Speedrunning trivia
Speedrunning Mini Quiz
Test your knowledge with these top questions!
In Super Metroid, what does a successful mockball preserve?
A jump-to-Morph-Ball landing carries horizontal momentum into the roll.
What does the Button Save Glitch let Portal speedrunners do?
Button Save Glitch lets a button stay toggled without a cube or player standing on it.
Which action makes a Bombchu explode instantly during "Bombchu Hover" in Ocarina of Time?
A midair shield drop makes the Bombchu explode immediately, so its blast can strike Link's shield.
What movement does ABH provide in Portal speedruns?
ABH means Accelerated Back Hopping: jumping backward exploits Source movement physics to build speed quickly.
In Super Metroid speedruns, what can repeated walljumps enable?
Walljumps let Samus climb spaces the normal route blocks, opening skips to rooms normally gated by later upgrades.
Which upgrade does a mockball mimic in Super Metroid?
The move transfers running momentum into Morph Ball form, giving Samus rapid ground travel.
What does flinging convert into forward motion in Portal speedruns?
A deep drop builds downward momentum, and a portal redirects that momentum to launch Chell across a gap.
What does bunny hopping increase during a Portal speedrun?
Bunny hopping chains jumps and strafes to move faster than walking; it does not extend portal range or raise Chell's health.
In Super Metroid speedruns, why is a mockball valuable?
The trick's soft morph avoids a bounce that would reset Samus's momentum, preserving speed in tight passages.
How can "Bombchu Hover" help Link in Ocarina of Time speedruns?
A successful hover can carry Link above and across spaces that normal jumps cannot reach.