To get an A+ rating in Super Meat Boy 3D, players must finish beneath the desired time. This A+ time is different for each level and can be seen after completing a run. Before entering a level, it will have a large, red A+ next to it if you've already achieved it. Now that players know how A+ ratings are acquired, this guide will offer tips and tricks to help them score fast times in Super Meat Boy 3D.
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Achieving one A+ rating on each world will unlock the dark world for that world. Players will also be rewarded for getting A+ ratings on every level of the game.
Tips To Get A+ Ratings In Super Meat Boy 3D
Find The Right Characters
New characters for Super Meat Boy 3D can be unlocked by finding Bandages and via other means. Interestingly, they are not just cosmetic, but come with their own movement styles, speeds, weights, and hitboxes.
Part of achieving A+ ratings is finding the right character for the level. For example, Ed, who is fast and can jump far, is perfect on open maps with lots of running and large gaps to cross. However, other levels are more constricted. Those that rely on momentum can also be good for Skeleton Boy, who is incredibly light, meaning he can be flung around at great speed. Nate is another to look out for with his double jumps.
Look For Shortcuts
While levels may appear to have set courses to run along in Super Meat Boy 3D, there are no rules, and a shortcut is a shortcut. Big jumps can be made between unconnected parts of the level, possibly cutting your time in half.
Some shortcuts may only be accessible with certain characters, thanks to large jumps or speed. For example, Skeleton Boy can skip half of the Toxic Trouble level by climbing up the first metal wall and jumping across the lake of acid.
Ignore Bandages On Speedruns
Bandages are often out of the way, so picking them up will waste time. Ignore these and find them on separate runs, as they only need to be picked up once as long as the level is completed after doing so.
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Use The Quick Restart Button If You Make Mistakes
If you're halfway through a run and make a costly mistake that you know will put you over time, use the following buttons to restart the level instantly.
- Xbox: Y
- PlayStation: Triangle
- PC: R
- Switch: X
Dash To The Finish
Every second counts when going for an A+ time in Super Meat Boy 3D, so make sure to use the dash button right at the end if it's a flat surface. The same can be said for the start of levels, as dashing with most characters is faster than sprinting.
- Xbox: X
- PlayStation: Square
- PC: LMB
- Switch: Y
Ground Slam To Finish
If players are midair above the finish line, then instead of dashing to complete the level, perform a ground slam. This is much faster than slowly floating down, especially with light 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
There's no limit to how many times a level can be attempted, so don't feel rushed to score A+ runs straight away in this difficult platformer. Try to learn the level first, especially the backend, which won't be reached as often, and thus will be more unfamiliar.
- Released
- March 31, 2026
- ESRB
- Teen / Blood, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Team Meat
- Publisher(s)
- Headup Games
- Prequel(s)
- Super Meat Boy Forever, Super Meat Boy
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Action, Platformer
