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In the Greek Version, Orpheus was a beautiful singer and lyre player. When his love, the nymph Eurydice, died, he went to Hades (underworld) to convince Hades (the God of the underworld) to give Eurydice back. Hades couldn't resist the music. He promised Orpheus Eurydice back, but only if he could walk all the way back without looking back once. He managed to get back to the gates of the underworld, but just before going trough, he wanted to make sure she was still following him, and looked back... and she was lost. He tried to go back for her, but this time Cerberus didn't forsake the gate and didn't let him through. Without Eurydice, Orpheus didn't want to go on living The Maenaden, female followers of Dionysos, loved his music and when he didn't play music anymore, they ripped him into pieces. His soul went to the underworld, and he was together with Eurydice again in the afterlive.
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To kill hades (and actually for most puzzles) it seems that the longer you wait, the lower your chance of survival. So if you get to Hades, try and kill him as fast as you can. I think it helps to not touch the ground if possible, but I'll let you figure out that part ;)
I didn't particularly like the controls as I found the character's 'response' a little frustrating. I enjoyed the music and I quite liked Cerebus :p Most of all I like that you can't really "die" (but I also won't spoil the ending for new players). But, the multi-limbed creature was slightly annoying until I understood how it worked.
I think persistence in finishing the game actually helped me enjoy it a bit more than I would have if I gave up - I do like a manageable challenge ;p
Overall, a lovely game, so thank you (:
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Thank god Eurydice is a spirit. This game would be twice as hard if we had to prevent her from being damaged as well...
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tip for the last boss, if you fire a little bit after u fall of the previous screen you hit him on the way down, then you can jump up when the upper platform is about to dissapear and hit him twice asap, if there is two spiders on the ground you have to stay on the platforms, hope this helps so you all get to see the ending
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When you face the dog, get up close, and once it's back is facing you, shoot it. Do it again, but a few steps back, and for the third shot, jump over it when it charges you, and shoot it from behind.
The demon is harder, you have to shoot it in the head as it shoots projectiles and summons monsters at you. :P
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@WyattW43 it's because he looked back because he saw himself before he started his journey, looking back at your past. So they can never
escape since you can't escape the past.
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*sniff* so sad... 5 Stars + fav.
That's one of the greates flash games I've ever played, and the reference to Orpheus only makes it better. Thank you for creating this game, Mr. TerryCavanagh! Thank you!
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Ok. An hour thinking brought me to this conclusion. The whole thing was an illusion. He never went to the underworld, as it was his thoughts of this epic adventure to save his loved one. The whole dream ends when he realizes that he is still there. I think the reason that he also disappears with his loved one's soul is because in fact his soul died too from losing her. Sad if you really think about it.
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Several games bring you back to the very beginning every time you fail.
This one does NOT and I MUST thank you for that... since I failed many times... ^__^;;;
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Was beginning to internally complain about the gun being OP when suddenly I was dropped into the cave with the two bats and the snake. Currently still stuck there. Well played.
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WoW, this guy need to work on his planning a bit before suddenly going on an epic quest. I mean what if he didn't accidentally find that that magic handgun with unlimited ammo.
How exactly were you planning to shoot the devil in the face with then, hmm...
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♦ Remarkable. I absolutely adore Greek and Roman mythology, especially this myth. Twisted, and beautiful. The game itself was simple, yet difficult. And well, just don't look back.
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Its a terrific game, it also shows how good graphics don't make the game, content does... This should be categorized with other games just like it, there are plenty of other games like this one to put in its own group. 5/5 fantastic game. Truly worthy of 5/5. Rate up if you believe so too.
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Beautifully done. Games that make you think and aren’t mind numbingly boring are far and few, but this is definitely one of them.
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I love this game.
My tips for beating the bosses: for the dog, go right up against the left 'electric fence'. It'll bounce off it and point away from you - shoot it. Stay right next to the fence and it'll do the same again - repeat. This only works twice though, as you'll see.
For Hades himself: shoot him in the head as you fall onto the platform. Then jump, jump again, and fire again. Blam - two hits before you even hit the floor
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i dont understand the low rating , and yes i called 4 stars a low rating.
this game is beautifully planned, the soundtrack is enthralling , the use of Greek mythology is a great way to make you learn something (wow i sound like a teacher) and the 8-bit idea is genius !
I wish they made more of this style of game
*sigh*
5 stars
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we rarely ever get a sad story and when we do it is not really sad.but this one is sad even if you hate it this story almost brings tears to your eyes.