Some tips for you in general :
- You move too much. If there's a gap right next to you, don't try going in a gap further away, even if it's bigger. Don't press left, then right just after that when trying to fit in a gap. You'll just collide with the bullet you just avoided.
- Except for some very specific spellcards, NEVER hug the bottom. You should be around the height where Imperishable Night is written. If bullets come from below, go about midway up the screen.
Now for the stages :
Stage 1-2 : I don't think you need help here.
Stage 3 : Don't dodge unfocused (first non-spell). If you really want to go for time, remember you get like 600-800 time for clearing a spellcard or a non-spell.
Stage 4 :
Don't die with bombs in stock!!!. Don't be afraid to bomb those fairies, they're kinda hard. Also, if you think you don't have time to collect a bomb item, bomb. You'll collect it and get some frames of invincibility.
Marisa : You move too much on Milky Way. Stay near the center. The bigger stars are easy to dodge horizontally. Focus on the small stars coming from the sides.
When you hear the sound announcing the boss doesn't have much energy left, continue dodging anyway. You died on Master Spark because you thought the spellcard would clear fast enough.
Stage 5 : Pretty nice, so I'll skip to Reisen.
Reisen : Oh boy. You really need to practice here. Just go in spell practice and clear the cards. Here's how I do them :
- First (can't remember the names) : It's easier if you don't go in the center when the bullets disappear, but slightly to the sides. The gaps are bigger.
- Second : Don't go too high or you'll get bullets spawned on you. Otherwise, you just need practice to find where the gaps will be.
- Third one : You must go back up faster. Find the gaps faster or something... Just practice it and you'll get used to it.
- Last one : You can dodge it like on Easy (shotgun Reisen when the bullets disappear). The round bullets seem to be aimed in some way, so they shouldn't spawn on you. Just be careful to not move up into them.
Stage 6 : I'm lazy now so I'll just help you with the streaming cards. When you need to change directions, move fast in one direction, wait a bit for the bullets to aim at you, and tap in the other direction. You should have a big enough gap. Also note that Rainbow Danmaku always aim at you, so if you move around the diamond-shaped bullets will scatter everywhere.
Here's a replay so you can see what the hell I'm talking about
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