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'''Pauline hat jumping''', also known as '''hat hovering''', is a technique that can be used to gain infinite height in the [[Metro Kingdom]]. The technique utilizes Pauline's sun hat item that is part of the ''A Request from the Mayor'' | '''Pauline hat jumping''', also known as '''hat hovering''', is a technique that can be used to gain infinite height in the [[Metro Kingdom]]. The technique utilizes Pauline's sun hat item that is part of the mission ''A Request from the Mayor'', that becomes available after completing the main story (and completing the festival) | ||
Because the hat has a very slow fall speed, it is possible to repeatedly throw, dive onto and catch the hat in midair to gain unlimited height and distance. Since this technique exploits the physics of the hat itself, rather than using a glitch, it is possible on all versions of the game. The trick was first discovered by syrkl. | Because the hat has a very slow fall speed, it is possible to repeatedly throw, dive onto and catch the hat in midair to gain unlimited height and distance. Since this technique exploits the physics of the hat itself, rather than using a glitch, it is possible on all versions of the game. The trick was first discovered by syrkl. | ||