If you’re looking to unlock all the achievements in Super Crush KO, this guide is for you! We’ve gathered some helpful tips to help you earn those coveted achievements in no time. Keep reading to become a Super Crush KO achievement master.
Introduction
Story-related
Scoring-related
I’m Pretty Good at This: Complete a level with an A Rank
Self-explanatory. Just keep your combo meter from running out by keep attacking enemies to keep your score high. If they’re far away the gun helps in keeping it from resetting. Try to not get hit, it breaks your combo, and try not to die, even though you can continue up to 5 times, beating a level without dying and/or getting hit adds your score.
S Rank is pretty easy, S+ Rank might be a bit complicated, you’re gonna have to get a score that’s pretty higher from the S Rank. I recommend getting it on the first boss, Mecha One without breaking your combo or taking damage. In fact, I think the boss levels are your best bet at getting the S+ Rank, even though the fight is more intense, it’s easier to not break your combo or get hit, plus the levels are shorter.
Each area contains 5 levels, 4 normal ones and 1 boss. It’s not too hard, especially in early levels. I got mine by S Rank-ing the first area, Little Shibuya’s levels.
Obviously easier in the early levels where there aren’t many enemy types. But if you want you could do it on a boss level to help other achievements, such as S+ Rank on Mecha One or the achievement for beating Mecha Two without taking damage. You’ll get bonus points if you complete a level without getting hit.
Combo-related
Did You See That?: Get a 20-hit combo
Chaining a combo is a bit more complicated than it seems. Almost every time, I notice my combos reset after I defeat an enemy and move on to another one, even though I did not spend too much time not attacking or had an attack that missed. But worry not, in the first few levels you’ll unlock a power named Super Beam KO, an attack like Dragon Ball’s Kamehameha where Karen shoots a large powerful beam. If Super Beam KO hits a powerful enemy or a boss, a 20-hit combo is pretty much guaranteed as that alone reaches 25.
The 40-hit combo is a bit more complicated. The key to getting a 40-hit combo is by using Super Beam KO, and chain it with Twister Drill or Air Pop attacks. Trying against bosses are also recommended, since they can withstand that damage. I got it fighting Mecha Two. After the phase where it summons the second wave of enemies, it will stand in the middle of the level and shoot out some fireballs. Wait it out, and after it’s done, hit it with the Super Beam KO, dealing major damage to it and its minions. Then quickly press X + arrow keys to activate your Air Pop move, changing the arrow keys to follow where Mecha Two is, repeat until your power bar runs out. Throw some more punches if necessary. If you’re lucky you should reach 40.
Technically, you could get this achievement on other levels, perhaps even normal ones. You just need 1 strong enemy and weaker ones positioned nearby. I almost got another when playing in level 4-3 or 4-4 when I was fighting those miniboss-type enemies, but sadly I only reached 37.
Perfect Combos can only be gained in several enemy encounters that are marked arena stage. You’ll know when you enter one because your screen will flash a warning sign, between 1-3 of them. The difference with regular enemy encounters is that more enemies will spawn, and more warning signs naturally mean it’s more difficult. To get a perfect combo, you will have to clear it with an S-Rank, not having your combo broken, and not getting hit.
Each level has several arena stages, which you can check in the level selection screen. The gold coin indicates an arena stage you have finished perfectly, and the blank one means you didn’t. Obviously, its easier to get in the early levels, and if an arena appears early on you can just reset the level if you got hit. It’s not too hard, although some arenas can be harder than others. I got 15 before I finished Greenwood Park.
Enemy-related
They Kinda Taste Like Cinammon Hearts: Dodge through 15 enemy bullets in a levelSome enemies shoot out fireballs. You can farm these in a normal level, but it’s faster if you farm on the bosses since some of their attack shoots out a lot of these at once.
Unless you avoid attacking too much, chances are you’ll unlock this by accident. Boss fights aren’t particularly long, and the first boss is the easiest. I would like to remind you to try getting the S+ Rank on this fight since it’s the easiest and fastest place to get it.
Probably the hardest achievement in the game. Take it slow, avoid its attacks and remember its patterns as well as keeping an eye out for the minions. Replay the level if necessary.
Keep your finger away from that Space button! It’s easier than it seems, the stage is flat and you don’t need to jump to higher platforms to take out enemies. Remember to use Shift to dodge enemies’ attacks.
Keep your finger away from that Ctrl button! The fight will definitely take longer and you’ll have to withstand more of its attacks, just use your other combos and don’t forget to dodge.
Closing
Thanks to Vertex Pop developers for creating the game, and providing some tips along with some other people in getting the 40-hit combo. You can view the discussion here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/907670/discussions/0/1872875054776308009/
And that wraps up our share on Super Crush KO: Super Crush KO Achievement Guide. If you have any additional insights or tips to contribute, don’t hesitate to drop a comment below. For a more in-depth read, you can refer to the original article here by Button Eyes, who deserves all the credit. Happy gaming!