Bristles Retro Game Online - Play Fun Classic Platform Web Games
Bristles is a captivating platformer that puts players in control of a brave porcupine on a quest to rescue its woodland friends from the clutches of an evil witch. Released in 1983, this classic game features challenging levels filled with dangerous obstacles, clever puzzles, and cunning enemies. What sets Bristles apart is its unique gameplay mechanic - the porcupine can shoot its quills to defeat enemies and interact with the environment, adding a layer of strategy and skill to the game. With its charming pixel art graphics, catchy music, and engaging gameplay, Bristles offers a nostalgic yet thrilling adventure that will keep players hooked from start to finish. Have fun!
11,285 play times
How to Play Bristles Game
Click F1 to start the game. Before you start you can change the skill with the 0 key on the numberpad on the right side of the keyboard. You need to use the number keys on the right side of your keyboard to play the game. 8 is up, 4 is left, 6 is right, 2 is down. (the number keys above the letters will not work). Use the spacebar to pause the game.
The use of Elevators in Bristles
You get from floor to floor by way of elevators. Be sure the elevator is at your floor when you board or you will fall down the elevator shaft. There are also three ladders out of the basement. Watch out for Flying Half-Pints. They will appear on one side of the building at any floor except the basement and will move horizontally across. You must jump or duck to avoid them.
What are Dumb Buckets?
Starting at building number two, you must also avoid Dumb Buckets. These will walk around and ride the elevators but they always move in a set pattern. Starting on building three and continuing every other building, you have to contend with Brenda, the superintendent's brat. She will put hand prints on your freshly painted walls, which will cost you forty points and require repainting to finish that building. You can grab the candy cane in these buildings and give it to her. This will stop her for fifteen seconds so you can repaint.
Watch out for the Bucket Chucker
Starting with building four, you must beware of the Bucket Chucker. Unlike the Dumb Bucket, he does not follow a set pattern, he follows you. You cannot destroy the Bucket Chucker but there are two ways he can be trapped. One way is to use the paint mixer, a square within a square. You touch it to turn it on for four seconds and if the Bucket Chucker touches it while it is on, he will shake for four seconds. You can turn the paint mixer on over and over while the Bucket Chucker is in it, unlimited times. Another way to trap the Bucket Chucker is to go to the basement, lead the Bucket Chucker to the ladders, go up a ladder, avoiding the elevator, then go left or right. The Bucket Chucker will then be stuck in the basement until you lose a brush.
Steam Pipes and Refilling of Paint Brushes
Starting on building five, you must jump over steam pipes or they will trip you, losing you a brush. In buildings six, seven and eight, your brush will run dry after eight, seven or six rooms, respectively. To refill, simply touch the large paint brushes in some rooms.
