Obstacles
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Not all the dangers that are faced within the Dark Castle Series, are Enemies, here are some of obstacles that one must face.
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[edit] Barrel
Main Article: Barrel
The Barrel is thrown by the Brewery Henchman, and can be ducked underneath, jumped over, and be blocked by the Shield.
[edit] Boulder
Main Article: Boulder
The Boulder is very similar to the Barrel. Likewise, it can be ducked under, or jumped over. And the Shield protects against it.
[edit] Clouds
Main Article: Clouds
The Clouds are found in the Shield levels, and can strike you with Lighting, but are also used to gain the Shield. As long as you are not struck by lighting you will be fine.
[edit] Gears
Main Article: Gears
The Gears are located in the Clock Tower, and will kill you if you touch them. As long as you are quick, you have nothing to worry about.
[edit] Laser
Main Article: Laser
The Laser is a more common obstacle, it shoots in a straight line, and as long as you duck under it, or use the Shield, you will find yourself okay.
[edit] Mug
Main Article: Mug
The Mugs are thrown by the Black Knight, and likewise only show up in the levels that he does. In Dark Castle they kill you with one hit, and in Beyond Dark Castle, they take down a chunk of your health.
[edit] Spike Trap
Main Article: Spike Trap
The Spike Traps are found through the castle, and are only dangerous if you stand on them, as in intervals, they come up, and stab you.
[edit] Stalactite
Main Article: Stalactite
The Stalactites are on the ceiling, and randomly fall, if they land on you, you get killed. The Shield can defend you from them, but be careful, for on the harder Difficulties, the floating platforms will be destroyed.
[edit] Swinging Scythe
Main Article: Swinging Scythe
The Swinging Scythe just sings back and forth, blocking your path, for, if you touch it, you are killed. To get past if, find a switch to turn it off.
[edit] Trees
Main Article: Trees
The Trees are found in the Helicopter Pack levels, and are harmless as long as you do not run the Helicopter Pack into them.
