Timed completion and speedruns

Section timer in Sonic ManiaCurrent completion timeCharacter actions determine route pace
Sonic ManiaSection timer in Sonic Mania
  1. Current completion time
  2. Character actions determine route pace
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Timed completion turns routing, transitions and execution reliability into a shared duration-minimization problem.

Design tips

  • Separate attempt time, personal best and the cost of a safer route.

Examples