Athena/World of Sky

Arcade Walkthrough

 * This stage is the World of Air. In it, you will find just that, a lot of air filling up empty spaces.  As a result, the Wings of Pegasus are pretty much a must-have item in this world, or you will find it difficult, if not impossible, to make any progress.  Fortunately for Athena, she can find a pair right to the left of where she arrives.  However, be sure to keep Athena's health up, since she can lose the wings if it dips too low.  Walk across clouds to search for life giving flowers.
 * This stage is shorter than most, and it has an unusual arrangement. It consists of two upper levels with a lower level that connects them.  The lamp room is actually in between the two upper levels.  You are safest by remaining near the top of the screen and floating your way across to the end of the stage where the boss is waiting.  Flying Pyutans are the most frequent threat you'll face, but as long as you have a projectile weapon, you can remove them as they approach you.
 * The boss of this world is a three headed dragon known as Chimera. It floats up and down, and naturally breaths fire at Athena.  The projectiles it fires has the ability to cancel your own which can making fighting Chimera not only difficult, but dangerous.  A well place shot from the Magic Tome weapon can wipe out the Chimera in one hit.  Otherwise, you will have to do your best firing shots at various heights in hopes of firing one past his projectiles.
 * It is worth noting that while you automatically earn a Key by defeating the sixth boss of the game, you can discover a secret hidden Key that will enable you to visit the seventh stage, the World of Labyrinth, early. While it isn't necessary or even recommended, you can find this key hidden in a block near the ceiling towards the end of the lower level, before you are forced to return to the surface for the boss fight.