How do fans work in Super Meat Boy

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Sometimes when I jump into a blowing fan in Super Meat Boy, I fly into the air. Other times I do the same jump, land on the fan and die immediately. I can't figure out a consistent model for how the fans work and how I'm supposed to use them.

Best Answer

The fans add velocity in the y-direction. So you'll need to be going upwards in the jump to make maximum profit of the fan, otherwise your negative speed (downwards speed) can not be canceled in time before you hit the fan.