How to Fly Up in Mika and the Witch's Mountain
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Flying in this game isn’t exactly a smooth ride—especially with your first broom, which feels like it’s held together with duct tape and hope. But don’t worry, with some practice (and the magical powers of the jump button), you’ll be navigating the skies like a pro.
Step 1: Master the X Button
Here’s the deal: jump is your lifesaver. When you’re about to hit the ground or water, press it again to give yourself a little bump back into the air. It’s not going to send you soaring, but it’ll keep you off the surface and give you just enough height to reach the next wind current.
Important: jump only works when you’re close to a surface. Don’t spam it mid-air and expect miracles.
With your starting broom, this trick is essential. Think of it as your "barely making it" button.
Step 2: Ride Wind Currents
Wind currents are your ticket to gaining altitude. They look like swirling streams of air, scattered all over the island. Jump into one to rise up, then glide to the next.
Plan ahead: String together wind currents to keep yourself airborne.
If you’re losing height, hit jump near the ground or water to avoid a crash landing and find another current.
Step 3: The Broken Broom Strategy
If you’re stuck with the first broom (aka the “training wheels of brooms”), always start from a high point:
Climb to a hill, rooftop, or ledge.
Jump into the air and glide directly toward your goal—no scenic detours.
Use wind currents or the jump button to stay airborne and avoid the ocean’s embrace.
Step 4: Unlock Better Brooms
As you progress in the story, you’ll unlock brooms that aren’t... well, broken. These come with an upgrade: ZL for a boost that helps you gain height without relying on wind currents. Until then, keep working that jump button like your life depends on it (because it kind of does).
Final Blurb
Flying in Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is a mix of strategy, skill, and pure survival instinct. Your first broom may be temperamental, but with wind currents, high starting points, and the trusty jump button, you’ll manage just fine. Once you unlock better brooms, things get easier—but where’s the fun in that?
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