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Deathbots
Final Revision: Andreas Fuchs (andreas002 of www.atArcade.com)
Provided By: www.atArcade.com - Free online games and more! (April 10, 2006)
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Deathbots
Instruction booklet
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We interrupt this program to bring you a special news bulletin!
Good evening! The situation at Mutech Corporation's Gamma Base, previously
Alcatraz Federal prison, has gone from bad to worse. Scientists now believe
that the computerized consciousness or digital life-form in control of Gamma
Base somehow has evolved inside the company's massive computer network.
Nineteen hours ago, this digital life-form imposed a 24 hour deadline for all
countries of the world to begin destruction of their conventional and nuclear
weapons. Jonathan Mendex, official spokesbot for Mutech, has also demanded
that every country begin production of the technology designed by Mutech to
increase the processing power and intelligence of this malignant digital
life-form.
Any country that refuses, he claims, will be destroyed by a Gamma Bomb. The
very existence of such a weapon was debated at an emergency United Nations
meeting five hours ago. With the recent detonation of such a weapon at a
secret site in the center of Australia and the subsequent destruction of the
entire continent, there can be no doubt that such a weapon does exist. The US,
Israel, and Iraq had originally refused to ever give in to terrorist threats.
However, inside sources say that after witnessing the unbelievable destructive
force of the Gamma Bomb, surrender from these three countries will be
forthcoming.
This and other news at 11!
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Meanwhile, in a secret government facility deep beneath the Rocky Mountains, a
man is bolted into a top secret battlesuit. He is getting ready for what is
perhaps the most important mission ever undertaken.
There is only one chance of beating this techno-monstrosity. The Gamma Bomb
must be located and destroyed. Unfortunately it is hundreds of feet under
ground on the 8th floor of Gamma Base. The entire complex is guarded by the
most sophisticated security force in the world, DEATHBOTS, powerful killer
robots designed to destroy.
As the last bolts seal him tightly into the battlesuit, he knows he must
return or this protective shell will becomd your high-test coffin. Now it's up
to you! Are you ready to take control and begin a mission to save the world?
Take a deep breath and prepare for battle!
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Getting started
Make sure the power switch on your control deck is turned off.
Insert DEATHBOTS into your NES console, carefully following the power up
instructions in your NES user manual.
If the title screen flashes on and off and the game will not play see pages
13-15.
From the title screen press START to begin a new game.
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Controlling the action
Direction Pad
In Action Mode the Control Pad moves your man Up, Down, Right and Left through
the corridors of Gamma Base. It is also used to view available weapons in
Weapons Select Mode.
Select
Switches between Action Mode and Weapon Select Mode.
Start
Press to Pause a game in progress or to begin a new game.
B Button
In Action Mode fires the weapon controlled by the B Button. In Weapon Select
Mode it switches between USE and DROP options.
A Button
In Action Mode fires the weapon you are holding. In Weapon Select Mode it
tells your computer to Drop or Use the selected weapon.
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The complex
Gamma Base
When the game begins your man, located on the lower right side of the screen,
will be on the upper most ground level of Gamma Base. To destroy the Gamma
Bomb you must descent to the 8th floor. Upon entering the complex the
Deathbots will sense your presence and begin to instantly atack. The row of
six light blue rectangles on the upper right part of the screen is your Energy
Level. Each rectangle represents four hit points. As the Deathbots blast at
you, your Energy Level gets lower. When you run out of energy you will lose
one life. Gamma Base consists of eight levels. The 8th floor being the central
control area. It is here on the 8th level that the Gamma Bomb is located. It
must be found and destroyed! Elevators are the only access between floors and
each elevator entrance is guarded by a huge Deathbot sentinel. These sentinels
must be eliminated before you can continue to the next level.
Transporters and mines
As you explore the complex you will encounter Red and Blue transporters. Like
doorways, transporters let you enter new locations. To use a transporter, walk
on the platform. The unit will activate automatically and transport you to a
new location.
You will also see mines that look similar to transporters but are the same
color as the floor. They will explode when touched and should be avoided if
possible.
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Using computers
During the mission you will find computer terminals. These are identified by
small squares in the walls and were designed to by used only by Deathbots.
Usually when a human tries to use a terminal, access will be denied. Sometimes
you may find that you can access the main computer and get new weapons. To try
to use a terminal stand in front of it. If the terminal is usable it will
display weapons available to you. When you are carrying 15 weapons all
computers will be inaccessible.
By Moving the Direction Pad Up or Down, you can choose one of three choices.
Once you have made a selection press A Button.
NEXT: This will display the weapons that are available.
TAKE: This tranfers the selected weapon from the computer to your backpack.
When you Take a weapon from a terminal you will be logged off the system
automatically and further access through that particular terminal will be
denied.
EXIT: This selection will log off the terminal, no weapon will be taken, and
further access through this terminal will prohibited.
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Weapons select mode
Anytime during game play you can choose new weapons from your backpack by
entering Weapons Select Mode. To go to Weapons Select Mode simply press the
Select Button. Once selected weapons and objects are used by pressing either
the A Button or B Button, while the Power Pack and Shield Belt become active
automatically.
SCORE: Displays your current score. Sentry Deathbots are worth more points
as you go deeper into the complex.
RECHRG: Recharges your armor when your player's Energy runs out. You start the
game with 5 Recharges. When your Energy runs out and you have no more RECHRG
the game will end. You can continue the game up to 3 times.
SHOTS: The number on the left of the slash is the number of unused shots for
the A Button weapon. The number to the right of the slash is the number of
unused shots for the B Button weapon.
ENERGY: This line relates directly to the life line that is on the Action
screen.
To view the objects that you have in your backpack press the Direction Pad UP
or DOWN. There are hundreds of weapons scattered around the complex. You can
hold up to 15 objects in your back pack at one time. Sometimes you may want to
drop an object in order to pick up a new object. Pressing the B Button
switches between "DRP" to drop a weapon and "USE" to use the object. Pressing
A Button will transfer the weapon.
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Weapons
Hand guns and rifles available to you.
Handgun (HG)
This is the weapon you begin with. It is also the weakest weapon and takes
many shots to destroy a target.
SPECIFICATIONS: A Button weapon, 99 shots, short range, low power.
Laser Pistol (LP)
A short range pulsed plasma beam weapon with frequency modulation Good against
most of the first level enemies.
SPECIFICATIONS: A Button weapon, 50 shots, long range, medium power.
Laser Rifle (LF)
This is a long range version of the laser pistol. This weapon is extremely
effective against most guardian Deathbots.
SPECIFICATIONS: A Button weapon, 25 shots, very long range, high powered.
Blaster Pistol (BP)
Standard issue titanium piercing particle beam. Great for short range high
power attacks.
SPECIFICATIONS: A Button weapon, 35 shots, short range, high power.
Blaster Rifle (BF)
Very high powered destruction device which uses heavy slugs.
SPECIFICATIONS: A Button weapon, 15 shots, long range, very high powered.
Additional objects available to you.
Hand Grenade (GR)
Regular hand delivered explosive device. Not very destructive.
SPECIFICATIONS: B Button weapon, 1 shot, very short range, low power.
Fusion Grenade (FG)
This is one of your most powerful weapons. It generates a low level localized
warp field. Although your battle suit offers some protection against this
weapon, it should always be used with caution. Best used when you are wearing
the Shield Belt.
SPECIFICATIONS: B Button weapon, 1 shot, very short range.
Shield Belt (SB)
Generates a PPF (Personal Protection Field) around your body making you
invulnerable to any attack. It lasts for only 10 to 15 seconds.
Power Pack
This small battery will recharge your battle suit to one fourth of full power.
If your power is running low it is wise to use one, because if you run out of
power you will lose one life.
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Sentinel Deathbots
There are many different models of Deathbots that you will encounter. There
are some which are unknown because they were designed and created by computers
depe inside the Gamma Base complex and have never been seen by man. The most
powerful are Sentinel Deathbots that guard the elevator doors that leads to
the next level. These are some of the Sentinel Deathbots you may come in
contact with:
Terminus RX-400
This Deathbot is the first Sentinel you will encounter. Although powerful and
highly mobile it can be defeated easily. Avoid its plasma blasts and use your
fusion grenade if you have one.
Biotron HY-2266
This is a genetically engineered creature that, although synthetic, is
actually alive. It will attack with the savagery of a wild animal. Use your
Blaster Rifle and avoid its napalm like fire bombs.
Vexial 5-C
This flying sentinel is propelled by liquid rockets. It is fast, intelligent,
and heavily armed. It is believed to somehow sense terror. Your confidence
must be total because if will zero in on feelings of fear. Any doubt in your
mind and it will pound you into dust.
The Gamma Bomb
The Gamma Bomb is housed inside a Deathbot. It is a mobile bomb that will try
to defend itself. It is both well shielded and heavily armed. Destroying this
Deathbot will also destroy the Gamma Bomb and end the crisis that threatens to
enslave the world.
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Hints to complete the mission
It is a good strategy to avoid direct battles with Deathbots whenever
possible. Save your fire for the huge Deathbot Sentinel that guards the
Elevator to the next lower level.
The floor pads that open and close doors may not always by in front of the
doors that they open. If a door won't open, walk around the hallway and try to
find the hidden floor pad.
Open and close doorways to trap Deathbots in rooms you will no longer need to
enter.
Always enter Weapons Select Mode to see if you have any more Power Packs
before your energy level runs out completely. Once your energy level runs out
you will lose one recharge.
You can only carry 15 weapons at a time, so it is wise to never have a full
backpack so you always have room for new, more powerful weapons.
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Provided By: www.atArcade.com - Free online games and more! (April 10, 2006)
Final Revision: Andreas Fuchs (andreas002 of www.atArcade.com) |
