Split Fiction Level 3 Guide (Hopes of Spring)

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Hopes of Spring is the third level (level 3) in Split Fiction, taking players to a vibrant forest filled with puzzles, transformations, and platforming challenges. In this chapter, Zoe gains the ability to transform into a fairy and a Woodland Spirit (Treant), while Mio can switch between gorilla and marine creature forms. These powers are key to progressing through the level’s various obstacles.

The Underlands

  • Climbing & Swimming: Mio climbs the purple vines while Zoe uses her fairy jumps to cross a gap.

  • Boulder Puzzle: Zoe’s Treant form lifts rocks, allowing Mio to swim through piranha-infested waters.

  • Nest Puzzle: Mio must climb vines and smash a bird’s nest, revealing a rope both players can use.

  • Rock Timing Puzzle: Mio times her attacks to help Zoe move safely across rocks without getting hit by bugs.

Lord Evergreen

  • River Traversal: Mio (marine form) drags Zoe (standing on a floating pole) through carnivorous plant-infested waters.

  • Flower Wall Puzzle: Zoe pushes back a wall of flowers so Mio can cross.

  • Seesaw Egg Puzzle: Mio places an egg on a seesaw, then jumps to launch it into a log, opening the next path.

Heart of the Forest

  • Environmental Manipulation: Zoe merges with the forest to control obstacles.

  • Totem Climb: Zoe rotates a totem to let Mio climb.

  • Spinning Tree Puzzle: Zoe spins a tree trunk while Mio carefully walks across the non-webbed path.

  • Spike Pit: Zoe moves tree bark to create a bridge for Mio.

Mother Earth

  • Climbing Vine Puzzle: Zoe controls plants while Mio jumps across them.

  • Water Level Puzzle: Zoe raises rocks to help Mio reach different water sections.

  • Predator Fish Stealth: Mio hides in underwater reeds while Zoe times plant growth to block enemies.

Walking Stick of Doom

  • Bridge Crossing: Players find the Gameshow side story before proceeding.

  • Controlling the Walking Stick: Zoe controls a tree monster, breaking obstacles while Mio fends off attacking monkeys.

Silly Monkeys

  • River Passage: Mio (marine form) activates wooden poles underwater while Zoe quickly jumps across.

  • Totem Puzzle: Mio smashes totem poles, while Zoe suspends them at the correct markings to unlock a door.

It Takes Three to Tango (Boss Fight)

  • Phase 1: Players mimic the Monkey King’s movements on platforms.

  • Phase 2: Players gather monkeys based on color, avoiding line intersections.

  • Phase 3: Players match the Monkey King’s dance poses at increasing speed.

Halls of Ice

  • Ice Palace Door Puzzle: Zoe enters the keyhole and rotates symbols while Mio punches corresponding ones outside.

  • Ice Block Puzzle: Players push an ice block through a series of obstacles to open a path forward.

The Ice King (Boss Fight)

  • Phase 1: Dodge ice attacks and shockwaves, then use Zoe’s vines to trap the Ice King while Mio punches.

  • Phase 2: Mio sends up a flower bud from the water while Zoe launches it at the boss.

  • Phase 3: Lure explosive furballs onto the frozen lake to break it, then repeat the attack strategy to defeat the Ice King.

This marks the end of Hopes of Spring, setting up the next adventure in Split Fiction.


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