Almost a decade after its release, players are still discovering the best ways to tackle the most difficult mini-games in infamously difficult challenges, though completing them is thankfully not necessary for reaching Perfection. Any strategy that can help reach the end game is a welcome one, and more are being discussed every day.

Journey of the Prairie King is a classic-style top-down shooter, in which players control a cowboy shooting through waves of monsters, and Reddit No_Ice2859 pointed out a strategy that allows players to blast goblin soldiers without having to scramble all over the screen, just by simply sticking to one corner of the map. Like Jumino Kart, Journey is an increasingly difficult game that requires both practice and luck to beat and can lead to a lot of frustrating failed attempts, but this trick may help other players overcome the initial learning curve of the mini-game

Stardew Valley Player Shares Trick For Journey Of The Prairie King

Protect Your Back By Taking A Stand

There are plenty of ways to approach Journey of the Prairie King in Stardew Valley, and most involve utilizing movement and cover to always stay one step ahead of the enemy. As discussed on Reddit, utilizing the ninety-degree angle of any corner gives players a safe spot to mow through monsters.

By standing in the upper left corner of the screen, the player is able to take aim at the approaching hordes with their back protected, making it far easier to survive against large numbers of enemies. This strategy is immensely helpful for the beginning stages of the game, as the large number of enemies that pour out of each side of the map can be overwhelming.

Our Take: The Trick Works, Up To A Point

Being Trapped Is A Major Drawback

As others pointed out in light of this revelation, hugging the corner in Journey of the Prairie King only works for a while. While taking refuge may work for a short time, the larger groups of enemies will quickly box the player in once too many spawn in and lead to instant death. On top of that drawback, flying enemies like evil butterflies and imps will spawn anywhere on the perimeter of the stage and fly straight at the player, which negates the protection of the corner.

Another downside to this strategy, as pointed out by focus_rising, is that hiding in the corner means not being able to collect power-ups or coins to upgrade for later, more difficult levels in Journey of the Prairie King, which makes it a poor long-term idea for beating the game. Overall, this strategy can help Stardew Valley players when they’re overwhelmed for a moment, but it’s best to keep moving when you can and avoid being trapped in one spot.

Source: No_Ice2859/Reddit, focus_rising/Reddit