To clear levels 871 through 874 in Smash Fest!, switch from random shots to targeting structural anchor points, taking advantage of ricochet angles, and timing cannon launches around moving obstacles.
Level 871: Base Anchor Destruction
Instead of firing at top layers, target the foundational blocks at the base of the central tower. Removing lower load-bearing anchors forces top-heavy structures to cave in under their own weight.
- Primary Aim Point: Target ground-level support blocks immediately.
- Secondary Action: If the tower remains upright after your initial hit, fire directly into the gap between remaining load-bearing blocks attached to the floor to trigger a secondary collapse.
Level 872: Bank Shots and Debris Clearing
Level 872 uses frontal shielding that blocks direct shots to the stage core. Bank cannon shots off the outer screen edges to route projectiles through narrow barrier gaps.
- Angle Shots: Aim at sidewalls to bypass immovable front shields rather than wasting shots on heavy barriers.
- Debris Fallout: Observe which direction debris falls on your first impact. Fire into the side that causes debris to spill outward, using falling pieces to clear additional obstacles automatically.
Level 873: Hinge Points and Master Blocks
Level 873 imposes a strict ammunition limit, requiring high-value structural damage on every launch.
- Scout First: Spend the first few seconds locating the foundational base block or central pillar holding the arrangement together.
- Target Joint Hinges: Aim cannon shots at the connection joints where two or more structure segments join. Destroying these hinge points causes connected segments to drop simultaneously.
- Avoid Small Clustered Objects: Ignore loose clusters of small pieces and prioritize larger structural supports.
Level 874: Timing Windows and Back-to-Front Collapse
Level 874 introduces moving obstacles that block optimal firing lanes. Success depends on timing launches precisely as paths clear.
- Wait for Open Windows: Hold shots until moving shields rotate clear. Launching too early hits protective shields, while launching too late misses the collapse angle.
- Strike Rear Supports First: Once an opening appears, aim for the rear structural supports. Knocking out the back forces the building to collapse forward, using its own weight to clear remaining front obstacles.
Core Strategy Summary
- Target Base Anchors: Always hit ground-touching blocks first to induce total collapse.
- Leverage Bank Angles: Bounce shots off side barriers to reach protected core targets.
- Focus on Structural Joints: Hit connected hinge points to multiply damage per shot.
- Time Moving Shields: Wait for clear openings before committing cannon launches on dynamic stages.
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