Pragmata Completely Shattered at Summer Games Done Quick with a Sub-80-Minute Run
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Speedrunner Oh Snap beat Capcom's Pragmata in under 80 minutes at Summer Games Done Quick, showcasing incredible map skips, routing precision, and boss-melting combat strategies.
Capcom's sci-fi shooter Pragmata has only been out for a few months, but speedrunners have already managed to completely break the game wide open. During Summer Games Done Quick, a runner known as Oh Snap scorched through the entire campaign in just under 78 minutes, according to a report by Polygon. For anyone who spent a dozen leisurely hours navigating the game's hazards earlier this year, watching the run is both humbling and educational.
The massive time save was not just a result of basic sequence breaks, though those certainly helped. Oh Snap utilized clever geometry manipulation and map-skipping tricks, such as a notorious beach skip that sends protagonist Hugh tumbling straight through the world geometry. Beyond map exploits, the real magic happened in the combat and puzzle segments. The runner executed lightning-fast hacking grid solutions, strategically managed inventory items on the fly, and utilized clever menu resets to bypass slow animations and travel back to hubs instantly.
The exhibition also served as a masterclass in boss optimization, making encounters like the Creator fight look effortless by leveraging specific loadouts like the Stasis Net and double Decode mods. Aside from the jaw-dropping gameplay, the marathon continued its tradition of raising money for charity, pulling in over $500,000 for Doctors Without Borders alongside a barrage of delightfully awful donor dad jokes. You can check out the full breakdown over at Polygon.
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Original article: Polygon