Games Done Quick

By Eric Koziel

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Learn about the history and philosophy behind the speedrunning hobby and community—and how to start planning runs yourself—with this book by computer engineer and obscure-game speedrunner Eric "Omnigamer" Koziel.

Speedrun Science examines the motivations and principles of speedrunning, explores how it evolved over the past several decades, and presents an entire guide for running a game from scratch. Each section is supported with quotes from significant runners and gaming personalities, in-game examples, expansive technical sidebars, and wonderful illustrations from the very talented Kari Fry! Whether you're completely new to speedrunning or are a seasoned veteran, Speedrun Science will help you better appreciate and grow into this fascinating activity!

Check out this preview of the book, where you'll get the history of speedrunning events, from the Nintendo World Championships to GDQ; discover how video refresh rates and version differences make speedrunners' lives a little more difficult; and learn how to plan a run, from picking a game to defeating a boss efficiently.

Now also available as a Digital Download! Your PDF will be sent to your billing email.

Hardback or digital PDF • 7.5" by 9" • 352 pages

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Kase
8/18/2020
Packed with facts
Packed with facts
Mason C
Verified Buyer
11/20/2019
A Definitive Guide to Speedrunning
This book presents both basic and advanced concepts in speedrunning in a readable, knowledgeable, and entertaining way. I was thrilled to see so much material and such a detailed level of discussion. The science and techniques of speedrunning have advanced so far in the past ten years or more that this undergraduate-level textbook has all the justification it needs to exist. The illustrations kept me smiling and laughing the whole way. This is THE speedrunning book, and I suspect history will mark this as the first definitive work on the subject.
Michelle P
Verified Buyer
8/10/2019
Fantastic Book
The physical quality of this book is amazing. Great binding, pages, cover, etc. The information Koziel packs inside is interesting and organized well. No matter what your relationship to speedrunning is - from never-heard-of-it to setting records - you'll have a good time learning something.
Kase
6/20/2019
Well worth the money
Anyone who has watched Omnigamer's stream knows how meticulous he is. The attention to detail in this book is incredible.
Koston
4/27/2019
Groundbreaking quality
Speedrun Science isn't merely the first book ever written on the topic of speedrunning; it's also an extremely good book. The debuting author displays genuine talent for explaining complex topics in simple terms without compromising integrity or sacrificing detail. Content quality is coupled with excellent layout, visual style, editing and high quality print in hardcover. This is truly a book anyone interested in speedrunning would benefit reading, regardless of their knowledge level. A born classic that marks arguably the most important milestone yet in the history of speedrunning. I am in awe of Omnigamer.