Venture Kid is a newly released retro platformer than can be gruellingly challenging at times, and may end up testing your patience to the extreme.

Fortunately, 148Apps is here to provide you with some tips to help you persevere through the challenges ahead.


Take your time

As with most old-school platformers, patience is a virtue.

With that in mind - take your time. Some of the bigger gaps can only be cleared by jumping near the very edge of a platform, something that will catch out many reckless players.

Slowing down will also significantly reduce the chance of losing lives carelessly as opposed to blitzing through in record time, unless you’re one of those players who enjoys speedrunning of course.

You have the Initiative

Take a brief moment to analyse the objects on screen - it can help you gain the upper hand.

For instance, it is possible to shoot at most of the enemies before they have a chance to react simply by keeping your distance.

Even if this isn’t the case, you can definitely do with the extra time to plan out any required evasive manoeuvres.

Flight, not fight

Remember, you're not forced to slay every single enemy in the level - in fact, sometimes it's wise to bypass certain enemies that are harder to reach. The extra coin that may drop from them is never worth risking unnecessary damage for.

Certain coins are also precariously placed in dangerous ways - presumably to bait perfectionists. Resist the temptation!

Explore!

All stages have areas that branch off in other directions, many of which contain useful items such as coins and lives.

Some of these may also be blocked off by destructible walls which are noticeably different in appearance so be on the lookout for bombs that you can use to gain access.

Be resourceful

After clearing each stage, the game will reward you with temporary new weapons you can switch to at any time. Some examples include boomerangs, rockets, and even ice-bombs which may become handy in certain situations.

However, if things get tough, you can always visit the shop to refill ammo and purchase various other items like extra lives and emergency kits.

What's yourVenture Kidstrategy? We'd like to hear it to in the comments below!

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