Found it! I can see why you wouldn't use it much, not all that helpful is it? Unlike the other secret area, which can be found Spoiler in the room directly before the one with the gems.
The design of this game seems deliberately abstruse, which is appealing to many people (myself included). It's fairly easy to die and there are no checkpoints within the levels themselves, though each one is short enough that a redo isn't too frustrating. Also, you will do a lot of backtracking while trying to figure out what to do with items. If I had to draw a comparison with anything, I'd say it feels like an update of the old Codemasters "Dizzy" games of yore rather than any metroidvania.
Yes! Very like Dizzy - although not as punishing with the deaths. I am completely stuck on the middle island. Feel like I've done everything I can, but can't find the third item to activate the idols in the temple. I assume it has something to do with the machine in the village or the skull on the ship, as they're the only things I haven't solved anything with yet.
OK, I've completed the left and right islands and have more than 500 coins, but I've come to a complete standstill on the middle island. I have two pedestals activated, left and centre, in the Temple of Kaka, but nothing to put in the third one. Any tips, anyone?
You need to Spoiler Fix the telephone in Nestor's slime level. You can find a bit of slime on the platforms to his right, and you can drip into the machine in the village with that. The gem is in one of the boxes. To fix the phone, you need a screwdriver (don't remember where I found that) and a wire (try climbing around the outside of the pirate ship using the flute) I have no idea how to find the leftmost gem of the middle island, on the other hand... I assume it probably has something to do with the flaming level with the totem pole, since it's the only level I haven't been able to do anything with.
You beauty! I thought I was missing something on Nestor's level! Spoiler Never noticed the slime. As for your issue, I can help you. Spoiler Presumably you haven't got the item needed to put out the fire. There are a few things you need, but to get you on your way, you need to build a tower of crates to reach the crate on the highest platform near the goat. Inside that, you should find a tin can. Goats can chew through tin cans... That should set you on your way. There's a few more stages after that, but I don't want to give away every step unless you need the hints.
I need help! I have gotten pretty far on the left and center lands. But, am stuck (I think close to the end of both?) ... I will spoil both my questions for those that don't want to see... Spoiler First, on left land, how the heck do you get across the jump on the part where the eagle is perched on rock? I see the guy stuck in the parachute across the way, but can't make the jump? What am I missing? Spoiler Second, on center land, I can get to the final stage where the stone from wall is spitting rocks at you (right after the part where I placed the three things on the temple or whatever). I don't know what to do in that scene with the wall thing spitting rocks at you? I see there is a way to go up, but am stuck.
For your first question - I'm not sure either. I figure it might be solved once you finish the other two characters' storylines? For your second question - you need to Spoiler defeat the face in the wall that's spitting rocks at you - it's a boss battle. To give you a hint - try hitting the rocks it spits at you with your hammer! I have my own question - for the red-hat character on the rightmost map, does anyone know where I can find the Spoiler bottled time for the witch's potion ? I imagine it's probably related to Spoiler little red riding hood who I haven't done anything with, the key I can't reach that's above the chicken that lays eggs when you play the trumpet, and/or the treasure chest in the first level that I can't open . I can't seem to figure out what to do next, though.
First hint: Spoiler You're right, it does have to do with the chicken. Playing the trumpet to get the eggs is the first part of reaching that key...now you need to figure out how to hatch the eggs as well. Second hint: Spoiler Is there anything nearby that could help break open the eggs? Straight answer: Spoiler Knock the eggs into the stationary rock on the ground below the chicken. Once you get Spoiler ...the key, there should be a lock you haven't opened yet.
Could really use some assistance. 1) left side of map: acquired map. No idea where to go next. Cant do anything with the screen with bird and larg gap still. Appear to have everything else there completed. 2) middle of map: acquired the compass and believe I've got everything but no idea what to do with the totem pole. Completed ant hill and rest of fire level. Help please! 3 right side of map: still missing blue salt. Can't get fisherman to give me any fish. Also not sure if skull and single bone are supposed to be used either. Thanks in advance.
1. Sounds like you're done with this section. 2. Sounds like you're done with this section. 3. Try using the Spoiler bread to guide fish to the fisherman . Skull and single bone aren't used, though I recall an item in that room.
I've been meaning to ask: did anyone else think the bridge troll was way out of line with this remark? It just felt really unnecessary and out-of-step with the rest of the game to use such a harsh word. (To me, it's as bad as, or worse than, calling someone a d*ck.) EDIT: Image upload failed. I meant the remark: "I've got no mercy for pricks like you!"
How many hours to finish this game ? Is it 8 hours long as Traps'n Gemstones ? Thanks for your reply.
