What makes Stage 5: The Hound one of the hardest stages?

Stage 5: The Hound is one of the hardest stages because it takes place in thick dog fur and includes 18 turfs plus the Tick Twins boss fight. The Tick Twins create split pressure: one targets your turfs while the other targets you directly. This stage is difficult because players must manage two survival problems at once: Threat What It Does Turf pressure One Tick Twin threatens your controlled areas Player pressure The other Tick Twin focuses on chasing or damaging you To survive The Hound, players need strong movement, a large swarm, and smart use of Charge, weapons, and Speed Boosts.