Follow this walkthrough for Children of the Sun to find hidden items, avoid missable collectibles, and defeat the challenging Giganto Paul boss.
Walkthrough
- 1Behind the boxy, grey cardboard turret near the entrance to the area, find a hidden Lucky Bean.
- 2MISSABLE: Follow the railroad tracks southeast to find a chest with the Family Photo.
- 3Return to the fork in the tracks and proceed northeast into the castle.
- 4Near the end of the tunnel, inspect the shell for info on Uncle Paul.
- 5POINT OF NO RETURN: Once you talk to Paul and begin the boss fight, you will not be able to go back to find the photo or rescue any Olders in this area.
Boss: Giganto Paul
Stats / Weaknesses:
- A sad old man who once had a valuable treasure, but can't remember where or what it was.
- Possible answers to his questions: The Company?, Crowded Train, Your Daughter?, The Wife?, Your Treasure, Your Daughter?, The Wife?, Open Sesame.
Phases:
- Phase 1: Giganto Paul attacks with Cursed Straw Bales, 3-Pronged Pitchforks, Strawman's Path, and 16 Tons of Work.
- Phase 2: Pitchforks attack in order of arrival.
Strategy:
- Cursed Straw Bales: Stand immediately above and to the left of the bottom centre of the screen; all attacks will miss.
- 3-Pronged Pitchforks: Stand near the bottom of the screen and move laterally to dodge. In Phase 2, be mindful of both sides.
- Strawman's Path: Follow the path closest to the edge of the screen for less lateral movement.
- 16 Tons of Work: Watch the shadow and avoid the bottom of the screen.
- Heavy Pressure (Cursed Straw Bales + 16 Tons): Navigate patterns for both simultaneously.
- Nowhere to Run (Cursed Straw Bales + 3-Pronged Pitchforks): Stand for Cursed Straw Bales and prepare to dodge toward the bottom centre.
- Trail of Regret (Strawman's Path + 3-Pronged Pitchforks): Advice for both attacks applies; keep track of both patterns.
Proceed northeast to reach...
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