no checkpoints. one shot to the top. that is the whole game and it is perfect. randomized sections every round so you cant memorize a route, you just have to be good. wraparound jumps, truss flicks, tight ledges, pure movement skill. rage bait when you fall near the top with 3 seconds on the timer, but that is on me not the game. hard but always fair. my main game for a reason. 5/5.