| Frank N Stein |
Spectrum
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Playing Tips - by PSS programming manager Campbell McCausland |
Use the electric shock to reduce the reading on the voltmeter if it gets too high, but make sure you're going to be safe while paralysed!
When trying to deactivate the monster, take a few moments to study the layout and positioning of the obstacles before starting, as timing is the key at this stage.
Beware of using a spring when one of Frank's creations is above you. Even if the beast is a level above the one you're trying to reach, Frank could headbutt it (this is very terminal!)
When collecting bones, go for left halves first. You have to get the bits in the right order.
Always think twice before jumping or sliding down on an unfamiliar screen. Remember that it's not always easy to get back up again!
Watch out for ice running up to an abyss. Once you've stepped on it, it's a one way ticket to oblivion!
On some screens the only way to complete them is to wait for the creatures to get into the right pattern so that you arrive at a spring just as one of your foes is moving out of the way. Once you have hit on the right combination, memorise it, this will save you a lot of grief later!
A few screens enable you to jump on a spring and activate the tripswitch from below. Watch out for these, it may save you precious seconds.
On deactivation screens, if you have to wait for a creature above to move out of the way, don't hang around the spring you want to use. That's the way to end up with a cannonball between the eyes!
Remember that it takes time to slide down a pole, so go before a creature is out of the way, he'll be long gone by the time you reach the bottom!
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