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They do one thing: fly in a sin wave. That's it. They don't try to trick you or fake you out. They won't suddenly dip lower or pick up speed. They're a completely predictable, static obstacle.

But they still manage to be pretty involved to beat. They test how well you've mastered your jump arc and whip timing in a way other enemies can't because Medusa heads will just keep coming until you leave their spawn area.

Like, that hallway leading up to Death in the first game? One of the best segments in any video game. And it's all thanks to the Medusa Heads.