Navigate the treacherous swamp of Block 2-2 in Super Castlevania IV. Defeat Ravens, Thornweeds, Bats, and Goblins before facing the legendary Medusa. Learn her attacks and strategies to emerge victorious.
Walkthrough
- 1Head forward through the swamp. The swamp itself is not harmful unless you get stuck and sink.
- 2Defeat the first RAVEN. Be aware of a THORNWEED on the ground nearby.
- 3Continue past another Raven, some Bats, and moving platforms.
- 4The first candle contains a STOP WATCH; it is recommended to skip this item.
- 5Proceed and avoid or deal with a FROG that appears.
- 6Past the Frog, defeat a Skeleton and a Raven.
- 7Encounter another Frog, Bat, Skeleton, and Goblin.
- 8To the right of the Goblin, break the wall to find a BIG piece of MEAT.
- 9If you need it, a CROSS weapon can be found nearby.
- 10Continue, defeat a Raven, and head up a platform to a bridge.
- 11The second candle on this bridge contains a DAGGER; skip it.
- 12Defeat the Ravens on the bridge.
- 13Past the first bridge, you'll find a Thornweed.
- 14Cross another bridge, where the first candle contains a piece of MEAT.
- 15Defeat the Bats and another Raven. Collect items from any remaining candles.
- 16Prepare to face the boss.
Boss Fight - Medusa:
- General Information: Medusa is a legendary boss known for her petrifying gaze. She is relatively easy to defeat, especially with the Cross subweapon.
- Attacks:
- Stone Glare: Medusa shoots a whirling ball from her eyes. If hit, you will turn to stone until damaged. This attack can be avoided by ducking.
- Snake Throw: Medusa constantly throws snakes that arch randomly. These can be difficult to dodge but are easily destroyed by whipping them.
- Strategy: Start the fight by throwing Crosses if you have them. If not, or in addition to, focus on ducking to avoid the Stone Glare and whipping to destroy the thrown snakes. Continue whipping Medusa while avoiding her attacks.
Tips
- The swamp water will kill you if you sink. Jump out if you get stuck.
- Ravens stay on screen until defeated. Prioritize killing them.
- Ducking is key to avoiding Medusa's Stone Glare.
- The Cross subweapon is highly effective against Medusa.
- Whip the snakes thrown by Medusa to destroy them.
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