Moving around is easier but there's less between you and predators so it's important to keep an eye out for any map elements that can help you escape, for example poles to climb up can help you escape some predators or let you climb and jump over others.

Open areas can both be very helpful and very dangerous. I always take a quick glance at every area I enter so I know my escape options before I even need them.

Rainworld has a lot of small spaces only just big enough for your Slugcat to get through, these can help you hide and escape danger but can also leave you cornered. I’ll start by listing some of the types of areas the map provides to help cement them in your mind. I'll break down some tools I use to make mapping and finding my way easier. You can't always afford to get lost so when you first play the game it can be pretty overwhelming. Rainworld has a MASSIVE map and often it begins to feel like a maze. More controls/moves can be found in this guide (they provide gifs which is so amazingly helpful)

Esc Back (Button on the center left of controller).

Map Hold RB (Button next to top right trigger).

Jump A, tap for small hop or hold for full jump.

Right Tilt Joystick Right, tap or hold.

Left Tilt Joystick Left, tap for one step or hold to continue walking in that direction.

Jump Z, tap for small hop or hold for full jump.

Left Left Arrow, tap for one step or hold to continue walking in that direction.

If you're already familiar just scroll down to navigation. Before I begin explaining game mechanics Id like to remind you of the Slugcats basic move set.

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