Meerca Chase II
Written by knd1994123
Yes, Meerca Chase II! Not one, but TWO. It is sure to be an astounding hit for
all of Neopia's gamers to enjoy. From the old classic mode to the new,
ultra-challenging maze mode, this is a truly astounding game for Neopia to
master and explore. You will find countless thrills, excitement, and even be
able to stuff your pocket with a bagful of neopoints on the way. Are you ready
to learn more about this cool new game now? Read on!
Overview: In Meerca Chase II, you play a Meerca who has to collect neggs.
On the way, you earn neopoints for each Negg you collect. There are many, many
different Neggs to collect from a lowly Happiness Negg to the ultra-rare Fish
Negg. Be ready think fast, for you can't run into the walls OR the red neggs! Do
you have what it takes to grab the high score? Read on!
Red Neggs: What are those red neggs you see all over the screen in Meerca
Chase II? Those are something that you DO NOT want to catch! Red neggs are bad,
bad, bad, bad! You should try as much as possible to get away from the red neggs.
Unfortunately, there will be times that the good neggs are so close to the red
ones that it'll be impossible for you to get away from them. If that's the case,
it's game over for you.
The Tail: Unfortunately, your tail size grows as you eat more and more
neggs. This can be a huge burden, for as you get further into the game, more,
and more red neggs (the bad neggs) appear. This can mean you'll have to dodge
your tail, the red neggs, and the walls? so just be careful.
The Wall: The wall? how can I say this? Don't, whatever you do, run into
the wall. It's a LOT harder to avoid than those red neggs! Take sharp turns, do
circles around the game area, do whatever, for if you hit the wall, it's game
over.
The Power Negg: Have you ever seen that Negg with the lightning bolt
appear on your game screen? That's a Power Negg. I have seen it a few times
before, and I think its value must be somewhere between that of a Rainbow Negg
and a Fish Negg. I am pretty sure that it must be worth around 272 neopoints or
so in Classic Mode/Hard Difficulty. If that is the case, than it is 34 times the
value of the Happiness Negg. This is only just a theory, but I know it's
definitely somewhere between a Rainbow and Fish Negg. But for now, we can
lightly assume that? the world may never know. ^_^
Classic Mode: Remember the old version of Meerca Chase? Want to keep
playing that version? Well, Meerca Chase II preserves that version by use of
Classic Mode. Classic Mode is most excellent for the beginner or quick-neopoint-grabber.
The controls are exactly the same as the original game, Meerca Chase I! It's fun
if you just can't seem to understand those "Freestyle" controls (more on that
later) or if you just love the classics. If you are confused, let me just go
over the controls with you: The Controls: You will use the entire section of
arrow keys in the right hand corner of your keyboard at all times in the game.
To go up you will press the arrow key pointing up, to go down you press the
arrow key pointing down, etc. It's very self-explanatory. You can only turn at
ninety-degree angles. Basically, if you were good with the controls for Meerca
Chase I, you'll have no problems here.
Negg Point List:
~ Easy: Happiness = 3
Blue = 9
Green = 12
Gray = 15
Gold = 30
Rainbow = 60
Fish = 150
~ Medium: Happiness = 5
Blue = 15
Green = 20
Gray = 25
Gold = 50
Rainbow = 100
Fish = 250
~ Hard: Happiness = 8
Blue = 24
Green = 32
Gray = 40
Gold = 80
Rainbow = 160
Fish = 400
Additional Tips: Hard difficulty on Classic Mode is probably the best way
to earn neopoints and get a high score in this game if you can't get those
Freestyle controls down. Don't ask me why; it just is! I guess one reason could
be that the controls are relatively easy and the pay is good considering that
this is a really easy mode. Also, you will find that Fish Neggs and other
rarities appear much more usually here than in other difficulties and modes.
Therefore, if you are striving for a trophy (and can't seem to get those
Freestyle controls correct), you will most like playing Hard/Classic Mode. Also,
I suggest practicing a little bit in medium difficulty before you try anything
in hard difficulty. It'll make your gaming experience a lot easier.
Freestyle Mode: Freestyle is a new addition to the recent version of
Meerca Chase. Freestyle Mode allows more flexibility in turning for your
character. No longer must you put up with the 90-degree turns of Meerca Chase's
old format! Also, Freestyle Mode earns you many more neopoints than Classic
Mode. Yes, you did hear correctly: more neopoints. It's one of the many exciting
new features that the sequel to Meerca Chase offers! Enjoy!!!
Controls: Unlike Classic Mode, Freestyle only utilizes the left and right
arrow buttons. When you're controlling your character, it is all based on the
angle you are facing. It is extremely hard to get used to the controls, but if
you do, it'll be rather simple for you to earn nice amounts of neopoints on. I
suggest you start out in Easy difficulty and then move up through the
difficulties, as you get better. That is probably the best way to get used to
the controls. Also, remember not to hold the arrow keys too long, as you will
run into your tail quite easily that way. Beware, that the controls are so
sensitive that it is very difficult to be totally precise with the turns.
Otherwise, the controls for this one are very flexible and are one of the better
features that Meerca Chase II has to offer.
Negg Point List:
~ Easy: Happiness = 3
Blue = 9
Green = 12
Gray = 15
Gold = 30
Rainbow = 60
Fish = 150
~ Medium: Happiness = 6
Blue = 18
Green = 24
Gray = 30
Gold = 60
Rainbow = 120
Fish = 300
~ Hard: Happiness = 10
Blue = 29
Green = 38
Gray = 48
Gold = 96
Rainbow = 192
Fish = 480
Additional Tips: I strongly suggest playing this mode only in medium
difficulty until you are very familiar with all of the controls. This is because
hard difficulty is very hard to use in this mode. Also, if you are striving for
a high score, it is very hard to get one on Freestyle Mode. I suggest sticking
to Hard/Classic Mode (hard difficulty on Classic Mode) for all of your high
scoring needs. However, I find this mode is really fun to play if you don't want
a high score. Give it a shot! It's fun.
Maze Mode: Watch out for the hedges! Maze mode is a fast-paced race for
the neggs, much like Classic Mode, only with one tiny little addition: a maze!
But if that isn't enough, the pay will! This mode pays much more than any of the
others. Twelve neopoints are given for a Happiness Negg in hard difficulty? talk
about amazing!
Controls: The controls are exactly that of Classic Mode. Unfortunately,
you'll have to make some pretty sharp turns to navigate around that maze. It
makes you wish that you could slow down the Meerca a little bit before you make
a turn? Aw well, there's the pay as an incentive?
Negg Point List:
~ Easy: Happiness = 3
Blue = 9
Green = 12
Gray = 15
Gold = 30
Rainbow = 60
Fish = 150
~ Medium: Happiness = 8
Blue = 23
Green = 30
Gray = 38
Gold = 75
Rainbow = 150
Fish = 375
~ Hard: Happiness = 12
Blue = 36
Green = 48
Gray = 60
Gold = 120
Rainbow = 240
Fish = 600
A secret mode also exists! To get to it, set the difficulty to "Hard" and type
in "superextrahypergravitymode". That's super extra hyper gravity mode. ;) It'll
then unlock the secret mode, which is quite challenging! Most people suggest
going in a circle around the middle hole. Another secret mode exists as well! To
get to it, choose to play Classic Easy Mode. While playing, type in "ferociousneggsareontheloose"
to access a very cool mode when you next play! (Be sure to click "Try Again"
when you lose the Classic Mode game.)
Additional Tips: Well? I don't have much to say about this one. The pay
might be outstanding, but the fact is, it is just so difficult that it really
isn't worth it. If you happen to get used to it, then go for it, but really, I'd
rather stick with Classic and Freestyle Modes?
Overall Ratings: These ratings are on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being
horrible; 10 being outstanding). They are rated on both an overall basis and by
mode: (Controls are only rated by mode)
Pay:
Overall = 10
Classic = 10
Freestyle = 10
Maze = 10
Controls:
Classic = 8
Freestyle = 9
Maze = 8
For Beginners:
Overall = 8
Classic = 10
Freestyle = 8
Maze = 7
Graphics: Overall = 8
Pay (factoring Difficulty):
Overall = 9
Classic = 10
Freestyle = 9
Maze = 8
Overall:
Overall = 9
Classic = 10
Freestyle = 9
Maze = 9
Overall, Meerca Chase II is a fantastic game that is very, very highly
addictive. It'll have you on the edge of your seat at every moment. It's funny
how one of Neopia's most simple games seems to be the star of them all, eh?
Well, I hope you have a fun time gaming and earning neopoints. And remember to
catch as many neggs as you can.
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