Well I did not know that the animated cut scenes from Zero Mission cut into your game time. So I ended up with about 17 min left to beat the Samus Gear Solid part of the game. Luckily I got some well aimed shots off at Mecha-Ridley and managed to do the run in 2:27:49. I have no idea how people beat the game with 100% and the speed run. Very rarely did I waste any time. Mostly if I got lost or went in too wrong a direction I would load the game up from a save spot. I never once looked at a FAQ so I am pretty happy with my time.

If I go for it again I am going to aim for 100% run, which I understand is quite the pain in the ass. Also, what are the clear conditions for Metroid: Fusion?

EDIT: Yea! 6 LJ userpics. New one up for this entry.