This page contains a few strategies that are slightly slower than the current fastest strategies, but they make the run much easier.

Stage 1

You can walk off the cliff as you approach the boss and then jump forward as you land to avoid the need to do the three frame trick.

Boss fight: You can approach the boss from the bottom level. If the boss should drop a low shot you can move out of the way and move in again with practice.

Stage 3

Here are some alternative strategies you can use as you learn the game to make things a bit easier. Waterfall Safe strats

Stage 5

Refer to the snow field jump video in the mechanics page to get through this stage safely and quickly

Stage 6

Here is a way to get through the second half of the stage safely. Energy Zone Safe Strats