Daring Dex

How to play

Desktop

  • Action Keys
  • Move Arrow keys or A / D
  • Jump Space, W or Up arrow (hold for a higher jump)
  • Jetpack Press jump again in mid-air (after you pick up the jetpack)
  • Fire blaster X, Z, K or Ctrl (after you pick up the blaster)
  • Pause Esc or P
  • Sound on/off M

Mobile

  • Use the left and right arrow buttons at the bottom left to run.
  • Tap the big Jump button at the bottom right to jump.
  • Tap Jump again in mid-air to fire the jetpack. Hold it to keep flying.
  • A Fire button appears next to Jump once you pick up the blaster.
  • Tap the pause icon at the top right to pause.
  • Use two fingers at once (run and jump together). Play in landscape for the best view.

Rules and tips

  • Goal: grab the trophy, then reach the door.
  • Gems: green gems are worth 100, red 200 and purple 500. The trophy is worth 1000.
  • Stars: collect all gems for 3 stars, or at least 60% for 2 stars. A faster finish gives a time bonus.
  • Lives: you start with 3. You get an extra life every 5000 points. Running out sends you back to try again.
  • Enemies: jump on walkers and bats to squash them. Chain stomps for combo points. Spiny crawlers can’t be stomped, so jump over them or shoot them.
  • Deadly: fire, spikes, liquid pits, steam vents (they flash before they blast) and falling off the map.
  • Bounce pads: step or land on a red spring to launch up high. They often lead to the trophy.
  • Jetpack: it has limited fuel, shown in the top bar. Use short bursts and land to be safe.
  • Progress: your unlocked levels, stars and best score are saved in your browser automatically.

Game description

Daring Dex is a classic-style platformer. You play Dex, a red-capped runner with a jetpack, and you get through each level in two steps: grab the golden trophy, then run to the door. The door stays locked until you have the trophy. There are 24 levels across 8 worlds: Sunny Meadow, Crystal Caverns, Vine Jungle, Golden Dunes, Frozen Peaks, Magma Run, Haunted Keep and Sky Fortress. Each world has its own look and its own dangers. On the way you collect gems, stomp or shoot enemies.

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