Monsters University: Catch Archie Walkthrough [Guide]

In Monsters University: Catch Archie, Archie the Scare Pig has stolen your stuff, and you need to get it back by running around campus and having some fun in the process. It’s not going to be easy, but with the proper skill and timing, you can breeze through all the levels and get back to your studying in the prestigious Monsters University.

Gameplay
Monsters University: Catch Archie is a running game where players must avoid obstacles and try to catch Archie. Controls involve swiping left and right to go from one side of the road to the other, swiping up to jump, and swiping down to slide. Catching Archie will also trigger a mini game where player must tap at both sides of the screen in order to keep the cursor at the center as much as possible. There is a time limit for players to catch Archie, and scores are based upon total time, total pennants collected, and how well Archie was ridden.

Powerups
Powerups can be unlocked by leveling up, which are determined by how well you scored in a level. Powerups include magnets which will attract pennants to you, as well as football helmets that will grant Mike with limited invincibility. Once a powerup has been unlocked, it will be available within the game, and once collected, it will be automatically triggered.

Tips and Tricks
Those familiar with endless runner games like Temple Run will have no trouble getting the hand of this game. Simply avoid obstacles as they appear by swiping. However, it is important to note that when moving from side to side, your character will move back towards the center almost immediately, so make your left and right swipes only when it is required in order to collect pennants and avoid obstacles. This applies to jumping and sliding as well, especially as some obstacles are quite long, so jumping or sliding early might cause your character to stumble.

Failing to ride Archie properly will cause Mike to fall off, and you will have to chase him all over again. This is all right, as you can catch him again for as long as there is still time left. However, make sure that you do it the first time around in order to get the highest possible score. Also, it is recommended that you take your time in tapping in ensuring that the cursor is at the center, and look at color cues to determine how well you are doing. A green color indicates that you are doing good, while orange or red means that you are in danger of falling off.

Lastly, make sure to play previous levels, especially if you have not acquired three stars yet. This is the easiest way for players to level up and possibly unlock other powerups that may help you along in the more difficult stages where there are more obstacles and the timer runs just a bit faster. Having the right powerups is essential in order to achieve victory and catch that nasty pig.