The Reptile Rush is a powerful technique used by the protagonists, initially introduced in the first installment of the Yooka-Laylee franchise. It can be acquired from the instructor Trowzer, located in the game’s fourth world, Capital Cashino, in exchange for 80 Quills. To use it, the protagonists must first obtain the Reptile Roll ability, which they acquire at the beginning of the game in order to access Tribalstack Tropics. To initiate the ability, the player must press and hold the RT button on the Xbox Controller, transitioning into the Reptile Roll state, and subsequently hold the blue X button to charge up the powerful attack. The left joystick is then employed to aim at the desired target, after which the blue X button is released to execute the Reptile Rush. This attack propels the duo forward at an exceptional velocity for a brief duration. Each charged attack consumes a modest portion of the Power Meter, but the Athlete Tonic, obtainable from Vendi, can extend the attack’s duration. Additionally, the Baller Tonic reduces the power consumption associated with the Reptile Roll. The technique’s versatility becomes evident as it can shatter obstacles such as glass, move objects and propel the dynamic heroes to great distances during its execution. One notable application of the Reptile Rush occurs in Capital Cashino, where it is required to break a glass wall leading to the Dance Floor area, where a red Ghost Writer awaits. Similarly, the Reptile Rush is necessary in situations such as reaching a Pagie trapped in a passage obstructed by a massive fan in the Hivory Towers. While the Reptile Roll alone cannot access the Pagie, repeated utilization of the Reptile Rush allows Yooka and Laylee to overcome the obstacle and collect the golden Pagie successfully. Interestingly, the description given by Trowzer in his shop references the Sonic the Hedgehog series, as one of the moves is referred to as Spindash. Reptile Rush was first showcased in the Capital Cashino trailer, where it was used to traverse zaps of electricity.
