strategies ===
{{#ev:youtube|szjsd3R1Dfk|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
* Comparison of the 2 most utilized strategies in clearing the 8-2 Stair Fall.

=== 8-2 Stair boost ===
{{#ev:youtube|oo0mPjOQifI|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
* Press B then Y very quickly while holding right + down.
* It saves around 25-30 frames (.4 to .5 sec), for the cost of 2 hp.
* It can also be used to get past the crushers early without doing the stair jump (it is about as fast but costs hp).

=== 8-2 Stairs Leap Time Comparisons ===
{{#ev:youtube|84D9g-ZPBsg|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
* 4 Options for clearing the 8-2 Stairs Leap section of the room, compared.

==Technical Information==

=== Vegas Bridge RNG Explanation ===
{{#ev:youtube|oqxcFZHpzu4|560||}}

== Boss: The Monster ==

=== Early Orb ===

[[File:Stage 8 Early Orb Jump Pixel.jpg]]

'''Notes:'''
* This is an image of the left-most pixel Simon can stand on this platform. This is required for the early orb grab (which is a 50/50 chance due to collision detection only detecting every other frame).

Cv4/stage8

2021-01-25T04:16:08Z

TheMakkolv:

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage8.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Catacombs
| level_sections = 8-1, 8-2
| previous = [[cv4/stage7 | Stage 7]]
| next = [[cv4/stage9 | Stage 9]]
}}

== Safe Route ==

== Optimal Route ==

=== [[cv4/stage8splits | Top Splits and Time Saves]] ===

=== 8-1 Top and Bottom Route ===

<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=240223949|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false}}
'''Notes:'''
* It is important to note that the stage will start with the first crusher in different positions. '''Top route''' will be determined if the crusher is at the bottom and allows you to jump immediately on to it. And '''bottom route''' will be determined if you have to wait for the crusher to jump on.
* You need to take these damage routes depending on if you go under or over the first crushers to make it to the eyeball boost in time.
* You need to have sufficient health for all the boosts on 8-2.
* '''Top route''', there is also room for a bat boost on the falling brick bridge just before 8-2 if you want to optimize it even more.
* '''Bottom route''' is planned for you to take the stair jump on 8-2 if you're doing all the boosts on 8-2. If you don't want to go for stair jump you could either take the wall meat on 8-1 (the one you go for in top route) or you could skip the wall skeleton boost on 8-2 by cross whipping it to not lose any time other than the time gained by the boost.
</div>

=== 8-1 Eyeball Boost + Crusher ===

'''Visual Cue Option 1'''

[[File:Stage8-1.png|800px]]

'''Visual Cue Option 2 '''

[[File:8-1 Eyeboost.jpg]]

'''Notes:'''
*Jump when Simon's sprite is centered with the circle design on the platform (marked in purple). There are many different ways to do this damage boost.

=== 8-1 1F Bone Crusher Strat ===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|7Ni0xnu3BLc|560||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ni0xnu3BLc}}
'''Notes:'''
* On the second screen of 8-1 (after the stairs) there is a crusher you can skip by performing a [[Cv4/tricks#One_and_Two_frame_Jumps | 1F Jump]]. You can see in the video above a good way to perform this trick.
</div>

== Alternative Strats ==

=== Hanage Route ===
{{#ev:youtube|htjOOqqtIo8|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
This route showcases some varying differences.

=== 8-1 Easier 1f Jump Set-Up ===
{{#ev:youtube|oxic8EwvLSs|560||}}

=== 8-1 Alternative Strategy to get past Bone Pillar===
{{#ev:youtube|L2IiBOZenWY|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
* Make sure you start the jump at this spot. You have a view pixel to make it but try to make a good cue.
* Jump and whip down (or limp whip). The whip and jump are almost together. You try to stun the eyeball in front of you so you have enough frames to get through the second crusher.
* You almost walk of the edge before the crusher. Jump late. If you jump early you will jump into the hitbox of the crusher again.

=== 8-2 Stair boost ===
{{#ev:youtube|oo0mPjOQifI|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
* Press B then Y very quickly while holding right + down.
* It saves around 25-30 frames (.4 to .5 sec), for the cost of 2 hp.
* It can also be used to get past the crushers early without doing the stair jump (it is about as fast but costs hp).

=== 8-2 Stairs Leap Time Comparisons ===
{{#ev:youtube|84D9g-ZPBsg|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
* 4 Options for clearing the 8-2 Stairs Leap section of the room, compared.

==Technical Information==

=== Vegas Bridge RNG Explanation ===
{{#ev:youtube|oqxcFZHpzu4|560||}}

== Boss: The Monster ==

=== Early Orb ===

[[File:Stage 8 Early Orb Jump Pixel.jpg]]

'''Notes:'''
* This is an image of the left-most pixel Simon can stand on this platform. This is required for the early orb grab (which is a 50/50 chance due to collision detection only detecting every other frame).

Cv4/stage6

2021-01-25T04:10:32Z

TheMakkolv:

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage6.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Dance Hall
| level_sections = 6-1, 6-2, 6-3
| previous = [[cv4/stage5 | Stage 5]]
| next = [[cv4/stage7 | Stage 7]]
}}

== Safe Route ==

'''Video Needed'''

== Intermediate Route ==

=== 2 Cycle Chandeliers ===
{{#ev:youtube|mOYfYpAI2WQ|560||}}

== Optimal Route ==

=== [[cv4/stage6splits | Top Splits and Time Saves]] ===

=== 1 Cycle Chandelier Tutorials + Setup ===

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''1Cyc Joe Set-Up'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|oqe8zM3APLk|560}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''1 Cycle Twocat Set-Up'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|LUsuZzcE134|560}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''Jay_Cee 1 Cycle Tutorial'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=418463386|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false}}
</div>
</div>

=== 6-2 Visual Guide ===

[[File:Stage 6-2 Axe Knight Boost.jpg]]

== Optimal Alternative Strats ==

=== Tight Axe Knight Boost 6-2-1 ===

{{#ev:youtube|OZSYiZgKjQg|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*This strat is useful since the backup is not too bad.

=== Spinning Coffins Time Saving Options ===

{{#ev:youtube|m7Bf71tQQVM|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*There are many methods to use in dealing with the Spinning Coffins. This is a comparison between several of them.

Cv4/stage3

2021-01-25T03:59:04Z

TheMakkolv: /* Dragon Boost Damage Boost into Ring Glitch */

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage3.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Cave/Submerged City
| level_sections = 3-1, 3-2, 3-3
| previous = [[cv4/stage2 | Stage 2]]
| next = [[cv4/stage4 | Stage 4]]
}}

== Safe Route ==

-->Need vid here

==Optimal Route==

=== [[cv4/stage3splits | Top Splits and Time Saves]] ===

=== 3-1 Mudmen RNG ===

[[File:3-1 1st Mudmen Bad RNG.jpg]]

'''Notes:'''
* Whip down at the Mudmen a later than usual. This will ensure that even with the worst pattern (where the Mudmen hugs the corner), Simon will not take damage.

=== 3-2 Eyeball Boost ===

[[File:Stage 3-2 Fireball Boost Setup.jpg]]

== Alternative Optimal Strats ==

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''3-3 Fast Bone Dragon Kill'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=394726912|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false}}
'''Note:'''
* Very hard strat to nail. Executing a [[Cv4/tricks#Simultaneous_Whip_and_Subweapon | whip cross ]] is a one frame trick and on top you do whip cancel to be able to jump faster.
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''3-3 Climb'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|Kql-vxNqgtQ|560||}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''3-3 Boss Alternative'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|ZDbJ6oG01E8|560||}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''3-3 2nd Eyeball Damage Boost'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|zqeQtny61TA|560||}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''3-3 2nd Eyeball Damage Boost (additional set-up)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|ngxVaK5cCQg|560||}}
</div>
</div>

== Boss ==

=== Safe ===

{{#ev:youtube|r89HLCBoxgw|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
* A safe way to handle the 3-3 boss.

== Ring Glitch Time Save Comparisons ==

{{#ev:youtube|ZHvLNjMNtpo|560||}}

'''Notes:'''
* Time saving options for the 3-2 Waterfall Climb.

== Dragon Boost Damage Boost Time Save ==

{{#ev:youtube|cs79X73nDfg|560||}}

'''Notes:'''
* Time save comparison for the 3-3 Bone Dragon Damage Boost.

== Dragon Boost Damage Boost into Ring Glitch ==

{{#ev:youtube|rY4G3qv39Pc|560||}}

'''Notes:'''
* Demonstrates time save potential for performing the last Bone Dragon Boost.

Cv4/stage3

2021-01-25T03:21:47Z

TheMakkolv:

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage3.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Cave/Submerged City
| level_sections = 3-1, 3-2, 3-3
| previous = [[cv4/stage2 | Stage 2]]
| next = [[cv4/stage4 | Stage 4]]
}}

== Safe Route ==

-->Need vid here

==Optimal Route==

=== [[cv4/stage3splits | Top Splits and Time Saves]] ===

=== 3-1 Mudmen RNG ===

[[File:3-1 1st Mudmen Bad RNG.jpg]]

'''Notes:'''
* Whip down at the Mudmen a later than usual. This will ensure that even with the worst pattern (where the Mudmen hugs the corner), Simon will not take damage.

=== 3-2 Eyeball Boost ===

[[File:Stage 3-2 Fireball Boost Setup.jpg]]

== Alternative Optimal Strats ==

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''3-3 Fast Bone Dragon Kill'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=394726912|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false}}
'''Note:'''
* Very hard strat to nail. Executing a [[Cv4/tricks#Simultaneous_Whip_and_Subweapon | whip cross ]] is a one frame trick and on top you do whip cancel to be able to jump faster.
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''3-3 Climb'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|Kql-vxNqgtQ|560||}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''3-3 Boss Alternative'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|ZDbJ6oG01E8|560||}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''3-3 2nd Eyeball Damage Boost'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|zqeQtny61TA|560||}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''3-3 2nd Eyeball Damage Boost (additional set-up)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|ngxVaK5cCQg|560||}}
</div>
</div>

== Boss ==

=== Safe ===

{{#ev:youtube|r89HLCBoxgw|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
* A safe way to handle the 3-3 boss.

== Ring Glitch Time Save Comparisons ==

{{#ev:youtube|ZHvLNjMNtpo|560||}}

'''Notes:'''
* Time saving options for the 3-2 Waterfall Climb.

== Dragon Boost Damage Boost Time Save ==

{{#ev:youtube|cs79X73nDfg|560||}}

'''Notes:'''
* Time save comparison for the 3-3 Bone Dragon Damage Boost.

== Dragon Boost Damage Boost into Ring Glitch ==

{{#ev:youtube|rY4G3qv39Pc|560||}}

'''Notes:'''
* Demonstrated time save potential for performing the last Bone Dragon Boost.

Cv4/stage3

2021-01-25T03:18:22Z

TheMakkolv:

Cv4/stage3

2021-01-25T03:15:47Z

TheMakkolv:

Cv4/stage1

2021-01-25T03:12:26Z

TheMakkolv:

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage1.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Horse Stables
| level_sections = 1-1, 1-2, 1-3
| previous = None
| next = [[cv4/stage2 | Stage 2]]
}}

== Safe Route ==

A basic overview of the level if you're starting out with the game or want to know safer methods to finish the level.

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''Safe Strat 1-1 Video by JustDefend'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|Q17lHJiDG5w|560}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''Safe Strat 1-2 Video by JustDefend'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|11WtrjTPUy4|560}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''Safe Strat 1-3 Video by JustDefend'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|eFnESzIr7N8|560}}
</div>
</div>

== Optimal Route ==

=== [[cv4/stage1splits | Top Splits and Time Saves]] ===

=== 1-2 Ring Wall Clip Tutorials ===

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''1-2 Clip Tutorial (Joe)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|9iEed9xtsng|560||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iEed9xtsng}}
'''Notes:'''
*2 frame window (saves ~0.6sec)
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''1-2 Clip Tutorial (Hanage)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|I1DSynIxTh4|560||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1DSynIxTh4}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''1-2 Clip Tutorial minimal input (bogaabogaa)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|P4kmpf9C3jo|560}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''1-2 Wall Clip Tutorial (by jay_cee)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=394702574|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false}}
</div>
</div>

=== 1-3 Medusa Boosts ===

[[File:Stage 1 1st Medusa Head Boost.jpg]] [[File:Stage 1 2nd Medusa Head Boost.jpg]]

== Alternative Optimal Strategies ==

'''1-2 Ring-Room Full-Halfie'''
{{#ev:youtube|EOXYQJoktdg|560||}}

'''1-2 Ring Room Zip'''
{{#ev:youtube|n7EmbDmursw|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*2 frame window. Much more difficult than wall clip, since you have to adjust during the swing to get the correct angle.

'''Stage 1 Route Improvement'''
{{#ev:youtube|QyTFRTqnJks|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*This showcases an alternative bat strat

== Ring Glitch Time Save Comparison ==

'''1-2 Ring-Room Time Save'''

{{#ev:youtube|aXpLYD30WVM|560||}}

*This showcases the time saved from successfully executing the Ring Glitch.