Any tips for the challenges? (Controls)

[dwproject]

Hello there,

 

Usually i don't have problems with controls, but this game is another story. I got 12 platinum medals already, after countless restarts. It just feels like im doing something wrong. I played this game a lot with my girlfriend in versus mode and the controls are okay in this mode. I mean, its fun not to have your whale under control. But in challenge mode you need to be precise.

 

Is there any way to control your whale other than to use the D-Pad (or analog stick) and using X at the right moment? Do i miss something?

[Midnightwards666]

No tips from me, but I would like to say I certainly agree about the controls. I didn't like the challenges for your exact reason - I didn't like the controls. I found them oversensitive to the point of being uncontrollable, and it was very annoying. I got a few platinum medals before I'd had enough and quit. 

Edited March 17, 2017 by Midnightwards666

[The-Smiths-85]

I had similar problems understanding how the controls work in this game. After some tries I finally got the hang of it and completed the last plat challenge on monday. I've small tips which I hope will be useful to somebody:

 

The basic thing in my opinion is to understand how to balance the narwhal with its tooth/tusk. The physics look like this: imagine that you're holding a long stick in your hand with a heavy weight on its end. To keep it straight you have to make small movements, otherwise your stick will fall down. Well, it's quite similar here. The key is to make delicate motion, otherwise you will turn around. The obvious problem with the controls is that your character doesn't have a "rear gear" or even a "brake" so make as little movement ("left" and "right" with your controller) as you can if you want to go straight.

Taking advantage of the slopes (walls which are gently curved) is also effective as your narwhal will go faster. Just remember to gently put up your tooth, otherwise you will get stuck as it will hook on the ground. But the speed isn't always a way to succeed. If you're having tough time with tight bends (I definitely had!), remember to avoid touching the walls as they will only slow you down. Do not press "X" all the time too. The key is to get momentum but not to overdo it.

 

At certain points turning around fast is a good way to beat a level, especially during target mode and getting all hearts. Consider using it when you see that you're losing too much time getting from one spot to the other. It's like doing a "handbrake turn" with your narwhal. Just push "left"/"right" more vigorously (it will take some time to get the hang of it) and keep in mind that physics in this game also work like you're underwater (though you're in space with a narwhal which live in water anyway :P).

Probably the most frustrating levels are those with bouncy blocks. Remember that when you hit these with the tip of your tooth perpendicularly you will be bounced back. The best way to be bounced diagonally (which you'll need in Tegrat level if you want to get platinum there) is to hit those blocks either with your belly or your head, BUT not the tooth. By doing this you'll be bounced diagonally but also forward.

Keep in mind that it still takes some time to beat certain challenges. If you're really stuck in particular level and frustrated, try another one. Some challenges don't represent difficulty/category they're in and it's a good way to slowly go forward You can always check YouTube too where there are some videos showing how to beat every level.

P.s. All of the tips mentioned here can still seem unconstructive though as the game's mechanics are somewhat unpredictable. PM me or comment if any of these seem unclear to you and I'll try to give a better explanation Good luck fellow starwhals!

Edited April 5, 2017 by The-Smiths-85
Defining.

[The-Smiths-85]

dwproject - congratulations for getting the platinum! What was the hardest challenge in your opinion? And what was the key to your success?

[dwproject]

8 hours ago, The-Smiths-85 said:

dwproject - congratulations for getting the platinum! What was the hardest challenge in your opinion? And what was the key to your success?

Thanks man! For some reason i had most trouble with "Big Bouncy Stairs (Target Easy)" and "Danger Zone (Obstacle Medium)"  The key to success was really just to find motivation to start up the game again. It took me only 2 hours to get the final 8 challenges done, which surprised me. Maybe i got lucky, maybe it was practise. I remember trying some challenges for 1-2 hours straight in the beginning only to get gold in them.

 

Anyway, game deleted

Edited May 28, 2017 by dwproject

[The-Smiths-85]

I see. I had most trouble with Tegrat, due to those bouncy walls/last "bend", and Torching Tunnel - the last part was sooo tricky Did any of my tips help you at all?

Edited May 29, 2017 by The-Smiths-85
grammar mistake :P

[dwproject]

They did help me, yes  Thanks for it!  I got lucky with Tegrat and Torching Tunnel, only took me less than 10 tries i think  I still don't think it was a good idea to put these kind of challenges into the game. It would have been much better to add like 100 challenges where you have to kill CPU-whales. Like different challenges (each whale 3 hearts -> win with 3 hearts for platinum) or (3 minutes -> make 7 kills). The challenges overall are not really fun at all