DOORS Interview with a Top Speedrunner — How to Master Room Recognition (2026)
I recently had the opportunity to interview a top DOORS speedrunner who completed the game in under 2 minutes. We discussed their room recognition strategy, how to shave seconds off your run time, and their advice for beginners. Here’s what they had to say: The Interview Q: How do you recognize rooms so quickly? A: I’ve memorized the 12 core Hotel layouts. I can recognize each layout within 1 second of entering by using peripheral vision. The brain processes the exit position before my eyes finish scanning the room. ...