From 7f21919476b67a51ec135dcb0c945f9392b2e054 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Brendan Robert Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2024 09:48:57 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Additional game help (#643) * Matterhorn Screamer help text * Update Matterhorn Screamer * Aliens help * Bubble Head docs * Add California Rasins docs * Update Copts and Robbers docs * Add Diamond Mine docs * Dragon Fire docs * Update DIAMOND.MINE Added shoot keys * G. I. Joe help text * Gauntlet help text * Blitzkreig game help * Aquatron help * Add Serpentine help text * Update BUBBLE.HEAD * Update CALI.RASINS * Update DRAGONFIRE * Update MS * Update MS * Update ALIENS * Update AQUATRON * Update BLITZKREIG * Update BUBBLE.HEAD * Update CALI.RASINS * Update DIAMOND.MINE * Update DRAGONFIRE * Update G.IJOE * Update GAUNTLET * Update SERPENTINE * Shorten Aliens helptext * Shorten bubble head docs * Rename BLITZKREIG to BLITZKRIEG * Update and rename CALI.RASINS to CALI.RAISINS * Update CR * Update DIAMOND.MINE * Update DIAMOND.MINE * Update DRAGONFIRE * Update and rename G.IJOE to G.I.JOE * Update GAUNTLET * Update MS * Update GAUNTLET * Update ALIENS * Update AQUATRON * Update G.I.JOE * Update SERPENTINE * Update BUBBLE.HEAD * Update BUBBLE.HEAD * Update CALI.RAISINS * Update DIAMOND.MINE * Update CR * Update AQUATRON * Update ALIENS * Update AQUATRON * Update BLITZKRIEG * Update BUBBLE.HEAD * Update CALI.RAISINS * Update CR * Update DIAMOND.MINE * Update DRAGONFIRE * Update G.I.JOE * Update GAUNTLET * Update MS * Update SERPENTINE * Update BUBBLE.HEAD * Update CALI.RAISINS * Update DIAMOND.MINE --- res/GAMEHELP/ALIENS | 23 +++++++++++++++++++++++ res/GAMEHELP/AQUATRON | 23 +++++++++++++++++++++++ res/GAMEHELP/BLITZKRIEG | 19 +++++++++++++++++++ res/GAMEHELP/BUBBLE.HEAD | 24 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ res/GAMEHELP/CALI.RAISINS | 22 ++++++++++++++++++++++ res/GAMEHELP/CR | 16 +++++++--------- res/GAMEHELP/DIAMOND.MINE | 23 +++++++++++++++++++++++ res/GAMEHELP/DRAGONFIRE | 23 +++++++++++++++++++++++ res/GAMEHELP/G.I.JOE | 21 +++++++++++++++++++++ res/GAMEHELP/GAUNTLET | 22 ++++++++++++++++++++++ res/GAMEHELP/MS | 23 +++++++++++++++++++++++ res/GAMEHELP/SERPENTINE | 24 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ 12 files changed, 254 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) create mode 100644 res/GAMEHELP/ALIENS create mode 100644 res/GAMEHELP/AQUATRON create mode 100644 res/GAMEHELP/BLITZKRIEG create mode 100644 res/GAMEHELP/BUBBLE.HEAD create mode 100644 res/GAMEHELP/CALI.RAISINS create mode 100644 res/GAMEHELP/DIAMOND.MINE create mode 100644 res/GAMEHELP/DRAGONFIRE create mode 100644 res/GAMEHELP/G.I.JOE create mode 100644 res/GAMEHELP/GAUNTLET create mode 100644 res/GAMEHELP/MS create mode 100644 res/GAMEHELP/SERPENTINE diff --git a/res/GAMEHELP/ALIENS b/res/GAMEHELP/ALIENS new file mode 100644 index 000000000..79195cb9a --- /dev/null +++ b/res/GAMEHELP/ALIENS @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ + Drop Ship: Land in the center of pipe + + + Rescue Missions: Get marines to safety + + Look at screens to tell their status + + 2 or more on screen rescue each other + +1-4* * *Player Joystick* * *Move/Fire + + + Ops room: Keep aliens away long enough + + + Maze: Get out, save as many as you can + + + End of level: + +Return * * * * * * * * * * * *Next Level + +Ctrl-Q, Space* * * * * * * *Replay level diff --git a/res/GAMEHELP/AQUATRON b/res/GAMEHELP/AQUATRON new file mode 100644 index 000000000..4ea9be4d5 --- /dev/null +++ b/res/GAMEHELP/AQUATRON @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ + + Shoot down bombers and + + bases to win each level + + Avoid or destroy interceptors + + + Accelerating to full speed at the top + + of the screen will engage hyperdrive + + Activate joystick with B0 during play + + I + move J L move + K + +F / B0 * * * * * machine guns (unlimited) + +D / B1 * * * * * * * * missiles (limited) + +Esc* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *pause diff --git a/res/GAMEHELP/BLITZKRIEG b/res/GAMEHELP/BLITZKRIEG new file mode 100644 index 000000000..029fb3928 --- /dev/null +++ b/res/GAMEHELP/BLITZKRIEG @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ + + + + + "Shoot em down with your gun." + + + Using paddles or keyboard shoot down + +enemy planes and any bombs they may drop + + until you run out of ammo. + + +U or Joystick right* * * * * * * * aim up + +D or Joystick left * * * * * * * aim down + +F or B0* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * fire diff --git a/res/GAMEHELP/BUBBLE.HEAD b/res/GAMEHELP/BUBBLE.HEAD new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c7503d57a --- /dev/null +++ b/res/GAMEHELP/BUBBLE.HEAD @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ + Touch orange Crysts to steal crystals + + Avoid the blue Crysts. + + Collect all crystals and exit using + + the safe areas at the screen edges + + + Bonus points for collecting 6 cystals + + Extra life is awarded at 10,000 points + + Joyport for movement, or keyboard: + + I A + J K or < > + M Z + +Space / B0 * * * * * * * * * force field + +Ctrl-R * * * * * * * * * * restart level + +Esc* * * *pause Ctrl-S* * * sound diff --git a/res/GAMEHELP/CALI.RAISINS b/res/GAMEHELP/CALI.RAISINS new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e0badf20b --- /dev/null +++ b/res/GAMEHELP/CALI.RAISINS @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ + + Shoot Meanies after getting energized + + by touching the green platforms + + For each level, get the key and unlock + + the door opposite from the start + + In balloon, drop sandbags on + + bridge for extra points + + I + move J K move + M + +Return/B0 * *jump Space/B1* * * *fire + +Ctrl-J* *joystick Esc * * *next level + +Z * * * * suicide P * * * * * * pause diff --git a/res/GAMEHELP/CR b/res/GAMEHELP/CR index 3188419be..de9134e7c 100644 --- a/res/GAMEHELP/CR +++ b/res/GAMEHELP/CR @@ -1,10 +1,11 @@ - Navigate the maze, find the key to - unlock the coffins, avoid mummies, + Avoid ghosts and mummies - take jewels & vase to vault room + Open coffins with keys + Stones and rings help with mummies + Bring 4 jewels and then vase to vault A move < > move @@ -13,11 +14,8 @@ Space to pick up or drop object +Esc * * * * pause 0-7 * * * game speed -Esc* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * pause +Ctrl-C* * *config Ctrl-R* * * *restart -Ctrl-C * * * * * * * * * * * change keys - -Ctrl-R * * * * * * * * * * * * * restart - -0-7* * * * * * * * * * * * * *game speed +Z * * * * suicide R * * *reincarnation diff --git a/res/GAMEHELP/DIAMOND.MINE b/res/GAMEHELP/DIAMOND.MINE new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8555c992c --- /dev/null +++ b/res/GAMEHELP/DIAMOND.MINE @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ + Bring diamonds to your base + + then take them to the exit + + Avoid or shoot enemies trying + + to steal them from you! + + P1 I W P2 + J K A D + move L S move + + shoot Space 1 shoot + +Ctrl-B * * * * restart with new options + +Ctrl-R * * * * * * * * * * * * *restart + +Ctrl-C * * * * * * * * * * *change keys + +Ctrl-J * * joystick Ctrl-K* * * * keys + +Ctrl-S * * sound Esc * * * * *pause diff --git a/res/GAMEHELP/DRAGONFIRE b/res/GAMEHELP/DRAGONFIRE new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e6a1213a7 --- /dev/null +++ b/res/GAMEHELP/DRAGONFIRE @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ + + Get across the drawbridge and avoid + + fireballs by ducking and jumping + + Raid the dragon's treasures and + + escape using the upper-left door + + + U I O + + move J L move + + N M , + + K to duck high fireballs + + Space / Button to jump low fireballs + +0-9 * * difficulty Esc * * * * * pause + +Ctrl-R* * *Restart Ctrl-S* * * * sound diff --git a/res/GAMEHELP/G.I.JOE b/res/GAMEHELP/G.I.JOE new file mode 100644 index 000000000..4223fc3b7 --- /dev/null +++ b/res/GAMEHELP/G.I.JOE @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +In the air: Dodge missles and bomb COBRA + + Tank: Blow up bases avoid enemy fire + + Battle: Shoot opponent, avoid robots + + Artillery: Angle your shots carefully! + + End battle: Destroy all 8 COBRA tanks + + I + move J K move + M + +Return* * * * * * start selected mission + +Button 0 or Space * * * * * * * * *shoot + +Button 1 or Ctrl + direction* * * * *aim + + also steers guided missles diff --git a/res/GAMEHELP/GAUNTLET b/res/GAMEHELP/GAUNTLET new file mode 100644 index 000000000..4bd8d6836 --- /dev/null +++ b/res/GAMEHELP/GAUNTLET @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ + + + Collect treasures, food, potions and + +keys. Use keys to open doors and chests. + +Shoot monsters and generators for points + + Avoid shooting food and potions! + + +P1 U I O W E R P2 + +move J L D S move + + N M . Z X C + + B1/$ or K shoot B0/% or D + + Space magic Tab + +Ctrl-P * * * * * * * * * * * * * * pause diff --git a/res/GAMEHELP/MS b/res/GAMEHELP/MS new file mode 100644 index 000000000..5e1a17321 --- /dev/null +++ b/res/GAMEHELP/MS @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ + Get flags, jump over goats and snowmen + + It's slippery, don't fall! + + Press K for keyboard or J for joystick + + Difficulty selection: + + E)asy M)edium D)ifficult + + Movement: Joystick or Keyboard + + I A + J K or < > or < > + M Z  + + Up/Down jump up and down ledges, but + + the jump button is for jumping enemies + + Space or Button 0 * * * * * * * * jump + + ESC * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *pause diff --git a/res/GAMEHELP/SERPENTINE b/res/GAMEHELP/SERPENTINE new file mode 100644 index 000000000..57d0dac16 --- /dev/null +++ b/res/GAMEHELP/SERPENTINE @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ + Avoid other serpentines + + when they are orange + + If they turn green you can + + eat them too! + + + Eat frogs to grow longer + + and turn enemies green. + + A + move < > move + Z + +C* * * * * * * * * * change key mappings + +Return * * * * * * view high score table + +Esc* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * pause + + ! and dollar while paused adds lives!