ActRaiser (USA)
The Normal Mode of gameplay starts you out in the town of Fillmore, with a whopping 8HP, no magic, and no people. After you defeat the 1st act, the Fillmore Simulation is made available. After clearing the monsters in simulation mode, Act II is made available. Clear that, and the land is free of monsters...and on to the next.
HP starts with 8 and increases 1 point at each level.
MP is found in various locations around the world.
Your magic itself is found in 4 locations. Only 2 are worth collecting: Magical Fire (Fillmore) and Magical Stardust (Bloodpool).
Each area has a level requirement and your level is determined by the number of people in the world.
Bloodpool: Level 2 (80 people)
Kasandora: Level 4 (400 people)
Aitos: Level 6 (950 people)
Marahna: Level 8 (1500 people)
Northwall: Level 10 (1900 people)
Deathheim, the final level, does not have a level requirement. Once all 12 prior acts have been completed, it will be available.
11 versions of this run have been completed.
v1 - 1:21:10
v2 - 1:16:30
v3 - 1:15:14
v4 - 1:12:27 (Official Time: 1:12:30)
v5 - 1:11:40
v6 - 1:11:05
v7 - 1:10:02 (Official Time: 1:10:06)
v8 - 1:09:06
v9 - 1:08:23
v10 - 1:07:36
v11 (FINAL) - 1:07:06 (Official Time: 1:07:06)
Normal Mode Comparison Times
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