Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Speedrun World Record Explained!

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night SPEEDRUN World Record holder btw
#worldrecord #speedrun #castlevania

[@vincentbeton]

Death must be so confused with you skipping him twice and then both Castles crumble around him

[@vetrakr]

I feel like any of Michael Jackson's hits, Bad, Thriller, etc. Would be great background music for this movement tech.

[@Dumbcrane]

god-fucking-damnit Speedrunners are INHUMAN

[@icygirl15]

does Speed Demos Archive not track WR runs anymore, it shows romscout at 29mins on Xbox live

[@Conradcarbet]

So awesome.

[@Phillyboi215]

I tried the shop glitch and it worked, however the duplicator was not there? What did I mess up?

[@ls190v2]

Cool.

[@pacificostriker]

What version of game is this?

[@Fla5thgenTryMe]

Xbox 1

[@nerothos]

Ok "the Matthew 16:26" run actually had me rolling. That's just amazing.

[@cwad737]

Yeah it is

[@seriousbismuth2173]

*"For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul.."* Wow.. I feel like there's some vague and odd connection there.🤣

[@eavyeavy2864]

@@seriousbismuth2173 "your words are as empty as your soul"

[@Jester_Jean]

He was a man of god before his downfall after all

[@fireheartvlogs2328]

Fax I wasn't prepared for dracula to hand out bible lessons

[@douglasemsantos]

16:26 and the reference Dracula uses at the end is Matthew 16:26! That's not just time record, it's perfect timing!

[@LeetTron5000]

lol wtf thats quite magical actually.

[@brothermatthew3960]

They quote the ESV unfortunately. Which is cringe.

[@tdkage]

holy SHIT

[@yoshomiamoto]

Synchronicity at its finest. Carl Jung would smile if he saw this

[@Project_OMEG4]

Great commentary and explanation. I really like speed run content like that where things are explained as they happen. It gives context and sometimes a little history to why things are done a certain way.

[@2barts]

Loved watching this, not being a speed runner didn't matter. Not a single dull moment, and your explanations for every move, big or small, kept it engaging. It's made me love this game even more.

[@domoddo3063]

I can't be the only one that noticed that Dracula cited Matthew 16:26 and the run time is also 16:26

[@InAnAspect]

He literally makes that connection in the video by calling it "The Matthew 16:26 run."

[@sytsmr]

you thought you're unique? LOL

[@MustyHam]

​@@InAnAspect never seen anyone get ratioed on KZbin

[@Fawlker]

How ironic the WR being a quote from the very game it is done, lmao😂!

[@davidchez513]

That was the whole point of this run lol reaching 16:26 it would be ironic if it wasn't intentional but alas, that was the goal since he started grinding this route many months ago.

[@herperleper]

16:19 I know how it feels bro

[@KungFuCow]

There should be an unwritten rule that this cannot be broken, and just because of the Matthew 16:26 being the quote and the time.

[@RedStreak103]

Love your content man! You singlehandedly got me back into Symphony of the Night and the randomizer rabbit hole haha Good stuff man keep it up!

[@demoniac4821]

I love when Blitz goes all pro and begin to explain everything.

[@backflipmann]

Favourite part of the day

[@DarthCrust66]

Muting the music especially for this game seems like one of the biggest sacrifices for saving time on a speedrun

[@johnathanfuller1423]

Dude, I love when you take the time to make commentary on your accomplishments. Nicely done

[@r4tbu564]

This deserves a ton of views. Very informative and who better to explain SoTN Speed running other than the multiple category world record holder himself? Awesome Vid, DB!

[@magicalsleeper]

Now we just need Boba to play sotn to accidentally stumble upon a new skip that turns the speed run community into a madhouse like she did with MGS.

[@DsLink1306]

You remind me of an old Canadian youtuber I was very fond of named Baxstar. I doubt anyone knows who I'm talking about but I just felt like sharing.

[@vilesparza438]

Congratz Blitz for the world record 🎊🎊

[@atilacamurca]

Thank you for this. This is the kind of thing that bring people to watch speedruns. I tend to like more speedruns when I at least understand what and why people do things.

[@thecoldmage_]

A truly legendary run. It is clear a ton of work and preparation went in to it.

[@Fla5thgenTryMe]

Doesn't count unless og hardware.

[@VidiverseExplorer]

Why would you wanna speed run this game? That's like throwin a steak in a blender and drink it! 😫

[@PrivateOGITH]

Let me Know if you Seen the Castlevania TV Episodes That Came out in 2017 ???

[@anthonymichel7949]

13:46 luckily you did this mistake otherwise it would have been a 16 : 25, wich is way less cooler.

[@Lord_Verge]

Funny thing was the weekend before (I think) DB said if he got a 16 : 24 he'd deny it ever happened :)

[@kisaragireion]

Congrats! And thank you for the breakdown explanations!

[@Pensive_Scarlet]

Thank you for this. ;D

[@Scott-fj9uf]

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? Mathew 16:26 😈

[@warchild9381]

Unless I don't understand something here, shouldn't the world record be for console specific categories? For example, there should be a world record for the Xbox 360 version, a world record for the PS1 version, a world record for the PS4 version, etc. Playing just the Xbox 360 version and getting the fastest time shouldn't be an all encompassing world record for ALL of SotN, as each version has subtle and significant differences that effect the speedruns. The strats used in one version of SotN might not work in another version of SotN. This should be for all games too btw, not just this game. If I am wrong about categories for speedruns, please let me know.

[@Fla5thgenTryMe]

Yes

[@hicknopunk]

So, this is a ww for xbox, using an exploit? What is the og record with no exploits?

[@pehhii]

Clock tower bat movement is as beatiful as it is brutal.

[@Jellyfishh_]

I've been learning this run as my first speedrun game and I'm having a blast. Your vids have been a godsend in learning the route, I doubt I would have been as invested as I am if there weren't good resources available for it.

[@theyoguishow]

Incroyaaaaaaable...... !!! 8-o !!!!

[@jackw.3504]

I watched this live on twitch. It was nuts.

[@danevileye]

As an avid player of SOTN, I can say that I "kinda" understand most strategies on the surface, but your explanation made me understand them entirely, congratz for your eloquency on your explanations!

[@Fla5thgenTryMe]

Do you think this emulation counts for speed run?

[@PotatoPL-]

@@Fla5thgenTryMe he's literally playing the Xbox 360 version

[@PotatoPL-]

@@Fla5thgenTryMe plus he's playing on the 360 as well. Not on the Xbox one or series. Don't see how you can call this emulation dude

[@damian6660]

Skipping Death taking your stuff is so satisfying.

[@SecondChallenge]

Ela roubou meus equipamentos e era minha omnia

[@thechinocorp007]

Mathew 16:26 Indeed

[@FateStayN1ght]

haha luck dependent that is so ironic.

[@ReverendSyn]

*I wish you could mute the narrator.*

[@UncleReamus]

What’s with the koolaid hair? Charity?

[@noThankyou-g5c]

Nice video Dragon Buttz!

[@DerekSlatonHorrorAuthor]

So I have a question. On the way back to the clock room after getting the wolf, why don't you do another "big throw" off the center of the room enemy? Wouldn't that be faster than backdashing and attacking the last couple of enemies?

[@voihanpojat4646]

Thats a lot of ads for 16 min video

[@JamieBainbridge]

Thanks for the explanation. It's one thing to watch these, but another to have the master explain their craft 🙌

[@minerturtle45]

so YOU are the one called Shaft

[@syranas]

That book divekick was so clean. I often get damaged by doing it. Which means I gotta practice more. Loads of fun though!~

[@seiferleonheart]

Oh thank you YT algorithm for showing me something interesting for once! Awesome run man! You make it look so easy. Excellent commentary btw. Thanks for the video!

[@lahma69]

Impressive run (quite an understatement) and excellent commentary! What an accomplishment!

[@Moeppel112]

18:00 I love, how they messed up the background in the US and EU Release of the 360 Version of SotN. It is actually still in tact in the Japanese 360 release. I even think, in one of the EU releases, they even messed up the textbox... I think it's the german version which misses the blue background.

[@AP-ox7jf]

Good god.. as someone who is currently replaying the shitty rerelease on PS5, who has loved this game from it's inception, who has owned 3 PS1 copies, and still holds 2... this mechanical breakdown makes me want to wing smash someone upside the head. 2+ hours getting two Heaven Swords and Crissaegrim or bust!

[@LunaVeau]

Love love videos like this. I adore this game but could not do what you do however, I love watching someone actually take the time to learn these details. Thanks!

[@HighFiveGhost50]

I bought the Xbox 360 arcade version for my series S/X. Is it me or does it look like trash in this format? I bought it digitally for my PS4 and seems like a better version. Curious if anyone has thoughts.

[@tollerstone378]

Good God almighty showoff Matthew 16:26 this is one of my favorite games just getting into the speed runs that s*** was madness credit to you I'll subscribe well met my son

[@testertester4968]

This guy uses cheat code.

[@pandabearmadness6263]

Wow thank you for doing this and explaining everything very interesting

[@SlipySama]

mathew 16:26 that blew my mind

[@svenarlington3310]

Idk why I watched this... I expected a dog glitching and exploiting and I got what I expected. This is not a run. Just a man losing his humanity becoming dirt.

[@detectivedewitt9536]

Just for the Dracula reference alone this should be the definitive run for this game.. that had me laughing so loud

[@greyfox4577]

To me any kind of speedrund that exploits glitches is more like hacking a game rather than a speedrun. I know there are different types of speedruns but in my opinion world record speedruns should be completing the game without any weird gimicks and playing it like normal people would and see who the does it the fastest which is a how a game was supposed to be played and leave it to ability not glitches.

[@biskcuit]

Very few people will realize what an amazing tight and precise play he made there @12:58.

[@bmwd4000]

Does anyone know: Is there a record for not having Duplicator (pre-beating the game first?) and/or no glitches?

[@stickelsss]

What's the average age that speedrunners are when they look back and realize how much of their life they wasted trying to beat a game seconds faster than someone else? Serious question.

[@mapofthelabyrinth3544]

My favorite part was when he said "It's Alucarding time" and then Alucarded all over the place.

[@robofistsrevenge3288]

Can't wait for Terminal Montage's "Something About Symphony of the Night"

[@InsaneFirebat]

I really enjoy videos like this. Congrats on the run.

[@baleia]

2 questions: - how do you get a Neutron Bomb? - why do you have 80hp and not 70 at begining ?

[@br14nn14]

I don't understand how Alucard makes him move backwards to gain speed. Is it some macro?

[@nardzzzzz]

From meme to reality

[@Schnyger]

Whatever the goal, disabling this game's music is just morally wrong. :)

[@the_hellequin]

neat glitch run. now what's your fastest time for completing the game without using any wall glitches?

[@patrickr1096]

Buddy played a very different SoTN to me. Didnt recognise half the stuff in this video

[@josephpowers7155]

DB you really do have excellent commentary, love the race coverage you & the gang have been cranking out, keep it up

[@cashless1980]

is there also a world record speedrun without 'death skip'.. that would change the speedrun entirely..

[@foxhound4911]

I realized that This world is so much complex even in games and programming

[@Finlandpro1]

The run really took a turn after the 11:15 mark

[@jaysd1383]

Wow 16:26 same as the bible verse by dracula amazing just amazing!!

[@DipreG]

Why I did enjoy this video very much. Why I did subscribe to your channel.

[@dindondinozaure]

How do you kill boss that fast? its a new game plus run ? thanks you for the awesome work

[@Fnafs956]

Look dragon I will say this your back dash cancel is insane bro.

[@nickmishmash6064]

Excellent Speedrun mate. Very enjoyable to watch.

[@blipzero]

is there any way to get Castlevania: Symphony of the Night on pc ?

[@xreev0x]

Why use stars instead of the Shield Rom + Alucard Shield?

[@pmcKANE]

Death sitting on the bench: "You said I'd get in the game coach!"

[@ForcesOfOdin]

Way to go, brought back memories of my casual plays with my mom

[@purify4now]

At 10:44 It's not an underflow error. It's a negative overflow error.

[@ronalddonahue8325]

Dance of pales cancel :( Music should be mandatory

[@zaxtong6127]

Is there a reason to throw the weapon out of the screen at 0:33? Thank you!

[@ronswanson8056]

SOTN speed run explained. Player go fast

[@Prokudak]

I really enjoyed this video and commentary. Video suggestion: SOTN WR record progression history.

[@Avatinfernus]

Great job man, that was amazing to watch!

[@earthian3658]

You Summoning Salted yourself... You needed it.

[@Lord_Verge]

This was a great run, a real nail biter!

[@HolyFlare484]

me watching this knowing i'll never speedrun this game: Hmm. Interesting

[@DoctorSwellman]

great explanation vid, DB!

[@maximonova4235]

Brooo, you broke my mind hahhahha this is crazy