Demo Speed Runs

  I got my time down to 3:39.50, I made a lot of mistakes in this run, but got lucky with the early head flail shard to buy back lost time.

But a thing I have wondered about is how does everyone time their run. I always start the timer the moment I hit game start and end it when I get the level up message since that means I killed the boss. 

Anyways hope some of the "tricks" in this video at least helps somebody else with their speedrun strategy. Most Castlevania veterans will probably do the quick attacks a lot better than I ever will. So I think it's possible to knock off 8 to 15 seconds from the way I do it. Good luck everybody. 

I think starting from 'Game start' is not fair. People with a fast SSD for example will be able to load the game faster than someone with a regular HDD.

I think the Timer should start the moment you have entered the game.

Interesting run!
So far I was ignoring all of the enemies and would reach the boss about about 2:20. You managed to beat the boss way faster than it takes me at level 1 without any shards!
There are some things you can improve upon.

Ill try to upload my run asap, (slow internet it is taking a while!).
For example the section with the Buers, you can just jump towards them and slash your sword.

Attacking the boss, instead of only doing the jump attack, I would add a backdash cancel attack after it. That way you get 3 attacks in a single jump.


(says it will be done uploading in 20 minutes)

Got about 3:35 (Without the main menu stuff, starting directly in game, so add a few seconds to it if the rules are you need to start from 'Game Start' and wait through the loading screen.)


If anyone has some usefull tools for speedruns (like a timer) can we share it please?
Also Xombie any shared stuff could you add it to the OP? =]

Interesting. Last run I did I did it in 3:32 as well. TBF my game loaded up like 2 secs faster than yours.

Will be ready in a bit


Again really dont think starting at 'game start' is fair.
If this was a console or handheld game than it would make sense. Same hardware, would load up at the same speed.
But since we are playing on PC and there are unlimited amount of configurations, we should try to avoid any loading screens as much as possible.

I think I can save time with the Dullahammers, and if they would drop a Shard that would help with the boss fight as well.

Finally get to attempt the demo speedrun tonight. I'll try for a run. But honestly, with a keyboard it will be a challenge. I did just do it in under 5 minutes, but I wasn't recording nor was I timing myself.

I'll be back later to have a under 4 minute run. It ain't that hard

Wasn't planning on speed running the demo (cause I typically suck at speed running) let alone post a video of me trying to do one, but I recently got a new graphics card and found out it has a feature (which wasn't available with my previous graphics card) that lets me record/upload gameplay videos through Play.tv as well as do Twitch broadcasts so I figured what the hell. So without further ado here is my (imo poorly done) attempt to speed run the Bloodstained E3 demo.

Amidoinitrite?

Oh yeah, by my random count I've got 3:08ish... save the dullahans ;w;
Clunky high mana using awkward timing dullahammer isn't worth it ;w;

I dunno if its his PB but romscout just posted this run. This is what you have to beat people. Good luck! <3

I find speedrunners fascinating. They have a very deep understanding of game mechanics and have memorized levels in a way I could never hope to. It's crazy to see them at work. The only time I've ever done a speedrun was in Shantae: Risky's Revenge because you get rewarded for it, but I don't think I could do it on a regular basis.