Level 9

Previous Level: Level 8

Next Level: Level 10

Trophy Time: 5.70s

World Record: 3.73s - Excelguruson

Speedrun Route
For a game time speedrun, the level begins with a very small ghost walk to the right that is difficult because of its small amount but does help save time. Get close to the first spikes and do a small jump over them. As the player falls, weave between the two ledges while trying not to run into either. Try and land as close to the far left spike as possible. The most important part of this route is that it's possible to go off the left side and make it to the floating island with the door, skipping most of the level. After landing close to the far left spike, jump past the left ledge and then hold right (d) so that the player does not run into the ledge but gets as far right as possible. Just before the player is level with the bottom floating island, shoot the missile down while continuing to hold right (d). If the missile was shot at the right time and the player didn't run into any walls or the ceiling, the player will be able to make it to the top of the bottom floating island, clearing the small indent with a large mushroom on it. This allows you to continue holding right (d) all the way to the door. You must do a very small jump over the spikes to clear them without hitting the the wall above the door.

It is also possible to land on the first ledge and jump around the island from there instead of landing next to the bottom spike, but it seems these strategies would have near identical times.