Speed Run Tips?

[iamthesupreamegod]

I've made a couple attempts at the 2 hour speed run, but so far have been unsuccessful. I got close the last time, but I could use some tips on how to shave off some time. Any suggestions?

[YokA_sun]

Originally Posted by iamthesupreamegod

I've made a couple attempts at the 2 hour speed run, but so far have been unsuccessful. I got close the last time, but I could use some tips on how to shave off some time. Any suggestions?

There are videos to show speed run. I am about to try it today. But I have question about saves. So reloading a save won't mess the speed run right? I would assume that..

[iamthesupreamegod]

I can't imagine they would as you time is saved to the file. So I would assume that when you load your game the time would start back up from when you saved it.

As for the videos, I don't have the patience to watch someone do their thing and then mimic that. I'd rather get some general tips of time saving tricks.

[YokA_sun]

Originally Posted by iamthesupreamegod

I can't imagine they would as you time is saved to the file. So I would assume that when you load your game the time would start back up from when you saved it.

As for the videos, I don't have the patience to watch someone do their thing and then mimic that. I'd rather get some general tips of time saving tricks.

No but the videos can show us the time marks say at 1 hour mark what part the player should be doing in order to make it.

From my first playthrough, I noticed a couple locations where you can speed things up by leaving Yorda at one location and run by oneself. Also a trick I learned is to jump often than run. A double jump will speed things up but I think it's risky at same time you will jump into the abyss..

[Das_Kollaps]

Originally Posted by iamthesupreamegod

As for the videos, I don't have the patience to watch someone do their thing and then mimic that. I'd rather get some general tips of time saving tricks.

I actually sat through this one speedrun video (I think it's called "ICO 1:32:54") from beginning to end and it actually offers a lot of great tips as to where to trim off seconds off your journey. One useful strategy is to carry the bomb with you as you light it, then throw it to wherever it needs to go. That way you don't have to drop your current weapon just to pick up the 2x4. Doing that alone trims tens of seconds every time.

http://youtu.be/n0r_oLXql0U

[hawknz]

I haven't got the trophy yet but I should have it here pretty soon. Best tip I can give is know the game inside and out. It's important to know the places where you can leave Yorda behind and drop off ledges instead of going down long staircases and paths.

You can figure all this out through trial and error on your own or you can watch some speed run videos. Just observing a few of the big shortcuts could be enough to reach the goal time for you.

Also, always jump up staircases and don't fight enemies if you don't have to. In case you make a big mistake, save your game but not too often... sitting on the couch can eat up a few seconds.

Pausing the game also pauses the timer.

[YokA_sun]

I got the trophy. I tried to do it myself and just took a peek at the first part of a video guide. I soon realized it is almost impossible to figure out everything by myself. It will take a loooong time to find all the good tricks and spots.

Now even with a video guide, it's still not easy. One mistake will send you back to an old save.

I finished it with around 1h53m

[Angelwork]

Originally Posted by YokA_sun

I got the trophy. I tried to do it myself and just took a peek at the first part of a video guide. I soon realized it is almost impossible to figure out everything by myself. It will take a loooong time to find all the good tricks and spots.

Now even with a video guide, it's still not easy. One mistake will send you back to an old save.

I finished it with around 1h53m

Congrats! How often would you say you saved? Did you skip a lot of the save locations?

[YokA_sun]

Originally Posted by Angelwork

Congrats! How often would you say you saved? Did you skip a lot of the save locations?

I saved about 8 times, nowhere close to beating the world record or anything so I think saving more often is not bad idea. Some benches must be missed because they are out of the way for shortcuts. If a bench is right by the path, I say use it. A lot other things are more important than this . i.e, the cutscenes (skip them as quickly as I can) and the battles (only two battles are mandatory including the final boss fight).

[Angelwork]

Originally Posted by YokA_sun

I saved about 8 times, nowhere close to beating the world record or anything so I think saving more often is not bad idea. Some benches must be missed because they are out of the way for shortcuts. If a bench is right by the path, I say use it. A lot other things are more important than this . i.e, the cutscenes (skip them as quickly as I can) and the battles (only two battles are mandatory including the final boss fight).

Alright, thanks for your input! I just read some comments from a speedrunner and I'm downloading his video as we speak. Gonna watch it later and then give the trophy a go myself^^.