Crash 1 Any% Return

I recently played around in crash 1 any% a bit intending to just de-rust for some trifecta runs, but I actually found some motivation from playing it to return to any%!

Crash 1 any% was the first category I ran in speedrunning, back in August 2015. I don't like this category quite as much as I used to just because I *prefer* 100%. I think I do still like this category enough to take it seriously again. A big key is I'm still quite burnt out on 100% and Crash 3, so unlike last year where I only ran it a bit and went back to other things after a little bit, I think I'll stick with it for a while, hopefully.

Current PB is a 41:21. Not a bad time at all, but my skill can do a lot better, especially these days.
I got my first 41 in 2017 but that took a long time to get because I was still adjusting to console and controller, so I struggled a lot. This probably also left a bad taste in my mouth, but those days have long passed.
My current disc is quite scratched but I found a good deal on one in great condition. So, I don't have to worry about this current one potentially freezing or whatever.

Current time I think I can get with a very clean run and nothing crazy would be a mid 40. I have around 40s to save on island 3 alone.
This will still be tricky to get of course though, not trying to downplay it. I have more time to save than I realize, though.
Not making any commitments but I feel pretty motivated right now!


I would like to get a good legacy run for my first ever category. Let's see what happens!