game terrorized me and my cousin as a kid but i couldnt get enough but then i recently beat it earlier this year to make my younger self proud, i love your skill and love of the game on display here ! You and your friends are alive! Game On !
Thank you! This game is a lot easier to understand once you know how everything works. It's unfortunate that they didn't explain any of it, because it might have been received a lot better if they had!
Holy cow, I haven’t played this in probably 30 years, but I remember it being one of the harder games I had as a kid. Great video the creepy nostalgia is great too.
Thanks! I still remember the feeling of being so afraid of the jumpscare of Jason popped up while I was searching a cabin, and I was 7 or 8 at the time. Not many games from that era can accomplish something like that.
When I was a kid I played this with my mom a lot. So nostalgic.. the only other video game that scares me as much as this was Clock Tower. Scissor Man was terrifying.
HOLY SHIT!!!! I had this game when I was younger! And I did beat it multiple times! But that was usually after getting Mrs. Voorhees' sweater and the pitchfork. I NEVER knew there was a pattern to getting the torch and Jason's movements in the game and how easily it could be beat! DAMN!!!!
The quicktorch is a real game changer. I didn't know Jason had a set pattern until a year or two ago either, but that really helps. Having a general idea of where he is at all times is so useful and it opens up the no map run, which is a lot more fun than it should be!
Actually beat this game in 7 mins 09 secs. Doing what you're doing. Quickest I've ever beaten it and it's the only time I've done it that fast. Sooo many tries.
That’s awesome, congrats! I really need to go back to this category someday and hopefully get a better seed for it. I’d need to remember what the optimal seed is for a perfect game too, but that’s the easy part!
Thank you! I still play this pretty much every Wednesday night doing whatever challenge runs I can find. Don't know how long that will last, but I'm not done with the game yet!
I played this game a dozen times as a 7/8 year old. I had no idea what I was doing and Jason just randomly popped up. Watching you speedrun it is cool but I still have no idea what to do or the real objective of the game. Lol it’s wildly complicated and no one I knew as a kid had any idea how to play it!
Thanks! It might be one of the most complicated games on the NES. So much fun when you learn how it works, but prior to that you’re just kind of wondering around. I actually have a series of guides for Friday the 13th where I break down how the game works under the hood, so if you ever feel like learning more about it that’s a great place to start! There are a few things about Pamela and the Lake that I haven’t seen posted anywhere else before!
Thank you! I felt like it was going to happen last night after all of the save state practice, I just didn't expect it to be so early. I know I can still get a better time so I can't say I'll never go back to that category, but it's nice to have a break from something that intense!
It's such a bizarre contrast. Lorelai loves to be on camera, but Zelda (my other cat) will always look down when she jumps on my lap and I try to put her on screen 😆
We call that the quicktorch. Instead of going through and taking forever lighting fireplaces you can follow a little note trail and it will give you a torch that way. Saves a ton of time! If you want to know how the process works, I go over it in detail in this guide: ruclips.net/video/1OwT-_WGVNM/видео.html Happy Slashing!
Playing this game and not taking any damage is just mind-boggling!!!👀 This Speedrun was insane! I had my notepad out taking notes from the master! Haha! 🤣
Thank you! The zombies end up being a bigger threat than Jason once you get later in the day, so that adds another fun little element to it. If you have any questions about how the game works I'm happy to share what I know!
As far as I'm aware, a speedrunner named Valientlink was the first person to post the pattern Jason used. There's another runner named DTysonator that might have posted it somewhere, but the one I found was from Valientlink. The link where I learned the routing is below. It's an amazing guide, and his pattern can be found at the bottom of this section. gamefaqs.gamespot.com/nes/563418-friday-the-13th/faqs/73392?page=0#Jason's%20Actions
@@m3talmonk3y I could beat Punch Out, but not TMNT. My Battletoads cart was messed up and always froze in the Pit so I couldn't get too far in that one 🤣
@@ZeroThe14th yeah, the hardest part is the underwater stage. After that, it’s a breeze. Sucks about your Battletoads cartridge. Really fun game but challenging.
I still remember seeing that Jason was in a cabin, and getting all tense and nervous every time I'd move to a different area of the cabin. They managed to do a great job making the game scary with the hardware they had to work with at the time!
They didn't explain anything so it was confusing, but things like each counselor having different stats were definitely ahead of their time. I've noticed a common theme of people hating on it because AVGN did, when they're not realizing that his videos aren't serious and are meant to be entertaining (and they are!). They'll just parrot things he said and you can tell a lot of them haven't played the game themselves.
@@pitongus While I can't dispute how poorly the game was received by pretty much everybody, I have noticed that once people start to figure out how the game works, more often than not they'll end up enjoying it. I know it's never going to happen, but I love the idea of trying to change the narrative on this game!
@@ZeroThe14th Yeah, that was always my problem with the game, not knowing what to actually do. The only time I ever played it was when we would rent it from the video store, and they didnt always give instruction booklets out with the games. This was one that didnt come with a booklet. Its always fun seeing speedrunners completely destroy games I always had trouble with growing up lol Nicely done!
@@SvendleBerries Thank you! Even going back now about a year later there are so many things I'd do differently in that run, since I've learned a lot more about the inner workings of the game in the last year. The buddy crow in the lake has changed so much when it comes to damageless runs. For the manual, it wouldn't have been of much use for this game. It's very generic and only explains the basics. I keep mine on a side table here so I can show it to the camera if needed for some reason (usually Laura related!)
game terrorized me and my cousin as a kid but i couldnt get enough but then i recently beat it earlier this year to make my younger self proud, i love your skill and love of the game on display here ! You and your friends are alive! Game On !
Thank you! This game is a lot easier to understand once you know how everything works. It's unfortunate that they didn't explain any of it, because it might have been received a lot better if they had!
Wow, that was amazing my friend!
Had no idea this game could be completed this quickly, thank you for sharing this epic triumph 🍻
Thanks! With Any% the world record is actually under 3 minutes, but you're basically tanking hits from Jason and not dodging anything.
@@ZeroThe14th that is insane! Now I have to see it 👀
@@TheEltorofuerte It’s from PGHGuitarGuy, his run is amazing! He has the mashing in the path fights down to a science
Holy cow, I haven’t played this in probably 30 years, but I remember it being one of the harder games I had as a kid. Great video the creepy nostalgia is great too.
Thanks! I still remember the feeling of being so afraid of the jumpscare of Jason popped up while I was searching a cabin, and I was 7 or 8 at the time. Not many games from that era can accomplish something like that.
When I was a kid I played this with my mom a lot. So nostalgic.. the only other video game that scares me as much as this was Clock Tower. Scissor Man was terrifying.
@@someoneout-there2165 Never played Clock Tower personally, but I've watched a friend grind the speedrun for it. Looked really interesting!
HOLY SHIT!!!! I had this game when I was younger! And I did beat it multiple times! But that was usually after getting Mrs. Voorhees' sweater and the pitchfork. I NEVER knew there was a pattern to getting the torch and Jason's movements in the game and how easily it could be beat! DAMN!!!!
The quicktorch is a real game changer. I didn't know Jason had a set pattern until a year or two ago either, but that really helps. Having a general idea of where he is at all times is so useful and it opens up the no map run, which is a lot more fun than it should be!
Cat: "My heat source won't stop talking."
That's basically it! If I start talking she thinks it's directed at her, so she plops herself down and thinks it's time for pets
Good job! You did pretty good at this game!
Thanks! I’ve spent so much time studying and practicing, but there’s still more challenges to do!
OK! @@ZeroThe14th
You are absolutely *killing it* with these speedruns! 💪
I don't think I'd *make the cut* 🔪
All puns intended.
There's nothing like a good pun, especially one that would make my oldest daughter roll her eyes 😆
@@ZeroThe14th 😂
Damn dude you had me nervous Jason was gonna hit you.Good job.
Thanks! I'm very comfortable in the cabins, but path fights can fall apart in less than a second. It's no fun to avoid path fights though!
Actually beat this game in 7 mins 09 secs. Doing what you're doing. Quickest I've ever beaten it and it's the only time I've done it that fast. Sooo many tries.
That’s awesome, congrats! I really need to go back to this category someday and hopefully get a better seed for it. I’d need to remember what the optimal seed is for a perfect game too, but that’s the easy part!
I don't even know what you're doing, I'm just enjoying the skills on display.
Thank you! I still play this pretty much every Wednesday night doing whatever challenge runs I can find. Don't know how long that will last, but I'm not done with the game yet!
I played this game a dozen times as a 7/8 year old. I had no idea what I was doing and Jason just randomly popped up. Watching you speedrun it is cool but I still have no idea what to do or the real objective of the game. Lol it’s wildly complicated and no one I knew as a kid had any idea how to play it!
Thanks! It might be one of the most complicated games on the NES. So much fun when you learn how it works, but prior to that you’re just kind of wondering around.
I actually have a series of guides for Friday the 13th where I break down how the game works under the hood, so if you ever feel like learning more about it that’s a great place to start! There are a few things about Pamela and the Lake that I haven’t seen posted anywhere else before!
Congratulations! Hate I missed it live. This was awesome. -TheLastSkywalker
Thank you! I felt like it was going to happen last night after all of the save state practice, I just didn't expect it to be so early. I know I can still get a better time so I can't say I'll never go back to that category, but it's nice to have a break from something that intense!
Kittycat MVP!
It's such a bizarre contrast. Lorelai loves to be on camera, but Zelda (my other cat) will always look down when she jumps on my lap and I try to put her on screen 😆
1:07 - *Whoa,* how did you get the torch so quickly?!?! I thought you don't get that until you light all the fireplaces!
We call that the quicktorch. Instead of going through and taking forever lighting fireplaces you can follow a little note trail and it will give you a torch that way. Saves a ton of time!
If you want to know how the process works, I go over it in detail in this guide: ruclips.net/video/1OwT-_WGVNM/видео.html
Happy Slashing!
Great job man!
Thank you! That's still one of my favorite runs of the game. There's so much tension
Playing this game and not taking any damage is just mind-boggling!!!👀 This Speedrun was insane! I had my notepad out taking notes from the master! Haha! 🤣
Thank you! The zombies end up being a bigger threat than Jason once you get later in the day, so that adds another fun little element to it. If you have any questions about how the game works I'm happy to share what I know!
Where did you learn about Jason's pattern when patrolling the camp? I know there is one but I can't remember how it goes.
As far as I'm aware, a speedrunner named Valientlink was the first person to post the pattern Jason used. There's another runner named DTysonator that might have posted it somewhere, but the one I found was from Valientlink.
The link where I learned the routing is below. It's an amazing guide, and his pattern can be found at the bottom of this section.
gamefaqs.gamespot.com/nes/563418-friday-the-13th/faqs/73392?page=0#Jason's%20Actions
That was amazing!
Thanks! I know it can be done faster than that, but at this point I need a break from that category!
Good job jack!
Thank you! I love doing weird little challenges like that, helps keep the game from getting stale.
Nice!
Thank you! Still one of my best moments as far as gaming goes
Awesome
Thank you! This one is still in my top 3 for what I'd consider my best Friday the 13th runs!
Haha I remember I ruined this game for my friends when I was a kid. They could never beat it and I ran through it in like 15-20 minutes. 😁
That’s awesome! Knowing how to clear this game was legend status back in those days!
@@ZeroThe14th haha I know! Seriously! If you could beat this, Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out, TMNT & Battletoads, you were a god amongst all your friends!
@@m3talmonk3y I could beat Punch Out, but not TMNT. My Battletoads cart was messed up and always froze in the Pit so I couldn't get too far in that one 🤣
@@ZeroThe14th yeah, the hardest part is the underwater stage. After that, it’s a breeze. Sucks about your Battletoads cartridge. Really fun game but challenging.
@@m3talmonk3y I was able to beat the Water stage, but I’d usually fail in 3. On the rare occasions that I cleared that, I’d die in 5 😆
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Thanks! This is probably one of my better Friday the 13th runs
This game was so damn scary to me as a 7 year old.
I still remember seeing that Jason was in a cabin, and getting all tense and nervous every time I'd move to a different area of the cabin. They managed to do a great job making the game scary with the hardware they had to work with at the time!
Oh I thought that PC chime sound was my PC.
After a while that buzzer becomes easy to ignore!
epic
Thank you! I'm still trying to figure out things like forcing the buddy crow on the lake, so I'm sure the run can be a lot safer. Someday!
I don't know why so much people hate this game... It's kinda good for the time.
They didn't explain anything so it was confusing, but things like each counselor having different stats were definitely ahead of their time.
I've noticed a common theme of people hating on it because AVGN did, when they're not realizing that his videos aren't serious and are meant to be entertaining (and they are!). They'll just parrot things he said and you can tell a lot of them haven't played the game themselves.
You think all games during that time were like this? It was a bad game even then.
@@pitongus While I can't dispute how poorly the game was received by pretty much everybody, I have noticed that once people start to figure out how the game works, more often than not they'll end up enjoying it. I know it's never going to happen, but I love the idea of trying to change the narrative on this game!
@@ZeroThe14th
Yeah, that was always my problem with the game, not knowing what to actually do. The only time I ever played it was when we would rent it from the video store, and they didnt always give instruction booklets out with the games. This was one that didnt come with a booklet.
Its always fun seeing speedrunners completely destroy games I always had trouble with growing up lol Nicely done!
@@SvendleBerries Thank you! Even going back now about a year later there are so many things I'd do differently in that run, since I've learned a lot more about the inner workings of the game in the last year. The buddy crow in the lake has changed so much when it comes to damageless runs.
For the manual, it wouldn't have been of much use for this game. It's very generic and only explains the basics. I keep mine on a side table here so I can show it to the camera if needed for some reason (usually Laura related!)
Greeat name for this category could be No Damage No losses
That would work too! We just went with Perfect Game to keep it shorter 🤣
Great👍
Thanks! Still proud of this run
Gg
Thank you! One of these days I'll get that time under 10 minutes, at least I hope so
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Thank you!
That was amazing!
Thanks! It's an intense category, but it's also a lot of fun to try.