As Spelunky’s random generation starts to become familiar, so too do its mechanics. With the threat of losing all your progress to a quick death constantly looming over, a mastery of the basics is needed to stand a chance against the dangers of the tunnels. A player will soon learn to look down when dropping into the unknown; without knowledge of the threats below, a hasty dash for the exit could be met with fall damage or even fatal spikes.
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As Spelunky’s random generation starts to become familiar, so too do its mechanics. With the threat of losing all your progress to a quick death constantly looming over, a mastery of the basics is needed to stand a chance against the dangers of the tunnels. A player will soon learn to look down when dropping into the unknown; without knowledge of the threats below, a hasty dash for the exit could be met with fall damage or even fatal spikes.