Rick Dangerous - Desperately seeking help!

alkis21 · 21 April 2006, 23:40

I never managed to finish this game. After I downloaded the WHDLoad version, I thought I would finally succeed, as it featured a trainer option. Unfortunately, it turned out limited lives were not my problem... the problem is one particular screen I can't get past, the same screen in which I was stuck 15 years ago!
If you know RD well, please take a look at this video.

I apologize for the camera angle, it was shot by my fiancee while I was playing.
My problem is that I can't get to that damn second platform.

The snake is shooting at me the moment I reach a certain height. I've tried everything; shooting at it, placing dynamites at various spots, searching for invisible ladders, waiting for something to happen (or for the snake to stop shooting), nothing.

Wherever I jump from, the arrow kills me.
Can anyone help?

sareks · 21 April 2006, 23:54

oh yes. that's a tricky spot. i had problems with that, too. the moment you fall down on the level where you can see the snake you have to start moving to the other side to time it just right. you might need patience and various tries in order to succeed. all i know is when you wait to long you are not able to get past that point.

if that didn't help you have a look at
http://www.rickdangerous.co.uk/demos.htm
and click on EGYPT DEMO 1 (59KB) - you need a quicktime player to view the solution video

as it says: "Many times I have been asked how to beat the large spike pit on screen six, where Rick has to jump over it while being shot at. This is a timing trap of Jet Set Willy proportions. The trick, though, is to jump as far right as possible from the left hand platform. Once you're far enough right, the spears will stop, and the second jump should ensure this if it follows the first jump immediately."

alkis21 · 22 April 2006, 00:00

I tried that too. Too be honest, I can't see how this might work, because I don't notice any change whatsoever in the way the snake shoots as time passes. Therefore, there doesn't seem to be any difference in whether you make your moves right away or later.

sareks · 22 April 2006, 00:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by alkis21

I tried that too. Too be honest, I can't see how this might work, because I don't notice any change whatsoever in the way the snake shoots as time passes. Therefore, there doesn't seem to be any difference in whether you make your moves right away or later.

you are right. please take a look at the video at the resurrected page - you'll find what you are looking for

alkis21 · 22 April 2006, 00:06

Thanks for the tip, I'll keep trying then.

alkis21 · 22 April 2006, 00:17

OH MY GOD! I just noticed that you edited your post!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sareks

if that didn't help you have a look at
http://www.rickdangerous.co.uk/demos.htm
and click on EGYPT DEMO 1 (59KB) - you need a quicktime player to view the solution video

Wow, there it is, on video.. I feel like crying, perhaps after 15 years I will manage to get past that damn spot!
Thanks a million!

mangemani · 22 April 2006, 00:54

haha,exactly the same spot that my neighbour had a realy hard time to get by.
he started to pull his hear and cursed the game after SEVERAl tries

.
i dont remember how he got by it,but i think that he managed to time the jump so he coud avoid the shoot.

quahappy · 22 April 2006, 10:54

RD - Gotta have another go game.... followed by yet another broken joystick through frustration.

Nice to know I wasn't the only one stuck on that level. Going to play again now when I've bought a supply of backup joysticks.

hipoonios · 22 April 2006, 11:30

level 1 Video: http://recordedamigagames.ath.cx/mod...ndex.php?id=24
level 2 Video: http://recordedamigagames.ath.cx/mod...ndex.php?id=25
level 3 Video: http://recordedamigagames.ath.cx/mod...ndex.php?id=28
level 4 Video: http://recordedamigagames.ath.cx/mod...ndex.php?id=29

Overdoc · 26 April 2006, 01:06

Oh, yes, this is exactly where I gave up, too...
Gotta check the video now! Maybe I'll try again beating this game after all those years ?

21 April 2006, 23:40	#1
alkis21 Zone Friend Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Athens, Greece Age: 49 Posts: 1,409	Rick Dangerous - Desperately seeking help! I never managed to finish this game. After I downloaded the WHDLoad version, I thought I would finally succeed, as it featured a trainer option. Unfortunately, it turned out limited lives were not my problem... the problem is one particular screen I can't get past, the same screen in which I was stuck 15 years ago! If you know RD well, please take a look at this video. I apologize for the camera angle, it was shot by my fiancee while I was playing. My problem is that I can't get to that damn second platform. The snake is shooting at me the moment I reach a certain height. I've tried everything; shooting at it, placing dynamites at various spots, searching for invisible ladders, waiting for something to happen (or for the snake to stop shooting), nothing. Wherever I jump from, the arrow kills me. Can anyone help?

21 April 2006, 23:54	#2
sareks Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 44 Posts: 187	oh yes. that's a tricky spot. i had problems with that, too. the moment you fall down on the level where you can see the snake you have to start moving to the other side to time it just right. you might need patience and various tries in order to succeed. all i know is when you wait to long you are not able to get past that point. if that didn't help you have a look at http://www.rickdangerous.co.uk/demos.htm and click on EGYPT DEMO 1 (59KB) - you need a quicktime player to view the solution video as it says: "Many times I have been asked how to beat the large spike pit on screen six, where Rick has to jump over it while being shot at. This is a timing trap of Jet Set Willy proportions. The trick, though, is to jump as far right as possible from the left hand platform. Once you're far enough right, the spears will stop, and the second jump should ensure this if it follows the first jump immediately." Last edited by sareks; 22 April 2006 at 00:01.

22 April 2006, 00:54	#7
mangemani Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: sundsvall Age: 43 Posts: 82	haha,exactly the same spot that my neighbour had a realy hard time to get by. he started to pull his hear and cursed the game after SEVERAl tries. i dont remember how he got by it,but i think that he managed to time the jump so he coud avoid the shoot.

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22 April 2006, 00:00	#3
alkis21 Zone Friend Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Athens, Greece Age: 49 Posts: 1,409	I tried that too. Too be honest, I can't see how this might work, because I don't notice any change whatsoever in the way the snake shoots as time passes. Therefore, there doesn't seem to be any difference in whether you make your moves right away or later.

22 April 2006, 00:06	#5
alkis21 Zone Friend Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Athens, Greece Age: 49 Posts: 1,409	Thanks for the tip, I'll keep trying then.

22 April 2006, 10:54	#8
quahappy Born again WinUAE user Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Yorkshire, UK Age: 56 Posts: 1,667	RD - Gotta have another go game.... followed by yet another broken joystick through frustration. Nice to know I wasn't the only one stuck on that level. Going to play again now when I've bought a supply of backup joysticks.

22 April 2006, 11:30	#9
hipoonios Amiga Hardcore Gamer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sweden Age: 46 Posts: 1,207	level 1 Video: http://recordedamigagames.ath.cx/mod...ndex.php?id=24 level 2 Video: http://recordedamigagames.ath.cx/mod...ndex.php?id=25 level 3 Video: http://recordedamigagames.ath.cx/mod...ndex.php?id=28 level 4 Video: http://recordedamigagames.ath.cx/mod...ndex.php?id=29

26 April 2006, 01:06	#10
Overdoc Commodore Collector Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Austria Age: 53 Posts: 944	Oh, yes, this is exactly where I gave up, too... Gotta check the video now! Maybe I'll try again beating this game after all those years ?

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