Learn how to use IBJ and Jump Extend tricks in Metroid: Other M to bypass the broken bridge in Sector 2 and grab an early Energy Tank and Missile Tank.
Hey there! So, you've hit a bit of a snag in Sector 2 with that icy bridge, huh? Normally, you'd need the Speed Booster to get across, but I've got a neat trick for you. We're going to use some advanced movement techniques to bypass it and snag some sweet early upgrades!
Walkthrough
- 1First things first, head to the bottom of the room. You'll want to climb up the right side until you can morph into a ball and enter a tunnel.
- 2Once the camera shifts to a horizontal view, keep an eye out for an ice pillar in the background. Position your morph ball just to the right of that pillar.
- 3Now, it's time for the IBJ (Ice-Block Jump). Start bombing your way upwards and to the right, aiming towards the blue dot on your mini-map. You'll need to get a good amount of height here.
- 4For the final bomb, time it so it knocks you towards the blue dot. As soon as you start falling past the first ledge, unmorph.
- 5Immediately start chaining Jump Extends. Keep using this move until you grab onto the ledge where an Energy Tank is waiting for you.
- 6If you want to push your luck a bit further, you can grab an early Missile Tank and an Energy Part. However, you'll eventually hit a wall that requires the Speed Booster to access the Experimental Floor, so don't go too far past the main prize.
Tips
- This maneuver takes a little practice, so don't get discouraged if you don't nail it on the first try! The timing for the IBJ and the subsequent Jump Extends is key.
- Focus on getting the height right with the IBJ. If you miss the ledge, you'll just fall back down and can try again.
- The goal here is to get those early collectibles. You'll naturally hit a point where the Speed Booster is required, so just turn back then.
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