diff --git a/source/projectl/projectl.cpp b/source/projectl/projectl.cpp
index 3ca691a2d..04e0a7b83 100644
--- a/source/projectl/projectl.cpp
+++ b/source/projectl/projectl.cpp
@@ -278,6 +278,11 @@ void CProjectile::render()
 	x = Pos.vx - offset.vx /*+ ( scrnWidth >> 1 )*/ - ( spriteWidth >> 1 );
 	y = Pos.vy - offset.vy /*+ ( scrnHeight >> 1 )*/ - ( spriteHeight >> 1 );
 
+	if ( x < -spriteWidth || y < -spriteHeight || x > scrnWidth || y > scrnHeight )
+	{
+		return;
+	}
+
 	m_spriteBank->printFT4(FRM_BARNACLEBOY,x,y,0,0,0);
 }