Xak 1, what are the controls for fighting?

By latis

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27-07-2010, 11:33

I was just wondering how to fight in Xak I.

I bought sword, armor, shield.
when I go outside, I press spacebar buntil one of those green creatures is next to me and release the spacebar.
The creature will bounce back, but no damage is done!? Can it only be killed with magic?

When I walk to the right I do the same with the skeleton, but still no damage is done...
I saw the video from Vampier on youtube and he hacks the guy in one slash (but probably hacked the game, since he increases his power) Smile

2nd. With which keys do you use magic? 'Cause I buy a scroll and 'activate' it (sort of) in the items menu, but then what?

(I'm playing the game using BlueMSX)

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By Creepy

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27-07-2010, 11:38

You need a few hits before actually killing a creature when you're level 1. At level 1 its quite easy to die when trying to hit one monster. Just try to land a few hits, backoff and try again. You should be able to kill some and reach level 2.

By latis

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27-07-2010, 11:47

ah, ok, so it takes definitely more than 10 hits to kill it when level 1? (i don't see his energy bar decrease)

By JohnHassink

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27-07-2010, 12:59

Do you actually equip weapons and armour after you've bought it?

By latis

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27-07-2010, 13:07

yes, I forgot to mention that, but I equipped them

By JohnHassink

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27-07-2010, 13:19

O.k., well it's a bit like Hydlide 1, when you press space (or fire), you're in attack mode, if not, you're in defense mode.

Best is to get the enemies stuck against a wall etc., and keep pushing space.
If you're at it according to the right angle, the slime will die before you do (or you will not be hit at all), but in the beginning, you just have to be very careful, that's all.
Also, what Creepy said.

By JohnHassink

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27-07-2010, 13:30

Oh yeah, I think items are used with [ENTER].

By latis

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27-07-2010, 13:37

OK, thanks. Will try when I'm back home Smile

By ro

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27-07-2010, 14:53

keep space pressed to attack. when standing still, Latok will heal slowly

By latis

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27-07-2010, 18:44

thanks for the tips. just hitting the space bar and corner the opponent works fine LOL!

By JohnHassink

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27-07-2010, 18:56

Good! Smile
Also, try to get them in the back.
It's not so heroic, but it works well. Wink