Stage 20: Octoling Uprising

If this stage looks familiar, it’s because it’s identical to the one you cleared in Udeniable Flying Object. This time you don’t have to worry about an Octostriker—just Octolings. Take your time clearing out the Octolings on this side of the stage. This elevated perch is an ideal position, allowing you to fire down on the enemies below. Lob Burst Bombs and Splat Bombs onto the Octolings until the area is clear. Then drop down and claim the armor in the nearby crate before proceeding to the first checkpoint.

After grabbing the nearby Bomb Rush special, pause near the first checkpoint and engage the Octoling below. If you’d like, use Bomb Rush to saturate the area below with Splat Bombs. There’s an identical perch to the right, perfect for firing down on a second Octoling located across the water feature in the center of the stage. You can also use the perimeter perches, near where you found the Bomb Rush special. Use these elevated positons to engage the Octolings in these two lower areas.

Two Octolings wait to ambush you here. Take care when ascending the mesh ramp—if you enter squid form while on this ramp, you’ll fall in the water. For best results, use Bubbler while rushing toward the checkpoint and the nearby Inkrail. Use the Inkrail to cross this area, moving toward the crate containing armor. Once you’ve established a foothold, use Splat Bombs and your Hero Shot to clear out the Octolings. When both Octolings are eliminated, proceed to the next Inkrail to retrieve the Zapfish.

Sunken Scroll Before using the Inkrail leading to the Zapfish, drop through the nearby mesh ramp by entering squid form. Just below this ramp is a crate containing the level’s Sunken Scroll.