Damn AVGN didn't need help from a ninja he needed help from a cowboy

Never in my dreams I'd thought of seeing a cowboy speedrun a ninja game and get a WR. Congrats dude, you're a legend

This dude be sounding like Bob Ross. "And we're gonna kill this enemy in one hit, like a happy little accident."

When I decided to look up "ninja gaiden speed run" I didn't know what to expect but it was definitely not a soft spoken cowboy destroying one of the most brutally difficult nes games about an asian myth warrior fighting demon statues. But ok. Great run.

"JUMP & BOOM" - My 2021 Tag line. Loved the run man! Played this a lot as a kid!

Welcome, Summoning Salt viewers. Refreshments are on the left and the buffet on the right

He does all that while watching and responding to a chat stream. Next level.

ASMR cowboy blows through Ninja Gaiden

When I first saw the title I was thinking, "11 hours and 38 minutes seems pretty reasonable for a speed run of Ninja Gaiden." After watching I'm even more impressed.

In my opinion Arcus is one of the best speedrunners to watch. Very dedicated and consistently improves. He also does not rage and throw out a stream of words my kids don't need to hear. I appreciate a streamer I can sit and watch with my boys.

Whenever my wife and I go somewhere and I park the car we both go " ANNNND KLUNK." good park!

Arcus is the Bob Ross / Rembrandt of speed running

Wins the world record. Proclaims, "WE DID IT!" "We?" WTF?!? -How cool is that? Absolute Legend!

And remember: Anger, does not exist. Pain, does not exist. Defeat, does not exist. Before you leap, you must look. Before you look, you must think. Before you think, you must feel. And before you feel, you must dress like cowboy.

I remember my dad paused the last boss and busted out the big ass camcorder to boast while my little brother and I were in school (elementary) and as soon as he unpaused, hit record again and died instantly 🤣 wish I still had that VHS home tape

He makes my childhood struggles seem so trivial...smh

You got farther in the first 2 minutes than me and my buddy could during an all night slumber party in grade school back in the day.

Great job Arcus! I have only discovered your channels recently but you are an amazing nes gamer! Keep it up!

Thank you Summoning Salt for introducing me to two of the coolest and most likeable speedrunners ever: Arcus and Darbian

Your NG skills are unreal man. Seriously, extremely impressive.

Greetings from México Cowboy. Awesome game. My favorite trilogy.

Had seen this quite a while back without really understanding the game - now I'm here from Summoning Salt and my appreciation for the skill of this run is expanded. Good bzzt!

Man it is nothing short of amazing watching you do runs like these. They are just incredible, and it never gets old watching you crush this game!

Congrats, Arc! Excellent run!!! You just keep getting better and better every day!!!

I've watched this a few times. It always makes me smile; reminds me of playing as a kid.

Congrats man, that was a very impressive run.

I keep coming back to this video time and time again. Really do admire the grind and skill it takes to do something like this.

I have memories of playing this game as a kid and probably destoring a few controllers along the way. Nice to see an amazing play through.

I remember watching one of Arcus wr runs a while back and it only had about 100 views and maybe little to no comments (he didn’t commentate on it, it was just the video). Happy to see the much deserved clout he receives now. He is an awesome speedrunner.

Love how happy he is at the end. Great guy glad he is record holder

Arcus your an absolute legend man, love watching your runs

Great job Arcus!! As someone who has been playing this game for almost 30 years this was so enjoyable to watch!!!

This is absolutely amazing! I really wish Rolfe would do an AVGN reaction series with videos like this one, especially after watching his NG video. =)

Masterpiece!! "we did it", no man, you did it!! congratulations!! this was awesome! =D

Dayum... Fantastic! Enjoyed every second. Hope to see you in the next speed run.

You're a boss! Lol. Love your videos. I can appreciate all the man hours you put into these games.

Ordered the BZZZT, got the CLUNK!

Like a true ninja... Congratulations!

Congrats! Really loving you content!

you're dedication is kick ass, I subbed recently and just checked your vids, saw you did this six years ago and you're still pushing for a better time. you got this Arcus mustache button crusher man

Wow!!! That’s awesome!!! Congrats!!!

Ahh yiss I was watching when it happened wooooooo congrats!

your dedication is truly inspiring. you have mastered a very difficult and very classic game!

Man, you are amazing, always enhancing yourself!

2 years and STILL the record. GG Arcus!!

My childhood just yelled, LEGEND!

Don't know how I got on the speed run videos but I watched the history of this game and it's records and I can't stop watching speed runs! This was always my favorite game! I got a Nintendo for Christmas just before turning 5 in 1989 my aunt got me ninja Gaiden 🥷 As my first game! It holds a special place in my heart and watching you blast through it And all your dedication hard work and determination is so cool! I could never even get past Malf but now I finally see how. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us! Keep crushing it and pushing your self!

This was an amazing run.. congratulations on your achievements.

Congrats! Mashmashmash!

Not gonna lie that was magical to watch. Thank you

Bro you're so chill always enjoy watching u take a shot at nostalgia :)

That is ridiculous! Awesome run my friend. One of my fave nes games

the love for nes games lives on. Look at those cutscenes btw

Bzzzt! That's a good Bzzzt! I want a tshirt with that. And klunk too.

So sick! Congrats!

You are such a joy to watch, Arcus! I have played Ninja Gaiden to death and beyond and what you accomplished is otherworldly my friend. I couldn't think of anyone I'd rather see hold the world record. Congrats! :)

I suspect there will be a sudden increase in views of this video in the next days. Congratulations, you are amazing.

It would be fun if in a AVGN episode about Ninja Gaiden, instead of a ninja a cowboy would appear to teach a nerd how to play ;)

Loved that 6-2 D-Boost and that final trio was just beautiful congrats on the new WR

Arcus, you are an awesome humanbeing. Your videos and )if i could ever be availablr to watch) streams are what calms me down. You are literally the only speed runner on youtube i genuinely like. Watching you run zelda was the best time ever. Please keep running. Please keep being the polite soul you are. I need to find a way to really show you thanks.

This dude is mesmerizing 😂..i love how he uses the enemies to his advantage.....

Most speedrunners aren't worth listening to, you are Arcus

You inspired me to run this amazing game. My 1-1 is 37.6 already and I’m so excited to refine the rest of the game. Thanks kang.

amazing job Arcus!!! congratulations!!!

This is absolutely insane & awesome run. And i allways thought that beating Ninja Gaiden in 40~50 mins is fast 🤣

"Aaaaand Klunk" I love that.

I just watched Summoning Salt’s documentary about The History of Ninja Gaiden Speedrun. The dedication for this game is astounding my good sir. Hope you beat the record and reach your personal best. Love your videos.

Mad lad. Much respect mate. Keep up the amazing content🔥

He's played this before

*enters standard 'Summoning Salt brought me here' comment* But seriously. This is extremely entertaining.

happy with this one for the summer. 3 years later, still holdin up. awesome run arx

Unusual style..goofy sayings and catch phrases...super chill...You are the Bob Ross of Ninja Gaiden speed runs! :D

This is the guy under the ninja costume in the AVGN episode

I don't think I've ever even been in a room with a Ninja Gaiden cart before, much less played it. But Summoning Salt brought me here.

Out of all the speed runners, you are the only one who’s commentary I enjoy. Keep it up.

I subbed you. Speed runs are my new favorite videos. Congrats

I smell 11:37 coming by the end of the year!!

every year you lower your own record, I just wonder how far can you push your own record, great work Arcus you're the best.

Glad you’re doing runs again, arcus. You’re gonna hit the new wr for sure!

Dude, I love the Bolo-Tie and the Hat. Good Job!

thank you Summoning Salt for introducing me to this Arcus experience lol

Arcus: the Bob Ross of Speedruns

Congrats, happy for you!

That’s the best demon kill I’ve ever seen you do, arcus! Congrats!

He’s exactly like that cowboy from The big lebowski, such a dude vibe

Summoning Salt brought me here.

Congratz! You are the best

Arcus got so excited never se him this amped up. What an amazing run

When a Cowboy becomes a Ninja. Yup that happen

I’m going to try to beat his time. I have a way to save time that I’ve come up with that will allow me to take the record as long as I come somewhat close to Arcus’ splits, which is obviously a huge task. I’ll say it like this, if I can get around an 11:41 or less, the timesave I’ve come up with would make up the rest. The problem is, its really hard to learn, but once/if I do, I think it will be effective. If I get it to a consistent level it will save me at least a couple free seconds with no downside. Deciding you’re going to try to beat Arcus’ record is a crazy feeling, it’s like standing at the foot of Everest with the intention to climb it, looking up at the peak and knowing that’s what you’re up against. I’ve recently started practicing and I can already tell this is going to be a long road. Im going to keep the timesave to myself for now but If I ever give up on this goal, I’ll make a post detailing the timesave in r/speedrun and the Ninja Gaiden Speedruns Discord so that someone else can get a chance at beating the God of Ninja Gaiden. Although its more than likely that Arcus will just use it to lower his own time 😂

Another amazing run!!!

Still humming these themes after 2 months straight playing :D always smile when I hear that

Amazing! Now I'm new to NG speedrunning: what did Arcus mean when he said he didn't like his pace going into 6-1? Does it have something to do with the RNG going into 6-2?

So are you supposed to be a cowboy or a ninja? Lol damn good skills.

5:55 'Could you empty that uzi into my back please? I need to get up that ladder real fast!'

yeh Your the man Arcus, probably my favourite game as a kid, i could never beat the 2nd last boss. finding your channel and watching you attack this the last few weeks , I certainly thought it was going to happen, cant believe I missed it by an hoiur

I'll bet that he can do this blindfolded just by memory and hearing.

Now for the Startropics speedruns!! :D :P

Serious run man. Good job!

Holy shit, ran through this game with ease ! This game is notoriously difficult, mainly for the aggressive respawning enemies, especially bats and birds. Awesome job! Congrats on the new WR!