BOSS RUSH
THE BIG BADS BLACK TIGER MUST SLAY
TWO STONE FACES
These two oblong statues wait for you at the end of the first level. They slowly leap over each other, with their touch deadly to Black Tiger.
HOW TO BEAT THEM:
As you approach, try and land a few hits before they’ve even moved. Then it’s just a simple matter of dodging their clumsy jumps.
FOUR STONE FACES
While not exactly original, it’s double the trouble as four of the rectangular bouncing monoliths gang up on Black Tiger at the end of level two.
HOW TO BEAT THEM:
Make sure you don’t get trapped in the corners by constantly nipping underneath, while flinging the flail and knives.
BLUE DRAGON
The first of the dragon enemies that Black Tiger will face off against. This cobalt creature hurls fireballs and flies around the screen, jaws agape.
HOW TO BEAT THEM:
Black Tiger’s knives destroy fireballs, so slip underneath the beast to avoid getting trapped and take him down with the flail.
RED ARREMER
This devious little imp first appears as a ball, before transforming to an annoying creature familiar to Ghosts ’N Goblins fans. Only now he also hurls fiery spears!
HOW TO BEAT THEM:
The boss fights are ramped up here as Red Arremer swirls around Black Tiger. Use the posts to leap around and dodge him while hurling knives.
SILVER DRACONIAN
The first of these man-dragon hybrids strides across the screen, wielding two massive blades. Watch out, as it’s deceptively quick, and lethal.
HOW TO BEAT THEM:
Leap over the creature and attack it from behind to avoid getting cornered. Keep your distance: those blades are deadly.
RED DRAGON
While similar to its predecessor, this crimson dragon has substantially more health and an additional fire attack that rakes across the ground.
HOW TO BEAT THEM:
There’s plenty of room to manoeuvre here, so take advantage and keep distance between you and the dragon, landing attacks when safe.
GOLD DRACONIAN
This second hybrid monster has an electrical fire attack that works in a similar way to the fire bomb attack of the red dragon.
HOW TO BEAT THEM:
Use the platforms to jump over and send in a few attacks before the beast closes back in on you.
BLACK DRAGON
The final encounter is with the dragon boss, and it has more health and speed than the previous two. Take it down to end its reign of terror.
HOW TO BEAT THEM:
Perseverance! It’ll take a lot of dodging and firing to dispatch this dangerous villain and return peace to the realm.