How to Beat 1: The Tentacle

Defeat The Tentacle, Thumper's first boss, by mastering hit sequences and avoiding its counter-attacks.

Your first boss encounter, 'The Tentacle', is a tutorial in boss mechanics. The boss will appear at the end of the track, and you'll need to attack it in phases. The primary attack pattern involves a series of 'hit' segments leading up to the boss. Successfully hitting all these segments will allow you to perform a final, powerful hit on the boss's weak point (usually a glowing orb). The boss will then retreat, and the pattern will repeat. You'll need to hit the boss three times to defeat it. Watch out for its counter-attacks, which usually involve sending out projectiles or creating obstacles that you must hit or avoid. Maintain your shield and focus on the rhythm of its attacks.