_ _____ _) _____ _____ hOFFMAN pRESENTS: ____l l_____ __(_) ______| |___| |_____ _____ _______ _______ _______ | _) | _(/ | (_/ ____/| __ (| |_ __ \)__ /_\____ /_\ ___ /_\ ___/_ | (| | |) | | (| | (| /_ _/ (| (| | |) | |) | |) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | /__/_ | | | __/ | | | | | | | | | | | _ | _ _/ ____/ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |_ | | | |_ | | | | | | | | | l___| |__/|___l___l____/ |___|___l____/__l___|___!___l___!___l___l______( .o-- l_____\ -------- /______!NE7 ------------------------------------------o. K N I G H T M A R E 1. WELCOME ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to the Amiga Port of Knightmare, a vertical scrolling shoot-em up originally released for the MSX by Konami in 1986. Amiga Port features * Original game fully disassembled to ensure accurate gameplay * All graphics remastered by Toni Galvez * Brand new title and loading screens * High quality Amiga Enhanced Sound Effects * All levels and bosses have unique Amiga Enhanced soundtracks * All new Hi-score table with automatic saving to disk * 50hz / 60hz gameplay option * Built-in auto-fire * Additional secret bonus power-up added ( can you find it? ) * Compatible with all Amigas running 512k chip and 512k other ram .. Credits .. Rom Disassembly, Code, Sound Effects, Music - Hoffman Graphics - Toni Galvez Disassembly Support - Manuel Pazos Testers - Hitch - Amiga Bill - Retro32 - Amiga For Mortals - Graham / NAG - Mc Geezer - Nivrig ASCII Art - !NE7 2. STORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, is trapped in the Nightmare Castle of the King of the Underworld. The brave warrior, Popolon, loves Aphrodite and sets out to rescue her. But he doesn't know where the Nightmare Castle is! During his quest, fatigued by his travels, he falls asleep and has a terrible nightmare where thousands of horrible monsters are threatening Aphrodite. Several days pass. Then, one night, the goddess Hera, sister of Zeus, speaks to Popolon in his dreams. She tells him that the Nightmare Castle can be found beyond the slopes of the sacred Mount Atos. She urges him to use the powers of the magic jewels left behind by Aphrodite and the magic crystals which fell from Olympia to find and rescue Aphrodite. Then, Popolon awakes refreshed with renewed strength. With Hera's blessings, he sets forth for Mount Atos, Will he be able to find and rescue the fair Aphrodite? 3. HOW TO PLAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This game is designed to be played by one person (you compete against the computer). You can control the action in two ways; either with your computer keyboard or with a joystick. Note: in the instructions that follow, 'Push the SHOT BUTTON' means to push either the shot button on the joystick handle or the left or right shift key on your computer keyboard. You begin the game with three “Popolon" heroes. When one gets eliminated, the next one takes over. Every 100,000 points you score gets you another "Popolon'. The object is to eliminate all the apparitions and nightmare monsters that come at you. Then, make your way to the final stage of the game, where you can rescue the beautiful Aphrodite. Push the SHOT BUTTON as you pass over one of the magic mystery squares [?]. This will make one of the magic jewels appear. If you can get one of these, you will score bonus points and increase your magic powers. Also, shoot at the magic crystals which come toward you. If you get one of these, you will score bonus points and increase your magic powers. Push the [F1] key to stop the game momentarily. Push it again to continue the game. You will come to rivers that apparently have no bridges across them. Actually, the bridges are hidden - made invisible by a spell from the Nightmare Castle. You can make them appear by pressing the SHOT BUTTON as you search for them. 4. CONTROLLING THE ACTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Moving can be controlled in 8 directions with the Joystick or cursor keys. To shoot at enemies, press the BUTTON 1 on the Joystick or LEFT or RIGHT SHIFT key. 5. MAGIC CRYSTAL POWER ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Different magic crystals will come floating at you. Catch one by shooting at it. This will increase your magic powers, depending on how many times you shoot before making contact with it. 6. POWER CRYSTALS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These appear as a sphere with a P symbol in the centre. * 1 - BLACK - Bonus - 1000 Points You get 1000 bonus points * 2 - DARK BLUE - Speed - 200 Points You can move faster (4 different speed levels). * 3 - LIGHT BLUE - Shield - 200 Points Protects you against enemy fire. One shield is good for 30 underling enemy shots. Overlord shots count as 4 underling enemy shots. If an enemy makes contact with the shield it will be instantly destroyed. * 4 - WHITE - Transparency - 200 Points Makes you temporarily transparent so enemy fire passes right through you. The remaining ’transparency time is displayed at upper left corner of the screen. * 5 - RED - Contact Explsion - 200 Points Gives you a magic charge so that you can temporarily blow up enemy monsters by touching them. Remaining charge time is shown in the upper left corner of the screen. 6. WEAPON CRYSTALS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 1 - Flashing - 1000 Points You get 1000 points * 2 - Twin Arrows - 200 Points One arrow becomes two. Double power allows 3 attacks instead of 2. * 3 - Triple Flames - 200 Points Strike through enemy with flame in 3 directions. Double power changes from scatter shot to formation shot. * 4 - Boomerang - 200 Points Strike through the enemy and the weapon returns to you. Double power allows 3 attacks instead of 2. * 5 - Sword - 200 Points Your attack speed increases and you can make three consecutive attacks. Double power allows 2 swords instead of 1. * 6 - Fire Arrow - 200 Points Shots strike through the enemy. Double power allows 3 attacks instead of 2. Note: You achieve "double power” by getting the same weapon twice in a row. For example, if you get the "twin arrows" twice in a row, your attacking power increases from 2 attacks to 3 attacks. However, you get no more power for getting the same weapon more than twice in a row. 7. MAGIC JEWEL POWER ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Press the SHOT SUTTON several times as you pass over one of the magic mystery squares [?]. You can increase your magic powers by getting one of these four types of magic jewels. * Rook You get 500 bonus points. * Knight Eliminates all enemies currently on screen and removes all enemy shots. * Queen Time freezes. Temporarily stops all enemy movement. Be careful!. Even though the enemy is motionless they are still dangerous! Do not touch them or you are eliminated! Remaining time is shown in the upper right scorner of the screen. * King You get one more “Popolon” hero. * Obstacle Careful! You cannot pass through these. If they appear beneath your feet you will be trapped. * Tomato The Lazarus Shop. Spend your score on various power-ups which will return after you have been eliminated by the enemy. * Vic Viper Channel the spirit of James Burton from another dimension. 8. OPTIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * AutoFire When switched ON, holding down the SHOT BUTTON will automatically fire multiple shots. * Video Mode If your Amiga is capable you can switch the Video Mode between 50hz and 60hz. Please note however if you are playing the game on an unexpanded Amiga you may experience some slow-downs at 60hz. * Music Test Check out the banging suite of ProTracker modules specially written for the Amiga port of Knightmare. * Sound Test Fire at will any of the awesome Amiga Enhanced sound effects specifically designed for the Amiga port of Knightmare * Exit Quits to the title screen 9. 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