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Hello everyone.As you may or may not know,Archer Ownage was a scrolling platformer produced by Evil String Inc that appeared on the front page a few weeks ago.It followed the storyline of an archer on a quest to have revenge on a corrupt king who stole everything he owned but his bow,and it was Evil Strings first official project worked on by multiple members,but the game isn't easy unless you know what you're doing.I,being one of the level designers and programers of this game,have decided to produce a walkthrough to this game.If you have not yet played this game or have forgotten where it is,click here to play.Now,onto the walkthrough.(sorry that there are no screenshots,I may add some when I have more time)
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BASICS
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Controls
The controls are in most ways similar to most platformers but in other ways different.The arrow key movements are standard:Right and left to move back and forth,and the up arrow to jump.However,the diffrence lies in the controls for the bow;the bow is designed to point OPPOSITE of the mouse pointer.Clicking to fire is standard,but it may take a few minutes to get used to the targeting.
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Specials
Occasionally,a red-and-white target may appear out of nowhere.Shoot it,and you will be allowed to use one of four specials controlled by the A,S,D,and F buttons(you cannot gain an extra special use if you shoot the special target when your special is already charged).All specials cause the same amount of damage.The specials are:A=Arrow Rain,an attack where a storm of arrows covering the whole field falls from the sky.PROS:Covers the whole field.CONS:The second-slowest special.S=Arrow Bomb,an attack where a single arrow falls from the sky into the middle of the screen before exploding.PROS:The second-fastest special.CONS:Limited coverage.D=Star of Arrows,where a ring of arrows surrounds you and slowly expands.PROS:Can be used for a  close-range melee attack.CONS:Slowest of all the specials.F=Cat Attack,summons a cat of mythical proportions that attacks diagonally.PROS:Fastest of all the specials.CONS:Limited coverage.Based on these specials,new players should choose just one special to rely on,while intermediate to advanced users should use a "toolbox" method ,using the special best fitted to the situation.
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Restarting
You can restart after you die by pressing the R button to go to the beginning of the level.
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Dying
There are two ways you can die.The way that will happen the most often is when you fall into a pit between platforms.The other way is getting shot ten times over the course of a level by the wild noseiad enemies that shoot projectiles of green...well,let's not get into that.
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Killing Enemies
All enemies will die after one shot from your bow or after being hit by a special,with the exception of the boss.All enemies that are killed in one shot,however,respawn after 5 seconds.
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Now that you've learned the basics,let's learn about the actual walkthrough:the levels.
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LEVELS
*All the levels have the same basic first terrain of a large platform that you're dropped on and a smaller one to the right
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1:The Green Woods
You're plopped down right into the action.Shoot the enemy to your left immediatly,then head right.Jump onto the small platforms ahead and shoot the enemy on the larger platform.Quickly move to the right and jump to the top of the platform before  the enemy respawns.Jump onto the narrow platform and jump,then quickly move as far to the right as possible until you see a narrow platform that you should maneuver onto.Jump onto the other narrow platform to the right before landing on the main platform.Continue right.Jump over the large protrusion coming out of the platform,then jump over the small platforms covering the gap.Jump over the step platforms,then jump over the large gap.Step into the portal to go to the second level.
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2:The Yellow Peaks
It just got dark,but the moon's still light,so let's go.Move to the right over the platform,then jump onto the mountain.Continue going up the mountain until you see a floating platform.Jump on it,then continue to the right on the uppermost platform route until you see an enemy.Ignore it,and jump across the gap.When the platforms start to descend,jump onto the large bottom platform.Jump onto the smaller platform,then jump up to the next platform on the right.Make sure your moving to the right at all times,or the top platform will stop you.Move to the left of that platform,then attempt to jump through the opening at the top-left.This may take several tries.When you do get it,move to the right until you reach the large platform.Shoot the enemy there,then drop down to the lower platform.Move to the left,jump down,then land on the portal to go to level 3.
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3:The Forever Sands
The sands here stretch on seemingly to the ends of the earth,and the platforms are hard to see,only distinguishible by their black dots.Move to the right to the smaller platform,then jump ontop of the tall platform.Move onto the floating platform until you see a large platform.Jump on it's top,then immediatly drop down and go as far to the right as you can,as the top one is a dead end.Continue to the farthest edge to the right,then jump and go far to the left.You'll land on a platform with only one dot to give it away.There will be a spot with no dots after three platforms;jump and move as far to the right as you can to avoid it,then jump to the next level.Move to the left until you're over a spot with no platform,then jump up and land on the platform to the left or right.Kill the enemy there,then drop down on the platform below,then continue to the right.Shoot the enemy above,and continue to the right to face the final boss.
*BOSS BATTLE*
The boss is the king,inside an advanced(for his time)metal containter with a gun.Stand in the lower-left corner and aim at the king.Don't bother to shoot him while he's talking,it won't do anything.As soon as he's declared your death(or something in all capital letters),fire,don't wait until he doesn't say anything.It should hit him right when he stops talking.Continue to shoot as fast as possible afterwards,and use a special when you can.His turret tracks you and fires fast,but if you keep shooting that won't matter.When he screams,he should blow up in about a second,and then you should just sit back and read the rest of the story and credits.
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In conclusion,I hope this guide is helpful to you,and please comment your thoughts.And if you aim to become A so-called "Master Archer" in this game,I bid you good luck!

Last edited by Brass45 (2009-12-21 07:59:29)