Speedrunning Guide

Master speedrunning in I Hate This Place with our comprehensive guide. Learn optimal routes, enemy strategies, and essential item management to achieve the fastest times.

This guide provides strategies and tips for speedrunning I Hate This Place. While the source text focuses on the Project AEON walkthrough, it contains elements that can be adapted for speedrunning, such as efficient combat tactics and route optimization.

Speedrunning Tips:

• Combat Efficiency: Utilize weapons like the Submachine Gun and Riot Shotgun for quick dispatch of smaller enemies. For larger threats like the Broodmother, maintain distance and focus fire. Avoid less effective area-of-effect weapons like Molotov Cocktails and Mining Explosives against mobile bosses.
• Resource Management: Ensure you have essential items like Fuel (x2) and Electric Grenades (x1) before critical encounters. Crafting at the Ranch might be more efficient than relying on finding items during exploration.
• Achievement Hunting: The "Arsenal" achievement requires crafting every weapon at the Workbench. Integrate this into your speedrun by planning workbench visits. The "Full picture" achievement requires discovering all 41 locations, including the spider battlefield, so ensure this is accounted for in your route.
• Route Optimization: Familiarize yourself with the tunnel layouts and shortcuts. For instance, the shortcut door northeast of the locked door in the tunnels can save time. Using the minecart with the Minecart Brake Lever and Fuel can open up new paths.
• Environmental Hazards: Be aware of electrified areas and obstacles that require specific items like Molotov Cocktails or Mining Explosives to clear. Plan your approach to minimize time spent dealing with these.
• Key Item Acquisition: Prioritize obtaining necessary items like the Minecart Brake Lever and Fuel. Note the locations of containers and first-aid kits to maintain momentum.
• Exploration vs. Speed: Balance the need for exploration (e.g., finding all locations for achievements) with the primary goal of speed. Identify optional areas that can be skipped if they don't contribute to critical objectives or achievements.