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''Making use of the following will invalidate a run without exceptions:''
''Making use of the following will invalidate a run without exceptions:''


* ''Disc tray manipulation''
''Objective''
* ''Any form of speeding-up the runtime of the game.''
* ''Beat the game as fast as possible.''
** ''via Progressive Scan''
* ''No restrictions on glitches, skips, etc.''
** ''any possible future methods (e.g. gameshark, or modified software/hardware)''
''Timing
* ''Emulators (ie. PCSX2)''
* ''Start
* ''Enabling developer tools of any form (aka Debug Mode), this includes:''
* ''http://www.speedrun.com/jak1/guide/j1t2s''
** ''via Controller Inputs''
''End''
** ''via Emulator through ELF editing''
* ''Upon starting the ending cutscene and beating the game.''
** ''any possible future methods (e.g. gameshark, or modified software/hardware)''
** ''At the time of writing, this typically refers to collecting the light eco at the final boss.''
 
* ''Note: When submitting runs, please do not include milliseconds in your time. That slot exists solely for Dead Man's Gorge submissions.''
''Please start runs correctly. If you are unsure, please check this guide. If you are still unsure, message a moderator, or ask in the Discord server.''
* ''Debug mode is not allowed.''
 
''Making the use of these is permitted:''
* ''Playing from an SSD for the HD collection or on PS4 and 5''
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== Notable Strategies & Techniques ==
== Notable Strategies & Techniques ==
=== Skips ===
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b7IpWcxRoE First Power Cell Cutscene Skip]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b7IpWcxRoE First Power Cell Cutscene Skip]
* [[Fire Canyon Skip]]
* [[Fire Canyon Skip]]
* [[Boulder Skip]]
* [[Boulder Skip]]
* [[Klaww Skip]] ([[Klaww_Skip#First_Phase_Klaww_Skip|First Phase Skip]] optional)
* [[Klaww Skip]] ([[Klaww_Skip#First_Phase_Klaww_Skip|First Phase Skip]] and [[Lava Walk]] optional)
* [[Lava Tube Skip]] ([[Citadel Hops]] optional)
* [[Lava Tube Skip]] ([[Citadel Hops]] optional)
* [[Citadel Skip]]
* [[Citadel Skip]]
* [[Jump Pad One Frame]] (optional)
 
=== Other ===
* [[Boosted Uppercut]]
* [[Scoutfly Boosted]]
* [[Jump Pad One Frame]]


== Other Notes ==
== Other Notes ==
* Before the discovery and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NjdrDNQJ0g implementation of Fire Canyon Skip], [[No FCS]] was the Any% category. (January 7, 2019)
* Before the discovery and implementation of Lava Tube Skip, [[No LTS]] was the Any% category.
=== History ===
=== History ===
Before the discovery and implementation of Fire Canyon Skip, [[No FCS]] was the Any% category.
World Record History (February 5, 2021)


Before the discovery and implementation of Lava Tube Skip, [[No LTS]] was the Any% category.
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UyWLUGaX54</youtube>


= Jak II =
= Jak II =
The theoretical best possible time for this category is unknown, but there is a partial [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSl0EIyRQhA tool assisted speedrun (TAS) created by Ouiji]. (December 23, 2020)
== Rules ==
== Rules ==
The [https://www.speedrun.com/jak2?h=Any-Original&rules=game&x=wdmze42q-5lyg6yl4.zqojwdp1 currently listed rules] for this category are as follows:
<blockquote>
''Objective''
* ''Beat the game as fast as possible. No restrictions on glitches, skips, etc. Use of Hero Mode is not permitted.''
''Timing''
''Start''
* ''The moment you gain control over Jak after starting a new game (when the black screen fades).''
''End''
* ''Upon completion of the final mission in the game which leads to the end-game credits sequence.''
** ''At the time of writing, this typically refers to the final hit on a successful Metal Kor fight''
''Version Requirements''
* ''Original black or red label on PS2''
* ''Original black or red label on PS3''
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== Route ==
== Route ==
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c87TnHTcPEw</youtube>


== Notable Strategies & Techniques ==
== Notable Strategies & Techniques ==
=== Skips ===
* [[Mar's Tomb Skip]]
=== Other ===
* [[Jetboard#Hover_Glitch|Hover Glitch]]
* [[Boosted Uppercut]]
* [[Vehicle Clip]]
* [[Peacemaker Stacking]]


== Other Notes ==
== Other Notes ==
=== History ===
=== History ===
World Record History (May 27, 2022)
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGlKPqPd7SU</youtube>


= Jak 3 =
= Jak 3 =
== Rules ==
== Rules ==
The [https://www.speedrun.com/jak3?h=Any-original&rules=game&x=9d8p1qkn-e8m1vx86.rqvxw37l currently listed rules] for this category are as follows:
<blockquote>
''Beat the game as fast as possible from a new game. No restrictions except those under Game Rules.''
''Timing starts from the moment you gain control over Jak (when the black screen fades).''
''Timing ends when you get the final hit on Dark Maker.''
''Debug mode isn't allowed.''
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== Route ==
== Route ==
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNuEokMdk_Q</youtube>


== Notable Strategies & Techniques ==
== Notable Strategies & Techniques ==
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= Jak X: Combat Racing =
= Jak X: Combat Racing =
== Rules ==
== Rules ==
The currently listed rules for this category are as follows:


== Route ==
== Route ==
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= Daxter =
= Daxter =
== Rules ==
== Rules ==
The currently listed rules for this category are as follows:


== Route ==
== Route ==
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= Jak and Daxter: The lost Frontier =
= Jak and Daxter: The lost Frontier =
== Rules ==
== Rules ==
The currently listed rules for this category are as follows:


== Route ==
== Route ==
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== Other Notes ==
== Other Notes ==
=== History ===
=== History ===
{{Guides}}

Latest revision as of 03:40, 20 February 2024

Any% is a speedrun category known for having little to no restrictions. It is the fastest, and sometimes most difficult, speedrun category for most games.

Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy

The theoretical best possible time for this category is 14:34 as seen in the tool assisted speedrun (TAS) created by Snugggles.

Rules

The currently listed rules for this category are as follows:

Making use of the following will invalidate a run without exceptions:

Objective

  • Beat the game as fast as possible.
  • No restrictions on glitches, skips, etc.

Timing

End

  • Upon starting the ending cutscene and beating the game.
    • At the time of writing, this typically refers to collecting the light eco at the final boss.
  • Note: When submitting runs, please do not include milliseconds in your time. That slot exists solely for Dead Man's Gorge submissions.
  • Debug mode is not allowed.

Route

Notable Strategies & Techniques

Skips

Other

Other Notes

History

World Record History (February 5, 2021)

Jak II

The theoretical best possible time for this category is unknown, but there is a partial tool assisted speedrun (TAS) created by Ouiji. (December 23, 2020)

Rules

The currently listed rules for this category are as follows:

Objective

  • Beat the game as fast as possible. No restrictions on glitches, skips, etc. Use of Hero Mode is not permitted.

Timing Start

  • The moment you gain control over Jak after starting a new game (when the black screen fades).

End

  • Upon completion of the final mission in the game which leads to the end-game credits sequence.
    • At the time of writing, this typically refers to the final hit on a successful Metal Kor fight

Version Requirements

  • Original black or red label on PS2
  • Original black or red label on PS3

Route

Notable Strategies & Techniques

Skips

Other

Other Notes

History

World Record History (May 27, 2022)

Jak 3

Rules

The currently listed rules for this category are as follows:

Beat the game as fast as possible from a new game. No restrictions except those under Game Rules.

Timing starts from the moment you gain control over Jak (when the black screen fades).

Timing ends when you get the final hit on Dark Maker.

Debug mode isn't allowed.

Route

Notable Strategies & Techniques

Other Notes

History

Jak X: Combat Racing

Rules

The currently listed rules for this category are as follows:

Route

Notable Strategies & Techniques

Other Notes

History

Daxter

Rules

The currently listed rules for this category are as follows:

Route

Notable Strategies & Techniques

Other Notes

History

Jak and Daxter: The lost Frontier

Rules

The currently listed rules for this category are as follows:

Route

Notable Strategies & Techniques

Other Notes

History

Guides
Getting Started StreamingSoftwareVersion Check
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy Any%No Fire Canyon SkipNo Lava Tube Skip100%OrblessNo Major SkipsAll FliesAll OrbsLow EcoNG+Any% Debug Mode100% Debug ModeAll CutscenesBackwards Boggy
Jak II Any%Any% HoverlessAll Missions100%Any% All OrbsAny% Hero ModeGunless
Jak 3 Any%Any% Hero ModeAny% No OoBAll Missions100%Any% All OrbsAll Open OrbsHero Mode All Bosses
Jak X Badland SanctuaryBeachfront DriveCanyon RunCity OutskirtsDethdromeEastern TourForbidden JungleFrozen SpeedwayGlacier AlleyHaven CityIcebound CitadelKras CityLoading DocksMountaintop HighwayNorthern TourPrecursor TempleSeaport StripSewer RacewaySouthern TourSpargus CityTimberline TrackWaterfront LoopWaterworks CircuitWestern TourAny%100%All Cups
Daxter Any%All Missions101%
Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier Any%100%Any% Hero Mode100% Hero Mode