Leander problem

macce2 · 12 November 2007, 07:51

So, I've been playing Leander for years every now and then..
really cool platformer, considering its age ;-)

However, I still can't find out how to use Rune Bombs..
-So, how's that ..?

No, I don't have the manual..

Ironclaw · 12 November 2007, 08:01

Maybe this could provide a hint:

http://recordedamigagames.ath.cx/mod...dex.php?id=450

or

http://recordedamigagames.ath.cx/mod...nk.php?lid=191 (stream)

?

Or ask in the RAG forum and the recorder will probably answer your question.

macce2 · 12 November 2007, 09:08

@Ironclaw

Thanks, but no, I DON't want to watch any long plays !!
That takes the fun out of it, I do want to solve and try myself ..
Anyway, it 'd help if I could blow those rune bombs out ! ;-)
And kick some elf butt

Graham Humphrey · 12 November 2007, 09:49

Maybe this will help? (Taken from the Leander competition thread from the Games League):

Quote:

Originally Posted by ppill

There are three types of bombs:

suicide bomb: down+holding down fire (this is not deducted from the number of bombs you have)

To use the next two you need to buy extra weapons, can't remember the names of the different swords. One of them only fires the bombs when a big mask appears after you collect a scull.

The most expensive blade activates the bombs just like the suicide bomb but you're not killed but instead you're invulnerable for a while and cause heavy damage to anything around you.

There might be other ways.

Weapons

Leander begins his quest with a short training sword which delivers
only one hit point to enemies. However, a quick visit to one of the
many shops situated throughout the game could greatly enhance your
enemy-destroying capabilites - if you have the finances:

From the manual:

Quote:

IN-GAME FEATURES

Dagger - One hit point
Long Sword - Two hit points
Force Blade - Unstoppable. Varying hit points
Tempest Blade - 2 Hit Points with each blow. Leander's speed and jumping capabilities are increased
Lion Blade - 5 hit points
Suicide Weapon - Uses up one of your lives but delivers 20 hit points to any enemy in your immediate vicinity. Won't work if you only have one life remaining
Rune Bombs - Required for the operation of Lion Blade. Also, Rune Bombs are the only weapon capable of dispatching Thanatos' ethereal image

Please Note that the strength of Leander's Force Blade. Tempest Blade
and Lion Blade may be increased by holding down the fire button on your
joystick. The Energy Indicator Bar at the base of the screen (see What's
On Screen) displays their increase in power as you hold the fire button
down. Release it to engage the weapon. Leander's Suicide Weapon and
Lion Blade require a full charge of energy before they can be activated.

macce2 · 12 November 2007, 10:35

@Graham Humphrey

Many thanks! I'll try again playing Leander with those hints.

DrF · 12 November 2007, 15:34

I remember being stuck with this about 2 weeks ago, I noticed that by holding down fire as if to go for sucide and then letting go right at the end before suicide a large lion like face would appear, never been able to do it again

macce2 · 12 November 2007, 16:16

@DrF

Yeah, Leander is funny game. :-)

Btw, what actually the point of that storm weather in world 2,
which sometimes seems to raise from nowhere ..?! ;-)

ppill · 12 November 2007, 19:35

Hope this clears things up a bit. From the Manual:

Quote:

Icons

Chests, and some enemies, when destroyed, leave behind icons for Leander
to pick up. These mainly consist of coinage (for that always-useful
shopping spree, armour enhancement or extra lives. However, should
Leander discover an icon (coinage not included) and leaves it floating
around on-screen instead of collecting it, it will change into a skull
icon. Collecting a skull icon calls Thanatos' Ethereal Presence!

Thanatos' Ethereal Presence

Attacks if Leander collects a skull icon. Accompanied by crashing
thunder, dazzling lightning and torrential rain, his attack can only
be thwarted by Rune Bombs (see Weapons). A direct hit with a Rune
Bomb will cause the Ethereal Presence to change direction. It will
take four or five such hits to destroy it.

Quote:

I noticed that by holding down fire as if to go for sucide and then letting go right at the end before suicide a large lion like face would appear, never been able to do it again

To do this you need the Lion Blade and at least one rune bomb.

Graham Humphrey · 12 November 2007, 19:36

I wondered about that too, confused the hell out of me. Thanks

macce2 · 12 November 2007, 21:25

Oh, many thanks for help, to all of you who helped! :-)
Just playin' it..

12 November 2007, 07:51	#1
macce2 Retro maniac Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland Age: 49 Posts: 1,219	Leander problem So, I've been playing Leander for years every now and then.. really cool platformer, considering its age ;-) However, I still can't find out how to use Rune Bombs.. -So, how's that ..? No, I don't have the manual..

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12 November 2007, 08:01	#2
Ironclaw Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: ... Age: 45 Posts: 3,313	Maybe this could provide a hint: http://recordedamigagames.ath.cx/mod...dex.php?id=450 or http://recordedamigagames.ath.cx/mod...nk.php?lid=191 (stream) ? Or ask in the RAG forum and the recorder will probably answer your question.

12 November 2007, 09:08	#3
macce2 Retro maniac Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland Age: 49 Posts: 1,219	@Ironclaw Thanks, but no, I DON't want to watch any long plays !! That takes the fun out of it, I do want to solve and try myself .. Anyway, it 'd help if I could blow those rune bombs out ! ;-) And kick some elf butt

12 November 2007, 10:35	#5
macce2 Retro maniac Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland Age: 49 Posts: 1,219	@Graham Humphrey Many thanks! I'll try again playing Leander with those hints.

12 November 2007, 15:34	#6
DrF Blessed A1200 Of TeH Rat Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bham, UK Age: 42 Posts: 496	I remember being stuck with this about 2 weeks ago, I noticed that by holding down fire as if to go for sucide and then letting go right at the end before suicide a large lion like face would appear, never been able to do it again

12 November 2007, 16:16	#7
macce2 Retro maniac Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland Age: 49 Posts: 1,219	@DrF Yeah, Leander is funny game. :-) Btw, what actually the point of that storm weather in world 2, which sometimes seems to raise from nowhere ..?! ;-)

12 November 2007, 19:36	#9
Graham Humphrey Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Age: 37 Posts: 11,167	I wondered about that too, confused the hell out of me. Thanks

12 November 2007, 21:25	#10
macce2 Retro maniac Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland Age: 49 Posts: 1,219	Oh, many thanks for help, to all of you who helped! :-) Just playin' it..

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