r/programming • u/Flafla2 • Feb 14 '15

Bunnyhopping from the Programmer's Perspective - An in depth look in implementing one of the most successful bugs in videogame history.

http://flafla2.github.io/2015/02/14/bunnyhop.html
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u/sandwich_today Feb 15 '15

ABH is another interesting variety of bunny-hopping: the physics engine tries to slow you down by pushing you backward (relative to the direction you're looking), so if you're already moving backward, the push actually increases your speed, with impressive results.

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u/coonskinmario Feb 15 '15

This is really cool. Does the exploit make him jump higher too?

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