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[[File:Launchpad Render.jpeg|thumb|200px|A Launchpad.]] | [[File:Launchpad Render.jpeg|thumb|200px|A Launchpad.]] | ||
{{quote|Launchpad ahoy!|[[Cap'n Cuttlefish]]}} | {{quote|Launchpad ahoy!|[[Cap'n Cuttlefish]]}} | ||
'''Launchpads''' are a mechanic in [[Octo Valley (mode)|Octo Valley]] and [[Octo Canyon (mode)|Octo Canyon]]. | '''Launchpads''' are a mechanic in [[Octo Valley (mode)|Octo Valley]] and [[Octo Canyon (mode)|Octo Canyon]]. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Launchpads appear as flat circles of swirling [[ink]] on horizontal and vertical [[surfaces]] | Launchpads appear as flat circles of swirling [[ink]] on horizontal and vertical [[surfaces]] and launch the player from one platform to another, similar to [[Super Jump]]ing. This can be done by pressing {{Button|ZL}}. Launchpads are the most common form of transportation between platforms, followed by [[Inkrail]]s. While Inkrails require manual traversal on the player's part, launchpads are automatic and must only be activated to use. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Launchpads appear in every [[Octo Valley (mode)|Octo Valley]] mission, including [[Great Octoweapon|boss battles]]. They are also seen in the fifth section of [[Octo Valley]], where a launchpad will take the player to the [[Enter the Octobot King!|final boss]] kettle. | Launchpads appear in every [[Octo Valley (mode)|Octo Valley]] mission, including [[Great Octoweapon|boss battles]]. They are also seen in the fifth section of [[Octo Valley]], where a launchpad will take the player to the [[Enter the Octobot King!|final boss]] kettle. A Launchpad also appears at the end of the [[Tutorial]]. | ||
A Launchpad also appears at the end of the [[Tutorial | |||
They have been used in a [[ | Launchpads are frequently present in [[Octo Canyon (mode)]] missions and are also used to travel between sectors in [[Octo Canyon]]. They have been also been used in a [[Shifty Station]] layout, [[The Bunker Games]]. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Using a launchpad displays the same animation as [[Super Jump]]ing. | * Using a launchpad displays the same animation as [[Super Jump]]ing. | ||
*There are small arrows pointing to the launchpads once they appear. Once the player is near it, a prompt telling them to press {{button| | * There are small arrows pointing to the launchpads once they appear. Once the player is near it, a prompt telling them to press {{button|ZL}} will appear above it. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Area Gate.jpeg|An | Area Gate.jpeg|An area gate. | ||
Launchpad1.jpg|[[Agent 3]] launching from a Launchpad. | Launchpad1.jpg|[[Agent 3]] launching from a Launchpad. | ||
Launchpad.png|Agent 3 using a launchpad in [[Octo Valley (mode)|Octo Valley]]. | Launchpad.png|Agent 3 using a launchpad in [[Octo Valley (mode)|Octo Valley]]. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Names in other languages == | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{foreignname | {{foreignname | ||
|Jap=ジャンプポイント | |Jap=ジャンプポイント | ||
Revision as of 15:34, 22 June 2019
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Launchpads are a mechanic in Octo Valley and Octo Canyon.
Description
Launchpads appear as flat circles of swirling ink on horizontal and vertical surfaces and launch the player from one platform to another, similar to Super Jumping. This can be done by pressing 
. Launchpads are the most common form of transportation between platforms, followed by Inkrails. While Inkrails require manual traversal on the player's part, launchpads are automatic and must only be activated to use.
Appearances
Launchpads appear in every Octo Valley mission, including boss battles. They are also seen in the fifth section of Octo Valley, where a launchpad will take the player to the final boss kettle. A Launchpad also appears at the end of the Tutorial.
Launchpads are frequently present in Octo Canyon (mode) missions and are also used to travel between sectors in Octo Canyon. They have been also been used in a Shifty Station layout, The Bunker Games.
Trivia
- Using a launchpad displays the same animation as Super Jumping.
- There are small arrows pointing to the launchpads once they appear. Once the player is near it, a prompt telling them to press
will appear above it.
Gallery
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An area gate.
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Agent 3 launching from a Launchpad.
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Agent 3 using a launchpad in Octo Valley.
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A launchpad located on a wall.
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Agent 3 approaching a launchpad.
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Agent 3 preparing to use a launchpad.
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The launchpad in Octo Valley.
