Legend of Kage
Описание игры
Компания Imagine представляет чисто японскую историю в игре на ZX Spectrum под названием Legend of Kage. Игра была разработана для игрового аркадного аппарата, а затем портирована на многие домашние компьютеры, в том числе «Спектрум» и консоль NES/Денди.
Итак, в центре истории принцесса Кири, которую похитил злобный король Дракон из таинственного леса. Это происходит на глазах у юного самурая по имени Кагэ. Будучи честным и отважным парнем, он, в соответствии с японскими традициями, готов отдать собственную жизнь, чтобы вернуть прекрасную химэ ее отцу. Дело это нехитрое — отдать свою жизнь. Достаточно сделать сэпукку, произнеся имя своего даймё. Гораздо сложнее пройти несколько игровых уровней, победить вражеских шинобу, которые тоже готовы на все, и освободить Кири. Наверное, поэтому в игре на Спектрум создатели сделали так, что одной и той же клавишей игровой персонаж и взмахивает мечом, и пускает сюрикен-звездочку. Авось что-нибудь из двух поразит врага.
Интересной особенностью игры является то, что некоторые уровни, например первый, необязательно проходить. Достаточно убить десять врагов, и появляется финальный босс, который, что удивительно, дышит огнем. Поэтому лучше к нему не приближаться.
Управление: Q — «огонь», W — прыжок или подъем по лестнице, S — выбросить, присесть или упасть, N/M — движение вправо и влево.
Советы:
- Всего в игре четыре уровня
- На первом уровне опасайтесь выпрыгивающих по сторонам экрана ниндзей. Они могут быть опасны
- На втором уровне берегитесь врагов в воде в нижней части экрана — мечом их не достать
- На третьем уровне также опасны враги уровнем ниже — они могут схватить за ноги. Зато можно соскочить вниз к врагам и убить их
- На четвертом уровне врагов много. Можно попытаться обхитрить игру, зажав кнопку «прыжок» и как можно быстрее достичь верхней части игрового уровня. А там уже и финальный босс.
Описание игры на другом языке
Its program code, graphic representation and artwork are the copyright
of Imagine Software (1984) Limited and may not be reproduced, stored,
hired or broadcast in any form whatsoever without the written
permission of Imagine Software (1984) Limited. All rights reserved
Worldwide. Legend of Kage runs on the Spectrum 48/128 micro computers.
Legend has it that long ago in Japan the beautiful Princess Kiri was
kidnapped by the evil Dragon King, and Kage, a young ninja who was
walking with her in the forest at the time, was given the formidable
task of rescuing her.
You must help Kage in his quest through the forest to the Dragon
King's palace, gain entrance, find Kiri and take her to safety, while
avoiding the Dragon King's ninja guards.
LOADING
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1. Place the cassette in your recorder ensuring that it is fully
rewound.
2. Ensure that the MIC socket is disconnected and that the volume and
tone controls are set to the appropriate levels.
3. If the computer is a Spectrum 48K or Spectrum + then load as
follows. Type LOAD "" (ENTER). (Note there is no space between the
two quotes). The " is obtained by pressing the SYMBOL SHIFT AND P
keys simultaneously.
4. Press PLAY on your recorder and the game will load automatically.
If you have any problems try adjusting the volume and tone controls
and consulting Chapter 6 of the Spectrum manual.
5. If the computer is a Spectrum 128K then follow the loading
instructions on-screen or in the accompanying manual.
CONTROLS
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When the tape has loaded a menu appears giving you the option of
playing a one or two-player game, and of using the keyboard, a
Kempston-type joystick or a Sinclair Joystick.
NOTE: If using a Sinclair Plus 2 computer, select the joystick option,
'Sinclair' when using an Amstrad or Cheetah + joystick.
KEYBOARD JOYSTICK
JUMP/CLIMB
Q - FIRE/USE SWORD JUMP LEFT ^ JUMP RIGHT
W - JUMP/CLIMB \ | /
S DROP/FALL/CROUCH LEFT <-- --> RIGHT
N - MOVE TO THE LEFT
M - MOVE TO THE RIGHT / | \
DOWN LEFT V DOWN RIGHT
DUCK/DOWN
Whichever option you have selected, the SPACE key can be used to pause
the game.
The joystick or any key can then be used to retart the game.
When playing a two-player game the players take turns at the keyboard
or joystick.
THE SCREEN LAYOUT
The status line at the top of the screen shows the current scores for
players 1 and 2, and the current high score.
On the status line at the bottom of the playing area, the circles to
the far left and right of the screen tell you how many lives you have
left (you start out with five), while the circles in the centre keep a
record of how many ninja warriors you have disposed of on those screens
where you must defeat ten of them before moving on to the next section
of the game.
GAMEPLAY
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SCREEN 1 A short introduction shows Kage and Kiri walking in the
forest where Kiri is kidnapped by the Dragon King who is passing in his
carriage. On this screen Kage must defeat ten ninja warriors whereupon
the Dragon King himself makes an entrance.
Avoid coming into contact with him at all costs but, if you can hit
him ten times with your ninja 'stars' then he will know you mean
business and will hastily beat a retreat in the direction of the
palace.
SCREEN 2 You have now reached the Dragon Kings palace and are at the
foot of the wall, but the palace is surrounded by his ninja guards.
Again, you must defeat ten of them before you can climb the wall but
watch out for the ninja warriors in the river!
SCREEN 3 You must now climb the wall the arrows at the bottom of
the screen tell you in which direction to go!
At the top you finally gain entrance to the palace.
SCREEN 4 Inside at last! But where is the Princess? It is a large
palace and she is hidden on the top floor! If you can make your way
past the guards the Dragon King will appear and make a final attempt
to thwart your rescue attempt. Stand well back from him he's no
pussycat!
Having disposed of the Dragon King, a little joystick action soon frees
the Princess and you can go back to your romantic walk in the forest.
STATUS and SCORING
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You are awarded 100 points for each ninja guard that you dispose of. A
bonus of 500 points is awarded for each screen that you complete with
an extra 500-point bonus and one extra life (up to a maximum of five)
for completing the final screen.
HINTS and TIPS
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SCREEN 1 Stand well back from ninja warriors jumping on from the
sides of the screen they can be deadly! For a tougher but more
interesting game, take to the trees!
SCREEN 2 Watch out for ninja guards underyour feet as your sword
cannot reach low enough to hit them.
SCREEN 3 Again, watch out for ninja warriors coming up from below or
they'll take a swipe at your feet. However, you can try the same trick
on them...
SCREEN 5 Perhaps the toughest going like the clappers sometimes
works but generally you'll have to be smarter than that. If things get
a little too hectic and you don't even have time to reach the HOLD
key, try taking a short rest below the top of the stairs.
LEGEND OF KAGE
This software product has been carefully developed and manufactured to
the highest quality standards. Please read carefully the instructions
for loading.
IF FOR ANY REASON YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY IN RUNNING THE PROGRAM, AND
BELIEVE THAT THE PRODUCT IS DEFECTIVE, PLEASE RETURN IT DIRECT TO:
MR. YATES, OCEAN SOFTWARE LIMITED,
6 CENTRAL STREET, MANCHESTER M2 5NS.
Our quality control department will test the product and supply an
immediate replacement if we find a fault the product will be returned
to you, at no charge. Please note that this does not affect your
statutory rights.
Produced by D. C. WARD
(C) 1981 Imagine Software (1984) Limited.
Licensed from (C) Taito Corp., 1986, Programmed for the Spectrum
by Imagine Software. Export outside Europe prohibited.
This product contains only one cassette tape.
The larger packaging has been introduced as a standard for this and
future products. we may from time to time incorporate two tapes or
possibly a disk.