Gun-Nac
NES-XG-USAGun-Nac(tm)Galactic guidebook---In the beginningFar, far, far, far, far, far, far, far, far, far away. Really far away. So faraway, that it is difficult to imagine... In fact, it is downright difficult tobelieve. A place so far, in fact, that it lies on one side of the universe while we on Earth exist on the other. That's far.In this faraway land one of the more popular and peaceful places to live inthe Universe was within the Galactic Federation in the solar system of IOTASynthetica.Over a great deal of time, the Galactic Federation created a series of synthetic solar systems based upon artificially-made Stars. All of thesesynthetic solar systems were very hip, upscale and prosperous in comparison tothe Universal economy.When it came to solar systems, IOTA Synthetica was the hippest of the hip, theuppest of the up... the coolest of the cool. Until one day a strange sort ofcosmic energy field engulfed IOTA Synthetica, consuming all life. The mostridiculous things were happening. The people of IOTA Synthetica were no longersafe - not even in their own homes. This evil energy field mysteriously brought ordinary inanimate objects to live and changed seemingly harmlessanimals into oversized rabid creatures! Virtually overnight, everyday household items, plants, animals, and products produced within the factoriesstarted attacking all the inhabitants of the IOTA Synthetica Solar System.The Galactic Federation, realizing the problems was far too big for them, hassummoned Commander Gun-Nac, Son of the Legendary Xan, as their only hope tosave IOTA Synthetica from destruction by this totally bizarre cosmic force.Commander Gun-Nac, a renegade by nature, is often difficult to find as he isconstantly traveling in his spare time from Galaxy to Galaxy on his quest tobecome the greatest Video Game Player of the Universe... An endeavor we atASCII hold in high esteem. So as a public service message, we are publishing an official copy of the Galactic Federation's official order for CommanderGun-Nac to report to duty and fulfill his assignment.| Official orders|| Galactic Federation Unlimited| Ministry of Defense| Quadrant: Alpha Control Biosphere| Lasertrans: 714/373/2054|| Supreme Directive PIH-DR3-COPB|| To: Commandant Gun-Nac| Code: Red| Mission: Destroy mysterious cosmic energy field present in vicinity of Iota|          Synthetica Solar System|| Objectives:| - INFILTRATE all eight planetary areas.| - ELIMINATE dangerous objects and life-forms.| - DESTROY all Boss Monsters.| - Take NO prisoners!| - Show NO mercy!|| The people of Iota Synthetica depend upon your every Success. May the | Galactic Federation and may some Schmaltz be with you!The truth of the matter is that the Galactic Federation is paying us big bucksto produce this video game with Commander Gun-Nac's name on it. Think aboutit... Wouldn't you buy a video game if it had your name on it? After all,Commander Gun-Nac could be on our planet right now, checking out the NintendoEntertainment System. And if Gun-Nac was on Earth, walking through the videogame section of a store and saw his name on a game-pak, you know he'd realizesomeone, somewhere is trying to get in touch with him real bad!---Getting startedTo StartTo start the game, press the START BUTTON when the title screen is displayed.The game will start at level 1 with no ricochet.Game Play OptionsSelect CONFIG.SYS with the Control Pad to view the GUN-NAC Control Room. Select from the following options:1) Area Display.2) Sound Check. Select the Control Pad and press the B Button to hear the   different sound effects in the game.3) Select the game level. Select one of the following levels:   Level 1: Novice   Level 2: Intermediate   Level 3: Advanced   Level 4: Expert4) You may set ricochet ON or OFF at any level.5) To prevent the characters from flickering while playing the game, you may   choose *SPRITE HAS PRIORITY*; however, this may slow down the normal speed   of characters on the screen.---Using the controllerThe Control PadThe Control Pad may be used to move your ship in any of eight differentdirections. The Control Pad is also used when making selections on the titleand shop screens.The SELECT ButtonThe SELECT Button controls the speed of your ship during the game. When youdepress the SELECT Button the numbers between 1 and 4 will appear to selectthe speed of your ship (1=slowest; 4=fastest).The START ButtonUse the START Button to start the game from the opening screen. The button mayalso be used to PAUSE the game during play and to activate an option from theCONTINUE screen.The A ButtonWhen the A Button is depressed, the ship will fire a bomb. Also use the AButton to activate a selection at the SUPPLY SHOP.The B ButtonWhen the B Button is depressed, a weapon will fire. At the SUPPLY SHOP, the BButton is used to cancel a selection.---The game screen1) Score   If the current score exceeds the high score, the current score will flash   and the new high score will be displayed on the title screen.2) Number of Ships Remaining   You will be given more ships when you reach a certain score or get the 1UP   item. The game is over when your last ship has expired.3) Bomb Type   The type of bomb you can use. The item you received last is displayed.4) Number of Bombs Remaining   This number is displayed in the upper left hand corner of the screen. The   maximum number you can get is 20.   The item you received last is displayed in the upper left hand corner. This   will be the type of bomb you will be using until you have collected another   item.5) Power Level of Bomb   The maximum power level is four. If the power level is three or higher,    the display will flash in the upper left hand corner of the screen.---WeaponsThere are five different types of weapons for you to use. If you receive thesame item twice in a row, the strength of the weapon increases by eight levels.If you do not have wings on your ship, the weapon strength can only go up bythree levels.BlasterMulti-directional blaster. This weapon may be used to shoot backwards at higher levels.Screen BusterThe highest powered bomb. The circular blast blows away enemies instantly.Search DriverThis homing bomb follows the enemy, but it is not very effective.Dragon NapalmThis flame is very powerful, and can be controlled by movement of the ship. Beaware that the flame shrinks when it starts to lose its power.Wide BeamThis beam of light shoots through the enemy. At higher levels, the entirescreen can be covered. This is most effective when the enemies attack from both sides.---BombsFour types of bombs may be selected with the A Button. Up to 20 bombs may bestockpiled. There are 4 levels, and the level is increased only if you get thesame type of bomb twice in a row. If you get a different type of bomb, thelevel returns to 1. At higher levels, a wider area can be covered, and thepower number is increased.Level 1: Least effective - Power Number=1.Level 2: Medium effective - Number=2.Level 3: Very effective - Number=3.Level 4: Very effective = Number=2.When the bomb is used, the weapon type is 1 at power level 1.Fire BombThe ring of fire burns the enemy. If you stay inside, it shields you.Blizzard BombThe wall of ice moves left and right. Move your ship away from the ice.Thunder BombThe thunder lightning jumps around and wipes out the enemies. The direction ofthe reflected lightning changes with the position of your ship.Water BombRain falls from the sky and melts the enemy. There is a delay when this bombgoes off.---ItemsTwo star soldiers form the Federation, Garban-Zo (Yellow) and Liman III (Blue)help you by giving Gun-Nac certain items. If you touch either soldier, theitem is yours.Power-Up Item (Weapon)If you get the same number as the weapon you already have, the weapon levelincreases. If you get a different number, you'll get a different weapon withthe same number.Power-Up Item (Bomb)The stockpile of bombs increases no matter what symbol you get. If you get thesame symbol as the bomb you have, the bomb level goes up.Power-Up ChipThe weapon level goes up if you get more than one of these.WingIf you get this while you still only have a mini-ship, your ship grows bigger.If your ship is already large, the weapon level goes up by one.1-UpYou get an extra ship. Your ship also grows bigger if you still have a mini-ship.Enemy EraserErases all the enemies on the screen, except the big boss.MoneyThree $ per money bag. Use the money at the SUPPLY SHOP after completing eachstage. If you are hit while you still have a mini-ship, the value of the moneyis reduced by half.---The supply shopAfter each area, with the exception of area 8, you can buy things at the SUPPLY SHOP with the money you have saved during the game.1) Buy Weapon ($10 each)   You can exchange the weapon or increase the level. You can also buy a wing   to make your ship bigger.2) Fire Power Increases ($6 each)   You can increae the fire power to one of the 5 levels. The fire power    depends on the type of weapon you have. The increased fire power is    retained when you restart the game.3) Letter Bombs ($4 each)   You can buy bombs and send them to the next area. If the game ends before   you reach that area, the number of bombs is reduced by half when you start   over.---The planets of Gun-NacThere are eight planets in the Solar System of Iota Synthetica.LunarusA Moon city with craters.MagmapeiVolcanos and hot lava cover this area.AtlantajorjaAction takes place above the sea. Expect fierce attacks from the city on thesea and the battleships.LogeartA Dark forest filled with deadly enemiesMeggadeniroFull of money, banks and safes. The enemy characters are all related to money.Arkiendy SmithHeavy action in the ancient ruins.BengayleumYou must get through the heat flares from the sun.UsseinasillumNo one has been able to reach this mysterious area. It is now up to you tofind out what awaits you.