Readysoft PC, 3D0, Sega CD and Jaguar moves in red

CD-I version moves in BLUE

Digital Leisure moves are in GREEN

Arcade moves are Pink

I learned these moves on my own. It took me three months to figure all of them out. Thanks to Edward M. Petti  of Video Games magazine for the Arcade Game moves. I believe all the versions made by Readysoft (PC CD-Rom, 3D0, Sega CD and Jaguar) have the same moves. I've tried to include as many timing references as possible. If the move doesn't seem to be working, try different timing. Some moves have very exact timing. So here they are...

Drawbridge:

After Dirk falls through the hole in the bridge (S) then (U) to climb out.

End of Corridor:

Dirk is facing three doors. Suddenly, the room starts to crumble and fall apart.  Dirk will cover his eyes and start to sway towards the crevasse towards the left. Move him in the opposite direction (R). As soon as the door to the right flashes open, move (R).

Burning Ropes:

Dirk must cross a chasm of fire using burning ropes. The platform he's waiting on will quickly disappear under his feet. Push Right four times (R), (R), (R), (R) to get him to the other side if  he's facing right at the start of the scene. If you get the scene in reverse, push Left four times. The home versions do not require precise timing. The arcade version however requires you to make your moves immediately after hearing the "creak" of the burning rope.

Falling Platform:

Dirk jumps onto a round wooden platform, which begins to drop down a chasm like an out-of-control elevator. The platform will periodically pause on different levels of the castle, where you should jump off. There are two versions of this scene, one with three stops and one with nine stops. You can tell how many stops you'll get by the direction Dirk is facing when he comes to the first set of stops; if left = 3 stops, if right = 9 stops. You must jump off to one of the ledges before the wooden platform hits the bottom of the chasm. I usually time my jump at the "swoosh" sound effect as the platform pauses. Jump (L) if Dirk is facing left, or (R) if he's facing right. The Digital Leisure version will let you jump off on any of the stops, and I think it always gives you the 9-stop version in both directions. I'm not too sure about the CD-I version.

Wind Room:

Dirk will follow the trail of Princess Daphne up to a door. When he opens it, he'll be sucked inside by a whirlwind. Objects will be blowing around the room. There are right and left doors, and hole in the wall, where a glowing diamond can be seen. Wait for the door to the right to flash and open, then press (R).

Tentacles from Ceiling:

A green tentacle will appear from the hole in the celing. (S) will chop it off. Dirk will automatically jump forwards in the room. Move (R) towards the door, but don't go through it yet. Investigate the staircase by moving (D). As soon as the tentacles appear from the top of the stairs, jump to the table (L). Almost immediately, the door in front of Dirk will open and he can go through it (U).

Snake Room: 

Drink Me: 

Dirk stands in front of a table with a bottle on top. A sign reads "drink me". Move (R) once to avoid the bottle and the flames.

Cauldron Pot:

Checkerboard Floor Knight:

The Giddy Goons:

Dirk comes up through a trapdoor in the floor at the bottom of a stairwell. Purple Goons will appear through a door. Kill them (S). More Goons will come through the door, but Dirk should start heading up the stairway instead (R),(U). Goons will appear at the top of the stairs and come down towards Dirk. Chop them (S). Goons are still coming up the stairs after Dirk. Move (U) to escape through the door.

Rolling Balls:
 

Dirk is in a hallway with rolling colored balls. A bigger black ball will appear behind him. Wait for the yellow ball to cross in front of Dirk's body and then (D), the same thin with the red ball (D), blue (D), green (D), orange (D) and purple (D). Move (U) to jump over the deep hole.

Closing Wall:

Bats:
 

Large Wooden Platforms:

Sliding Stairs:

Move (L) as soon as the staircase turns into a slide. Dirk will come down the stairs. A purple-tentacle thing will come out of the pit at the bottom of the stairs. Make it go away (S). Continue up the stairs (L) to the other side of the room. Don't pull the chain; instead go through the roun opening on the wall (L).

Metallic Flying Horse: 

This room can appear backwards. Dirk will sit on a metal horse, which suddenly comes alive and takes Dirk on a flying ride towards a wall of fire. In one instance of this room, the fire will appear on the left side of the pillar, so move away (R), more pillars (L),(R),(L) and a stone wall (L). The horse will crash to safety back into the castle and Dirk will get up and walk through a door. You don't need to worry about escaping the fireball behind you. In the mirror-image of this room (L),(R),(L),(R),(R).

Metallic Ball:
 

Dirk will be in a throne room. A magnetic ball will steal Dirk's sword and helmet. The round carpet will become electrical and a top view of the room will be given. Jump (R),(U) and then (R), so Dirk is sitting in the throne. His helmet and sword will be returned to him. The throne will revolve into another room. Dirk must run away from the electricity behind him (R) and go out the door.

The Lizard King:

Dirk is chased by a the Lizard King. His sword is stolen away from him by a pot of gold, so Dirk must chase after it. At various hallway intersections, Dirk must choose the proper direction to go. Make your move, just as the sword and pot of gold takes a turn, and before the Lizard King hits you on the head with his sceptre. The correct directions are: (L),(R),(R),(R),(R),(R). Dirk will be at a dead end. The pot of gold and his sword have come to a halt. Move (U) to obtain the sword. Swing the sword at the Lizard King (S). Dirk will lose his sword again. Move (L) and (R) to evade the Lizard King. Move (D) to get Dirk's sword again, and finally (S) to kill the Lizard King. Dirk will take the gold and go out the door.

Giant Spinning Batons: 

This room has mirror images as well, but since there are no left or right moves, the patterns will be the same. Dirk must cross a bridge over a chasm of thorns. Batons are spinning to either side of the bridge. Listen carefully to the sounds Dirk makes. Right after his third noise, move (U). Safely to the other side, Dirk will confront a red-cloaked spectre with a glowing rod. Kill the spectre (S). Thorns will rise up in front of Dirk, so jump back (D). More thorns. Make Dirk escape through the door (U).

The Smithy:
 

Haunted Hallway:

This room can have a mirror image. Dirk will be at the beginning of a long hallway with many doors. Clattering skulls will fall out at Dirk's feet and try to bite him. Move (U) to jump away. A large skeleton hand will try to grab Dirk from a doorway. Smash it with Dirk's sword (S). Black tar/goo will pour out of the doorway at Dirk's feet. Jump forwards in the hallway (U). Another skeleton hand will appear, so smash it (S). More black tar/goo will pour out of a door at the end of the hall, on either side. Move AWAY from the black stuff through the door (R) or (L). Dirk will be attacked by Crypt Creeps. Kill them with a sword swing (S) and escape out the secret passage.

Checkerboard Corridor:
 

The floor will tilt and then vanish beneath Dirk's feet. Jump back (D). Dirk will make a commotion and try to stand on the only available squares. Move (U) to safety. Once Dirk jumps up to the far end of the room, move him (L) out the door of this room.

Pool of Water:

Phantom Knight:

Room of Fire:

The Round Cage:

Lava Field of the Mudmen: 

Rapids/Whirlpools:

Digital Leisure: (Ye Boulders) L, R, L, R,
(Rapids) R, L, R, L,
(Ye Whirlpools) R, L, R, L,
then R when you hear the dinging sound to grab the chain.

Arcade: (Ye Boulders) L, R, L, R
(Rapids) R, L, R, L (toward the lighter current)   or   U, U, U, U (each time you enter the lighter current)
(Ye Whirlpools) R, L, R, L  (BEWARE of missing whirlpools!!! You may need to adjust your moves)
then R when you hear the dinging sound to grab the chain