Delayed Slide

I'm going to show you an advanced gameplay that is present on quite a lot of songs. I like to call it delayed slide, but it doesn't really have a name.

To most novice players out there, you might not think much when performing a slide. You see the blue star, you tap it, and directly drag the star to the intended direction. However, there are more to it than that. Delayed slide is when you have a slide, but you must do something before the sliding process. To make it simper, let me give an example:

In this example, focus only on the upper right part of the screen. You can see that a slide is going to occur, so you must tap the blue star. First part done. But then, notice that a pink ring is emerging from the centre. If you slide directly, then the pink tap won't be hit and the game will give it MISS judgment. So, what should you do? Once you hit the blue star, wait. Don't slide yet, keep your right hand hovering above the button (or touch screen).

Delayed Slide

Now, when you see the tap hitting the outer ring, simultaneously tap the button (or touch screen) while sliding your hand in the direction of the blue star. Remember that these two actions should be simultaneous, not one after the other. If you tap, then slide, you will be too late and the game will give it GOOD or GREAT judgment.

Simultaneously tap and slide

Many variations of delayed slide exists, but it all has the same concept. Let me give you another example, this time of delayed slide with another slide:

Firstly you see a blue star. Tap it. However, knowing the concept of delayed slide, do not slide yet. You can see that another blue star is emerging from the centre. Keep your right hand ready.

When the second blue star touches the outer ring, simultaneously tap it and slide the first slide. There are two slides here, so you must pay careful attention as to which slides come first. You must slide the middle slide, as it's the first one; not the slide on the right part of the screen. Wait, you're not done yet! Do you see another blue star emerging from the centre? Same concept, after you slide, keep your right hand close to the button/ touch screen.

When the third blue star touches the outer ring, simultaneously tap it while sliding the second slide. The second slide should be the one in the right.

Hold on, you're not done. Don't forget about the third slide. Now, since there are nothing emerging from the centre to the upper right dot, after sliding the second slide, just slide the third slide, which should be the one on the left.

Delayed slide is a confusing concept to master, but with lots of practice, anyone can do it! Good luck with it and keep on playing.