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==General tips== | ==General tips== | ||
| − | * | + | *Dash Jumping is always faster than dashing on the ground. |
| − | *As Zero: Killing the | + | *As Zero: Killing the least enemies possible saves times. |
| − | *Getting hit to pass through big enemies is always faster. | + | *Getting hit to pass through big enemies is always faster. Also, some big enemies can be cleared with a dash jump. |
| − | *As Zero: Never use saber attacks that makes the game | + | *As Zero: Never use saber attacks that makes the game lag as SDA includes lag in your time. |
== Tricks and Glitches == | == Tricks and Glitches == | ||
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===Saber Dash Cancel (SDC)=== | ===Saber Dash Cancel (SDC)=== | ||
| − | As Zero: This move consist on using the first slash and dash | + | As Zero: This move consist on using the first slash and dash alternately on bosses or enemies (This can also be done in X5 and X6). |
| − | The game doesn't lag when doing it | + | The game doesn't lag when doing it and bosses don't get invincible barriers when you hit them with it (Except Frost Walrus and Cyber Peacock). |
| − | It's also | + | It's also recommended to use it on doors like in Sky Lagoon and Volcano. |
===Extra Move in the Air=== | ===Extra Move in the Air=== | ||
| − | This is a trick can only be done in X4. | + | This is a trick that can only be done in X4. |
It consist on getting an extra Dash, Jump, Hover or Nova Strike in the air. Just follow this video [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zvbtVWiBs4 here]. | It consist on getting an extra Dash, Jump, Hover or Nova Strike in the air. Just follow this video [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zvbtVWiBs4 here]. | ||
| − | Just get hit in the air after performing a | + | Just get hit in the air after performing a Dash Jump, Air Dash, Second Jump, Hover or Nova Strike. |
===Dash Speed After Ryuenjin=== | ===Dash Speed After Ryuenjin=== | ||
| − | You only need to press dash and quickly do a Ryuenjin | + | You only need to press dash and quickly do a Ryuenjin. If done correctly you will get dash speed afterward. You can't double jump or air dash until you touch ground. |
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnYeoCcfOJ0 Demonstration]. | [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnYeoCcfOJ0 Demonstration]. | ||
===Invincible Web Spider Glitch=== | ===Invincible Web Spider Glitch=== | ||
| − | As X: | + | As X: Using Charged Twin Slasher at the beginning of the battle makes Web Spider invincible, and the match can't end. |
See the result [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl3ItvwZGZs here] | See the result [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl3ItvwZGZs here] | ||
| − | ===Passing Through Web Spider's | + | ===Passing Through Web Spider's Invincibility Barrier=== |
| − | As Zero: Doing this glitch makes Web Spider's Invincibility Barriers | + | As Zero: Doing this glitch makes Web Spider's Invincibility Barriers disappear for a second, meaning that you can cut his life bar to half. |
| − | To do it, | + | To do it, you must wait to hit Web Spider as he goes up to the tree. When he warps to another spot in the tree, then you need to hit him. |
| − | As X: Same as Zero but you need the Arm Plasma Part. Wait Spider to go out of the screen, and shoot a full charged Plasma | + | As X: Same as Zero but you need the Arm Plasma Part. Wait Spider to go out of the screen, and shoot a full charged Plasma Shot. If done correctly, one of the Plasma balls will still be damaging Spider, reducing his life quickly. |
| − | It is recommended to get the Nova Strike, shoot Spider just before he goes up, then use Nova Strike after he warps | + | It is recommended to get the Nova Strike, shoot Spider just before he goes up, then use Nova Strike after he warps. If done correctly, Spider should lose 40-50% of his life bar. |
Here is a little [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4kLQgqr_ks demonstration]. | Here is a little [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4kLQgqr_ks demonstration]. | ||
| − | ===Passing Through Storm Owl's | + | ===Passing Through Storm Owl's Invincibility Barrier=== |
| − | This one consist | + | This one consist of passing through Storm Owl's Invincibility Barrier for a short time. |
| − | You have to make him do his 4 Orbs Attack, and wait until he shoots the fourth one. Hit him after his animation changes (the throwing orb one) | + | You have to make him do his 4 Orbs Attack, and wait until he shoots the fourth one. Hit him after his animation changes (the throwing orb one) allows you to do continuous damage for a while. |
| − | NOTE: Storm Owl | + | NOTE: Storm Owl does 2 different animations after shooting an orb, make sure you hit him in the one just after the throwing orb animation. |
Here's a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMrxbxYGi_c demonstration]. | Here's a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMrxbxYGi_c demonstration]. | ||
| − | === | + | ===Skipping First Capsule at Storm Owl's Stage=== |
| − | This trick consist | + | This trick consist of skipping the conversation with Dr. Light in the first capsule. |
| − | Just jump over it, then when you pick the second capsule | + | Just jump over it, then when you pick the second capsule use Web Spider to pass over it. |
Take a look at this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkTYoq_2158 video]. | Take a look at this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkTYoq_2158 video]. | ||
| − | === | + | ===Skipping Split Mushroom's Midboss=== |
As X: To do this you need Foot Part (or Nova Strike), Arm Part and Rising Fire (Dragoon's Weapon). | As X: To do this you need Foot Part (or Nova Strike), Arm Part and Rising Fire (Dragoon's Weapon). | ||
| − | What you need to do is put yourself in the corner just before the midboss platform, jump do charged Rising Fire then use Air Dash (or Nova Strike). | + | What you need to do is put yourself in the corner just before the midboss platform, jump, do charged Rising Fire, then use Air Dash (or Nova Strike). |
Just follow this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4RlJ4w7XYY video] | Just follow this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4RlJ4w7XYY video] | ||
| − | === | + | ===Skipping Storm Owl's Spike Section=== |
| − | It | + | It consists of getting hit by the last laser enemy in the area. |
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| + | Follow this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZrH9t7aDg4 video]. | ||
== Runs-in-Progress == | == Runs-in-Progress == | ||
Revision as of 21:36, 20 July 2010
This game has a run page on SDA!Contents
- 1 General tips
- 2 Tricks and Glitches
- 2.1 Saber Dash Cancel (SDC)
- 2.2 Extra Move in the Air
- 2.3 Dash Speed After Ryuenjin
- 2.4 Invincible Web Spider Glitch
- 2.5 Passing Through Web Spider's Invincibility Barrier
- 2.6 Passing Through Storm Owl's Invincibility Barrier
- 2.7 Skipping First Capsule at Storm Owl's Stage
- 2.8 Skipping Split Mushroom's Midboss
- 2.9 Skipping Storm Owl's Spike Section
- 3 Runs-in-Progress
General tips
- Dash Jumping is always faster than dashing on the ground.
- As Zero: Killing the least enemies possible saves times.
- Getting hit to pass through big enemies is always faster. Also, some big enemies can be cleared with a dash jump.
- As Zero: Never use saber attacks that makes the game lag as SDA includes lag in your time.
Tricks and Glitches
Saber Dash Cancel (SDC)
As Zero: This move consist on using the first slash and dash alternately on bosses or enemies (This can also be done in X5 and X6).
The game doesn't lag when doing it and bosses don't get invincible barriers when you hit them with it (Except Frost Walrus and Cyber Peacock).
It's also recommended to use it on doors like in Sky Lagoon and Volcano.
Extra Move in the Air
This is a trick that can only be done in X4.
It consist on getting an extra Dash, Jump, Hover or Nova Strike in the air. Just follow this video here.
Just get hit in the air after performing a Dash Jump, Air Dash, Second Jump, Hover or Nova Strike.
Dash Speed After Ryuenjin
You only need to press dash and quickly do a Ryuenjin. If done correctly you will get dash speed afterward. You can't double jump or air dash until you touch ground. Demonstration.
Invincible Web Spider Glitch
As X: Using Charged Twin Slasher at the beginning of the battle makes Web Spider invincible, and the match can't end.
See the result here
Passing Through Web Spider's Invincibility Barrier
As Zero: Doing this glitch makes Web Spider's Invincibility Barriers disappear for a second, meaning that you can cut his life bar to half.
To do it, you must wait to hit Web Spider as he goes up to the tree. When he warps to another spot in the tree, then you need to hit him.
As X: Same as Zero but you need the Arm Plasma Part. Wait Spider to go out of the screen, and shoot a full charged Plasma Shot. If done correctly, one of the Plasma balls will still be damaging Spider, reducing his life quickly.
It is recommended to get the Nova Strike, shoot Spider just before he goes up, then use Nova Strike after he warps. If done correctly, Spider should lose 40-50% of his life bar.
Here is a little demonstration.
Passing Through Storm Owl's Invincibility Barrier
This one consist of passing through Storm Owl's Invincibility Barrier for a short time.
You have to make him do his 4 Orbs Attack, and wait until he shoots the fourth one. Hit him after his animation changes (the throwing orb one) allows you to do continuous damage for a while.
NOTE: Storm Owl does 2 different animations after shooting an orb, make sure you hit him in the one just after the throwing orb animation.
Here's a demonstration.
Skipping First Capsule at Storm Owl's Stage
This trick consist of skipping the conversation with Dr. Light in the first capsule.
Just jump over it, then when you pick the second capsule use Web Spider to pass over it.
Take a look at this video.
Skipping Split Mushroom's Midboss
As X: To do this you need Foot Part (or Nova Strike), Arm Part and Rising Fire (Dragoon's Weapon).
What you need to do is put yourself in the corner just before the midboss platform, jump, do charged Rising Fire, then use Air Dash (or Nova Strike).
Just follow this video
Skipping Storm Owl's Spike Section
It consists of getting hit by the last laser enemy in the area.
Follow this video.
Runs-in-Progress
Segmented Any% Run-in-Progress as Zero by Rolanmen1 (PC)
Route:
- Magma Dragoon
- Frost Walrus
- Split Mushroom
- Jet Stingray
- Cyber Peacock
- Storm Owl
- Slash Beast
- Web Spider
