Athena/World of Labyrinth

Arcade Walkthrough

 * Provided you collected the key at the end of the fight with the previous boss, you will now be taken to the World of Labyrinth. While this world does contain numerous pathways and corridors, it doesn't quite live up to it's name.  It's relatively the same as the previous stages you've visited, and on top of that, it doesn't even matter too much whether you take the upper route or lower route to the end.
 * There is a red right hidden in a block on the ceiling of the lower corridor, shortly after you begin the level. Try to collect it before you proceed too far.  Wings are hard to come by, but there are a few hidden around.  They won't help you incredibly, but they will keep you far away from the pits in the lower levels.  If you fall down one of these pits, you will be brought back to the start of the world, and be forced to retrace your steps.


 * One thing you should attempt to do before you exit this level, is to switch to the sword weapon. There is a point along the lower level, as shown in the image to the left, where you can obtain a blue sword from the first tall pillar, a blue ring from the second tall pillar to upgrade to the yellow sword, and a red sword from the third tall pillar.  Furthermore, if you search hard enough, it's not too difficult to find a Fire Sword.  This will set you up very well for the final stage.
 * Fortunately, there is no boss at the end of this level. Instead, you will be visited by a goddess who will bestow upon Athena the Harp of Protection.  This item is essential in that not only will it allow Athena to keep all of her equipment whenever she loses a life, but it will also empower her to damage and ultimately defeat Dante.  Collect it and proceed to the exit of the stage.  (If you entered this world by using the hidden Key in Stage 4, you will be sent back to Stage 5 at this time.)