any%

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English

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Etymology

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From any + percent, denoting that any percentage of the game could be completed in order to get to the central goal.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɛniː pə(ɹ).sɛnt/

Noun

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any% (plural not attested)

  1. (video games, speedrunning) A category in speedrunning which pertains to the goal of a game's mere completion, i.e. getting to the main concluding goal as quickly as possible, regardless of how much is unlocked or what techniques are used.

Usage notes

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The term is often used to differentiate between other categories, such as the 100% category, which completes the game to the fullest extent while also unlocking every feature possible, or low%, which completes the game while unlocking as little as possible.

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