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マクラを濡らしてこはね(Makura-wo-nurashite Kohane) -- Hopping Girl Kohane Strategy Guide

What Is Hopping Girl Kohane?

Which Version Should You Buy?

PS, Switch and Steam Versions

About the Steam Version

Controllers

Championship Mode

For First-Time Hopping Girl Kohane EX Players

• Do not worry too much about earning S-Ranks while progressing through the stages. After you collect 100 S-medals and unlock the 'P Side Classic (swimsuit outfit)', you will not need many more.
• Recommended progression order: Beat every stage → Collect every S-medal → Earn every S-Rank
  If you have the skill to beat stages, S-medals are achievable by using Tobio Drone and continue items. S-Ranks are much harder. I do not recommend trying to get S-Ranks and S-medals on your first run. You can ignore Championship Mode.
• Recommended outfit unlock order:
  　01-02: White Sportswear
  　Before the second half of the volcano stages: P Side Classic (unlocked with S-medals)
  　10-01: Cherry Killer
  　10-10: Anniversary Marriage (unlocked with a Collection Ticket)
  Stages from 10-02 onward are difficult and assume you have Cherry Killer, but getting an S-Rank on 10-01 is not easy. As an alternative, consider getting 'Hoodie B Style' in 09-09. Even if you take damage, an A rank gives a 10% chance for the outfit to appear.
• SPEED, meaning horizontal movement speed from 0 to +5, is important. JUMP upgrades are not necessary. When you take damage, the outfit bonus is ignored and the value returns to zero, which can be very punishing.
• When you step on a stamp, your airtime is shorter and your momentum drops more than when you step on normal ground.
• Life goes up to 5, and in the early game it affects your score.
• When you see Vertical Jumps, climb upward starting with the closest one. If there are options on both the left and right, start from the left.
• Step on Switch(KOHANE SWITCH) panels whenever you can. However, you do not need to drop down just to step on a Switch visible on a lower level.
  Stages 06-08 and 10-09 are exceptions because they clearly include mechanisms for dropping down and returning upward.
• Try to step on TIME UP stamps whenever possible.
• You do not need to step on stamps continuously. Keep each jump small. When you see a stamp two or more spaces away, practice stabilizing your movement by landing between jumps before stepping on the next stamp.
• Buy plenty of Tobio Drones and check the map before starting each stage.
• For stages with difficult controls, relying on continue items('Contenu milk' in Switch/PS, 'Continue milk' in Steam) is the basic approach.
• The game has puzzle elements. Aside from 05-10 and 10-02, most stages become more manageable when you use Switches and Vertical Jumps effectively.
• If a Collection Ticket appears, save one for the final stage, 10-10.
• Try not to buy anything other than Tobio Drones and continue items.
  Miracle Carrot: Use this when aiming for S-Ranks after beating every stage.
  Scapegoat Doll: Don't use it.
  Energy Drink: Best suited for advanced players.
  Time Hopper: Not especially useful.
  Coin World: There are very few situations where it is worth using.
  
• You do not need to take detours just to increase your combo count. If you follow the most natural route, you can usually earn an S-Rank. If you absolutely cannot get an S-Rank, it likely means you are not taking the intended route. Check the stage maps later in this guide to confirm the proper route.
• With only a few exceptions, such as 10-02 and 10-10, the game does not require jumps across a three-space gap, which means moving four spaces forward. If you think that kind of jump is required, you are probably on the wrong route or have missed a necessary switch.
• Can’t get an S-Rank? The solution differs by stage. If you want an easier time, get Anniversary Marriage from 10-10 before attempting difficult S-Rank runs.
  
• "Even after practicing a lot, I can't beat the LK stages without mistakes." → The PlayStation version may provide a more stable control experience compared to the Switch or Steam versions. On Switch and Steam, a third-party controller with adjustable dead zones may also improve control consistency.
  
• Collection Tickets are used on the results screen. Follow the prompt at the bottom of the screen and check the box. On Switch, press the X button. On PlayStation, press the square button.
• The difficult parts are:
  10-02: There is no straightforward clear method. Make sure you bring about 50 continue items.
  10-04 S-Rank: The toughest stage in terms of action controls.
  10-10: Requires a lot of practice. Some sections depend partly on luck. Bring about 20 continue items.
  05-04 S-Rank: Use Coin World and proceed along the far-right side to earn the S-Rank.
  10-06: The intended clear route is unclear.
  05-10: Did you use the late-stage switch to create platforms in the moving-floor area, then bring about 20 continue items?
  
• Why is the game difficult? Directional input is followed by delayed acceleration. With practice, you need to build the habit of continuously imagining where you will be 0.5 to 1 second later. There are also periods where directional input is not accepted, and other moments where inertia continues even without input, so the controls are fairly complex.

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• If you do not check the map before starting a stage, you will have a much harder time.
• Vertical Jumps and Switches are important puzzle elements. Ignoring them will make the game much more difficult.
• Release the stick every time you jump. Keep each jump small. Combos allow up to two landings between stamps.

Required Control Skill Level

Movement Control Tips

Useful Information