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Billy Bob the Cactus Blob DX: Director's Cut

FAQ/Guide

Billy Bob DX, being the high-profile, quality piece of entertainment that it is, will challenge you with its awesomeness. But we all get stuck, and need help. Here's the FAQ/Guide.

Q: I'm on the first level, at Billy Bob#s House, and I can't move! What do I do?

A: Yeah, okay. Let's get this out of the way right now. ANYTIME there is text in a big translucent black box like that, ALWAYS press 'Enter' (after reading it first, of course). This will usually trigger an event, and in this case, allow you to move.

Q: What's this Pyramid of Thistle Powers, and where is it?

A: You need to find it to learn the art of the Thistle. It's located at the bottom right area of the desert.

Q: What's the best way to defeat the King of Scorpions?

A: Stand directly under the arena, and rapidly shoot cactus thistles north.

Q: I can't jump to the portle in the sky! Is there some trick to it?

A: No. Just make sure to jump when you're at the very edge of the platform.

Q: How do you get into Cactus Castle?

A: Well, this is supposed to be obvious, but right over the wall of cactus thistle blocks, there are two places of the floor that are differently colored. Shoot them with cactus thistles, and make your way into the castle.

Q: How do I escape from the Cactus Castle dungeon?

A: Reach the far right side of the screen. Shoot all of the cactus thistle blocks; this will activate the secret stairwell, revealing the key to the portal. Another glitchy trick that *sometimes* works is jumping off the right side of the screen.

Q: What's the best path for avoiding the Cactus Castle guards?

A: Stay in the middle of the column. Go straight up until there are no torches. Then, stay to the right side of the upper torches while going up. Then, go back right, and up to the exit.

Q: Any strategies for defeating the Cactus King?

A: Keep moving. Don't run into any torches, the wall, or the Cactus King.

Q: What's the easiest way to get through the Maze of the TNT Monster?

A: Take the path to the left. All you have to do is make it through the small opening (pay attention to Billy Bob's shadow, and direct it through the hole), and dash to the exit.

Q: GAH! Stupid skeleton lumpies! Explain!?

A: Now, the first time you encounter this level, it probably caught you by surprise, and you died. Calm down. When you re-enter the level, instantly start moving to the wall of cactus thistle blocks, and shoot them all. Make sure Mangor stays with right with you the whole time. Start rapidly shooting Mangor's missiles (with "m") at the missile wall. Quickly make it through the space, and hit the switch with a seizure thistle. The electricity will destroy the skeleton lumpies. Make sure to destroy them all, and then a portle will appear.

Q: How do I defeat Bizzap?

A: Avoid Bizzap while shooting seizure thistles at his tentacles. Destroy them all, and then Bizzap cannot move. Then, hit the switches to launch electricity at him, finishing him off.

Q: How do I get into the Museum of Mystery?

A: Avoid the bats. Stay as close to the bottom of the screen as possible. Slide under the bottom step, and enter the Museum of Mystery.

Q: I can't kill the Rumblin' Bananas!

A: Of course you can't. Avoid the peppers and make it to the bottom of the screen. Dodge a pepper and let it hit the blocks so you can escape. Make it out of there, and let the Bananas follow you through a couple of rooms. Then, hit the switch with a cactus thistle, and watch the Bananas fall to their doom. I wonder what would happen if you fell down the hole yourself...

Q: Okay, I'm in Billy Bob's house again. What do I do?

A: Go into the basement, and take the tractor!

Q: How do I escape from this room in Too Mah Toe's Fortress?

A: Shoot seizure thistles at all three Blob Bots. This will open the vent.

Q: I'm in the elevator, but I can't exit!

A: Speak to both pairs of Blob Bots, and the doors will open.

Q: How do I defeat the EX-QV?

A: Keep shooting seizure thistles while circling it, and avoiding its laser.

Q: How do I defeat Too Mah Toe?

A: TNT Thistles are your thistle of preference. Keep the 'B' button pressed throughout the entire battle while circling him. Easy!