Terminology


 * AWC - Another World Circuit. An additional mode in the game accessed by entering 135 792 4680 as the password, holding the select button, and simultaneously pressing the A+B button.  AWC is King Hippo, Great Tiger, the World Circuit and Mike Tyson/Mr. Dream.


 * IL - Individual Level. An IL fight is one where the goal is to defeat one specific fighter as fast as possible.  IL attempts typically involve strategies not used in full runs due to the risk involved or odds of the proper pattern being given.  IL strats are riskier than Single Segment strats but can lead to lower overall fight times.
 * IL - Individual Level. An IL fight is one where the goal is to defeat one specific fighter as fast as possible.  IL attempts typically involve strategies not used in full runs due to the risk involved or odds of the proper pattern being given.  IL strats are riskier than Single Segment strats but can lead to lower overall fight times.


 * Phase (P1/P2/P3) - Phase refers to the part of the fight being discussed. Phase 1 (P1) is from the start of the fight until the opponent is knocked down for the first time.  Phase 2 (P2) is from the end of Phase 1 until the opponent is knocked down for a second time.  Phase 3 (P3) is from the end of Phase 2 until the opponent is TKOd.  Not all fights go to all 3 Phases (King Hippo is only one phase).
 * Phase (P1/P2/P3) - Phase refers to the part of the fight being discussed. Phase 1 (P1) is from the start of the fight until the opponent is knocked down for the first time.  Phase 2 (P2) is from the end of Phase 1 until the opponent is knocked down for a second time.  Phase 3 (P3) is from the end of Phase 2 until the opponent is TKOd.  Not all fights go to all 3 Phases (King Hippo is only one phase).


 * RTA - Real Time Attack. A term used to describe a full run of the game using an external timer to keep time.  The optimal strats for an RTA run may not be the same as those for a Single Segment or IL run.
 * RTA - Real Time Attack. A term used to describe a full run of the game using an external timer to keep time.  The optimal strats for an RTA run may not be the same as those for a Single Segment or IL run.


 * Skynet - A term used to describe when Piston Honda 1 randomly uppercuts near the end of Phase 1. (Punches being blocked at the end of Phase 1 may also occur, but the term Skynet generally refers to the random uppercut).  This is purely RNG and is called "Skynet" since there is absolutely no defense for it.  "Skynet" is a reference to The Terminator series of motion pictures.
 * Skynet - A term used to describe when Piston Honda 1 randomly uppercuts near the end of Phase 1. (Punches being blocked at the end of Phase 1 may also occur, but the term Skynet generally refers to the random uppercut).  This is purely RNG and is called "Skynet" since there is absolutely no defense for it.  "Skynet" is a reference to The Terminator series of motion pictures.


 * SS - Single Segment. A Single Segment run is all 14 fights (Glass Joe through Mike Tyson/Mr. Dream) done in one sitting with no losses and a final record of 14-0.
 * SS - Single Segment. A Single Segment run is all 14 fights (Glass Joe through Mike Tyson/Mr. Dream) done in one sitting with no losses and a final record of 14-0.


 * Switchback - When Mike Tyson/Mr. Dream throws a Right Uppercut followed by a Left Uppercut and then another Right Uppercut. This is opposed to throwing two consecutive uppercuts from the same side.  Switchbacks take more time and result in slower overall Tyson times.  The opening sequence of punches after a knockdown or the start of the fight/phase (R, L, R) is not considered a Switchback.
 * Switchback - When Mike Tyson/Mr. Dream throws a Right Uppercut followed by a Left Uppercut and then another Right Uppercut. This is opposed to throwing two consecutive uppercuts from the same side.  Switchbacks take more time and result in slower overall Tyson times.  The opening sequence of punches after a knockdown or the start of the fight/phase (R, L, R) is not considered a Switchback.
 * Switchback - When Mike Tyson/Mr. Dream throws a Right Uppercut followed by a Left Uppercut and then another Right Uppercut. This is opposed to throwing two consecutive uppercuts from the same side.  Switchbacks take more time and result in slower overall Tyson times.  The opening sequence of punches after a knockdown or the start of the fight/phase (R, L, R) is not considered a Switchback.


 * Tiger RNG - Slang term used when a runner makes a mistake on Great Tiger. The term "Tiger RNG" was created as Great Tiger has absolutely no RNG on speedruns therefore any failures to successfully complete the fight are the fault of the player and not due to RNG.
 * Tiger RNG - Slang term used when a runner makes a mistake on Great Tiger. The term "Tiger RNG" was created as Great Tiger has absolutely no RNG on speedruns therefore any failures to successfully complete the fight are the fault of the player and not due to RNG.
 * Tiger RNG - Slang term used when a runner makes a mistake on Great Tiger. The term "Tiger RNG" was created as Great Tiger has absolutely no RNG on speedruns therefore any failures to successfully complete the fight are the fault of the player and not due to RNG.


 * Tyson Challenge - An unofficial category where all fighters in the game are essentially replaced with Tyson/Mr. Dream. It's 14 fights versus him without any resets in between.  (So bad pattern or not, the fight must be completed).
 * Tyson Challenge - An unofficial category where all fighters in the game are essentially replaced with Tyson/Mr. Dream. It's 14 fights versus him without any resets in between.  (So bad pattern or not, the fight must be completed).