If you already have a Clear File, you can skip this section. If you have never played Symphony of the Night before, or do not yet have a Clear File or know what a Clear File is, read through this section to get an understanding of the process.

Symphony of the Night has a Save Feature and requires you to create a new Save File every time you start a new game. You obtain a Clear File by beating the game and keeping the Save File from that game on your Memory Card. Having a Clear File is important for speedrunning the game as it allows you to skip dialogs and cutscenes throughout the game, saving roughly 8 minutes of time during the course of a run. Once you have a Clear File, you should not delete it.