Is the World 4 version of Hunt impossible without doing something else first

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I'm stuck on the World 4 version of Hunt. I don't want a walkthrough; I don't even want a hint. (Please don't offer a hint.) I just want to know whether it's impossible without doing something else first to alter the puzzle, because it sure looks impossible to me: as far as I can tell, the rightmost guy will always be alive when you get to the gate. Just kidding; I got it.

Best Answer

No, this is completely possible to do without doing anything else outside the level. I was skeptical at first as well, but you just have to think about it a bit.

As requested, no hint has been given.