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They Said We'd Have Flying Cars, and We Do! Kinda! Walkthrough: Best Weapons, How to Complete, and Collectibles

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They Said We'd Have Flying Cars, and We Do! Kinda! is a Hero Mode stage in the Cryogenic Hopetown sector of Splatoon 3. Continue reading to see a full walkthrough, the best weapons to use, and the locations of all collectibles!

They Said We'd Have Flying Cars, and We Do! Kinda! Basic Info

Stage Location
Site Cryogenic Hopetown Stage No. 2
Entry Fee None No. of Tries 3

They Said We'd Have Flying Cars, and We Do! Kinda! Weapons and Rewards

Best Weapon for They Said We'd Have Flying Cars, and We Do! Kinda!

Splatoon 3 Hero GearHero Gear
・Hero Gear's rate of fire lets you ink areas very quickly.

・While weaker than the L-3 Nozzlenose, using the Hero Gear makes it easier to splat enemies above and below you.

All Weapons Choices and Rewards

Main Weapon Sub Weapon Reward
Splatoon 3 Hero GearHero Gear Splatoon 3 SmallfrySmallfry 1300
Power Eggs
Splatoon 3 Carbon RollerCarbon Roller Splatoon 3 Burst BombBurst Bomb 1300
Power Eggs
Splatoon 3 L-3 NozzlenoseL-3 Nozzlenose Splatoon 3 Curling BombCurling Bomb 1300
Power Eggs

They Said We'd Have Flying Cars, and We Do! Kinda! Walkthrough

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They Said We'd Have Flying Cars, and We Do! Kinda! Tips and Advice

Aim For the Tentacles on the Octozepplins

aim for the octozepplin

Although you will use Octozepplins to progress through the stage, there are times when you need to get rid of them to proceed. Be sure to aim for the tentacle at the top to destroy any Octozepplins in your way.

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Splatoon 3 Hero Mode

Hero Mode Walkthrough

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