100 points.
Keen 4: Secret of the Oracle
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Keen 4: Secret of the Oracle
Episode | 4 |
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Release date | November 22, 1991[1] |
Levels | 19 |
Secret levels | 1 |
Distribution | Shareware |
Download/buy | Download (v1.4 EGA) (other versions) |
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Keen 4: Secret of the Oracle is the first episode in the Goodbye, Galaxy! series. Keen must explore the Shadowlands to find and rescue members of the High Council of Gnosticus IV who have been kidnapped by the Shikadi.
Episode details
The game
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More fun
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Behind the scenes | |
Beyond the norm
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Items
These items are found in this episode.
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200 points.
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500 points.
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1,000 points.
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2,000 points.
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5,000 points.
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Keys used to unlock doors.
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Extra life.
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Five extra shots (eight extra in easy mode).
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Collect 100 to get an extra life.
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Required to access the levels located on the islands.
Actors
The following creatures and hazards are found in this episode.
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A green crab-like creature, commonly found in the desert.
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A fiery creature.
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An invincible eagle-like creature.
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A fragile egg that when broken, will produce a Blue Bird.
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A happy red bouncing ball, not afraid of giving you a lift.
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The people you are rescuing.
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Dart GunAutomatic traps hidden in the Pyramids of Shadowlands, these shoot sharp poison darts at Keen from floor, ceiling or wall mounted positions. Keen will die if he is hit by one of the darts, or if he touches one of the guns.
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'nuff said. First ever appearance in Keen 4.
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FireBlazing traps, found in some hideous places. They are extremely abundant in the Isle of Fire.
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A means to get to the secret level.
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Large ThrusterThese hold up some of the floating ledges in the levels. Their fire can kill Keen. Only found in Hillville, Miragia, and the Isle of Fire.
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A small blue fire-breathing ball.
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An invincible bouncing mushroom.
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A rock-like creature that will jump at you when you're looking the other way.
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Poison PoolHuge poison traps found in some underground chambers in the Shadowlands; rumor has it they are made from the same poison the Poison Slugs contain in their bodies.
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Yellow slugs that leave deadly green puddles everywhere.
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A helpful guide.
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Small fish that follow you and provide a handy diversion for the Dopefish.
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A pesky flying insect.
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Small ThrusterThese hold up some of the floating ledges in the levels. Their fire can kill Keen. Only found in Hillville, Miragia, and the Isle of Fire.
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SpearPiston-like spears that come up from the floor or down from the ceilings. Their sharp edges are instantly lethal. Found mainly in caves and the pyramids.
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Falling into these will quickly bring an end to Keen.
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A white creature found underwater.
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Tar PitThese perilous pits can be found underground in some places, and at the surface on the Isle of Tar.
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A cloud with a mind of its own and a ferocious lightning strike.
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These guys like to take your items and disappear.
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Floating underwater bombs that explode on contact. They are only found in the Well of Wishes.
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A small creature with a large bite.
Mods
Fans have modified the Commander Keen games to produce new games. A few recent mods are shown here, but there are 48 mods for this episode.
- By Dave216 on 1 August 2022 (updated 23 August 2023)Levels20New Gfx?YesStatusComplete
References
- ↑ As per the last-modified date of #1GALXYC.EXE from https://cd.textfiles.com/nightowl/pdsi006/002A/1GALXYC.ZIP