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So, what exactly was Frey doing in this video? Read on and we\u2019ll tell you a little more about the parkour skills at her disposal \u2013 and how she can use them.<\/p>\n
Flow<\/h2>\n\n
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This is one of Frey\u2019s core powers \u2013 and the beating heart of the parkour in Forspoken.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s activated by holding down the circle button \u2013 when in this state, Frey will dash through the world with stunning speed and amazing grace. She\u2019ll automatically leap over small rocks and ledges, jump up small walls and do everything she can to keep pushing forward in the direction you tell her.<\/p>\n
Of course, there are limits. Using Flow alone won\u2019t let Frey scale a cliff face or climb up a tall building \u2013 plus it requires stamina. To really get around with style, you need to combine Flow with Frey\u2019s other moves, and learn how to chain them together.<\/p>\n
Think of it as the foundations of a system that puts you in control of traversal, rather than the game doing it all for you. The better you play, the better you move \u2013 and the cooler Frey looks.<\/p>\n
Rush<\/h2>\n\n
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The Rush ability lets you Flow even faster by working in well-timed button presses.<\/p>\n
As you use Flow, you will occasionally see flames briefly emanating from Frey. Press the circle button upon seeing this visual prompt, and she\u2019ll burst forward keeping up her fastest pace. Even better, it also lets you keep up top speeds while restoring some stamina.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a good example of how Forspoken\u2019s parkour system is simple to learn but has a real sense of mastery. Someone new to the game can get around fine with the basic Flow, but skilled players who work in Rush can go further and faster, for much longer.<\/p>\n
Shimmy<\/h2>\n\n
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Want to get your speed up fast? Time to Shimmy.<\/p>\n
This move lets Frey kick off the ground to accelerate. Press X at the right time and Frey will perform a short leap forward. If you press X again when she lands, you can continue to dash forward at amazing speeds.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also great because it\u2019s another move that conserves stamina. Many skills draw on this resource, and when it runs out, so does Frey\u2019s current run. Sometimes taking a well-timed breather is helpful as her stamina will recharge quickly when Frey is not using an ability.<\/p>\n
This is why skills like Shimmy and Rush are so useful. Because they don\u2019t consume stamina, they let you extend a run far beyond what you\u2019d normally be able to. The better you play, the longer you can keep your flow going\u2026 and the more awesome you feel!<\/p>\n
Scale<\/h2>\n\n
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Flow can get you some of the way up a wall but to get higher, you need to learn to Scale.<\/p>\n
This ability lets Frey create phantom footholds to launch herself into the air. You can use this to give yourself the boost you need to reach the top of a structure or launch off to keep moving seamlessly through the world.<\/p>\n
Having this extra jump available is great, but do you know what would be truly awesome? Having an extra extra jump. Speaking of which\u2026<\/p>\n
Soar<\/h2>\n\n
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Soar lets you climb even higher by doing multiple leaps in quick succession.<\/p>\n
As the name implies, Soar enables Frey to reach incredible heights that are unattainable with a normal jump \u2013 that extra height is a real game-changer, letting you reach areas that would otherwise be inaccessible, and opening up even more opportunities for flamboyant parkour.<\/p>\n
Okay, so maybe it\u2019s not the flashiest skill in Frey\u2019s repertoire, but it\u2019s one that you\u2019ll wonder how you ever lived without!<\/p>\n
Zip<\/h2>\n\n
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Zip though \u2013 now that is flashy!<\/p>\n
By pressing the square button, you can make Frey launch a magical tether, which pulls her towards anything it connects with. It\u2019s useful for keeping you pushing ahead in situations where you\u2019d otherwise fall short of a ledge, or to bypass scenery that could otherwise slow your forward momentum.<\/p>\n
Alternatively, you can hold square to slow the action and target areas that you specifically want to pull yourself towards. While Zip can latch onto any wall, it really comes into its own when you target certain objects found around the world. These let Frey swing forward at incredible speeds or launch herself high up into the air!<\/p>\n