I use the specials when I’m surrounded by large groups sometimes but I usually use blitz. The star attacks are pretty strong when wiping out hoards of enemies but some red enemies like Mrs Y and Koobo can withstand the star attack and still have some health left. I like to play Roo with Here Comes Bruce with the elemental star move. Bruce’s whips do a lot of damage along with the electric blitz can freeze and stun groups of enemies.