How to play The Sentinel

thyslo · 23 May 2021, 20:31

I've just started to play The Sentinel as it was on my 'to play' list for a while.

So, started at level 1 and after a few attempts I finally absorbed the Sentinel.

Then I build a Synthoid on the sentinels place and transfered into it.

I expected that the level would be finished now and I could continue with the second level.

But this did't happen. The music played on and on. But I don't got into the second level.

(I played the WHDLoad version which I got some time ago from whdownload.)

What am I doing wrong here?

Coagulus · 23 May 2021, 21:05

You have to hyperspace (H?) away once you are stood in the final position. Then the level is complete

trixster · 23 May 2021, 22:23

Yes, and you have to ensure you have at least a robot of energy left in order to teleport. And energy beyond this last robot creates the seed for how many levels you progress - the more energy you have the more levels you’ll skip. So if I remember correctly, to jump to level two (or maybe it’s three?) you need to have a robot and a tree left over. Something like that.

thyslo · 24 May 2021, 09:46

@Coagulus Thank yout, 'H' worked great

@trixter Ah..this explains why I got directly to level 17 - I had absorbed too many trees.

Predseda · 24 May 2021, 09:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by thyslo

@Coagulus Thank yout, 'H' worked great

@trixter Ah..this explains why I got directly to level 17 - I had absorbed too many trees.

There is never "too many" as the game has ten thousand levels.

kriz · 24 May 2021, 11:38

9 999 levels left

trixster · 24 May 2021, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Predseda

There is never "too many" as the game has ten thousand levels.

I kinda disagree though

especially if you're new to the game. If you absorb too much energy and then teleport out of the level you might find yourself very quickly teleporting too far and being faced with difficult levels with Meanies (the fast=turning bad guys who force-teleport you) too soon! I'd recommend trying to progress slowly whilst you're getting to grips with the game

malko · 17 December 2022, 23:00

The first 999 levels codes have been added to HOL.

https://hol.abime.net/1876/cheatcode

Work still in progress but 999 codes are already a good start to keep anyone busy for a while

23 May 2021, 20:31	#1
thyslo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Germany Posts: 189	How to play The Sentinel I've just started to play The Sentinel as it was on my 'to play' list for a while. So, started at level 1 and after a few attempts I finally absorbed the Sentinel. Then I build a Synthoid on the sentinels place and transfered into it. I expected that the level would be finished now and I could continue with the second level. But this did't happen. The music played on and on. But I don't got into the second level. (I played the WHDLoad version which I got some time ago from whdownload.) What am I doing wrong here?

17 December 2022, 23:00	#8
malko Ex nihilo nihil Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: CH Posts: 4,856	The first 999 levels codes have been added to HOL. https://hol.abime.net/1876/cheatcode Work still in progress but 999 codes are already a good start to keep anyone busy for a while Last edited by malko; 17 December 2022 at 23:07.

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23 May 2021, 21:05	#2
Coagulus Gets there in the end... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wales Posts: 862	You have to hyperspace (H?) away once you are stood in the final position. Then the level is complete

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trixster Guru Meditating Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: England Posts: 2,337	Yes, and you have to ensure you have at least a robot of energy left in order to teleport. And energy beyond this last robot creates the seed for how many levels you progress - the more energy you have the more levels you’ll skip. So if I remember correctly, to jump to level two (or maybe it’s three?) you need to have a robot and a tree left over. Something like that.

24 May 2021, 09:46	#4
thyslo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Germany Posts: 189	@Coagulus Thank yout, 'H' worked great @trixter Ah..this explains why I got directly to level 17 - I had absorbed too many trees.

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