Ninja Gaiden II NES speedrun in

08-11-21 -- Watch live at / arcus

[@winstonsmith7545]

I’m thrown off by how much I care how fast someone from Arizona can beat Ninja Gaiden 2.

[@johnwest8735]

🐄

[@laz7354]

I feel like I've been dreaming... for a long time.

[@TheMattmatic]

10:35 When Arcus is so in sync with Ninja Gaiden the game is giving him subtitles.

[@Hotsaucedeluxe]

Those rare moments when you see emotion out of Arcus are quite special indeed

[@RetrofIex]

Like when he got his NG1 wr was similar

[@mycatisromeo]

Rare? I see him laugh nearly daily with some of my chat comments :)

[@madmoneyhustlesforyourknow4282]

@@mycatisromeo ok

[@DT_Worlds_Strongest_Goth]

This cowboy just might be the best ninja of all time

[@drscaphismmd3326]

“What is this? What is this? What is this? My hands are getting numb. Just….Just……Just…….” You are an absolute legend Arcus. What a Journey. Congrats.

[@fmdof]

the journey was fantastic

[@saymyname5942]

Dr Sceeeaphism?

[@camokazi1313]

Arcus is the kind of guy to take blast damage from a land mine just to have enough invisibility to sprint to the end of the DMZ.

[@yongyea4147]

🎶🎵Mountain Dew and a churro🎵🎶

[@wileyschmitt]

It makes me happy to see Arcus so damn happy :)

[@pimespo]

You did it because of that perfect MEATBALL BOOST! What a great achievement, Arcus. Congrats!

[@mikeytappe]

The Sheer joy on his face after getting sub ten was worth the watch.

[@wasmadeinthe80s]

This is Jorf's favorite run.

[@tidq]

So happy for you, Arcus! This deserves a Mountain Dew and a churro.

[@NephilimShredder]

I've watched a lot of these NG 2 runs because I love the music for background and your calm demeanor. Congrats on the sub 10 run!

[@ryanrivera2430]

A game a played all my childhood. The whole time I was rooting you on!!@@@ you are a hero. A legend among us normal people. I said it once, say it again you are a legend!

[@Conception515]

I realize speed runs are a niche product, but Arcus is one of the most likable personalities on any social media outlet. That subscriber number saddens me when I see the numbers on so many untalented hacks (at least KZbin is not his primary source for income on these, but still, gotta love this guy).

[@mediocrefunkybeat]

Edging closer and closer to that WR. Come on Arcus, you can do it!

[@ddca5280]

Huge congrats my dude. Been following all your runs, so much hype. You’re going to get world record for sure.

[@BigTony82-j6d]

Congratulations Arcus! You’ve worked really hard on this grind and you deserve the sub-10.

[@johnnymoraes23]

Legendary man! There's no system like the NES. The games where so cool and immersive Love the Ninja Gaiden series.

[@kisubags437]

I find myself randomly saying “aaaaaand clunk” all the time for years….”where’s my churro” is now a normal part of my repertoire too

[@youarehere0]

Been saying "Hooo-aaaa made it through-aaaa!" for months now

[@vytalman]

Doo be doo, yes we do!

[@federicocavagnero5226]

Im so glad that I watched this run live on TW... what a great speedrunner, streamer and person Arcus is! Greetings from Argentina

[@cheight667]

Watched it live too, was great being there

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

You guys who watch the super long twitch streams, I have a question for you. How? It doesn't get boring watching him die over and over? I mean I love the KZbin version, the condensed version, that gets right to the point. But watching these same levels for hours straight... oof

[@migueldelmazo5244]

@@chiarosuburekeni9325 Arcus has a great chat community. People talk to each other help each other out, and just act like good people to each other there. It's a lot of fun. Try it out, and see what you think.

[@titansrule72]

Watching Arcus score a PB is like watching a prime Michael Phelps hit the water.

[@magnetron5175]

I'm proud of Arcus' accomplishment, but at the same time I really want him to keep going so that he can get the world record (he's so close!). Arcus is such an amazing speedrunner and I truly believe he has what it takes to get the world record in this game. At any rate, congratulations Arcus and also I wish you the very best with your future speedruns!

[@robertcatania1120]

Awesome Arcus, the best was watching how happy you were about this great achievement, it's not often we get to see you lose your cool like that. Well deserved, relish in your accomplishment you worked hard for it.

[@RobertoTehJon]

Congrats on holding the 2nd best Speedrun world record! Definitely well deserved and something to be proud of. GG!

[@mollymauk76]

Watching the twitch stream as this was happening LIVE was an absolute thrill! Well done again, Arcus! Cheers!

[@ruatonim]

Love it. You can tell it was on when Arcus went completely silent. So happy for you, it was a tough grind indeed. Cheers.

[@TheAbsoluteJay]

Congrats, Arcus. I only watch via KZbin, but you're one of my favorite runners.

[@blainethemono19]

Can we take a minute and acknowledge this man has attempted this 27,000 times??? Dedication.

[@DJToneRI]

I've never seen Arc act like that as he did at the end of the run. It was heart warming

[@edwardswinton1543]

Congrats! What took me almost a year as a kid, you got done in under 10 minutes! Good game and congratulations!

[@antichrist4485]

Your dedication to your craft is simply astonishing. As a child that loved these games. Knowing how hard it was. Watching you do this i just cant believe it plus youre so humble about it.

[@somefreshbread]

The best part of this is how happy you are.

[@remydrums85]

If that isn’t one of the most wholesome things, idk what is. Absolute legend, this guy. Congrats!

[@phinks4444]

Love seeing you so happy! Your the best!!!! It feels like when I was a kid sitting with my brother playing and me watching contently the entire time. Thanks for the nostalgia

[@OldieWan]

Finally! Last time I was on this channel you only had like 2.5K subs. 69K and rising is more like it. I knew you would get the glory that is yours for the taking Arcus. You are a legend within the gaming sphere!

[@the8thark]

That one knockback was potentially enough to miss out on a 9:58. Still amazing run of an amazing game. Well done.

[@PhilKenSebben1984]

Incredibly GG Arcus!! Been watching your runs for a few months go from 10:07 to 10:04 to 9:59!!! Go pet Jojo, what a good boy Arcus!

[@gundummies]

You're my favorite speed runner. I love how chill you are. And how you hum along and make your own lyrics as you go makes it feel calm and soothing. haha.

[@augiedoggr]

Amazing run Arcus!!! Way to get that sub-10!!!!!!!!!

[@uglyhobo4602]

Still not the WR though. Lol

[@davidbermudez7704]

“Reset…smash…mash…mash…klunk” - Arcus 🤠 👢

[@andriomaquenzi1]

Never get tired of your Ninja gameplays!!! You're a NES Hero!

[@tupalev]

Congrats Arcus - legend with NG, so fun to watch!

[@djenlighten2572]

after watching you grind on twitch for months. was super happy u finally did it on stream. congrats

[@bruceleeroy5640]

Love how the run in it's entirety is almost as long as the ending credits. Grats Arcus!

[@kisubags437]

Love how excited Arcus got. Love this dude.

[@jason7719]

Congrats Arcus!!! Can feel the excitement!

[@StrandedKnight84]

I've been following this grind throughout most of the year. What a journey! Your patience and determination is truly inspiring, Arcus.

[@KornPop96]

Every time I remember an old game there are 2 things I can always count on. James and Mike Mondays has played it and Arcus has beaten it faster than I ever thought possible.

[@Im-just-Stardust]

Wow such a big accomplishment man. Your oldest video on your channel is you speedrunning this game, years and years ago. I can only imagine all the work needed to get that time. Huge congrats ... Must have felt weird when you finally got it.

[@mangarang]

Your voice is simultaneously weird and yet very pleasant and soothing. I really enjoyed watching you work and listening to your commentary.

[@jamesc8259]

Holy crap sub 10. Many congratulations. 🍾🎉🎊🎈

[@20spartacus81]

lots of congratulations from the whole community that follows you from Italy you are the best👏👏👏❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹it was a pleasure to follow you on this journey👋👋👋

[@holdyscornertv]

Arcus you're almost there!!!! Wish you the best with the WR chase!!

[@SevenWaysStudios]

What a wild ride! Great job, Arcus. You fought with inspiration.

[@lordmusea]

Congratulations!! I’ve been checking in over the past few months to see your prog on this game. I’m so happy for you! 😊😊😊

[@speedyclub2365]

GG’s Arcus! Congratulations on this amazing achievement.

[@bastardferret869]

I've been keeping an eye on this, seeing you inch your way to this. I'm happy for you man. Congratulations. Love to his Twich followers, too. We see this distilled on KZbin, but you're all supporting him in the grind.

[@SmoothJK]

What's crazy is he was inching, inching, inching...then skipped like 3+ seconds all at once suddenly

[@jamielovesgames]

Was awesome to catch it live and a treat of a rewatch! My favorite Arcus PB and one of my favorite speedruns ever. GG!

[@lukemix6463]

27,600 attempts! That level of dedication is inspiring!

[@hardfugoo1]

“I’m getting nervous” Me: Oh dear bob it’s all about to come crumbling down eh? 😂

[@josephstallard8595]

So awesome bro! Congrats on that achievement 👏. Been loving the journey 🤜🤛

[@justanotherlikeyou]

Ryu talking with his friend: Ryu's friend: Hey man, someone kidnapped your girl! Ryu: Okay, be back in 10!

[@dfactory]

Amazing accomplishment! So glad to have watched this live :)

[@harleygerken747]

"Meatball Boost" made me do a spit take. "Where's my Churro?" also got a randomness chuckle.

[@mayorhaggar1275]

I am proud of Arcus. Thanks for the streams.

[@Durocel]

The grind! So happy for you Arcus!

[@IanSrewop]

Than you so much for sharing this. So happy to see the sub 10! congrats Arcus!

[@purpleirony]

Congratulations, Arcus!

[@georgejpg]

You've got a great radio voice. It's funny how relaxed you are through the first half of the run

[@asinbrokeasajoke]

Without the 1 knock back, would've been a 958. You got this!

[@Trump4ever24]

Oh my God that was a siiiiick run! That was seriously God-like. I've watched alot of your runs and this one is definitely one of the most impressive ones. All of your stuff is great, but this one....I'm out of words. Phenomenal!

[@nikevisor54]

WOAH! Congratulations, Arcus!! :D

[@stephaned8354]

Big Big congrats Arcus !! Well deserved ! Awesome run ! (Bednak)

[@BlackOcean83]

PB AC let's roll ! Fantastic job Arcus -Black Ocean

[@MetralletaLuis]

My god it just blows my mind seeing someone breeze so effortlessly through a game that caused me so much pain, suffering and rage

[@gooberdome]

His excitement is so contagious. I find myself using his idioms when I play now. "Jumpin and a boomin"

[@sic6664]

Nice going dude! It's been a wild ride.

[@matth9788]

Congrats man. I watched you several times during the grind and I'm sad I missed the sub 10 run. GG!

[@CosmicTerminal]

What a good run, Arcus.

[@MrGoldenPair]

Legendary. Love your stream!

[@williamchristopher348]

There was Eddie Van Halen and his guitar and now there's Arcus and his NES controller.

[@yellowstreetlight]

Thank you for sharing! Such a great run.

[@migueldelmazo5244]

Oh. It's all coming together. Congrats Arcus.

[@NuclearFireworks]

This is pretty incredible. I remember playing this game for the first time at the Nintendo World Championships, 1990. I sucked then and I suck now.

[@patrckhh20]

It happened!! Huge congrats man. My best time in this game is a 10:45 so I know how insane sub 10 is!!

[@brandonspicer2482]

He went over 10 minutes. He clocked it too early.

[@Phil2535935]

@@brandonspicer2482 Every run has a frame count. Every players doing this at the end of an amazing run or a PB

[@brandonspicer2482]

@@Phil2535935 are you saying everyone is clocking short?

[@Phil2535935]

@@brandonspicer2482 if everyone clocking at the last hit on the last boss. thats it. the frame count will be count on that.

[@SmoothJK]

Arcus was smacking those buttons extra hard from 7-2 on haha. Didn't want to leave anything to chance ;)

[@brandonbert]

“Just. Just! JUSSSTT!” Amazing! Congratulations!

[@Kentucky_Blue]

Never realized til now how the fallen towers/spires of Ch 10 in NG2 were inspired from 6-1 of this game.

[@michaeldecker4260]

Congratulations on meeting your goal!

[@joshua1281]

Congratulations! What a great run!

[@joshbennett7343]

Wow I love Arcus so relaxing

[@TexasBone]

always felt these games were secretly built for running and stabbing as fast as possible. amazing stuff thanks for the little hints and tricks you taught us!

[@shawntornow9096]

Yo congrats! Glad you got the sub 10!!

[@metadotjpg]

The bolo-tie of victory he is wearing in this run is an NFT. Net worth: priceless.

[@gillespie2482]

Congrats Arcus!

[@joetalentoh]

*Deep inhale* . . . LEEEEETSSSS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Congrats Arcus! Stellar run

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

Chasing that world record I see. Good stuff.

[@ryanfitzpatrick3256]

Congratulations cowboy! That was Awesome!

[@FloggingMicah]

Amazing, you’re the man Arcus!