In Split Fiction's Hopes of Spring chapter, players will encounter the Monkey King while making their way toward the Ice King. However, this is not your typical boss battle, it's a puzzle challenge that requires pattern recognition, teamwork, and rhythm. If you're struggling to outsmart the Monkey King, this guide will walk you through all three puzzle stages and help you clear the challenge with ease.

The First Puzzle: Platform Hopping

The first test is a platform-hopping challenge that works similarly to Simon Says. The Monkey King will jump across platforms in a specific order, and your goal is to mimic his movements precisely.

Tips to Succeed:

• Pay close attention to the Monkey King's jumps.
• The sequence is randomized, so you’ll need to react quickly.
• If you step on the wrong platform, the challenge resets to the beginning of that round.
• Keep a steady rhythm and focus on each jump there’s no time limit, so accuracy is key.

The Second Puzzle: The Monkey Conga Line

This puzzle requires players to collect and guide monkeys into a synchronized conga line. Mio must collect pink monkeys, while Zoe collects green monkeys. The puzzle involves three progressive steps:

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Gather the Monkeys – Each character collects their respective colored monkeys. Collecting them all opens the left wall.
2. Advance to the Next Section – Moving past the left wall, players must gather more monkeys to open the right wall.
3. Final Phase – Once the right wall opens, collecting the last set of monkeys will open the back wall.

Strategies:

• Avoid Collisions – If Mio and Zoe crash into each other, the monkeys will scatter, forcing you to restart the collection process.
• Looping Movement – The best strategy is to move in circles to keep the monkeys close together.
• Final Dance Floor Step – After all walls are open, lead every monkey onto the dance floor in a synchronized manner. Mio should loop on the left, while Zoe loops on the right to avoid crashes.

The Third Puzzle: Dance-Off With The Monkey King

The last challenge returns to the Simon Says format, but this time, it’s a fast-paced dance sequence.

How to Win the Dance-Off:

• The Monkey King will perform a series of dance moves and call out directions.
• Move the stick in the correct direction to match his steps.
• The sequence is randomized, so reactions need to be quick.
• If you fail a move, you’ll only have to retry that particular step, not the entire sequence.

Successfully completing the dance sequence will finally convince the Monkey King to step aside, allowing you to continue your journey toward the Ice King.

While the Monkey King’s puzzles may seem daunting at first, patience and practice will help you master them quickly. The key is to focus on patterns, work together in the conga line section, and stay sharp during the dance-off. Once you overcome this challenge, you'll be one step closer to facing the Ice King.