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[pixcalibur]

Part 14 - Doing a bit more exploration before heading into level 6

 

http://youtu.be/Zp65D5aBmbY

[pixcalibur]

Part 15 - Starting off on level 6 to pick up the first item to use in some other places

 

http://youtu.be/GAbDG20nJaE

[pixcalibur]

Part 16 - We could continue with level 6, but to make things a bit easier, we'll take a detour to a bonus area at the very start.  May not hurt to draw out a map of the place, as the doors kind of take you to random spots.  Need hookshot to fully complete the place for a very useful item that will get lots of use over the rest of the quest.

[pixcalibur]

Part 17 - May as well do a bit more exploring since I have to go to this area later anyway.  Can pick up a few things and clear up some screens

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Part 18 - Well, can still get some more mileage out of those 2 keys in level 6.  Nets the second item right away, and then I can collect keys in one big bunch.

[pixcalibur]

Part 19 - Moving on to the next section of level 6 to get the 3rd item that pretty much removes the floor hazard issues.

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Part 20 - Going back to clean up earlier levels in order to get the magic sword

[DarkFlameWolf]

Very methodical. Bravo.

[KingPridenia]

I think Pix's run of Hidden Duality really shows the sharp contrast between your playstyle and his. Pix tends to be extremely defensive where you tend to be a lot more aggressive and laugh in the face of risk. Can't really say I'm a fan of leaving dungeons unfinished myself, but seems like it was for the better. But the end result will be the same; both deathless runs if I know Pix the way I think I know him. Still wondering how that one battle is going to be done without him using a potion. Guess we'll have to wait and see.

 

Another thing I can say comparing and contrasting the two runs is that you seem to be really good at staying calm in bad situations. Quite a few of your no death runs of your quests I've noticed you get close to dying and pulling through. Knowing me, I would start panicking and probably screw up.

[pixcalibur]

Part 21 - Starting off on level 7, which is one big crisscrossing maze with lots of backtracking.  We'll pick up the two items here that will allow us to get more goodies in the following parts.

 

And yes, I tend to be very defensive based, but of course that one gohma obstacle course I had to do as soon as I could, as caution helps out.

If I can sequence break, I will milk that out as much as I can.  Those 2 keys got put to good use in level 6, allowing me to save time on backtracking.

Yeah, that part will be interesting when it comes up...

And lol, I try not to even get into near death situations as much as I can

[pixcalibur]

Part 22 - Leaving level 7 alone for a bit.  Time to pick up some goodies with our new items.  We'll start with simple items first, then go up to the bigger items in the next few parts.

[pixcalibur]

Part 23 - Going into what is essentially one big 2-D basement sidescroller.  Obviously you don't need to clear out the screens, but may as well give the music in this place some screen time.  Gonna need the item from this place to do one later bonus level.

[pixcalibur]

Part 24 - Another bonus level in this part.  Really no need for your sword in this place, as other items can cover up weaknesses.  The item from this place I believe is required.  Also will set up for the next part, which is taking a look into what I think is the hardest dungeon in the entire quest.

[pixcalibur]

Part 25 - Short bonus level, but probably the hardest one to go through.  I was intending just to do the exploration bit first, but then decided to take a shot at getting this all in one go and quite surprised at the results.  Quite the nasty boss for a reward that would have been helpful against it, but at least will get some mileage for the rest of the quest.

[DarkFlameWolf]

I think Pix's run of Hidden Duality really shows the sharp contrast between your playstyle and his. Pix tends to be extremely defensive where you tend to be a lot more aggressive and laugh in the face of risk. Can't really say I'm a fan of leaving dungeons unfinished myself, but seems like it was for the better. But the end result will be the same; both deathless runs if I know Pix the way I think I know him. Still wondering how that one battle is going to be done without him using a potion. Guess we'll have to wait and see.

 

Another thing I can say comparing and contrasting the two runs is that you seem to be really good at staying calm in bad situations. Quite a few of your no death runs of your quests I've noticed you get close to dying and pulling through. Knowing me, I would start panicking and probably screw up.

 

Yeah, my overall playing style is aggressive. I just recently posted up a speedrun of my own megaman fan game and people were surprised at how aggressive I was at playing it.