These items provide immediate benefits, such as restoring health or granting temporary invincibility. They are often found in candles or hidden in breakable blocks. Knowing where to find and when to use them is crucial for survival.
- Small Heart: Restores 1 heart. Common drop from candles and enemies.
- Large Heart: Restores 5 hearts. Less common, but a significant boost to your sub-weapon ammunition.
- Pot Roast: Restores a significant portion of Simon's health. Hidden in specific blocks, often in walls or platforms. Essential for mid-stage recovery.
- Money Bag (various colors): Adds to your score. Does not affect gameplay directly but contributes to extra lives at certain score thresholds.
- Invincibility Potion: Makes Simon temporarily invincible to all damage. Very rare, usually found in specific hidden locations. Use it during difficult enemy gauntlets or boss fights.
- 1-Up: Grants an extra life. Extremely rare and hidden in specific blocks. Crucial for extending your playthrough.
Always prioritize collecting Pot Roasts when low on health. The Invincibility Potion should be saved for critical moments where you need to push through a tough section without taking damage.