THE BIG SHELL AFTER ENERGY TEMPLE

[Notaclue]

I am starting to get the hang of the game.  I am wondering if there is a secret to defeating the big shell after the energy temple, or do I just keep hitting it with energy?

[Chibi]

There really is no secret - you just need to spam the right mouse button until she kicks the bucket.  If you don't want to lose much health, I would recommend carrying a rock behind you during the fight. Some people have had success with barricading Naija in the small chamber at the top and firing from there, but it really isn't that fun (at least IMO). 

[Notaclue]

Thanks.  I will try the rock thing.  Didn't know you could travel around with it during a battle.  Appreciate the help.

[Chibi]

No problem. 

[Alphasoldier]

Hot soup and spicy rolls also helps, especially the spicy roll, makes your shots stronger, and thus you defeat him quicker.
And try to avoid the smaller creatures if you're good enough with swimming. Don't fight them, just evade.

[RobertWalker]

Note that your shots will only do damage when you hit Nautilus Prime (the boss's name) in the "face." Hit her anywhere else and you'll just hear a loud clang and not do any damage. However, it's usually too much trouble to try to time it; just spam energy bolts until she dies. It can help to circle her in the same direction as she is rotating when firing on her face, then when it rotates out of range, circle her in the other direction. This maximizes the time that you can do damage to her. I can also recommend the strategy of carrying the rock with you. It helps fend off the smaller nautiluses and blocks Prime's shots when she goes into rage mode later. It will even stop Prime's charges and do some damage to her.

[Zeke]

The first time I played through, I didn't know you got energy form basically five minutes game-time after you can access Nautilus Prime.

I beat it using only a bound rock. x_#

[Notaclue]

Thanks for all the tips.  I am gonna go try to beat that sucker now.  She is gettilng on my nerves. 

[Chibi]

The old hag is one of the easiest bosses in Aquaria. You're going to hate her octopine sister even more. 

[Notaclue]

Good to hear.  Just for the record, is it typical to have to try so many times, or am I just retarded?

[Chibi]

I defeated the Nautilus boss in one sitting, but it was the first section of a video game that actually made me sweat. My middle finger felt about ready to drop off after all that clicking. 

BTW, if you think Aquaria is hard, you should try Eternal Daughter (another project Derek worked on) or Cave Story (a.k.a. Doukutsu Monogatari). Both are extremely difficult, but very rewarding (and free). 

[Xiagan]

In retrospect Nautilus Prime may be easy, but when you're there and it's the first boss you have to shoot down he is difficult enough. So no, you are not retarded.

[Zoko]

The first time I played through, I didn't know you got energy form basically five minutes game-time after you can access Nautilus Prime.

I beat it using only a bound rock. x_#

Same here. I thought that you needed to defeat Nautilus to get the next part of the game, although I wasn't too disappointed when I only received the egg, which I found to be useful in the energy temple later on.   

[inkblob]

The first time I played through, I didn't know you got energy form basically five minutes game-time after you can access Nautilus Prime.

I beat it using only a bound rock. x_#

Same here. I thought that you needed to defeat Nautilus to get the next part of the game, although I wasn't too disappointed when I only received the egg, which I found to be useful in the energy temple later on.   

that's wicked hardcore, and a bit odd too that you two both did the same strategy.... more evidence besides the similar nicks that's it's internet twins seperated at login...

[Chibi]

I successfully tried it out after everyone else had done it - does that make me a sibling by adoption?