Super Meat Boy bandages guide: collection rules and route planning
Collect hard-to-reach bandages without losing them before the exit.
Edition covered
The original 2010 precision platformer, with the PC release as the character-roster reference. Xbox and later console guest rosters differ. Super Meat Boy Forever is a separate game. Steam pictures include an in-game story scene.
Bandage rules at a glance
Touching a bandage is only part of the job. The successful route must still reach the end of the relevant stage or complete the Warp Zone sequence.
| Situation | What matters | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Bandage above the main route | Enough height and a safe return | Plan the descent before jumping up |
| Bandage beside a saw | Hazard timing in both directions | Wait for space to enter and leave |
| Bandage reached but you die | The collection is not secured | Repeat the pickup on the next attempt |
| Bandage in a Warp Zone | The challenge must be completed | Preserve the remaining attempts |
Choose movement for the obstacle
Alternate characters can simplify some standard stages. Their advantages come with a different jump arc or speed, so test the opening before a long collection route.
| Obstacle | Useful ability | Candidate |
|---|---|---|
| Long air gap | Brief hover | Commander Video |
| Controlled downward approach | Slow falling | Jill |
| Two separate height changes | Double jump | Ogmo |
| Tight recovery jump | Double jump with a different feel | The Kid |
Review the map after a successful clear
Use level-selection indicators to separate completed stages, A+ ranks and collected bandages. A completed level may still contain a missed collectible.
Treat guest unlock counts as platform-specific
Bandage rewards are not identical across the PC and Xbox rosters. The collection method remains useful even when the unlocked guest changes.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Super Meat Boy publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Super Meat Boy gameplay reference | strategywiki.org |
| Original Xbox walkthrough and warp locations | gamefaqs.gamespot.com |
| Character Warp Zone demonstrations | www.youtube.com |