The Black Market was created to expand upon Spelunky’s shopping experience, which added so much wonderful complexity to the game. I loved the various interactions the player could have with the shopkeeper, and how being a wanted criminal created a narrative thread that ran across levels, heightening the experience of being a treasure hunter. Unlike a normal level, the Black Market is mostly static in its layout and contains seven shops and seven shopkeepers. Two shops always appear in the same place—the Dice House, where you can roll dice for a chance to win money and prizes, and a small stall
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