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FAQ & Walkthrough
Created by: Steven Aldrich
E-mail:
[email protected]
Version 4.0
Copyright 2002-2004 Steven Aldrich
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| --Table of Contents-- |
|___________________________________________________________________|
I. Introduction
II. Controls, Quotes & Notes, and Your Screen
III. Walkthrough
IV. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
V. Secrets & Stuff
VI. Credits
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|I. --Introduction-- |
|___________________________________________________________________|
--------------------------------Uses----------------------------------
This Walkthrough has been created by Steven Aldrich for all
those who have trouble with the game Spelunker. This guide will
provide help for all 4 levels of the game, as well as an FAQ and
secrets. All copyright laws apply, and if in any case the reader
steals, sells, modifies or even copies word from word from this guide,
I will take the law into hands and sue the criminal. "Plagiarism is a
serious crime."
--------------------------------About Me-----------------------------
A lot of FAQ writers for Game FAQ's like to write about themselves a
bit. Since you cared to read this guide I'll tell you a bit about me.
Well to start it off, I love classic Nintendo games, and always have
since was a child. My favorites were Crystalis, Final Fantasy, Lode
Runner, Ninja Gaiden II, and Spelunker. You might wonder that since
I had been playing Spelunker since I was a child I could've possibly
beat it, but I didn't play it all that often. I don't want to tell
you too much about myself (I feel as though I have enough stalkers),
so tat's about all the information I can give you about myself.
--------------------------------Updates------------------------------
Version 4.0 (7-9-04 & )
1. Added detailed map for level 4.
2. Updated Secrets.
3. Updated Bestiary.
4. Updated Copyright
Version 3.0 (7-8-04
1. Updated FAQ section.
2. Updated Secrets.
Version 2.0 (11-11-02 & 4-8-03 + 4-9-03)
1. Spelling and Grammar Corrections.
2. Complete detailed maps of every level (Except Level 4).
3. More detailed Secrets & Stuff and FAQ questions.
4. Added "Your Screen."
5. Added "About Me."
Version 1.0 (11-8-02)
1. Created the Spelunker FAQ & Walkthrough
2. Created base contents
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|II. --Controls and Quotes & Notes-- |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Controls:
A button: To jump (Use directional pad to jump in such directions)
B button: To shoot your gun
Select button: Not used
Start button: To pause the game
Direction pad (D-pad): to move the character
Down and B: Use a bomb
Up and B: Use a firecracker
Quotes & Notes:
In the game Spelunker, it is easy to get extremely aggravated because
if you jump more than 2 inches, you die. here is a list of basic rules
you should follow:
2 Inch rule: Spelunker will not live if he falls more than 2 inches
above the ground.
Sharp rock rule: Spelunker will sometimes die when he hits rocks that
stick out of the side of cliffs, even if you almost
clear the jump.
Bomb rule: This one makes a little sense, when you set a bomb, run
as far away from as you can or else you'll get caught in
the explosion.
Patience is the key: This game takes a lot of patience, so be ready
for this one.
Insults for the maggot:
Spelunker can be a very annoying little maggot. There are ways to ease
this tension that builds up when Spelunker dies from the stupidest
things. A list of insults? Why not!?
-Maggot
-Midget
-Doof
-Frigget
-Little blue-red hatted dufas who is so weak he couldn't pick up a
newspaper! (This one came out by accident, but I like it)
-Fireman
-Blue Boy
-Suspenders
Your Screen:
In the game Spelunker, your screen going horizontal on the top consists
of a view things including your score, time remaining, the amount of
bombs and firecrackers you have, and your total number of lives remaining
1. First from the top left corner is the amount of bombs your holding.
2. Next to that is the amount of firecrackers.
3. Below this is your total amount of lives remaining.
4. Next to this is your time remaining, MIN meaning minimum amount of
time left before you die, and MAX meaning full of time remaining.
This can also be defined as an energy grid, but both seem to fit
together, but you can chose between what you prefer.
Note: Time can be restored by either collecting circle things, or
getting a Gas Pump.
5. Below the time is your current High Score. The high score to be
broken by default is 50,000 points.
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|III. --Walkthrough-- |
|___________________________________________________________________|
It all starts here:
------------------------------Level 1---------------------------------
Level 1 Map:
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| __________________== !___________I 8 I 8 I |
| | ==____________________! |
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| _______________ _________+_______^_______________________! |
| | | I! |
| ___I__I _8 I__%| | ! |
| | |*--I_I=| |I8! |
| __I_ =| | H!___ |
| |I_ \___I_____ !__I__ =| | H___* |
| |_I______B_________! ______ |
| | |
| | 8_I|________________________________________________________|
| |__C_______________^___^_____^___^___^__^______________ - |
| | #####################################################\* -- |
| | |_I_ ! _I_| |
| _I__ __:_______ | ! | |
| | \_____________________!_______:__:____(*=*)____|
|_________I___|_____________________________________________ = ____|
Legend:
| (Border) = (Escalator) 8 (Volcano) + (Rock Pile)
I (Item) ! (Rope) E (Elevator) ^ (Volcano with white stuff)
% (S-Item) C (Mine Cart) * (Key) B (Bat) (*=*) {End of Level}
: (Door) # (Bottom of Mine Cart area) - (Stairs)
First of all, all games start somewhere. You begin in an elevator
which will only bring you up and down. Begin at moving down to the
first tunnel of the cave. Walk across the cavern and jump onto the
first escalator, which will bring you down to the bottom. Proceed
through this little tunnel until you reach the rope, then climb up the
rope. Jump over to the floor and collect the items, then proceed back.
Now get on the elevator and go down to the next floor. Proceed across
and jump across the little pit. Then when you come across the rocks,
place a bomb that you picked up and run back near the pit, but not in
it. After it explodes, go back through the area, but when you jump
across the little volcano, do not jump it when the white smoke stuff
is coming out. Then jump on the rope and proceed all the way down,
you can pick up the items if you wish, but the risk isn't too much
worth it.
When you reach the bottom, collect the items and proceed down the
ladder to pick up the key, then return all the way back to the
elevator. Proceed downwards to the next two levels, but if you want,
you can go into the bottom portion of that cavern and collect some
goodies. When you reach the next two levels proceed down the slope,
but don't get killed by the white spray coming from the volcano.
At the end of the slope, proceed up the escalator, then climb to
platform on the right side of the cavern. When there, proceed up the
rope and collect the items, but be careful because the floor opens up
when you are going for the key, and will instantly kill you.
Optionally you can go to the bottom of this cavern and collect those
items as well. Now proceed back to the elavator and to the next
cavern. Here climb down the rope and take a ride in the mine cart.
---Mine Cart Controls---
Use the directional buttons right and left to move the cart
CAVERN MAP NUMBER 1:
__________________________________________
| | KEY: ^ (Falling white stuff)
| ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ # | # (Tricky falling white
|__________________________________ == | stuff)
| \*_=__| * (Key)
------------------------------------------ = (Platforms)
Proceed through the obstacle, but don't let the white stuff that falls
from the roof of the cavern hit you. Collect the key, but be sure to
walk down every last stair or the two-inch rule comes into play.
Proceed back and ride the elevator to the 2nd to bottom level. Bomb
the rock pile and run back onto the elevator, and optionally afterwards
collect the items at the very last bottom cavern. Proceed through the
doors (the key will automatically open the colored doors) and navigate
to the golden statue. Take a small ride downwards on the escalator to
proceed to level 2. (Note: You will earn an extra life every time you
complete a level)
------------------------------Level 2---------------------------------
Level 2 Map:
_____________________________________________________
| ! ! | == = |
| ! ! | == = |
| ! ! _I| == = |
|________ ! ! _I_8/ |I __ == __________|
| | ! ____ ! |_______|_| |__|==|__________|
|________| ! |____\! == |
| ! I\____+_____^___8___ == ______I___|
|K________8__________/ _____________|==|__________|
| ! ! == |
| ! ! _I_I_ __ __ ________|
| ! ! _______I___^I_8/_____|_|___|__|________|
|_I___ ! ! | _________________________|
|_____| ! ! |_____________/ ! |
| ! ! ! |
| ! ! _____ ____ ....______.... __ ! ___I%|
| ! ! | \/ | |_____| |__| ! |_____|
| ! ! | - - ___K_| |_ | B H ! ! |
| ! __| - |_____| !__I_| H ! ! |
| ! |__| - ! H ! ! |
|_I__ ! ! |__-_-_ - ___!__I___^___H I__I ! |
|____| ! ! |______| - / |____| ! |
| ! ! |______|__-_/ | ! |
|_I_____!_ ! | ! |
|_________|! _______ |K_+____!__|
| H !|____ |
| H ! |__ |
| H \__________________(*=*) |
| H |
| H |
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Legend:
| (Border) = (Escalator) 8 (Volcano) + (Rock Pile) - (Stairs)
I (Item) ! (Rope) ^ (Volcano with white stuff) : (Door)
* (Key) B (Bat) (*=*) {End of Level} .... (Bridge)
% (Special Item)
"With new levels, comes new difficulties!" Proceed to the right and go
down the escalator to the middle-right cavern.
Proceed through the short walkway, bomb the rocks and climb down the
rope to collect the key and the goody. Once again, you can optionally
collect any items you wish beforehand, just don't proceed to the bottom
right cavern without collecting the key. Now navigate through that
bottom-right cavern. Continue moving and proceed down through the long
ropes. Proceed down to first the bottom right cavern, cross over the
blue bridge, collect the goodies, but after you climb down the short
rope, proceed immediately to the right! (Somehow I died from this when I
decided to just go to the right...just a precaution) Climb down the
short rope, place bomb next to the rocks and climb to the top of the
rope, there is no reason for jumping to the top platform to get away
from the blast. After the explosion, collect the key, the proceed to
the top platform. Climb down and use a firecracker (Up & B) to destroy
the bat, but time it right so you won't die from the white stuff. Now
proceed to the next area, where you will see something like this:
CAVERN MAP NUMBER 2:
____________________
| = = * | | KEY: * (KEY)
| = |___| | = (Platform)
| = | | | (Rocks above you)
| = = = = | |___|
| = = |
---------------------
NOTE: It's okay to hit the bottom of the "rocks of above" when your
jumping to the next platform.
Now proceed up the platforms and collect the key, then proceed all the
way back to the ropes at the beginning. Now proceed downwards to the
next bottom-right cavern, and open up the door. This one is special
because it's like a Tarzan type thing swinging from rope to rope, or
better yet jumping. It will look something like this:
CAVERN MAP NUMBER 3:
__________________________________________
| | | | | | | | | KEY: | (Ropes)
| | | | | | | | | --- \ (Platforms)
| | | | | | | | | * (Key)
|--- | | -----\ |
| | | \___* |
| |---------\ |
| | \--------- |
| | |
------------------------------------------
Proceed through this challenge, collect the key, and proceed back.
Now after you collect the key, proceed all the way to the bottom of
the level, bomb the pile of rocks when you reach it, and quickly
"Jump" back up to the top of the slopes. Now proceed up the rope so
you can reach the platform that will allow you to open up the doors.
Proceed through this and find the Golden Statue, and proceed down the
Escalator to Level 3!
------------------------------Level 3---------------------------------
_____________________________________________________
| | = |
| *__+___ ! _I| = |
| ! H ____~~~~~~ ______= |
| ! ! H| |
| ! _I _B_ _^_______H| |
| ! H ______I_ ______III _I |
| _I_ ! H / |
| ! H _I__^_+_I___/ |
| ! H |
| ! __H____: _~~~~~_I_ ! |
| ! | ! |
| ! |___________________!___________________ |
| ! I|*_ ! | | |
| ! - ! |Cavern Map 4 | |
|___ ! - !____! |_____________| |
| ! - - ! |
| ! - - ___! |
|I___!______! _____I_ H |
| ! / H !|
| __I_______!______/ H () _+__ !_ I|
| ! _H_I_ && __I_ !__8|
| ! _I.._I_ && I|__ !___|
| !_.._+_III && |
| ! ___ &&_I__ __I_ |
| <Level 4 > (*=*) ::___I__!_/ H |
| B H |
| *_I__H |
| |
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Legend:
| (Border) = (Escalator) 8 (Volcano) + (Rock Pile) - (Stairs)
I (Item) ! (Rope) ^ (Volcano with white stuff) : (Door)
* (Key) B (Bat) (*=*) {End of Level} B (Bat)
~ (moving rocks) .... (Breakable Bridge) & (Water) () (Pot)
H (Ladder)
"Yet another Difficulty!" First proceed to the left and jump across
the hill things. bomb the rocks and jump back to the start of the
right platform, where you first started jumping across, so as not to
be hit by the bomb blast. Now proceed through the left cavern, and
jump across the pits and climb the rope. Bomb the rocks, climb back
down and jump across to the platform on the right so once again not
to be hit by the bombs blast. Take the key, and proceed downwards.
Optionally once again you can go through the place below the platforms
you just proceeded from. If not, proceed below that to the ropes and
the floating pot. It should look something like this:
CAVERN MAP NUMBER 4:
_____________________
| | | \___ | KEY: # (Pot)
|_____ | | | __| | (Vines)
| | | | | ~ (Water)
| | + (Objective point)
| __|
|+__ #| |
| ~~~~~~~~~~~~~| |
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-----Floating Pot Controls-----
Use the Directional pad to move right or left.
Go through this puzzle, and get to the "Objective point." Now go to
this next area and climb up these platforms. A good strategy for the
bat guy is to either shoot off a firecracker, or just avoid the things
he shoots down at you. Be sure to grab the key, and retreat back to
the beginning of this cavern. Now go down to an even harder challenge.
Go through to the right, and wait till you see a water board being
pushed upwards by water. Don't bother with the platform to the right,
for you'll kill yourself by the time the bomb explodes. Collect any
goodies, but the most important part is the cavern that is located to
the 2nd bottom right place that the water board leads you. Easily work
down the rope to the bottom of the cavern, then easily shoot off a
firecracker and obtain the key. Then proceed back up to the top of
this cavern. Now proceed to the bottom of this Water Board thing and
proceed to the left of this cavern, climb up the rope and go through
the doors. Proceed down the escalator. Now you will be on the final
level, or LEVEL 4!!!
------------------------------Level 4---------------------------------
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| = !! | ! ! ! |
| = !! | ! ! ! |
| = !! __I |I__! __I_ _:___ ! ! |
| = !! | !|____| |__ |! ! |
|_8__ !!_^_ _ _I8_|_ ! | | ! ! |
|____|!! / \ \ ! |_|I!_ ! |
| ! !! / \ |! __^__I |_ _|! |
|I_ ! !!_/ _ \_ I_|!|__| |_| | | ! |
|__|! !/ _ _ \ |! | | | | ! _I_|
| ! /___________\_%|! |_| | | ! |___|
| !|_______________|! | | ! ! |
| ! ! __| | | | ! ! |
| ! ____*|%__ ! _I!__. . .___I| | | ! !|
| ! |_____|___|!|______________| | |_I! !|
| ! ! | |_____| !|
| - ! | | H !I|
|___-_I___I______ !__ _I__I_I__ | | H |__|
|____________________||_________ | | H |
|______________ | I__ !I__*| | H |
| \__| |___|!|___|_| H |
|___(*+$*+)_____::____ H| |! - |
|____________________/ H| |! _I______- _II|
|I____ ! I______+__I_____H| |!|_ \/ |
|_____|!|_________________| |! \____________|
| ! :_~~~__8I_______*|_|!___+__I H B |
| !|___________ | H _*__|
| ! ! \__ ________| H |____|
|I_____!____8_^_I ! | | ! | H |
|________________|! ___| | ! | H _I__|
| ! !| | | !____*| H |____|
| ! __. ._I_ __!| |_____| ! H |
|I ! |________||___| | ! H |
|_|! |_|I_I_ . _!____I_ H |
| ! |_________________|H |
| ! H |
| ! ! __:_~~~~~~_I_^_ H_____I|
|_I!________+__^I___!|_______________________|
Legend:
| (Border) = (Escalator) 8 (Volcano) + (Rock Pile) - (Stairs)
I (Item) ! (Rope) ^ (Volcano with white stuff) : (Door)
* (Key) B (Bat) (*+$+*) {Game Completion} B (Bat)
... (Breakable Bridge) % (Special Item) . . . . (Breakable Bridge)
~ (Moving rocks)
"The Hardest and the last of them all." This level allows you to break
the 2-inch rule, into the 4-inch rule! Start off with collecting any
goodies you want, but proceed down the vines. When you climb down
the vine that is adjacent to the red key, jump down from it at a high
point so you will clear the pit. If you can do this on the first try
..you did better than I did, anyway collect the key and proceed down
the rest of this vine and go up the vine and to the right. Climb up,
collecting any goodies once again. Go through the red door, and
proceed down the vine. Get ready for the final confrontation of
caverns. Now you'll enter the area with a slight slope and a few
items at the bottom of it, it's a good thing to get these, only
because the circle item may give you an extra life. Now over to
the left of this climb up the vine and jump to the right to collect
the key. then proceed down the vine, and down the ladder. collect the
items and the key to the right has a bat flying above it, so you might
have to sacrifice a life. If not, the platform below it might allow
you to shoot of a firecracker. Either way, collect the key and
proceed even more downwards. Now go the left when you reach the bottom
and blow up any rocks in your way, but be careful of the blast. When
you reach the end of the line, climb up the rope, bomb the rocks, and
climb back up the rope, but there is no need to climb up, as long as
your on it, you'll be safe. Now proceed to the right, past the rocks
you just bombed, unlock the door and collect the key that is waiting
for you.
---Then HARD Part---
Now climb up to the top of the rope, where after this there is nothing
left, but you must have Good Coordination in order to make this jump.
At least be close to the top of the rocks, but Spelunker will be
nice and let it go if you jump to high on this one. Try not to hit the
rocks above you, but do not underestimate the length of the jump.
After you cleared this jump, proceed through the doorway, walk into the
temple, and YOU BEAT THE GAME!!!
---Ending---
Well you can either accept this next challenge and go on to the second
adventure, or just quit on it. I beat this challenge with much
difficulty.
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|IV. --Frequently Asked Questions-- |
|___________________________________________________________________|
If you yourself have any questions, E-mail me at
[email protected]
1.) What is Spelunker?
Spelunker is a platform game created by Tim Martin.
2.) Why do I die when I fall off of little platforms?
Well, Spelunker is unfortunate with this bad rule, but try not to
jump off high cliff sides.
3.) Do I need all the keys to complete each level?
Yes, usually keys are used to open the last doors of the level, as
well as doors to better keys.
4.) What is with the circle item? Sometimes I get a 1-up, and
sometimes I get extra points, and more time, and extra items...
This "Circle Item" will give you either four of the choices above
randomly.
5.) How do I kill bats?
To kill bats, when you collect tubes that have a blue strip in
the middle of them, shoot them off with up + B to kill the bats.
Note: You must be in the cavern where the bats are to make this
effective.
6.) How come when I aim for a platform, get there, and then I'll die?
Like I said before, jump off at an even point with the platform.
It's easier to press the jump button and the directional pad key
at the same time. If this isn't easy, keep trying to do it and
when you do, keep doing it until you get used to it. It'll grow
on you easily.
7.) Why is it my energy/time drops when I shoot my gun?
There isn't really an explanation for this, other than if you
consider the top bar an energy bar, Spelunker uses up some energy
when he fires his weapon.
8.) Where are the keys located in the third level?
They are located at the same place, you just have to jump up.
9.) How far have you gotten in the game?
Up to the sixth level.
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|V. --Secrets & Stuff-- |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Special Items:
When you come across certain walls, and jump you can collect special
items that include invisibility, super speed, and an extra life.
What they look like and brief description:
X2 or X4 Symbol- Increases point value from item pick-ups and enemy
by the the number located (such as X2 will double values and X4 will
make them 4 times more).
Spelunker Character Icon- Adds an extra life.
Shoe- Increases Spelunker speed by 3 (possibly 2.5, but 3 seems to make
more sense).
A Spinning Circle- Makes you invisble from enemy attcks, firecracker
leftovers, and your own bombs. Does not save you from falling
(unfortunately).
Locations:
First Level- 3rd Cavern down, proceed to the end and jump up to get a
special item.
Second Level- When approaching the puzzle where you climb down the
ladder, go left and you see a bat above dropping stuff, above that
area is a bridge you must cross to get on the rope. Instead of jumping
on the rope, jump across the gap and at the end of that wall, jump and
a special item shall appear.
Fourth Level- Proceed downward on the vines and go to the bottom-right
of first pyramid seen. jump up at the end of that wall.
Fourth Level- when going to the down cavern of the first red key,
jump off the vine to the left, which is the wall opposite to that
of the red key, jump up and receive that item.
Bestiary:
The Complete TWO enemies!!!
________________ ________________
|Ghost : | |Bat : |
| | | |
|Appears randomly| |Appears in |
|due to amount of| |caverns and |
|time or events. | |attacks with bat|
| | |white spray |
|Killed- killed | | |
|by revolver. | |Killed- killed |
| | |by a firecracker|
|In level 5 + | | |
|speed increased | |Bat white spray |
|by 2.5 | |usage increased |
---------------- |in level 4 + |
----------------
Items:
Bomb- Looks like it's read: round, black, and has a fuse sticking out.
Used to blow up piled rocks.
Capsule- light blue capsule with a dark blue stripe through the middle;
it gives you the a firecracker.
Money Bag- White bag with a $ sign. Gives you a good deal of points!
(Ranging from 500 to about 1000)
Gold Coin- Round Gold Coin. Gives you a good deal of points.
(about 1000)
Gas pump- "It's what keeps him going!" (Looks like a bar with colors
coming out of the sides) Increases time/energy. (It's not
really a gas pump, I don't know what it is, but it look
like one, so I named it this to make it easier)
Key- Used to unlock doors that matches the color of the key. (Red or
Blue)
Diamond- Gives you a large amount of points.
Second Adventure:
To get to the second adventure of the game, which is pretty much the
same thing, except whatever points, lives, and items you had from the
first quest transfer over. The whole game will be purple like colored
marble, but the keys will be invisible! It doesn't make much of a
difference as long as you know where they are. One last change to this
is the ghost appears more frequently. Bonne Chance! (GOOD LUCK!)
Third Adventure:
To get to the third adventure of the game, simply beat the second
adventure. The screen turns white. The keys are now invisbile, and
are hovering in mid-air (you must jump to acquire them).
Fourth and Fifth Adventure:
To get to the fourth and fifth adventure of the game, simply beat the
third adventure, and the fourth for the fifth. Here, the keys are
invisible and you must shoot a flare to acquire them. The color of
these levels is the same as level one.
Sixth Adventure:
To get to the sixth adventure of the game, simply beat the fifth
adventure. Not much of this is known currently.
Throughout the adventure, more secret items appear; there are two
in each level. There are also hidden diamonds in the adventure, there
is one in the first, second, and third, and there is two in the fourth.
Special Thanks to QuenAP for providing the information for the third,
fourth, fifth, and sixth quests.
___________________________________________________________________
|IV. --Credits-- |
|___________________________________________________________________|
This guide was created by Steven Aldrich (
[email protected])
for use of all people. DO NOT: Steal, Sell, Modify, or Plagiarize.
Special Thanks:
QuenAP (
[email protected]) for providing information on the third, fourth,
fifth, and sixth adventure.
Try to beat QuenAP's high score of 1,191,130!!!
The People that inspired me:
My Brother - For buying me the game.
Myself - For being so stubborn as of not to give up on playing the game
until I beat it.
My Friend - For agreeing that I should make this guide, as well as
editing it.
My fans (If any) - For looking over and hopefully agreeing with me
about my walkthrough.
*This guide is one of kind brought to you by Steven through
http://www.gamefaqs.com
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