+Atarius Maximus Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 After a long evening of playing my new copy of Skeleton+, I decided to throw in my copy of the original Thrust (non-DC, non-platinum, the oldest one). I really, really want to like this game, but it's so D!#@ hard it's frustrating! Can any of you thrust experts give me any tips, tricks, or hints to getting better at this game? Am I missing something? I seem to last about 30 seconds before my game is over. Ugh! AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 My advice is that it's all about the gentle nudge. "Thrust" describes what you have to do accurately - burn little bursts of fuel for the uplift that keeps you from being sucked in by killer gravity. Once you've got a "nudge" technique going, then you can start to trick out a little bit; like spinning around to shoot something and returning to face up so you can "re-nudge" and not lose your place. Gentle nudging is also the technique to descending downward on the later levels. If you try to fly stiff, you're either not going to slow down in time or you're not going to thrust up enough to compensate. You almost have to fly at a ten degree angle to the left or right. Pick ups will really strain you on the twisty levels, because you have to remember the pendulum effect they have from your momentum and the fact that if they crash, you crash (too bad you can't "cut" a bad load to bail out). It's all about patience. If you rush it, you die. As fun as it is, it's definitely not for those who crave lots of high speed action. Slow and steady wins this race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaXpress Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 Just like Gravitar, there is a steep learning curve with this game. Once you get the touch however, you're in for some fun. Try to play with the smallest flicks of the stick for awhile, learn how to work slowly and precisely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Slocum Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 You also might experiment with different joysticks. I prefer original Atari sticks or the Epyx for Thrust. The Wico bat is great for some games, but I can't play Thrust with it -- too easy to hit diagonal directions on it. -Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersaurus Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 Genesis pads work well too..thats how I got my high score, was because at the time, that was the only controller I had that I truly trusted (a number of my 2600 sticks are flaky). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 Start with the rookie level (#5). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Atarius Maximus Posted August 5, 2003 Author Share Posted August 5, 2003 Thanks for all the replies, guys. Your advice is appreciated. I'll keep trying! I know this game is too good to give up on. AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Player Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 Remember when you pull back to activate the tractor bean, the fire button will activate the thrust. This makes snatching the pods and fuel much easier. Or makes for less crashes anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 blow up the planets. Hit the nuclear plant 14 times, then go get the fuel cell. As you leave the planet, hit the nuclear plant one last time to blow up the planet. The bonus points will get you extra ships quicker. I've gotten up to the reverse gravity levels - those are tricky. Note - I've got the platinum version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 blow up the planets. Hit the nuclear plant 14 times, then go get the fuel cell. As you leave the planet, hit the nuclear plant one last time to blow up the planet. The bonus points will get you extra ships quicker. I've gotten up to the reverse gravity levels - those are tricky. Ok, you can do that in some levels to progress faster, BUT you won't get the skills necessary for the later levels and when you try to beat the game (which is possible) this will be considered as cheating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy_Dude Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 blow up the planets. Hit the nuclear plant 14 times, then go get the fuel cell. As you leave the planet, hit the nuclear plant one last time to blow up the planet. The bonus points will get you extra ships quicker. I've gotten up to the reverse gravity levels - those are tricky. Ok, you can do that in some levels to progress faster, BUT you won't get the skills necessary for the later levels and when you try to beat the game (which is possible) this will be considered as cheating. What? Blowing up the planet or the 14 hit method ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 What? Blowing up the planet or the 14 hit method ? Blowing up the planet without rescueing the pod. If you blow up the planet and rescue the pod you get an extra bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy_Dude Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 Good Thats what I do on the first 4 levels (rescue the pod and blow up the planet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 blow up the planets. Hit the nuclear plant 14 times, then go get the fuel cell. Guess that wasn't as clear as I thought - get as in FETCH or RETRIEVE, not "blow up" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 blow up the planets.Hit the nuclear plant 14 times, then go get the fuel cell. Guess that wasn't as clear as I thought - get as in FETCH or RETRIEVE, not "blow up" No, I guess you meant the pod (not the "fuel cell"!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 oops. That's what I get for replying from work and not having the manual handy. I did a quick check of the AtariAge page for Thrust, but the manual links aren't active. I just noticed the links for the prior Thrust versions and see the manual can be found there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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