How lengthy did it take you to beat Pokémon Scarlet & Violet? 20 hours? 30 hours? Properly, the speedrunning neighborhood is right here to place us to disgrace, as Automaton Media has noticed that the newest Pokémon video games are being accomplished in below 5 and a half hours.
On the time of writing, the world document on Speedrun.com is held by Pokémon speedrunner truely, who has managed to beat the sport in a powerful 5 hours, 27 minutes and 11 seconds. Okay, in order that’s all three story paths, a decently levelled crew of Pokémon, and loads of different issues we do not wish to spoil right here, all wrapped up in a night?
However wait, it isn’t a crew of Pokémon serving to many of those speedrunners. In lots of his runs, truely has relied on one early-game Pokémon — Flamigo, the Preventing/Flying-type flamingo. We are saying relied on, however what we imply is that truely just about solely makes use of this single Pokémon for the whole run, save for a number of exceptions. Flamigo has already confirmed fairly widespread for its typing and its robust bodily assault and excessive velocity stats, however this takes its strengths to a complete new degree. The entire prime three data on Speedrun.com all concentrate on utilizing this model new Pokémon to energy by way of the sport.
Apart from abusing Flamigo’s Scrappy capability (which permits it to break Ghost-type Pokémon with Regular and Preventing-type strikes), there aren’t too many tips to an excellent quick Paldean playthrough. One apparent trick appears to be specializing in the Titan Pokémon, as beating them means that you can improve Koraidon/Miraidon’s traversal talents.
There are many awkward climbs and large drops that enable truely to realize the present greatest time. However, like several good speedrunner, he is decided to beat his personal time and thinks he undoubtedly can. We’re cheering you on!
You’ll be able to watch the complete speedrun under however be warned of some robust language all through the video.
Are you impressed by Pokémon Scarlet & Violet speedruns up to now? And are you keen on Flamigo? Tell us!