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Title: Hard Game
Post by: Nameless on April 24, 2012, 05:23:31 PM
I found  this game (http://escape-game.com/dak_en.html) on  an old thred (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/video-computer-games/i'm-officially-addicted-to-this-game/msg199720/#msg199720). I tried it, got addicted to it, and so though that I should share it with you.

BTW, does anyone know how to beat 20?
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Warrior_Monk on April 24, 2012, 06:13:19 PM
I'm stuck on 4 and 5. Laptops don't make 5 easy.

Scratch that, got 4.
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Wings of Music on April 24, 2012, 06:15:48 PM
Can't figure out 5 for the life of me.  ::)
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Warrior_Monk on April 24, 2012, 06:37:13 PM
Can't figure out 5 for the life of me.  ::)
Stuck on 5 and 12. Again, laptop mouse that prevents quick, easy, movement.

Edit: Positions on 12 change if you leave the level and come back to it. That (can) make things easier. Now I just have to beat 5...
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Nameless on April 24, 2012, 06:53:19 PM
hint for 5. Pull it up.
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Maynid on April 24, 2012, 07:47:23 PM
I'm stuck on 10, must be missing something easy....
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Chris on April 24, 2012, 07:51:02 PM
I'm stuck on 10, must be missing something easy....

You have to click where the lines meet in one the patterns. It requires a lot of speed, which I hate. I'm stuck on it even though I've figured it out.
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Jmbeers on April 24, 2012, 07:57:45 PM
19 is bugging me
Title: Re: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Professoralstad on April 24, 2012, 08:56:56 PM
I'm stuck on 10, must be missing something easy....

You have to click where the lines meet in one the patterns. It requires a lot of speed, which I hate. I'm stuck on it even though I've figured it out.

It doesn't require speed. You can click on the point even when the lines aren't there...

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Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Warrior_Monk on April 24, 2012, 10:48:04 PM
hint for 5. Pull it up.
I got that far, but it takes speed to get the key. Unless I'm missing something, but since it's level 5 I don't think I am.
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Nameless on April 25, 2012, 08:44:35 AM
hint for 5. Pull it up.
I got that far, but it takes speed to get the key. Unless I'm missing something, but since it's level 5 I don't think I am.
Nope you aren't
19 is bugging me
Spin it around
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Prof Underwood on April 25, 2012, 10:29:02 AM
Thanks for bringing this back to mind.  I enjoyed beating that the first time around years ago, and enjoyed going back through it again today.

For those who are interested, I also just discovered the sequel! (http://escape-game.com/dak2_en.html)
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Minion of Jesus on April 25, 2012, 12:11:40 PM
I feel foolish, but what's up with level six?

EDIT: nevermind.
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Chris on April 25, 2012, 12:22:04 PM
Finally beat it.

Spoiler (hover to show)

Minion:

Spoiler (hover to show)
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: TheKarazyvicePresidentRR on April 25, 2012, 04:45:56 PM
Thanks for bringing this back to mind.  I enjoyed beating that the first time around years ago, and enjoyed going back through it again today.

For those who are interested, I also just discovered the sequel! (http://escape-game.com/dak2_en.html)
I hate you......Must finish it.
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Warrior_Monk on April 25, 2012, 05:06:02 PM
For those who are interested, I also just discovered the sequel! (http://escape-game.com/dak2_en.html)
Now I can be stuck on 3 levels in one game! Stuck on 10, 17, and 20.
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: browarod on April 25, 2012, 06:04:46 PM
For the sequel, 10 is just a matter of finding the key and then finding the dead end wall with the tiny keyhole of the door visible. I'm stuck on 9 and 20, though. >_<
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Warrior_Monk on April 25, 2012, 06:38:57 PM
For the sequel, 10 is just a matter of finding the key and then finding the dead end wall with the tiny keyhole of the door visible. I'm stuck on 9 and 20, though. >_<
I found the key and a switch, and a note that gives out random numbers. Can't find the door, but I'll check all dead ends I guess.

EDIT: Found it.
Also, level 20 hint (though I haven't beaten it yet)
Spoiler (hover to show)

Beat the first one. The second one is HARD.
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Prof Underwood on April 26, 2012, 12:34:07 PM
I found the key and a switch, and a note that gives out random numbers. Can't find the door, but I'll check all dead ends I guess.
I found the key and the door, so I beat the level.  But I never saw a switch or a note with numbers, so I'm doomed on level 20.  I also can tell there should be another hallway (the base of the "Y"), but there is a wall in the way.


I also can't seem to figure out 16 or 17 (other than right-clicking, then left-clicking spins the fan a bit).
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: browarod on April 26, 2012, 12:45:22 PM
I found the key and a switch, and a note that gives out random numbers. Can't find the door, but I'll check all dead ends I guess.
I found the key and the door, so I beat the level.  But I never saw a switch or a note with numbers, so I'm doomed on level 20.  I also can tell there should be another hallway (the base of the "Y"), but there is a wall in the way.
That's exactly the same problem I'm having. Maybe the switch opens the wall? But then where is the switch....

@Prof - For 16, mouse over the left edge of the block until a little "pull strip" (like to open some boxes) pops out then click it and drag to the right. Proceed from there.
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Warrior_Monk on April 26, 2012, 02:28:35 PM
Now I'm stuck on 20 and 17 (stupid speed).

You are correct. The switch does open the wall for the rest of the Y, at the end of which is the note with the numbers. If anybody figures out how to get the key for 20 without using the walkthrough, I'd appreciate it.
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Nameless on April 26, 2012, 05:15:58 PM
Beat the old one
Spoiler (hover to show)


And cannot figure out 9 and 8. Any help?
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Prof Underwood on April 26, 2012, 05:29:33 PM
@Prof - For 16, mouse over the left edge of the block until a little "pull strip" (like to open some boxes) pops out then click it and drag to the right. Proceed from there.
I got the pull strip.  My problem is that I can't open the envelope afterward.

And cannot figure out 7 and 8. Any help?
To beat 7, you've got to be in the right frame of mind (and you also might want to remember the little mouse level on the old one).
To beat 8, you've got to slap that wall silly :)
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Nameless on April 26, 2012, 05:34:58 PM
@Prof - For 16, mouse over the left edge of the block until a little "pull strip" (like to open some boxes) pops out then click it and drag to the right. Proceed from there.
I got the pull strip.  My problem is that I can't open the envelope afterward.

And cannot figure out 7 and 8. Any help?
To beat 7, you've got to be in the right frame of mind (and you also might want to remember the little mouse level on the old one).
To beat 8, you've got to slap that wall silly :)
I already thought of that for 7, but for 8, it only slaps like once every 30 seconds.
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: browarod on April 26, 2012, 06:16:25 PM
If anybody figures out how to get the key for 20 without using the walkthrough, I'd appreciate it.
Took me like 20 mins, but I found it eventually after mass clicking everything. The panel that gives the symbol order is a red herring.
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: TheKarazyvicePresidentRR on April 26, 2012, 08:24:46 PM
VICTORY!

I did walkthrough 20, due to not having ANY idea that thing was even IN ten.

Spoiler (hover to show)
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Warrior_Monk on April 26, 2012, 10:48:00 PM
If anybody figures out how to get the key for 20 without using the walkthrough, I'd appreciate it.
Took me like 20 mins, but I found it eventually after mass clicking everything. The panel that gives the symbol order is a red herring.
Not completely. I used it to help know the numbers with the thing in level 10. It was definitely helpful, but after you enter the numbers in it doesn't matter (as far as I can tell).
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Chris on April 26, 2012, 11:07:12 PM
I'm left with 17 and 19, and can't manage to make any progress on either of them.

Edit: I've figured out most of 19.
Edit 2: 19 was clever. 17 is the devil.
Edit 3: Finally made the stupid thing spin. Almost got it.
Edit 4:

Spoiler (hover to show)
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Minion of Jesus on April 27, 2012, 08:15:59 AM
I am COMPLETELY stuck on 14. Help me, I beg you!
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Warrior_Monk on April 27, 2012, 09:01:55 AM
I am COMPLETELY stuck on 14. Help me, I beg you!
On the first one or the second one?
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Minion of Jesus on April 27, 2012, 09:15:32 AM
I am COMPLETELY stuck on 14. Help me, I beg you!
On the first one or the second one?

The first, curse it!
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: browarod on April 27, 2012, 09:46:24 AM
If anybody figures out how to get the key for 20 without using the walkthrough, I'd appreciate it.
Took me like 20 mins, but I found it eventually after mass clicking everything. The panel that gives the symbol order is a red herring.
Not completely. I used it to help know the numbers with the thing in level 10. It was definitely helpful, but after you enter the numbers in it doesn't matter (as far as I can tell).
When I said red herring, I meant that it's actual use is not what it seems to be. ;)
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Prof Underwood on April 27, 2012, 10:04:43 AM
I'm still stuck trying to open that envelope on 16?  I'm clicking on the top part and dragging it up?  What am I doing wrong?
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: browarod on April 27, 2012, 11:10:33 AM
I'm still stuck trying to open that envelope on 16?  I'm clicking on the top part and dragging it up?  What am I doing wrong?
It seems to be random on whether or not a given pull will bring the top up with you. Sometimes I get it the first try, sometimes after a few tries, and sometimes it takes a dozen.
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Drrek on April 27, 2012, 11:18:44 AM
I'm still stuck trying to open that envelope on 16?  I'm clicking on the top part and dragging it up?  What am I doing wrong?
It seems to be random on whether or not a given pull will bring the top up with you. Sometimes I get it the first try, sometimes after a few tries, and sometimes it takes a dozen.

Yeah it seems to be very finicky on that one.  I remember figuring out what to do very quickly, but still ending up looking it up on a walkthrough because it wouldn't work.
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: TheKarazyvicePresidentRR on April 27, 2012, 01:51:13 PM
I'm still stuck trying to open that envelope on 16?  I'm clicking on the top part and dragging it up?  What am I doing wrong?
Gotta pull up FAST.
I'm still stuck trying to open that envelope on 16?  I'm clicking on the top part and dragging it up?  What am I doing wrong?
It seems to be random on whether or not a given pull will bring the top up with you. Sometimes I get it the first try, sometimes after a few tries, and sometimes it takes a dozen.

Yeah it seems to be very finicky on that one.  I remember figuring out what to do very quickly, but still ending up looking it up on a walkthrough because it wouldn't work.
Same >_<
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Prof Underwood on April 27, 2012, 04:59:00 PM
Gotta pull up FAST.
And that was the "key".  Thanks to that tip, I have now beaten both games :)
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Nameless on April 27, 2012, 05:44:42 PM
I had too much time so I did this on level 11.

Spoiler (hover to show)

PS how do you beat levels 10 and 13?
Title: Re: Hard Game
Post by: Warrior_Monk on April 27, 2012, 06:22:18 PM
I'm still stuck trying to open that envelope on 16?  I'm clicking on the top part and dragging it up?  What am I doing wrong?
It seems to be random on whether or not a given pull will bring the top up with you. Sometimes I get it the first try, sometimes after a few tries, and sometimes it takes a dozen.
I always clicked and went to the bottom, then jerked it up. Worked even slowly.
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