Freddi Fish & Luther's Maze Madness - How to Play (On-Going)

In this Guide, I will show you how to play Freddi Fish & Luther's Maze Madness.

1. Story - Kelp Seeds' Eruption!

Freddi Fish sees Luther approaching Grandma Grouper's house and asks him, "What's up?" Luther replies that Grandma Grouper promised him some Chocolate-Covered Worm Doodles for stopping by. After telling Luther that Grandma Grouper isn't there at the moment, Freddi reminds him that eating Worm Doodles before lunch ruins his appetite. Luther then swims towards the house and remarks that it won't ruin his appetite just to look for them. As he begins searching, he finds an old chest which Freddi tells him not to open. Ignoring her warning, Luther throws open the chest and dives inside. The chest then erupts in a large stream of Kelp Seeds which are carried far away by an ocean current. After apologizing to Freddi, Luther agrees to help get back the Kelp Seeds, enthusiastically remarking, "Full steam ahead!"

2. The Junior Arcade Series

Junior Arcade games are jam packed with fast-and-furious game-play that satisfies young players' hunger for action and surprises! Starring lovable characters and the high-quality, hand-drawn animation that families have come to expect from Humongous Entertainment, this series will provide hours of action and fun for Players of all ages.

3. The Main Menu

Welcome to Freddi Fish & Luther's Maze Madness! Are you ready to play a Fun & Exciting Game?

Main Menu Options
Play New Game:
Start from the Beginning of the game.

Continue Old Game:
Continue your game from a Saved Profile.

Quit:
Exits to Windows.

Settings Menu (iOS Version Only):
Exits to the Settings Menu.


You can even Create & Customize your own Levels.
Play Custom Levels:
Play a Custom Level

Change Custom Levels:
Changes your Custom Level using the Level Editor.

Make New Custom Levels:
Create a new Custom Level using the the Level Editor.

Have Fun collecting all of the Kelp Seeds!

4. Profile Select Screen

On this screen, you'll need to select or a Create Profile Save before you can start playing
Maze Madness.

You can use your Keyboard or Mouse to enter a Profile Name or select a Profile Name on the List. You can even change the color of your name. If there's a Profile Name you don't want, press the DELETE Button or press the GO BACK Button to return to the Main Menu. Once you've selected a Name from the Profile List or entered a New Profile Name, press the GO Button to start playing Cheese Chase. Up to 75 Profile Names can be saved here.

Profile Letter Key (NOTE: There are 26 Letters in the Alphabet):
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T
U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Spacebar & Backspace

Profile Colors:
1. Yellow
2. Blue
3. Red
4. Green
5. White
6. Black

NOTE: If you Start a New Game with the Same Profile Name,
your Saved Progress will be Reset and you'll restart at Level 1.

5. Level Select Screen

Are you ready to Play Maze Madness?

Use the UP or DOWN Arrows to select a Level to start. However, you can only play Levels that you've already been to or progressed to. After you've chosen a Level to start on Press the GO Button to start Playing or the STOP Button to return to the Main Menu.

6. Junior Helper

Like many of the Junior Arcade games, Maze Madness features a Junior Helper option. It is found by moving the mouse to the bottom of the screen while in the level selection menu.

This particular junior helper has two choices: Bubbles On & Unlimited Tries.

Bubbles On: When this option is activated, Freddi Fish is equipped with an infinite supply of bubbles with which to shoot enemies. In other words, this is the Unlimited Ammo Cheat.

Unlimited Tries: When this option is turned on, Freddi's supply of Peanut Butter and Jellyfish Sandwiches will never run out. The number of sandwiches left is replaced by a pearl. In other words, this is the Unlimited Lives Cheat.

7. Gameplay & Items

Maze Madness is quite similar to the Pac-Man arcade game, with the player controlling Freddi Fish using either the arrow keys or the mouse. The goal of each maze is to collect all the Kelp Seeds while avoiding the hazards and obstacles contained within. Points are collected by obtaining kelp seeds, bonus items, and squishing enemies to name a few. The number of tries Freddi has are indicated by the number of Peanut Butter and Jellyfish Sandwiches in the HUD. When Freddi is overtaken by an enemy, she tosses a sandwich to distract the foe while she makes her escape. There are fifty different mazes found in Maze Madness and after every five levels the scenery art, background, and music changes. Bonus Rooms are also featured in Maze Madness and while sometimes hard to find, are an excellent source of points.

Maze Madness starts with 3 Lives & you'll need all the Lives you can get. You get an Extra Life if you Earn enough Points or find a 1-UP & if you lose all your lives, it's Game Over.


Power-Ups
Peanut Butter & Jellyfish Sandwiches (1-UP): Grants you an Extra Life. (Up to a Max of 9 Lives)
Chocolate-Covered Worm Doodles: Incresses Freddi Fish's Speed for a short duration.
Bubble Shield: Protects Freddi Fish from enemies for a short duration.

Bubbles: Enables Freddi Fish to trap Enemies for a short duration by shooting Bubbles at them but has Limited Ammo. Use the CTRL Button fire them.


Items
Jeweled Scepter: Unlocks the Bonus Stages.

Ice Cream, Cakes, Cotton Candy, Seashells, Pearls, Dynamites,
Little Green Worms, Balloons & Presents: Adds to the Points Bonus

Chests/Pearl Sacks: Releases Pearls that add to the Points Bonus

Kelp Seeds: Collect them all to finish each Level.


Objects
Teleporting Whirlpool: Teleports Freddi Fish to another area within the Level.
Kelp Plant: These Open & Close paths, wait for them to open
Exit Caves: Takes you to another part of the Level.
Yellow Sponges: These can be moved aside or destroyed.
Green Sponges: These can be moved aside one Space or destroyed.
Orange Sponges: These can be moved aside but bounces off walls.
Rocks/Explosive Rocks: These can be moved aside & effective against enemies.
Platforms: These can be opened or closed 90 degrees.
Currents: Pushes Freddi Fish Forward Up, Down, Left, Right or Slows her down.
Geysers: Pushes Freddi Fish aside.
Release Valve: Releases Bubbles


Keys
Purple Sea Urchins: Unlocks the Purple Sea Urchin Gates
Yellow Seashells: Unlocks the Yellow Seashell Gates
Orange Stars: Unlocks the Orange Star Gates
Sand Dollars: Unlocks the Sand Dollar Gates


Enemies (Avoid these or you'll lose a life):
Angler Fish
Spongehead
Pufferfish
Crabs
Squid
Junkyard Dogfish

8. Worlds & Levels

The game consists of 50 levels with a variety of themes. Once you've beaten all 50 Levels, you'll be the Master of Maze Madness!


Levels 1-5:
The first 5 levels in Maze Madness teach the player the basics of gameplay. New objects and hazards are slowly introduced as the player progresses. The environment for the first five levels features dark brown and grey rocks with a deep blue background. Shells, Starfish, and Kelp can be seen adorning the walls.

Levels 6-10:
Levels 6-10 of Maze Madness introduce the player to levels with multiple rooms. The puffer fish is introduced to this stage of levels. New objects are quickly revealed as the levels progress. The environment for levels 6-10 features green tropical kelp with a light blue background. Tropical flowers and starfish adorn the maze walls.

Levels 11-15:
Levels 11-15 of Maze Madness increase in difficulty slightly by containing more complex mazes. The introduction of Sand Dollars and Sea Shells adds to the amount of door styles already used. The visual display of these mazes features blue corral with a light blue watery background. The walls are decorated with shells and corral.

Levels 16-20:
Levels 16-20 of Maze Madness take it up another step by combining what we know so far and making it a bit harder. The walls are blue stone.

Levels 21-25:
Levels 21-25 of Maze Madness increase the difficulty a bit more by adding bubbles and sharks. They feature a pirate ship setting.

Levels 26-30:
Levels 26-30 of Maze Madness bring it down a little bit, but it still has a challenge to it;
get through the doors before the enemy gets you.

Levels 31-35:
Levels 31-35 of Maze Madness increase the difficulty as we get over the half way point. Introduced in these levels are the red stones, barrier doors and squids.

Levels 36-40:
Levels 36-40 of Maze Madness feature much larger and more confusing puzzles,
as well as the introduction of sponges.

Levels 41-45:
Levels 41-45 of Maze Madness are where the levels get hard. Large and complex puzzles,
crazy layouts, and most importantly, dogfish.

Levels 46-50:
Levels 46-50 of Maze Madness is the final stretch of the game. Huge levels, complex puzzles,
and dangerous enemies. The levels throw every challenge you've faced at you.

8-1. The End

When you're done with your "Wow" Session, you'll return to the Main Menu after the End Credits & after you've beaten all 50 Levels.

9. Level Editor

A Notable Fetaure in Maze Madness is that You can make & play your OWN Levels since ScummVM Supports Maze Madness's Level Editor Feature!

9-1. Custom Level Select Screen

On this screen, you'll need to select or a Create Custom Level Save before you can start making your own levels for Maze Madness.

You can use your Keyboard or Mouse to enter a Profile Name or select a Profile Name on the List. You can even change the color of your name. If there's a Profile Name you don't want, press the DELETE Button or press the GO BACK Button to return to the Main Menu. Once you've selected a Name from the Profile List or entered a New Profile Name, press the GO Button to start the Level Editor. Up to 75 Custom Levels can be saved here.

Profile Letter Key (NOTE: There are 26 Letters in the Alphabet):
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T
U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Spacebar & Backspace

Profile Colors:
1. Yellow
2. Blue
3. Red
4. Green
5. White
6. Black

NOTE: If you Make a New Custom Level with the Same Profile Name,
your Saved Progress will be Reset.

9-2. Level Editor Tools

This is where you can make your own Maze Madness Levels. Place any any Object as you want on Grid, each grid can hold up to a certian amount of objects & each Custom Level Profile can hold up to 10 Levels. When you're done, hit GO to Test your Custom Level or STOP to return to the Main Menu.

Tools:
TNT = Removes Objects
Bubbles
Bubble Shield
Chocolate-Covered Worm Doodle
Whirlpool Teleporter
Sponge
Kelp Plant
Kelp Seed
Freddi Fish = Starting Point
Boulders
Rotater = Changes Background
Clear All = Clears the grid

Enemies (3 of each can be placed):
Angler Fish
Pufferfish
Spongehead

10. Secret - Full CD-ROM Install (ScummVM)

Want to play Freddi Fish & Luther's Maze Madness without the Standalone
or Super Duper Arcade Vol. 2 CD-ROM? Then I'll show you how to do so.

First, download the ScummVM Emulator here:
http://scummvm.org/

Then, follow these steps:
1. Insert your Freddi Fish & Luther's Maze Madness Standalone
or Super Duper Arcade Vol. 2 CD into your Disc Drive.

2. Click on QUIT at the autorun.
3. Open the CD
4. Create a new Folder on your C Drive and Name it: "HEGames".

5. Create a New Folder in your HEGames Folder & Name it "FreddiMaze"

6. Copy the Freddi Fish & Luther's Maze Madness Standalone
or the Super Duper Arcade Vol. 2's Freddi Fish & Luther's Maze Madness
CD Files to your FreddiMaze Folder on your Hard Drive.

7. Run the ScummVM Installer & follow the instructions shown.

8. DON'T Open Freddi Fish & Luther's Maze Madness just yet.
If you're using a newer computer, you'll need to use the ScummVM Emulator.

9. Open ScummVM
10. Select "ADD GAME"

11. Find the folder where Freddi Fish & Luther's Maze Madness is Installed on your Hard Drive,
select CHOOSE & then select OK.
After that, the game should be added to the ScummVM Library.

12. Highlight Freddi Fish & Luther's Maze Madness,
then Double-Click on it to start or select START.

13. Enjoy

11. ScummVM Basic Commands

Here are the Basic Commands for the ScummVM UI:
F5 = Options Menu (Volume Contol, Show Text/Speech/Both, Subtitle Speed)
. = Skip Line of Text
Esc = Skip Cutscene
Spacebar = Pause Game
F8 = Restart Game
Ctrl 0-9 = Load Game Save State 0-9
Alt 0-9 = Save Game State 0-9
Alt X/Ctrl Z = Quit
Alt + Enter = Fullscreen/Windowed Mode

12. HE 1996 Ordering Infomation

REGISTER TODAY!
We have a lot of Fun Things happening a Humongus Entertainment
and we want to share them with you.
Simply Call 1-800-499-8386

13. Your Questions

Please let me know If you have any questions or If I missed anything.

14. Hints & Secrets

Bonus Stages:
Try to release as many creatures as you can before time runs out, they're worth 50 to 100pts.

Power-Ups:
Try to collect as many Power-Ups as you can & use them wisely.

Other Items:
Try to collect other Items besides Kelp Seeds if you can, they're worth more points.

[BatlyDatly]

What a trip I had with this game! Though, I wish the custom levels could've had more options to them. I've known this game for a decade, and only today would I beat it.

[VolnuttHeroP64]

NOTE: Spongehead is one of the Sharks in Freddi Fish 1-2.

[Zowieanna Zanthia™]

Very nice easy guide to follow,for all age's.Please keep up these nice guide's your doing ok.