Peristalsis Phase

Peristalsis Phase is the sixth stage in Octo Expansion's finale.

Gameplay
Agent 8 must ride an energy core- driven platform with the energy core acquired from the previous stage to the end of the level, defending the energy core from a long series of enemies and obstacles.

If the energy core loses all its health, Agent 8 must restart from the last checkpoint. Checkpoints can heal the core, but it cannot regain health any other way.

If the player gets repeatedly splatted they have the option to skip this phase, with each splat contributing to 20% Skip Charge, where the following dialogue will be displayed:

"Agent 8 defended the energy core and plugged it in..."