Few have ever taken those boasts literally.
Actually beating a game blindfolded just seems like it would be impossible.
The first blindfolded run I did forPokemon Red/Bluewas unplanned, says Twitch streamer and video game speedrunner Shenanagans.
Its easy to dismiss that claim, just like those made in the past by playground braggarts.
Even watching Shenanagans run with your own unobfuscated eyes may leave you with doubts.
But in reality, Shenanagans stunning achievement required a level of dedication as impressive as the results.
Honestly,Pokemongames are probably the easiest games to speedrun blindfolded.
80 percent of my practice time is actually done with my eyes open.
Its mostly about trying to remember the game world as precisely as possible.
Memorizing a game likeSuper Mario 64is impressive enough, but thats only part of the battle.
Blindfolded runners of large 3D games also need to find ways to track their characters movements.
So, how does a blindfolded runner track their movement in a 3D space without looking at the screen?
In the case ofBreath of the Wild, CrystalSaver found reliable inputs in the strangest of places.
The answer was bunny hops, CrystalSaver reveals.
Alternating between the two adjusts Links aim upwards at a specific angle every time.
That was a crucial factor in beating Dark Beast Ganon!
No amount of practice can account for things going wrong, though.
In runs where so much needs to be perfect, the slightest misstep can destroy the best-laid plans.
However, its during those moments when blindfolded runners often demonstrate the full extent of their knowledge and abilities.
Thats the strange thing about blindfolded runs.
The results are magical, but the process can be painful and monotonous.
[People] say, They just rush the game and dont enjoy it.
They skip most of the fun stuff, Bubzia explains.
That is absolutely not true.
We spend hours and hours every day with that game, learning about every little corner and ledge…
It has to be something that brings us joy and lets us appreciate the game.
Why else would we do that?
