Before we dive into the guide, we need to identify why the combat feels bad. The Insect Prison Remake uses a physics-based stamina system similar to Dark Souls 2 but with the speed of Sekiro. This creates three specific problems that we will "fix" with strategy adjustments.
Remember how the Pheromone Gauge was just for a cool visual effect? Not anymore. In the remake, filling it doesn't give you a damage buff—it reveals enemy attack trajectories.
Pro Tip: Don’t use the Pheromone Burst (R2 + B) offensively. Use it defensively. Pop it right before the Centipede Queen’s Railgun Sting attack. The screen turns green, and for 3 seconds, you see the hitboxes as bright red wireframes. It’s ugly, but it lets you phase through attacks that used to one-shot you. insect prison remake combat guide fix
Parry/Dodge Timing
Hitboxes
Stamina Balance
Camera Lock-On
The "Infinite Dodge" Fix: Go to Accessibility > Toggle Sprint. Set it to "Hold." This unlocks a hidden frame-skip in the dodge animation, reducing recovery time by 0.2 seconds.
The "Combat Guide Fix" transforms the combat system from a guessing game into a strategic experience by providing accurate text, transparent math, and smoother controls. Before we dive into the guide, we need