I kept time on my watch timer as well as looking at the video. Watch time was 5:49.4 and video is pretty close to either so I went with the 5:49 (if decided as 5:50 that’s fine although I was happy with sub 5:50 ;) )

Overall, I ran this many times with many different characters. Peashooter always was best that I found, being able to skip two phases in the equipment moving part with a well-timed gatling. Also, the speed upgrade (when killing enemy) added some interesting new strategies and timing challenges.

Will likely return to this run once my peashooter is maxed out to see if any of those upgrades benefit more.

Possible optimization by using the 5 slot damage upgrade, but it makes you death-prone in boss battle.

This is my first submission! So please, any tips on how to be a better member of the speedrunning community are welcomed :)

Mod note: Retimed for new rules