Understanding the scoring and ranking system is essential for achieving high scores and unlocking all rewards. Your score is determined by several factors:
- Defeating Enemies: Each enemy defeated grants points, with tougher enemies yielding more.
- Combo Count: Maintaining long combos significantly boosts your score. The higher the combo, the greater the multiplier.
- Collectibles: Finding hidden collectibles adds bonus points.
- No Damage Bonus: Completing sections or entire stages without taking damage grants a substantial bonus.
- Time Bonus: Finishing stages quickly awards extra points.
- Special Attack Usage: Using special and super attacks effectively contributes to your score.
- Feats/Challenges: Completing stage-specific challenges provides significant point bonuses.
At the end of each stage, you'll receive a rank (D, C, B, A, S) based on your total score. Aim for S-ranks on every stage to unlock all character upgrades and achievements. Replay stages to improve your score, focusing on combo efficiency and minimizing damage taken.