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INTEREST: Player Uses 1 Controller to Run Through Megaman X & Megaman X2 Simultaneously




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Via_01



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PostPosted: Wed May 13, 2015 7:16 pm Reply with quote
I... I have nothing to say. I'm just watching this video in awe.

Just how?! What type of person has the ability to accomplish this?
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Harleyquin



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PostPosted: Wed May 13, 2015 7:35 pm Reply with quote
I've watched the first 40 minutes, it's clear that a lot of thought (and countless hours of practice) went into this since the player always takes advantage of the time used up during power-ups/boss defeats to get things done on the other screen.

The weakness chain is used to full effect and the various upgrades are picked up in sequence as well. Even the annoying platforming aspects in both games are taken into consideration when playing through the games simultaneously.

Hats off, it's an amazing accomplishment.
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KH91



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PostPosted: Wed May 13, 2015 7:37 pm Reply with quote
Holy Ship! Now thats something I'd like to try. Challenge accepted.
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Souther



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PostPosted: Wed May 13, 2015 7:55 pm Reply with quote
Yeah, a lot of preparation and set route planning went into this run. Very clever.
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_Cyphon_



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PostPosted: Wed May 13, 2015 8:18 pm Reply with quote
You know, on one hand I'm watching this in awe and thinking, "Holy crap, this is amazing!" while on the other hand I'm thinking, "Who has so much spare time on their hands to waste on something like this?"
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Hameyadea



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PostPosted: Thu May 14, 2015 6:00 am Reply with quote
That's impressive. I can't fathom how much time was invested on performing this.

_Cyphon_ wrote:
You know, on one hand I'm watching this in awe and thinking, "Holy crap, this is amazing!" while on the other hand I'm thinking, "Who has so much spare time on their hands to waste on something like this?"


You'd be surprised on the things some people do.
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DLH112



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PostPosted: Thu May 14, 2015 12:23 pm Reply with quote
some of the strats/the idea for it probably came from this https://youtu.be/9AHVSamD5WQ
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leafy sea dragon



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PostPosted: Thu May 14, 2015 12:24 pm Reply with quote
Via_01 wrote:
I... I have nothing to say. I'm just watching this video in awe.

Just how?! What type of person has the ability to accomplish this?


Well, Masahiro Sakurai, prior to his medical condition that causes him great pain when he moves his arms and hands (and even during its early and middle stages), could play multiplayer Smash Bros. by himself to test game balance and for glitches.

So the answer is: Very dedicated people.
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