Players digging around Splatoon Raiders recently found a stage that’s been turned into a turbo-farming express lane — not because of a design flaw, but because you can skip the whole course in seconds if you know how to stack a few mechanics. One repeat and your spiral stash grows annoyingly fast.
The blink-and-you’re-done shortcut
Some clever hoop-jumping and an unusual use of the level geometry lets you climb somewhere you weren’t meant to be, zip past the intended route, and pop out at the finish like a very guilty jack-in-the-box. It’s quick, reliable, and perfect for anyone who loves doing the same tiny victory over and over to farm resources.
Angie’s unexpected reaction
When you finish the stage via this shortcut, one of the game’s heroes — Angie from the Surimi Clan — blurts out a line you don’t hear during a regular run: “Does that count as cheating or not?!” It’s a tiny, delightful bit of dialogue that only appears when you use the shortcut, and it feels like Nintendo winking at the player for finding the loophole.
Not the first time Nintendo tucks secrets away
This kind of thing isn’t unique to Splatoon Raiders. Nintendo titles often hide alternate routes, early upgrades, and Easter-egg reactions that reward curious players rather than breaking the game. Think of the early upgrade paths in Metroid Dread, long-buried items or abilities in older Mario and Smash games, or other little behaviors only revealed after the community pokes and prods.
So, have you tried it?
Did you stumble into the shortcut or were you one of the explorers who found it first? Try it a few times and enjoy the dizzying spiral haul — and keep an ear out for Angie’s cheeky commentary. If you’ve got a different secret to share, drop it in the comments and spread the mischief.
