Deadly Towers
Deadly TowersDeadly Towerz Instruction ManualBroderbund---Page 2(Precautions)INDEXThe story of Deadly Towers              3Game description                        3How to use the controller               3How to understand the screen            5Part 1 (MAIN screen, SHOP screen)       6Part 2 (INVENTORY/STATUS screen)        7General map of Deadly Towers            8How to play the game                    9Attack items                           11Defense items                          12Other items                            13Enemy characters                       15Helpful hints                          19---Page 3THE STORY OF DEADLY TOWERSAfter the title screen appears the story of Deadly Towers will appearon the screen.GAME DESCRIPTIONYour final goal is to kill Rubas to restore peace to the kingdom.However, the entrance of the Devil's hidden rooms is sealed.  Inorder to open the entrance you must climb up each of the seven belltowers, remove the bels and burn the towers.HOW TO USE THE CONTROLLERIn this game the controller can control many things.  Notice that thecontrols will change when switching between main (GAME screen) andsub-screens (INVENTORY/STATUS, SHOP and PASSWORD ENTRY screens).Control PadYou can move Myer in 8 directions.  During the INVENTORY/STATUS andPASSWORD ENTRY screens, the control pad moves the cursor to chooseitems or letters.(Picture of control pad)---Page 4(Picture of direction pad)SELECT buttonWhen the select button is pressed during the game, theINVENTORY/STATUS screen appears.  Pressing SELECT again will returnyou to the main screen.START buttonUse this button to start the game."A" ButtonFires your sword and selects items to buy (you buy items in SHOPscreens).  When Prince Myer is standing underneath an item to buy,pressing this button will buy the item (if you have enough Ludder).While in the INVENTORY/STATUS sub-screen, pressing this button willuse the item that is highlighted by the arrow."B" ButtonDuring the INVENTORY/STATUS screen, pressing this button twice willthrow away the item highlighted by the arrow.  During the PASSWORDENTRY screen, pressing this button will move the cursor back oneletter.---Page 5HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE SCREENYou must learn to understand the screen to play the game.  There isthe main (GAME) screen and the two sub-screens (INVENTORY/STATUS andSHOP screens).---Page 6Shop ScreenYou can buy many items.  In order to buy an item, stand in front ofan item and press the "A" button.  By doing so, the item purchasedwill be displayed in the INVENTORY/STATUS screen's item column.---Page 7Sub-Screen (INVENTORY/STATUS)During the game, you can get all the information about Myer by usingthis sub-screen.This sub-screen is divided into 5 parts: STATUS, DEFENSE, ATTACK,ITEM, and BELL.  Each part displays needed information for fighting.Utilize this information well to help carry out your task.STATUS -- The current hit points and maximum hit points.  Underneath,the money (Ludder) that Myer is carrying is displayed.ITEMS -- Items which are collected will be displayed in this area.In order to use an item, move the arrow over the item and press the"A" button.  In order to throw an item away, select the item the sameway and press the "B" button TWICE.BELL -- Magical Bells which are removed from each tower are displayedhere (when you burn a tower down, a flame is displayed).DEFENSE -- From the left, the helmet, shield, or armor type that youare wearing is displayed.ATTACK -- Attack items are displayed in the order of (from the left)the sword, shooting mode and gloves worn.                    ##################### ######   STATUS --------- #      STATUS       # #BELL----- BELL                    #   HIT POINT/MAX   # # *  #                    #         170/170   # # *  #                    #   LUDDER 002      # # *  #                    #                   # #    #                    ##################### #    #                         ########## ########## #    #      DEFENSE --------DEFENSE# # ATTACK # #    #                    #        # #        # #    #                    #   * *  # # *  * * # #    #                    ########## #####|#### ######                    ################|###########                    # BLUE DRINK    |          #     ITEMS -------- #               |          #                    # * * * * *     |          #                    ################|###########                                    |                                 ATTACK---Page 8SEVEN TACO BELLS ECHO THROUGHOUT THE MAGIC PALACERubas' magic palace is located in the Northern mountains of WillnerKingdom.  This is an old diagram of the palace, however the resonanceof the seven bells created many distorted spaces which became theinvisible entrances to underground dungeons, secret rooms, and aparallel world.(Picture of the castle.  You begin at the starting point.  A path isdrawn from the starting point to the under ground, that is, thecircular area where the holy flames and tower entrances are located.Each tower has an outside area connected by flights of stairs and aninterior connected by ladders.  At the top of each tower is amonster's room and a bell).---Page 9HOW TO PLAY THE GAMEBURN DOWN THE SEVEN BELL TOWERSYour objective is to reach the seven towers.  Each tower has one bellwhich should be burnt by the holy flame.  The bells are at the topsof the towers.  After burning all the bells you will be able to openthe entrance to the King of the Devil's room.STARTING THE GAMEWhen you play the game for the first time or continue after a game isover, press the START button at the title screen.  When the screenchanges to the password input screen, press the START button again.When you wish to continue after you quit, enter your password in thepassword entry screen to start the game.  The control pad moves theentry cursor up, down, left and right.  Pressing the "A" buttonchooses that letter.  Pressing the "B" button moves the cursor backone space.  By using the password, you can continue the game withmaximum hit points achieved (during the last game) and still retainsome of your items.Prince Myer has failed!When you are attacked by an enemy or if you touch an enemy, theplayer's hit points will decrease.  If you fall off a broken edgeover a cliff or if the hit points dwindle to '0', your quest is over.Collecting hit points and money --When you kill enemies, sometimes they leave money or hearts.  A heartwill give you hit points.  Money helps you to but items.  Don'tforget to collect the circle hearts.  These increase your maximum hitpoints (up to 299).About your items --An item can be picked up while wandering or can be bought at shopswhich are hidden in certain areas.Enhancing your defenses --When you start, you don't have any armour or special items.  Wearitems as soon as you get them.---Page 10Enhancing your attack --To do this, increase power or speed of your sword.Use caution in the parallel world --Sometimes an invisible entrance will take you to a parallel world.There will be only one exit to the world where you came from.  Searchall areas of the castle carefully to find parallel worlds.Big underground dungeons --Same as the parallel worlds, the entrances to the undergrounddungeons are invisible.  Each dungeon consists of about 200 rooms andeach room has enemies.  A few rooms in the dungeon have a magicalpattern on the floor which may be the entrance to a shop, the exit ofthe dungeon or a good map marker.Secret rooms are hidden throughout the towers and castle.  Searchevery area by walking around the entire screen in each area.Get the bells!When you climb to the top of each tower, you have to fight with theguardian of the bell.  If you win, climb the ladder and get the bell.Burn the tower with the sacred flame --When you get the bell, go back to the underground and touch the holyflame.  The bell will be thrown into the fire and the tower willburn.What about the entrance to the King of the Devil's room?When you collect and burn all seven bells, the entrance to the Kingof the Devil's room will be opened (it is hidden).Continuing your game -- When the game ends, write down the password displayed on the screen.To get a new password you have to end the game by dying (losing allyour hit points).---Page 11ATTACK ITEMS --Fighting Off The Monsters!!!This section introduces the items that can be obtained.  No matterhow useful the item, if you don't know how or where to use it, it isuseless.  Learn your items well.SHORT SWORD -- You start the game with this sword.  It is so weak,you feel lonely (you have no confidence in this sword).NORMAL SWORD -- This sword is a good match for most enemies.DRAGON SLAYER -- As the name says, it has very strong attacking power(it gives you confidence).  Get it as soon as you can.GLOVE (blue) -- Increases the speed of the sword (slow).NORMAL GOLVE (grey) -- You can shoot the sword at medium speed.You'll stil feel safe even when you miss-shoot.GAUNTLET (gold) -- This is a miraculous weapon.  It shoots the swordat maximum speed.  It will increase the power of the sworddrastically.  If you carry this, you are a master of swordfighting.SPLENDOR -- This is the golden sword of legend.  This beautiful,sparkling sword will illuminate anything.  This is the most powerfulsword in the game.> The maximum amount of Ludder that can be carried is 250 pieces.> Maximum number of hit points is 299---Page 12INCREASING YOUR SKILLS (attack items)DOUBLE SHOT -- Allows you to shoot two swords.PARALLEL SHOT -- When you have this item, it allows you to shoot twoswords in parallel.LUDDER -- When you kill enemies, they leave money.  A 'star' is 5Ludder, an 'L' is one Ludder.  Collect them dilligently.HEARTSThe heart icon will increase your hit points.  The circle heart iconwill increase your maximum hit points (up to 299).DEFENSE ITEMS - Items Which Will Guard YouProtect your body from the enemy's violent attacks by using armor(the defense items).  At the beginning of the game Prince Myer is notwearing any armor.  Protect your body by wearing defense items assoon as possible.Defensive strength is determined by the total sum of your helmet,shield, and armor.CHAIN HELMET -- This is a chain-mail helmet.  It's better thannothing.IRON HELMET -- A strong helmet, made of iron.  Defensive strength ismedium.HYPER HELMET -- This is the helmet with the best defensive strength.It controls the enemy's attack by using magical power so the damageto you is minimal.SHIELD -- Shield made of bronze.  Easiest to get but weakest defense(it's better than none).> If the item column in the INVENTORY/STATUS screen is filled, youcannot carry any more items.  You have to throw away some items bypressing the "B" button TWICE while the selection arrow is over theitem.---Page 13LION SHIELD -- Shield made of iron.  By having this shield and thematching helmet and armor, it will increase your overall defensivestrength, however this shield (used alone) only offers a mediumstrength defense.SHIELD OF THE KING -- The most powerful shield.  It is guarded byholy power and it shines golden.LEATHER ARMOR -- This armor is made of leather.  This is the lowestclass of armor.PLATE ARMOR -- Armor made of iron plates.  It's surface is fairlyhard and it will withstand most shocks.HYPER ARMOR -- Magical armor made out of forged steel.  It providesthe maximum defensive strength.  It creates an energy shield aroundthe player which is driven by the good mind of the player.OTHER ITEMS -- Use These In Specific SituationsThere are many items other than weapons and armor which are veryhelpful to complete you quest.  Using these items wisely will helpyou defeat Rubas.CRYSTALSBlue -- Decreases enemy's hit points.Green -- Freezes the monsters for a short time.Orange -- Changes the color around the dungeon's exit.Red -- Warps you to the dungeon's exit.SCROLLSBlue -- Warps you inside the dungeon (you may warp to a closed room).> When you don't know the name of the item that you collected, changeto the INVENTORY/STATUS screen and move the arrow in the item columnto see the name.---Page 14Green -- Warps you to the starting point (of your quest).Orange -- Warps you to the holy flame.Red -- Unknown (?).NECKLACESBlue -- When used, you become temporarily invincible.Green -- Temporarily increases your defensive strength.Orange -- Increases your defensive strength.Red -- Unknown (?).DRINKSBlue -- Restores hit points (up to the maximum).Green -- Restores 200 hit points.Orange -- Restores 100 hit points.Red -- Restores 50 hit points.Note: Hit points will not exceed the maximum hit points.MAGIC KEYThere is a mgical key which shines gold.  You have to find out foryourself how to use it.OTHER ITEMS.FIRE MAGIC -- This is a very useful magical torch.  Using this torchin a dungeon will help you find the exit.MAGIC MACE -- This magic mace will protect Prince Myer.  The effectof the Magic Mace is not known, but it wil save the prince's life.HYPER BOOTS -- When you walk a long way, you get tired.  You getespecially tired of going up and down stairs.  If you wear these...FIGURE -- The effect of this is unknown, however the shape of thisobject seems to carry some significance to understanding the secretsof the game.  Try using it against different enemies.CHALICE -- If you want to get certain items but you don't have anymoney, you can use this cup to make you rich.> You cannot use magical items, crystals or scrolls, inside of ashop.> If you want to collect the most powerful items, you must ventureinto ALL dungeons.---Page 15EVIL SHIELD -- It looks like a normal shield, but is slightlydifferent.  This is an evil, sinister shield.EVIL BELL -- The Devil's Bell.  These are located at the top of eachtower.  Burn them with the holy flame.ENEMY CHARACTERS -- Frightening Monsters That Gather For the Echo OfThe Seven Bells.In order to do well on your quest, knowing enemy characters isimportant.  If you become familiar with the characteristics of themonsters introduced here, the game will be more interesting.  Hereare the descriptions of some of the enemies you'll encounter in thekingdom and dungeons.UNKNOWN RACESBounder -- This character appears throughout the game.  It bounceslike a ball, up and down.  This is a strong character.Bounder Tower -- This is another form of the Bounder, which lives inthe dungeons.  It has a central body that looks like a pole and arotating head.FIRE RACESFire -- These are direct descendents of the fire races.Spark -- These go up and down through the air very quickly.  They arealways found in groups.  In many cases, they live in the cliffs nearthe paths.Fog -- These are included in the fire races however their body is notflame.  Precisely, they are energy life forms.  They float throughthe air and may appear out of mid-air.> Outside the castle and in the towers there are important itemshidden.  Before you leave a tower with the bell, be sure to searchfor anything hidden.> Hearts and money appear randomly.  If you want to collect a lot ofthem, go to an area where there are plenty of monsters to slay.---Page 16Do Not Underestimate These Enemies Because Of Their Size!SLIME RACESSlime -- This mollusk crawls slowly on the ground and sticks to theplayer, sucking out life-blood.Crud -- It looks like a liquid but is not.  It is a jelly-likecreature that has no shape.  It sticks to and melts the player.Crawler -- This mollusk-type creature moves like a caterpillar.Anemone -- This is another mollusk-type creature.  Some havetentacles, some don't, but all spit fireballs from their mouths.RAT RACESRat/Fast Rat -- These rats have wings on their backs which allow themto fly.DEVIL RACESSmall Devil -- These devils live in the magic palace.  Indeed theyare devils, their attack and defense powers are strong.Pixie -- Used to be a fairy, however after angering Rubas theirappearance was changed and they were imprisoned.  You don't have tokill them.Black Bux -- This will appear in front of an entrance and block theway.  It could appear anywhere and block your path.  One of thebiggest of the devil races.  It will open it's wings to frighten anenemy and spits fireballs from its mouth.> There are different types of monsters, even though they may appearthe same.  Be careful, their life force and attacking powers aredifferent, too.> Be careful when you are fighting near an entrance or exit.  IF youget hit, you may be pushed into another area.---Page 17FISH RACEWall Fish -- This ground fish lives in the walls outside the towerand outside of the castle.INSECT RACESBuraimu -- This is a mollusk that lives in the tower and dungeons.It usually rests by sticking to the wall, but if you get close itwill fly through the air.SNAKE RACESnake -- This small snake lives mainly in dungeons and is usuallyfound in groups.  You won't have time to kill them all.GHOST RACESThere are several different ghosts inhabiting the towers.  All aredeadly, draining the human spirit and should be avoided or killedwhen possible.CLONE RACESGatekeeper -- There guard the gate.  They are cloned humans createdby Rubas, King of the Devils.  Since Rubas has instilled his spiritinto these clones, they will not die no matter how often you attackthem.The Monsters Created By Black MagicHUMANOID RACESWeretiger -- Be especially careful around the black WERETIGER, it'snot only dangerous but cruel, too.Weremonkey -- A humanoid-monkey with the sly cleverness of a human.Its personality is moody.  It mainly appears in dungeons.Werecat -- Rubas created the humanoid-types for his personal servantsby using black magic.  The WERECAT was created out of a cat.Fire Demon -- Its personality is dangerous, however it has a lot ofpride (for a follower of Rubas).  It was created from a wolf. A room where Black Bux is around will have an item shop. Strong humanoid races are vulnerable to certain items. When you get a bell at the top of the tower, and return to theunderground, the entrance to the tower will disappear.---Page 18Killer Hound -- Rubas tried to humanize a dragon but failed.  Theresult is the KILLER HOUND.Lizard Man -- This is a humanoid-type chameleon.  Like otherreptiles, it's crafty.  These are hated by other humanoid races.Hyper Knight -- Created from the spirits of dead soldiers.  Itdoesn't have a body, just a helmet and armor.  Inside it's just aspirit, but is very powerful.All The Humanoid Types Are Very Strong!THE POWERFUL TOWER BOSSDeath Bear -- Since the Death Bear oversees one of the seven towers,it is very powerful.In Rubas' castle (the magic palace), there are seven towers.  Eachtower has one Magical Bell guarded by the boss.  The DEATH BEAR isjust one of them.  There are six others guarding the other bells.King of the Devils, Rubas!What does the devil controlling these monsters REALLY look like??? After you get the bell from the tower, the enemies in the tower andoutside the tower may become more powerful. Burning a bell will allow you to recover hit points.  But you canalso keep it and burn it later.---Page 19HELPFUL TIPSDon't let the circle hearts get away --Collecting circle hearts is the only way to increase your maximumnumber of hit points.  Hearts will only restore hit points up to yourmaximum, but not beyond.  (Circle hearts are located in paths andtowers, etc.  Collect them as you find them.)Useless shots may lead to death --Once you fire the sword you cannot fire the next sword until thefirst sword disappears from the screen.  If you are not wearing theglove to increase you sword speed, you might not be able to fightback quickly enough.Don't let the change go when you hit the monster --When your sword hits a monster, the enemy movement will stop.  Keepfiring as you walk closer to the enemy.Understanding the movement of enemies --Enemy characters have specific movement patterns depending on theplacement or type of monster.  Understanding these patters will helpyou defeat, as well as avoid, dangerous enemies.Utilize 8 direction movement --Remember, Prince Myer can move and shoot in eight directions.Mastering all eight directions is especially important when fightingon stairs.About parallel worlds...Enemy attacks are more powerful and exits are more difficult to findin parallel worlds, but you may find useful items in these worlds.(While searching for the invisible exit from a parallel world, youmay find some unexpected items.)---Page 20Draw a map for underground dungeons --To find your way around the dungeons, and to keep from getting lost,carefully map the dungeons and write down the locations of magicaldrawings and monsters.  We have included a map of the first dungeonto give you an idea of how to make a map.  This dungeon is at theupper right corner of the starting screen (near the door with thegate).                                         ## 'I' indicates the entrance.            ### 'O' indicates the exit.                ## '1-4' indicate the shops.            #### + markers are patterns on            ######   the floor.                         ##+##+                                    ##########                                  1##2####I#### #                                   ##########+###O#                               A(B ##########+#+### A)B                                   ######+########+                                     ####3########                                      ###########                                      #####+####                                     ###+#######                                     +##########                                     ####  ####                                    ###    ###                                    ###---Page 21COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS, etc.---Page 22LIMITATIONS ON WARRANTY, etc.---