Episode 11: Bury My Shell at Foot Clan Island

Episode 11: Bury My Shell at Foot Clan Island

Welcome to Foot Clan Island, a tropical paradise turned into a Foot Clan stronghold! This episode introduces new environmental hazards and tougher enemy variants. Stay sharp and use the environment to your advantage.

Initial Assault: Beach Landing

The episode begins on a sandy beach. You'll immediately be swarmed by a mix of:

• Foot Soldiers (Red): Standard grunts.
• Foot Soldiers (Blue): Shielded enemies. Use jump attacks or throws to break their guard.
• Foot Soldiers (Purple): Equipped with sai, they have a quick lunging attack.

As you progress right, you'll encounter a Foot Soldier (Green) operating a turret. Prioritize taking him out to stop the barrage of projectiles. After defeating the initial wave, smash the Foot Clan Crate on the right to reveal a Pizza Slice, perfect for topping off your health.

Jungle Path and Traps

Moving into the jungle, be wary of the new environmental hazards:

• Spike Traps: These pop out of the ground. Time your movements carefully. They often appear in pairs or triplets.
• Rolling Barrels: Foot Soldiers will push these down slopes. Jump over them or use a special attack to destroy them before they hit you.

You'll face more Foot Soldiers here, including the occasional Foot Soldier (Yellow) with a bo staff. Keep an eye out for a hidden Foot Clan Crate behind a large palm tree on the upper path, which contains 20 Points.

After a short climb, you'll find a Pizza Box containing a full Pizza for a significant health boost. This is a good spot to use it if you've taken heavy damage.

The Foot Clan Camp

You'll enter a more open area, a makeshift Foot Clan camp. Here, you'll encounter:

• Rocksteady: Yes, he's back! Rocksteady will charge at you and perform ground pounds. Dodge his charges and punish him during his recovery. He's often accompanied by a few Foot Soldiers, so clear them out first.
• Foot Soldiers (Orange): These enemies throw shurikens from a distance. Close the gap quickly.

There are several destructible objects here, including Foot Clan Barrels and Tents. Smash them all for potential points and a chance to find a hidden Power-Up (Attack Boost) in one of the tents. There's also a Pizza Slice hidden in a barrel near the far right of the camp.

Bridge Crossing and Ambush

Next, you'll cross a rickety wooden bridge. As you cross, Foot Soldiers (Red) will drop from above, attempting to ambush you. Be ready with an aerial attack or a quick combo. Halfway across, a Foot Soldier (Purple) will appear with a Foot Clan Crate containing a Soda Can (small health boost).

On the other side of the bridge, you'll face a mini-boss encounter:

• Two Foot Soldiers (Blue) and One Foot Soldier (Yellow). Focus on breaking the shields of the blue Foot Soldiers first, then deal with the bo staff wielder. Use your special attacks to clear the area quickly.

Volcanic Caverns

The path now leads into a volcanic cavern. The main hazard here is Lava Pits. Falling into one will deal significant damage. There are also:

• Flamethrower Traps: These periodically shoot jets of flame across the path. Time your dashes or jumps to avoid them.
• Foot Soldiers (Green): Some are equipped with flamethrowers themselves, adding to the fiery chaos.

Navigate carefully. There's a hidden path upwards near the second flamethrower trap that leads to a Foot Clan Crate containing a Full Pizza. Don't miss it!

Boss Battle: Bebop (Island Variant)

At the end of the caverns, you'll confront Bebop, who has a few new tricks up his sleeve for this island encounter.

Bebop's Attack Patterns:

• Charge Attack: Bebop will charge across the screen. Dodge or jump over him.
• Ground Pound: He'll jump and slam the ground, creating a small shockwave. Jump to avoid.
• Spinning Attack: Bebop spins rapidly, damaging anyone in his path. This is a good time to use a ranged special attack or wait for him to finish.
• Coconut Toss: New to this fight, Bebop will occasionally climb a small platform and toss explosive coconuts at you. These leave small fire patches on the ground. Keep moving to avoid the explosions and the lingering fire.

Strategy:

The key to defeating Bebop is to be patient and punish his openings. After his charge and ground pound attacks, he'll be momentarily stunned, allowing for a quick combo. When he starts tossing coconuts, focus on dodging and use a ranged special attack if you have one charged. Clear out any accompanying Foot Soldiers quickly, as they can be a nuisance during the fight.

There are two Pizza Slices available in destructible Foot Clan Crates on the left and right sides of the arena, should you need them.

Once Bebop is defeated, Episode 11 is complete!