The video is a gameplay commentary of a challenge run of the video game "A Hat in Time" where the player, VG Myths, attempts to complete the game without using the jump function. The player uses various glitches and workarounds, including exploiting the game's physics and using the co-op mode to gain height and traverse the levels. With the help of a discovered glitch involving stacked objects, the player is able to access areas that would normally require jumping. The player also uses the Ice Hat ability to gain height and completes the game's tutorial without jumping. The video showcases the player's creativity and perseverance in completing the game under these challenging conditions.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The game being played is "A Hat In Time".
2. The player is attempting a "jumpless" run, where they cannot use the game's jump function.
3. The player is using a character named Bow Kid instead of the main character Hat Kid.
4. The player has to collect yarn to get helpful hat abilities.
5. The player uses a technique called "ledge finagling" to traverse certain areas without jumping.
6. The player uses the "dive" button to gain some height, but it's not enough on its own.
7. The player uses a light parkour system to run up walls, but needs to hit the wall at a slightly higher elevation.
8. The player uses the "Player Number 2" technique, which involves using Hat Kid as a boost to gain height.
9. The player discovers a glitch that allows them to elevate themselves by stacking objects and picking them up.
10. The player uses the "Ice Hat" ability to gain some height and upward momentum.
11. The player can use the "Ice Hat" ability to bounce off Hat Kid and gain more height.
12. The player can use the "Hookshot Badge" to access certain areas and make some platforming sections easier.
13. The player can use the "No Bonk Badge" to prevent bonking when diving into walls.
14. The player can summon Hat Kid to do certain tasks, such as grabbing items or taking damage.
15. The player can despawn and respawn Hat Kid to prevent her from losing health.
16. The player can use the "umbrella" ability to protect themselves from falling damage.
17. The player can use the "wall run" ability to gain height and traverse certain areas.
18. The player can chain multiple wall runs to gain astronomical height gain.
19. The player needs 25 timepieces to enter the final level, "The Finale".
20. The final level requires some tricky platforming and hat swapping.