Samuel is controlled by the arrow keys.  The up arrow will move him forward, the bottom arrow will move him back, the left arrow will move him left, and the right arrow will move him right.  When Samuel walks into a petpet he will pick it up, but he's only able to carry one petpet at a time.

To liberate a petpet, simply pick it up and bring it back to the exit door. The exit is always located where Samuel is placed when the level begins.  Along the way you may find various gems that will give you extra points.  If aiming for a high score or the avatar, make sure you get ALL of the gems.  Only 99 seconds are given to complete each level, so be careful not to run out of time when collecting the gems. If time runs out you'll lose a life! Only four lives are given for the entire game.

Gems are randomly introduced into the game. Gems worth larger amounts of points are found more often as the levels increase. There are four different gems. Each gem is worth a different amount of points. 
 

Gargrall won't let you liberate the petpets without a fight.  He has rigged the mines with many treacherous traps, including lava, rolling boulders, and falling stalactites.

Avoid the lava by simply travelling across on the boats that vary in speed and size.  Sometimes petpets will be on the mining cars. Make sure to grab these as they will be the easiest to get.  Getting off the mining car and falling into the lava will cause you to lose a life. Avoid the boulders by weaving in and out of the gaps that are created. 

When Level Three begins avoiding the boulders will become harder to do, so for levels three and above travel row by row. Once an opening appears in the first row, go into it and travel with it until an opening in the second row appears. Continue doing this for the remaining rows.

The stalactites are the most difficult object to avoid because they fall at completely random times in random places. The stalactites will begin to shake before they fall. Shaking stalactites will help you know where they will fall, so it's important to watch them closely. Look for shaking stalactites above mining cars that you're about to get on, because it is hard to get off of a moving boat quickly.

 

After every level a 25 point bonus is awarded.  Each level has a certain number of petpets that are required to rescue before you can advance to the next level.  There are more petpets than the required amount, but you are only allowed to rescue the number of petpets that it requires.  EVERY petpet is worth ten points.  Their point value never increases, and no petpet is worth more than ten points.

• Level 1 4 petpets to move on.
• Level 2 6 petpets to move on.
• Level 3 8 petpets to move on.
• Level 4 10 petpets to move on.
  

Tips to Win

    • Watch the top of the screen for the falling stalactites.
    • Play on a small screen so you can easily view everything around you.
    • Play the game slowly.  Going too fast may cause you to die quicker because of silly mistakes.
    • In Level Four, travel across the boats and get the gems before you start getting the petpets.
    • The red gems are very rare, so if they appear try to get them. They're worth 25 points!
    • Getting the required amount of petpets should be your first priority, because if you do not gather the required amount you will not be allowed to move on the the next level.
    • Think carefully before moving. Making rash decisions may cost you a life, but don't spend too much time thinking! There is a time limit.
    • Be patient as the game is difficult and can easily frustrate you. Remember, practice makes perfect!

 

To get the Petpet Rescue avatar, successfully send a score of 250+. To earn a new trophy for your userlookup, a score of about 405 is needed.

 

Credit:
This guide was written by Ashley based on information provided by Krissy, exclusively for NeoLodge.com.
Edited by Georgie.

2006-12-16