Curated rankings from Mansoura's speedrun and cosplay scene
Themed roundups covering standout runs, underrated titles, and craftsmanship that deserves more recognition from the wider community.
Browse ArchiveThis Season's Roundups
Lists built from hours of routing, watching runs, and admiring build sheets from our Mansoura meetups
Top 8 Any% Categories Worth Learning
A rundown of categories with approachable routing for newer runners, picked for skip variety and community support around them.
Most Underrated Genesis Platformers to Route
Overlooked cartridges with tight movement tech that reward optimization, pulled from our late-night routing sessions.
Best Armor Builds From Our Cosplay Meetups
A showcase of foam and thermoplastic work from local cosplayers, ranked by craftsmanship detail and construction technique.
TAS-Inspired Tricks That Made It Into Human Runs
Frame-perfect tech originally found in tool-assisted runs that skilled human runners have since pulled off live.
Six Speedrun Categories Getting a Second Look
Extensions and lesser-run categories that have picked up new routing ideas this year, worth revisiting if you dropped them early.
Cosplay Props That Took Longer Than the Costume
A list celebrating the weapons, gadgets, and oversized props that ate up more build hours than the outfits they accompany.
How We Build These Lists
Common questions from readers about our ranking process
How do you decide what makes a top list?
Rankings come from a mix of community input, submitted runs, and our own routing notes. We weigh consistency, category depth, and how much genuine skill or craftsmanship a run or build shows.
Do you rank cosplay builds the same way you rank runs?
Not exactly. Speedrun lists lean on time, consistency, and route difficulty, while cosplay lists focus on construction technique, material choice, and attention to detail — both draw on community feedback from Mansoura meetups.
Can I suggest a category or build for a future list?
Yes, reader submissions shape a good portion of our roundups. Send us a clip of your run or photos of your build and we'll consider it for an upcoming feature.
Are these lists updated as new runs or builds come out?
We revisit older lists periodically, especially when a category sees a notable new time or a build technique starts trending in the community, so entries do shift over time.
Do you rank games by difficulty of the speedrun category?
Difficulty is one factor among several, alongside route creativity, glitch reliance, and how much the category has evolved since it was first established by the community.
Which list matches your next project?
From routing notes to build breakdowns, find the roundup that fits what you're working on next.