Don't Grind Guide: Tips for becoming top banana

Don’t Grind is a surprising, derpy little one touch game with fun hand-drawn graphics. The goal is simple -- get the high score without being chopped to bits. That can be tough when you’re not used to the game, and that’s compounded by the fact that the game doesn’t really give you much direction to start with. Use this beginner’s guide to get started.

Watch out for the warning signs
Little caution signs with exclamation points will point the direction in which stars will be appearing. Pay attention to them and head in that direction. Stars are the only way to boost your score, so you’ll want to collect as many as possible.

Combine light taps with swipes
Don’t Grind requires a certain touch. That touch, is subtlety. Don’t panic and start using big, exaggerated movements. Use light taps to buoy yourself along slowly, and swipe to change direction. You can combine swipes and taps to jump across the screen in small increments. This is a sure-fire way to keep you from dying too quickly.

Look out for lasers and other hazards
The sawblades spinning away at the bottom of the screen aren’t the only things that can kill you. Lasers will occasionally criss-cross the screen, and other blades will spin out at regular intervals with murderous intent. It may be tempting to dodge them and try to collect nearby stars, but be careful. It’s sometimes best, especially when you’re locked into a grid of lasers, to stay put and bounce slightly to stay afloat. These obstacles will disappear within a few minutes and then you can get back to collecting.

Don’t Grind has some tricks up its sleeve, but with these tips you’ll be able to improve much more quickly. Stay safe out there, little banana.

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