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So you weren't lucky enough to win the
real diamond in Diamonds? Never mind you can at least now carry on with
the adventures of Dan but this time purely for pleasure. Many of the
characters from Diamonds are here including the infamous Brian the Blob
and the idea is similar in that you need to descend various levels to
reach the Great Diamond which Brian has now stolen from Dan and stored
in an underground vault Dan does not dig in this game but rather drops
and climbs various fixed platforms clearing mushrooms as he goes. I
found Dan Strikes Back to be much more interesting than Diamonds as
there is more thought required to work out the correct directions to
clear each level. Various sections have gates which open and close
making it necessary to work out moves in advance to ensure that you do
not get trapped. One of the problems is that Brian is also in the vault
and follows you everywhere.
Before you can gain the next level you
must cover and clear each part of the current level and you have the
chance to score bonus points by collecting magic toadstools which
occasionally spring up. On level 3 a giant spider prowls the vault
leaving webs which you must break through and which delay your progress.
The puzzles of how to reach each part of the vault get more complex at
each of the six levels until finally you can see the Great Diamond. All
you have to do then is get back out again with Brian and all his nasty
friends in hot pursuit If you enjoyed Diamonds you should also enjoy Dan
Strikes Back. I certainly found it more satisfying.
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