When you slide over water or a pit, you will float briefly and can slide to safety. During this time an exclamation point will appear over your character's head to alert you that you are in danger. When it appears, quickly swipe to reach safety. Make slow and precise movements by holding down. You can move very slowly and carefully by holding and using it as a virtual joystick. You can change directions in mid-air. When the exclamation point appears while you are in the air, you will be able to move in any direction. You can use these mid-air movements to get around enemies or to cross water. You can also slide back in the direction you came from.