About Thirty
The first room in Thirty has spikes, a green tank, scattered blocks and writing on the walls. One sign tells you to step on a trigger. Another warns that the floor is slippery. These are instructions you can use straight away: get a feel for stopping before trying to jump from one narrow platform to another.
Somewhere ahead is Dr. Dreadful, with a Zombimbo Ray that needs stopping. The mission gives you half an hour to reach him. It is tempting to hurry, but the rubble can shift under the character and a missed landing can leave you trapped. If that happens, R is the way out. It makes the character self-destruct.
For practice, the title screen lets you choose rooms one to eight with the number keys. There are two more stages, but those have to be reached during the mission. Medium difficulty provides a vest that absorbs two hits. Respawning still costs three minutes, so having a vest is no excuse to keep repeating a jump that does not work.
How to play Thirty
Stop Dr. Dreadful within the mission’s thirty-minute limit.
- Click inside the player. Press Space at the title screen to start, or use 1–8 for a practice stage.
- Move with WASD or the arrows. Use Space for a jump.
- Read the signs and activate the triggers along your route. Watch the blocks move before trying to land on them.
- Press R if you are stuck, or Q to quit the mission.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow keys / WASD | Control the character. |
| Space | Start from the title screen; jump during play. |
| 1–8 at the title screen | Open a practice stage. |
| R | Self-destruct when stuck. |
| Q | Quit the mission. |
Click or tap inside the game before using the keyboard. The fullscreen button below the player gives you more room; the restart button reloads the game.
Tips for a better round
- Let go of the direction key early when you need to stop. The character does not stop as soon as your finger does.
- Try the practice version of a room that keeps catching you out. Losing the same three minutes over and over is a hard way to learn one jump.
Questions about Thirty
What is the thirty-minute limit for?
It is the time left to stop Dr. Dreadful from firing the Zombimbo Ray.
Can I choose a room instead of starting at the beginning?
Yes, for practice. Press 1–8 at the title screen. The last two stages are only available during the mission.
