If you watch gamers on YouTube, you’ve no doubt come across the genre of videos known as Speedruns. Players aim to complete the games narrative arc as quickly as physically possible, leaving all unnecessary side-quests in the dust. We’ve lost countless hours to watching these videos, truly in awe of just how slick some of these playthroughs are. Here are some of the best speedruns we’ve seen.

Resident Evil 2

Speedrunner Darazanjoll completed Resident Evil 2 in an insane 48 mins, dodging zombies and defeating Birkin with ease. Check it out![embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIHfTO-3HUg[/embed]

Super Mario Bros

Only got 5 mins for a quick game? That’s no problem for YouTuber Kosmicd12. He finished up Super Mario Bros in a tidy 4 minutes and 55 seconds.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gum4GI2Jr0s[/embed]

The Simpsons: Hit & Run

The Simpsons: Hit & Run is probably the greatest game of all time, right? Right. Now we’re agreed, take a look at this super swish 3 hour and 11 minute speedrun by LiquidWIFI, taking us all the way to 100% completion.We’re guessing he’s played this a fair few times.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v2dmnciqQA[/embed]

Dark Souls II

Dark Souls II is probably one of the hardest games we’ve ever not completed, so we’re seriously impressed with this. It’s one of the best speedruns we’ve seen, tackling every boss and tidying up the loose ends within 2 hours and 23 minutes.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6UhEPUSrpgSo, those are the best speedruns available for your viewing pleasure right now. Think you can beat them or have a favourite you want to share? Comment below or Tweet us @VenomGamingUK.