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Still Playing: Castle Tintagel

Thoughts:
-This fourth level is KICKING MY ASS. I dont even have notes from this level because I was too frustrated to stop and write anything down. My notes are this: OOF OUCH MY FACE
-I got to the boss here like four different times, each with one life, and each time losing and having to restart. I took like a day break between each playthrough which might not have helped things but I was getting tired of the repeated butt whoopings.
-So heres the pain in the ass part of the level: there are these knight things which toss axes at you. They toss them at a little bit of an arc so they dont just go straight across the screen. The game likes putting them on these little platforms that they can walk back and forth on while doing this, and either side of these platforms is a bottomless pit. I got killed, so many times, by knockback. They take two hits so you cant just jump over and attack. You have to time it so you can get two hits in, but there are multiple parts where you cant time anything because youre on a moving platform or a disappearing platform and you just have to sort of go.
-The boss of the level is also definitely the toughest so far and takes a million hits. The shield power up only protects you from projectiles I find out in this level, too, making it not as useful as I thought.
-The boss is Percival under the control of Morgana and he can shoot fireballs, some trash ball, and teleport/slash you. Hes kind of rough to get the timing on, particularly when you only have one life left to do so.
-I finally beat him. FINALLY. EAT SHIT PERCIVAL.
-Once you get the pattern down, he isnt terrible and you can get a lot of hits in on him pretty consistently.
-Hes like oh no I cant fight off Morganas influence youll have to kill me and Gawain is like no my brother no but Im like hell yeah fuck you percival eat sword bitch. Thats what he gets for being the boss of the toughest level.
-Ok back to town to talk to the townsfolk and remind them how awesome I am.
-Random townsperson: Sir Gawain, there are whispers that Morgana has resurrected the Golem in the North Tower. ButIm going to the North Tower next.
-Maybe the golem will be friendly. Also bad move by Arthur keeping the Golem corpse in the North Tower tbqh.
-Random: I have heard folk tales as a child, but I never believed the creature was real. Yeah golems are silly make believe creatures unlike dragons or giant plant monsters.
-Merlin: Gawain, never forget. Percival was a knight of noble heart and pure intention. Yeah well now hes a knight of dead heart and dead intention.
-Sorry Merlin I might not be fully over how many times Percival killed me last level.
-Merlin: He was bewitched and not himself. You freed his mind from the prison Morgana had created. I also freed his head from his shoulders, if thats what you mean.
-Merlin: Go forth Gawain. Trust in your noble heart and you shall find the strength to overcome any obstacle that may come your way. EXCEPT for those wandering knight things in level four. Those things will kill you every time.
-Gwen: I dont understandPercival was a beacon of honor and purity. How could Morgana have such power over him. He was boring as shit and never went to any of the knight parties. How could Morgana control him it would basically be like controlling a mop with a face drawn on it. Anyways, Im glad hes dead.
-Gawain: She preys on our vulnerabilities, seeking to corrupt and destroy everything we hold dear. Stupid vulnerable Percival. Next time be less vulnerable, you big baby.
-Fifth level is way easier. Mostly because the boss here is a chump and I beat him the first time I get to him. Level has some hard bits, but definitely feels a lot easier than the level before it. I die once but overall it wasnt too bad.
-BACK TO TOWN.
-Gawain: What news from the kingdom Sir Gawain I literally have not moved from this spot what would give you the impression Id know anything at all.
-Random guard: Sir Gawain, nothing new to report. Told ya.
-Merlin (speaking about the now defeated Golem): His purpose is to guard and protect, but its power can be unpredictable and destructive. He protec. He attac. But also he now crumbling in a stacc.
-Merlin: The tower golem may appear menacing, but it lacks the ability to reason and make choices. He only has three slow attacks so you should beat him the first time, trust me.
-Merlin: The fate of our land rests in your hands. Only because you and Gwen got to town and decided to take a break, you jerks.
-Sixth level is Throne Room and the opening bit is just a long hallway with all the pickups. Ah ok so Im assuming this is boss only?
-Oh hi Morgana! Please dont kill me.
-Ah Gawain. There is no need to stand on ceremony. I dont know what that means but ok I wont.
-Gawain: I have come to avenge Arthurs death and restore rightful order to our land. Hell yeah suck it Morgana. Get your gross butt off this throne right now.
-Morgana: Arthur was weak, blinded by his idealistic notions of chivalry. He was always holding the door open for people and saying bless you when someone sneezed. What a dork, am I right guys?
-Morgana: I am the one who can lead Camelot into a new era of strength and prosperity. Yknowshes making some good points here and I dont see anything shes really done bad so far other than killing the old ruler which is kind of how this worked back in the day. #TeamMorgana #ImWithHer #yolo #blessed
-Gawain: I will not rest until I have vanquished you and reclaimed the kingdom for its rightful ruler. Gawain is part of the establishment! If Mike Pence has courage, Morgana can still win!
-Haha Morgana does the chalice toss ala Draclua. Nice touch.
-Morgana: Prepare to face the consequences of your foolishness. Oof. Ive heard that one before. Always stings.
-Morgana: You underestimate my power and the lengths I will go to protect what is rightfully mine. Yeah just wait until she riles all her idiot followers up on social media, Gawain.
-Aw she kicks my ass.
-Okay Ive figured out the pattern. It isnt too bad but I keep getting hit when she moves towards the center of the screen for some reason.
-The awful part is if you die, you have to sit through the whole dialogue again. DAMN YOU MORGANA WONT YOU SHUT UP
-Woo hoo I win. Took five tries but not too bad. Helps there is no level before her.
-Morgana: You fool! You will never silence me! My presence will linger on for eternity! Ah fuck shes going to found truth social too, isnt she?
-Well, that does it for Castle Tintagel! There is an ending screen that is way less wordy than the game itself thats basically like Gawain worked to rebuild the kingdom so thats cool I guess.
-Only thing Im missing: there is a powerup that increases your attack power if you collect all six of the hidden orbs. I have three so I could go back and track those down. I probably will before completely calling it quits.

Time Played: 5 hours or so mabye. A lot of that is deaths though.
High Score: 3/6 special orbs collected. 1/1 Morgana defeated
Beaten? FINALLY
Grade: I think a high six. Good but very derivative. Basically a less good version of a game you can just go play.
Favorite Part So Far: Finally defeating Percival. Seriously. What a jerk.