After escaping the Level 5 Boiler Room, you find yourself back in a familiar setting: the concrete tunnels of the Pipe Nightmare. This is a short but intense transition level that leads directly to Level Fun.
The Pipe Run Walkthrough Video
Video Highlights:
- Run-Jumping Technique: A critical movement skill to conserve stamina before the chase begins.
- The Smiler Returns: Surviving the second chase sequence with the "Smiling Eyes."
- The Exit: Locating the green door that leads to the Partygoers.
Step-by-Step Text Guide
This level is linear. You spawn in a corridor with arrows pointing to "FUN!".
1. Orientation
- Behind You: The path leads back to Level 5 (Boiler Room).
- Left Side: Leads back to Level 1.
- Forward: Follow the arrow marked "FUN!". This is your destination (Level Fun / Xiao Le City).
2. Advanced Movement: Run-Jumping (Bunny Hopping)
Before the chase starts, you need to move fast without draining all your stamina. The video introduces a pro technique called Run-Jumping.
- How to do it: While holding Sprint (Shift), press Jump (Space) rhythmically.
- The Logic: When you are in the air, your stamina does not drain (or regenerates slightly). By alternating running on the ground and jumping in the air, you can sprint for much longer distances than normal running.
- Practice: Try this early in the tunnel before the monster appears.
3. The Smiler Chase (Part 2)
As you progress down the tunnel, the lights will flicker, and you will hear the familiar screech of a Smiler.
- The Mechanic: Just like in Level 2, once the chase begins, the game grants you Infinite Stamina.
- Strategy: You don't need to Run-Jump anymore. Just hold Shift and run straight.
- Map Update: In the latest version, this pipe section is shorter than before, so the chase is quick. Don't look back.
4. The Exit to Level Fun
Keep running until you see a distinct colored light on the right side.
- The Door: Look for a doorway on the RIGHT wall emitting a Green/Multicolor Light.
- The Room: Enter the room immediately to end the chase. You will see confetti on the floor and 3 Ladders.
- Transition: Climb any of the ladders. It doesn't matter which one you choose; they all lead up to Level Fun.
Tips & Tricks for The Pipe Run
- Don't Panic: This is much shorter than Level 2. As long as you don't get stuck on geometry, you will outrun the Smiler easily.
- Audio Cues: Listen for the "rumbling" sound behind you. That signals the start of the chase.
- Gamma: Keep your brightness high. The entrance to Level Fun is bright, but the tunnel itself is dark.