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[Mani Kanina]

This is a help thread for the recently released into the database quest: Nestastic Gaiden - Contest Version.

Feel free to ask for any help if you get stuck and can't progress.

[jccarratl]

Having a lot of fun exploring and playing the quest. I have completed through Level 6 and the Temple. Seems I need to find the hookshot, ladder or possibly swim fins to proceed any further. Any guidance would be most appreciated.

Edited by jccarratl, 15 March 2025 - 06:03 PM.

[Mani Kanina]

Having a lot of fun exploring and playing the quest. I have completed through Level 6 and the Temple. Seems I need to find the hookshot, ladder or possibly swim fins to proceed any further. Any guidance would be most appreciated.

You can find level 7:

Spoiler

In the forest during winter. There are some hammer pegs that block the entrance so you need the hammer from level 6.

[jccarratl]

Thank you! I tried to burn those bushes several times but never got back over there in the correct season. Is there better protection somewhere to find or purchase? Getting killed in Level 7.

[Mani Kanina]

Thank you! I tried to burn those bushes several times but never got back over there in the correct season. Is there better protection somewhere to find or purchase? Getting killed in Level 7.

Which enchanted bow do you have currently?

[jccarratl]

I have the blue colored bow.

[Mani Kanina]

The orange/red ribbon should be on sale in one of the shops in the central Temple. The tier 3, purple, would be sold there too in a different shop, though I'm not certain you have access to that one yet.

[jccarratl]

Yes, the items in the Temple have been very helpful. Still do not know what triggers the red orb on the right side.  Also the upgraded spear has been a huge find!  I am now stuck on the first block puzzle in Level 9. Usually these block puzzles seem to be unbalanced if you know what I mean, so there is a sequence to free up the last block or a trick to make one disappear or drop down from above, etc.  This block puzzle is balanced so not sure how it's possible to make the second to last move without blocking the last move if you know what I mean.  Any hints on how to solve?

[Mani Kanina]

Yes, the items in the Temple have been very helpful. Still do not know what triggers the red orb on the right side.  Also the upgraded spear has been a huge find!  I am now stuck on the first block puzzle in Level 9. Usually these block puzzles seem to be unbalanced if you know what I mean, so there is a sequence to free up the last block or a trick to make one disappear or drop down from above, etc.  This block puzzle is balanced so not sure how it's possible to make the second to last move without blocking the last move if you know what I mean.  Any hints on how to solve?

Spoiler

There's no trick or anything to this one; it's just a really hard puzzle. This one has stumped players for over an hour.

Here's a hint though: While the puzzle is mirrored, your solution can not be mirrored, each side requires slightly different movement.


This video Einsiety has a solution if you grow tired and can't figure it out: https://www.youtube....zVNEHqg&t=3684s
Copy with timestamp. I don't recommend spoiling it though.

[jccarratl]

Finally got past that pesky block puzzle . . . as always once you figure it out the solution seems easy. Thanks for your help! Now stuck in Level 9 and not sure you can help . . . missing the last (I hope) key. Seems I keep going around in circles. Any guidance would be most appreciated!!

[Mani Kanina]

Finally got past that pesky block puzzle . . . as always once you figure it out the solution seems easy. Thanks for your help! Now stuck in Level 9 and not sure you can help . . . missing the last (I hope) key. Seems I keep going around in circles. Any guidance would be most appreciated!!

Level 9 is a bit tricky since there are quire a few keys. I'm not sure which ones you've found or not. I recommend going over all four states systematically and checking all item cellars. You can generally follow the glowing wiring to find which places are open in which state.