The Legend of the Sandfish is an engaging side quest featured in the video game Split Fiction, specifically during the second chapter known as Neon Revenge. This narrative-driven game follows two authors, Mio and Zoe, who find themselves ensnared within each other’s fictional worlds while striving to break free from a virtual simulation.
This article serves as a comprehensive guide to successfully navigating and completing the Legend of the Sandfish side mission in Split Fiction.
Guide to The Legend of the Sandfish Side Quest
Initiating the Quest
To kick off the side mission, first defeat the hovering vehicles in the “Rush Hour”segment. Upon doing so, you’ll transition to a new area titled “Play Me Techno.”In this setting, Zoe will spot a round portal—these portals serve as gateways to various side stories across different chapters.
Approach the portal to embark on the journey of The Legend of the Sandfish.
Quest Overview
As you enter this sub-story, you’re transported to a vibrant fantasy terrain. Begin by sliding down sandy slopes and ascending steps to progress. Utilize your grappling hook (RB/R1) to scale higher elevations. As you delve deeper into the quest, you’ll encounter predatory sandfish, and it’s crucial to avoid getting stuck in the sand, lest you become their lunch!
Solving the Tower Thumping Puzzle
Initially, it’s important to stay on solid ground while using your jump and dash skills to navigate through widening gaps. However, be aware that these safe zones will gradually diminish, leaving only the towers for support. At this point, teamwork is essential to solve the puzzle.
One player should head towards the white tower with a golden tip on the left, while the other should position themselves at the wooden pier on the right. The player at the tower should interact with it (press Triangle on PS5 or Y on Xbox) to initiate a mini-game, which requires timely button presses when the white dot aligns with the colored section.
Successfully completing this task will lower the tower and produce thumps that distract the sandfish, allowing the other player on the pier to safely cross to the next tower. After switching roles, repeat this method until both players converge at the wooden pole structure center. Activating this combined action by pressing the designated button will let both players proceed.
Crossing Over the Sand
In the following section, leap between narrow wooden poles anchored in the sand to navigate the chasm. Next, locate a winch to elevate a rope (hold down Triangle on PS5 or Y on Xbox). Cross this rope to advance in the Legend of the Sandfish mission.
Jump over a shorter wooden pole, scale to its peak, and then execute a double jump to reach the taller pole nearby. From here, double jump again, then employ your grappling hook to ascend to the higher ground. Slide down into the sandpit and jump right before reaching the gap to use your hook effectively.
Ascending to New Heights
Utilize the grappling hook again on a point to the left before making your way upward. Continue ascending through stairs and interact with the gate to enter the next segment, which involves riding a sandfish (use the grappling hook to launch onto it).
Mastering the Sandfish Ride
While riding the sandfish, steer carefully to avoid colliding with rocky outcrops and horizontal wooden barriers. Use the Cross button (PS5) or A button (Xbox) to jump and R1/RB to regain your balance on the sandfish.
The paths will narrow as you progress, and obstacles will become more frequent. However, this section remains manageable as this is the initial sub-story experience. As your ride concludes, you’ll locate a grappling point on a nearby white tower. Use it to launch yourself out of this side mission.
This concludes The Legend of the Sandfish side quest within Split Fiction Chapter 2: Neon Revenge.