Bramble Scramble
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| Game | Donkey Kong Country 2 |
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| World name | Krazy Kremland |
| Level name | Bramble Scramble |
| Previous level | Target Terror |
| Next level | Rickety Race |
Difficulty: 8/10
Any%
Optimal
- This is the TackBlossom's video that is to explain this trick.
Safe
- Nothing in the IDs matter until the first Krook.
- The most important factor for the IDs is to load the invincibility barrel while the hook is still loaded, before loading the beetle. Take the climb slowly to ensure everything is correct.
- 00:15 You want to move a bit backwards after landing on the beetle, or you'll risk bonking the bramble and not grabbing the invincibility barrel when you damage boost
- 00:20 You want to jump at the end of the bramble (more or less at the big thorn). Jumping too early can result in Dixie not getting a chance to automatically turn around (which is required for the clash).
- The frame window of the clash can also become more, or even less lenient depending on how early/late you jumped into the wall of bramble.
- Slow down or stop (as shown in the video) to confirm you are in the correct position and this shouldn't be a problem. The example shown in the video may or may not have stopped too late for some players. Experiment what works for you.
- Make Sure you jump as deep in the corner of the bramble as possible. This is key.
- You want to clash (quickly let go and repress Y) right when Dixie automatically turns around. With the set-up shown in the video, the timing for the clash is right after when Dixie starts to fall. Timing can be different depending how high/low you are in the bramble wall, but you always must be falling to get the clash, no matter what. Try jumping into the bramble without throwing, and study where Dixie is automatically turning around to get a good feel for the timing.
- Also note that letting go of the D-pad before clashing (as shown in the video) may be easier, or may make no difference. It's not necessary, so it's up to you. I've heard different things from different people.
- Slightly stall at the plank at 00:23 to correctly set the camera for the Krook.
- Hit the hook back to the Krook when he throws it, then simply jump through him to kill him, or jump over him. This is necessary for the correct IDs.
- Jump and quickly throw to the left at the Squawks crate.
Extra Wrong Warp info
Things That Matter
- The most important thing is to spawn the invincibility barrel before the beetle while the hook is still loaded so the IDs are correct. You can go slower and still get correct IDs, but it will cost a few seconds over a fast vine climb.
- 0:00 Setup for if you get the wrong ID on the beetle. You need to recognize that you did the climb incorrectly which is fairly difficult (sometimes a "bad" vine climb still loads correct ids).
- 0:40 Proper movement through the post-clash section is very important, as there are small movement errors that can mess with the IDs of the final objects. There are 2 ways to move through this section; by either doing a small hop (full jump will ruin IDs) through the hook or by jumping over him. Both ways will guarantee the box and bonus have the required IDs.
- 1:28 The beetle can live from the clash and you must make sure he dies before you proceed.
