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Spelunky 2 patch tweaks the Olmec boss fightHe’s kiiiinnda easier, but also kiiiinda harder
He’s kiiiinnda easier, but also kiiiinda harder
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Patch 1.15.0 alters Olmec so that during his second phase he’ll only throw bombs at you if you’re below him. While this might seem like it makes him easier, it actually put you at greater risk of being hit. The previous strategy for this fight was to ride on his head for ages because the explosioves couldn’t hit you. Graham tells me this was kinda boring, though, and this change means you actually have to engage with the fight more now. The trade-off for this is that Olmec’s floaters (the little jets in the air that keep him aloft) have been reduced from 3HP to just 1HP, so they’re much easier to take down.
Other more notable changes fromthe patch notesinclude:
That’s just the cream of the crop, though. Loads more fixes and quality of life changes have been added in this patch, do take a look at those notes yourself if you want more details.
TheSpelunkydevs Mossmouth have updated the game in the past to make it a little easier. Just last month, they pushed outan update with a few small changesto some monster and trap spawn chances.
In Graham’sSpelunky 2 reviewhe says: “Spelunky 2makes Spelunky new again: a fancier strap, more cogs, a cuckoo popping out from a hidden compartment on the hour. The correct time, as delightful as the first time I learned to tell it.”
If you’re struggling with this tough Indiana Jones-like roguelike, we have someSpelunky 2 guidesthat might help.
