The Physics Playground
After the mind-bending gravity manipulation of Level 6, Level 7 shifts focus to momentum and physics. Gravity is back to normal orientation (though your controls are still reversed), but now you'll need to use physics principles to your advantage. The gaps in Level 7 are intentionally too wide for normal jumps—you must use momentum to cross them.
The core concept: falling builds momentum. A jump from a standing position gives you less horizontal distance than a jump at the bottom of a fall. Level 7 is designed around this principle, with vertical drops leading to horizontal gaps.
Understanding Momentum Mechanics
In Opposite Day 2, momentum is preserved through jumps. Here's how it works:
- Falling Speed: The longer you fall, the faster you're moving when you land/jump.
- Horizontal Conversion: That vertical speed converts to horizontal distance when you jump.
- Momentum Preservation: Once moving, you maintain speed unless you hit something or stop pressing movement keys.
- Arc Jumping: Jump at the peak of a previous jump's arc for maximum distance.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Step 1: The Teaching Drop
Level 7 starts with a tall vertical shaft. You spawn at the top and need to reach a platform across a wide gap at the bottom. This is the tutorial section: fall all the way down, building maximum momentum, then jump (press DOWN) at the last moment before hitting the bottom.
If timed correctly, your jump will carry you across the previously impossible gap. If you jump too early, you won't have enough momentum. If you jump too late, you'll hit the ground and lose all speed.
Step 2: The Ramp Section
After the teaching drop, you'll encounter a series of downward ramps. These ramps build momentum naturally as you slide down them. The key is to jump at the end of each ramp to convert that sliding momentum into a long jump.
Important: Don't press against the movement direction while sliding. Let the ramp carry you naturally, then tap LEFT (to go right) only when airborne to direct your jump.
Step 3: The Momentum Chain Platforms
This section is where casual players struggle and speedrunners shine. Five platforms are arranged in a descending staircase pattern, each lower and further than the last. You can either:
- Safe Method: Land on each platform, build some momentum, and jump to the next.
- Expert Method: Chain your jumps without landing, maintaining momentum through the air.
For first-time players, use the safe method. Each platform has a checkpoint, so falling just means a short restart.
Step 4: The Bouncy Section
New mechanic alert: bouncy platforms! These yellow platforms propel you upward when you land on them. Combined with momentum mechanics, you can reach incredible heights. The trick is to land on the bouncy platform at the bottom of a momentum-building fall.
The sequence: Fall → Bounce → Peak → Jump → Land on next platform.
Step 5: The Exit Jump
The final challenge is one enormous gap. No platforms in between, just a long horizontal distance to the exit. Build maximum momentum using the bouncy section's height, then execute a perfectly timed jump. This is the longest jump required in Level 7.
Collectibles in Level 7
- Blue Cube #1: End of momentum chain (requires landing on final platform)
- Blue Cube #2: Below starting area (fall down instead of forward)
- Red Cube: Secret platform above bouncy section (requires perfect bounce timing)
Pro Tips for Level 7
- Feel the Fall: Practice sensing when you have maximum momentum. It's about timing, not counting.
- Use Audio Cues: Your character makes different sounds at different speeds. Listen for the "fast" sound.
- Commit to Jumps: Hesitation kills momentum. Once you start a sequence, follow through.
- Bounce Timing: On bouncy platforms, jump just as you land for maximum height.
- Practice the Chain: The momentum chain section is great practice for Level 8's speed challenges.