How to Get Started Playing Super Metroid / Link to the Past Crossover Randomizer.
I've purchased and enjoyed classic consoles like the Super Nintendo Classic and replayed some of the beloved games from my childhood. After redoing a game once, I'm good for a while, and am left hoping for some way to make it more interesting once the nostalgia wears off. One way to make classic games more interesting was to watch speed runs. I've been a fan of watching speed running classic games, like Super Metroid, for some time now. Recently, I noticed many runners starting to participate in randomizer races and was immediately fascinated. The dynamic is different than typical speed-running which focuses on runners mastering mostly repetitive strategies and precise execution. Admittedly, that is still quite entertaining, however, randomizers add a new dimension where you have to think through game logic in order progress. It also adds an element where your regular Joe can play the game and enjoy a new twist every time without spending countless hours mastering particu...