How to Get A+ Ratings in Super Meat Boy 3D

In Super Meat Boy 3D, earning an A+ rating on a level means finishing it within a specific time limit – and that limit varies for each level. You’ll see the A+ time after you complete a run. If you’ve already achieved it, the level will display a large, red A+ icon before you start. Now that you know how to unlock A+ ratings, this guide will share helpful tips and tricks to help you beat the levels quickly!

Getting a perfect score (A+) on every world unlocks its dark version. Plus, players who earn A+ ratings on all levels throughout the game will receive extra rewards.

Tips To Get A+ Ratings In Super Meat Boy 3D

Find The Right Characters

You can unlock new characters in Super Meat Boy 3D by collecting Bandages and through other gameplay methods. What’s unique is that these aren’t just visual changes—each character has a different way of moving, a different speed, weight, and even a different-sized hitbox.

Getting top scores often depends on choosing the best character for each level. For instance, Ed excels on wide-open levels where you need speed and can jump across big gaps. But for tighter levels, or those that require building up speed, Skeleton Boy is a great choice because he’s very light and can be launched quickly. Nate is also useful thanks to his ability to double jump.

Look For Shortcuts

Even though levels in Super Meat Boy 3D might seem to have a set path, there are no real restrictions. Clever players can find shortcuts by making large jumps between disconnected areas, potentially reducing their completion time significantly.

Certain characters have access to shortcuts by using speed or making large jumps. For instance, the Skeleton Boy can bypass about half of the Toxic Trouble level by climbing the initial metal wall and leaping over the acid lake.

Ignore Bandages On Speedruns

Bandages are usually hard to reach, so grabbing them right away can slow you down. It’s better to collect them on a separate sweep – you only need to pick them up once per level, as long as you finish the level after collecting them.

Use The Quick Restart Button If You Make Mistakes

If you mess up during a run and realize you’ll go over the time limit, use these buttons to immediately restart the level.

Xbox: Y
PlayStation: Triangle
PC: R
Switch: X

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Dash To The Finish

As a huge Super Meat Boy 3D player, let me tell you, every tiny bit of time matters when you’re going for that perfect A+ run! I’ve learned that if you’re landing on a flat surface at the end of a section, definitely hit the dash button – it saves precious milliseconds. And speaking of dashing, it’s actually faster than regular sprinting for most characters at the start of a level, so use it to get a quick head start!

Xbox: X
PlayStation: Square
PC: LMB
Switch: Y

Ground Slam To Finish

If you’re in the air when you reach the finish line, use a ground slam instead of trying to drift across. It’s a quicker way to finish, particularly for lighter characters.

Xbox: B
PlayStation: Circle
PC: Ctrl
Switch: A

Dashes and ground slams also cancel each other for fast combos.

Learn The Level Slowly Before Attempting Speedruns

You can try each level as many times as you need, so don’t worry about getting perfect scores right away in this challenging game. Focus on learning the level layout, particularly the later sections, as you won’t encounter them as often and they might be harder to master.

2026-03-31 17:10