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Hot Lava

Info, Guide, Walkthrough, Tips, Glitch, News

Run, jump, climb, and surf through nostalgic environments flooded with hot lava in this action-packed adventure!

Ratings

4.1

Age

4+

Category

Action

Languages

ENG
Relive childhood thrills in Hot Lava! Run, jump, climb, and surf through nostalgic worlds filled with molten lava. Play solo or with friends in this fast-paced, dexterity-based adventure.
Hot Lava transports you back to your childhood imagination, where the floor is lava and every move counts. Run, jump, climb, and surf in first-person through nostalgia-packed environments filled with molten lava. Explore detailed, vibrant worlds alone or team up with up to four friends in thrilling multiplayer mode. Master your movements to conquer challenging obstacles, find the fastest routes, and avoid dangers like toxic waste and bottomless pits. Whether you're racing against friends or climbing leaderboards, Hot Lava delivers a heart-pounding experience that tests your dexterity and ingenuity. Developed by Klei Entertainment, this game brings chaos, joy, and adventure to your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Apple Vision.

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Features

Walkthrough

Mastering the Basics

Start in the tutorial to learn core mechanics: sprinting, jumping, climbing, and swinging. Practice precise movements to avoid touching the lava. Explore the first level, a school-themed environment, to get a feel for shortcuts and safe platforms.

Advanced Techniques

Once comfortable, try wall-running and mid-air dashes to access hidden routes. In multiplayer, observe opponents’ paths to improve your strategy. Use checkpoints wisely to minimize retries.

Gameplays

Solo Adventure

Navigate through nostalgic environments like schools and playgrounds, avoiding lava and hazards. Focus on mastering each level’s layout to achieve record times.

Multiplayer Chaos

Join up to four friends in real-time multiplayer. Compete to find the fastest route or work together to conquer challenging levels. Communication and quick reflexes are key!

Questions And Answers

Here are some possible questions and answers that you might find useful

    Questions And Answers

    Here are some possible questions and answers that you might find useful

    1. Q:What platforms is Hot Lava available on?

      A:Hot Lava is available on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision, requiring iOS 13.0 or later, iPadOS 13.0 or later, tvOS 13.0 or later, or visionOS 1.0 or later.

    2. Q:Does Hot Lava support multiplayer?

      A:Yes, Hot Lava supports multiplayer with up to four players, allowing you to compete or collaborate in real-time across challenging levels.

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