Introduction You are Gorth, son of Toth, King of the Northlands. You've crossed Windhorn Pass on your way south to Eleanora, capital of the Warm Country. After many days of travel, you come upon a tiny city and make your way to the Balack Stallion Inn. That evening while sipping ale before the fire, you learn of the cities' troubles. The locals tell you how the evil sorcerer Drax imprisioned Princess Mariana, and how he came to be the overlord of their city. It seems that Princess Marina is the daughter of Heraldo, the true ruler of the city and the surrounding countryside. Several months ago, Heraldo mysteriously disappeared adn Drax seized his throne. Shorthly thereafter, Princess Mariana returned home to the capital after a tour of the countryside, only to be seized by Drax's evil gaurds as the sorverer's future bride. Drax, you find, is a tyrant who rules without mercy. Though most townspeople oppose him, few dare so openly. Those who have done so have died. Many rumors say Drax is a man possessing evil powers, and that he caan see into men's minds and hearts. Anyone who kills Drax adn restores the Princess to her rightful throne will become a hero until the end of time. The wealth and riches of the realm will also be his reward. You decide to take the challenge and your companions offer you the services of the finest swordsmen of the land to help train. One of your traniers has even attempted to save the Princess and managed to escape alive. He explains that you will be forced to fight several warriors at different locations, and that Drax moves you with his mind between the castle's throne room, an enchanted forest, a lava pit, and finally, a forgotten dungeon in the palace. There, in the dungeon, you may even fight Drax himself....provided you slay his barbarian guards first. After several days of intense training, you approach Drax's castle armed only with your broadsword. Entering the throne room, you see Drax with his shaved skull and evil grin. Next to Drax sits Princess Mariana. One look and you know why men ahve died for her. You realize wealth is not the only thing worth fighting for. You're so distracted you almost fail to notice Fundor, one of Drax's barbarian guards, coming straight at you swinging his broadsword. Off to the side of the hideous greenish creature, slobbering in anticipation of blood. "That's Grundel," says Drax. "He's just waiting for you to die so he can take you to lunch....his!" Drax laughs horribly as Fundor begins raining blows on your broadsword. "Can you last hero? Can you last? Or will you become pet food jsut like the others???" Scoring As you fight the barbarian warriors, remember it takes 12 blows with your broardsword to kill your opponent, except in special cases. A single blow, done the right way, may make you the victor early in the fight. But your opponent can do the same to you, so beware! Points are awarded based on the difficulty of the move you make. The more difficult the move, the more points you will earn. Joystick Controls The following instructions are for a right facing character. For a left facing character, the moves are reversed. Joystick Directions Without the Joystick Directions With the FIRE BUTTON pressed FIRE BUTTON pressed protect jump protect web neck head head body of chop butt move move flying body back 0 forward neck chop 0 chop roll roll overhead leg back crouch forward chop chop kick note: you may need to set printer to 75 columns for this to display correctly. For the Atari ST & Amiga One player mode: Fight 10 of Drax's swordsmen, each one more skillful than the last. Fight in the enchanted forest, the lava pits, the throne room and finally the dungeon. If you survive this far, you must face Drax himself before you have freed Princess Mariana. There is no time limit, but you must kill every barbarian, or be killed yourself. In the center of the score line, a number indicates the current round. At the end of each game you may add your initials to the high score table. Two player mode: Fighting alternates between the enchanted forest and the lava pits. Each round can last up to 90 seconds. If both players survive the time limit, they will regain their time limit,and a new battle will begin. Scores will increase until one player is defeated. Additional Keys - Press F1 to select one player mode with joystick. - Press F3 to select two player mode with joystick. - Press F9 to toggle between music and sound effects. - Press F10 to quit the game. - Press P to pause the game. Good luck Warrior - may good spirits be with you!