Shadowgate
NES-3S-USAKemco/SeikaShadowgate(tm)Instruction booklet---As the last of the Line of Kings, only you possess the power to prevent theevil Warlock Lord from raising the Behemoth and unleashing it upon the land.Your quest lies within the Castle Shadowgate with its secret passageways,collapsing floors, and armed creatures. Your courage and wisdom will see youthrough... but a good sword might be helpful.---Names of controller parts and operationg instructionsOnly controller 1 is used for this game.Control Pad:Used to move pointer on screen.SELECT Button:Used to get hints.START Button:Used to start the game and to get hints once the game has started.A Button:Used to make a selection with the pointer. Also used to read the next part ofa message.B Button:Not used.---How to play:Starting the Game:When the castle gate appears, press START to begin the game.Choosing the File:After pressing START to begin the game, you will see a list of three possibleFILES. When you first begin your quest, each of these files will be markedNEW indicating that each is a new quest. As you advance through the game, youmay save your current position so that you can resume your game at a latertime.The three files let up to three different players pursue their own quests. Usethe control pad to move the sword to the file you would like to use. Since this is a new game, you will now see the castle entrance before you.The Objective:You must explore the depths of the castle and prevent the evil Warlock Lordfrom bring darkness upon the land. If you are unfortunate enough to be killedin your quest, you will have the option of resuming your quest where you leftoff.Playing the Game:Your game screen is made up of several windows.Use the control pad to move the pointer on screen. Press the A button to makea selection.THE VIEW WINDOW:As you move through the castle, the View window will show your currentlocation. In this window you can see any doors or objects that may be of use.THE COMMAND WINDOW:The Command window lets you manipulate objects in the View window. To executea command, move the pointer to your chosen command and press the A button. Thebox next to the command will be filled. Next, move the pointer to the objectin the View window you would like the command to act upon and press the Abutton. The Command window will sometimes be replaced with a text window giving you valuable information. To read the next part of any message, pressthe A button.For example, to examine the door to the castle, move the pointer to the LOOKcommand in the Command window and press the A button.Next, move the pointer so that it is over the door in the View window andpress the A button. The Command window will then be temporarily replaced witha description of the door.You can press the A button when you are done reading the description. Thiswill bring back the Command window. The LOOK command will still be selected soyou can continue to examine other objects by pointing to them and pressing theA button. The other commands can be used in the same manner.---THE COMMANDS:Below is a description of each of the available commands.LOOKThis command allows you to examine objects in the View window. This is thebest way to get information as you explore the castle. It will help youdetermine which objects are important.TAKEUse this command to pick up an object. After taking an object, it will appearon your Goods card (more on this later).OPENUsed to open doors, boxes, and other containers. This can also be used to opensecret passageways. Remember to open doors before trying to go through them.CLOSEUsed to close objects that have been opened.USEThis command lets you use an object that you are carrying. The objects you arecarrying are listed on your Goods card. To use an object, first choose the USAcommand. Next, move the pointer to the object you want to use in your Goodscard and press the A button. If this object is to be used on another object,you can then move the pointer into the View window to choose the object thatshould be actec upon. In this way you can use a spear against a creature forexample. This command is also useful for consuming food or drink.HITUse this command to strike a forceful blow against a creature or object.LEAVEThis command lets you try to drop an object at your current location. You cando this to lighten your load or to discard an item that is no longer of use.SPEAKUse this command to cast spells and talk to creatures you may encounter duringyour quest.MOVEThis command permits you to move through the castle. To use the Move command,first move the pointer to the Move command and press the A button. You can then specify where you would like to move by positioning the pointer over oneof the available exits. Available exits are shown in the box below the Movecommand. This is a top down view of your present location. You may also specify where to move by moving the pointer to the desired exit in the Viewwindow and pressing the A button. Each time you move to a new location, you will be given a description of your surroundings.THE CARDS:The Card window shows you an inventory of the items you are carrying. Only onecard in the stack is visible at a time. You can use the Up and Down arrow boxes to chance cards.THE SELF BOX:The Self box lets you use an object on yourself. For example, to put on a coatfirst choose the USE command. Next, choose the coat from the Goods card. Youwill then be asked what the coat should be used on. You can then point to theSelf box and press the A button. In this way, you can put on the coat.THE SAVE COMMAND:You can save your current status by selecting the Save command. This will allow you to resume your quest at another time.---Getting Hints:If you get stuck, you can press the START or SELECT button. If any hints areavailable they will be given in a text window. When you are done reading thehint, press the A button to go back to the Command window.Resuming a Saved Game:You may resume a saved game at any later time. After pressing the START buttonto begin your quest, choose the FILE to which you had previously saved yourgame. You will then be given three choices:CONTINUE lets you resume your previously saved game.EXIT lets you cancel your choice.NEW GAME lets you start your quest from the beginning. However, this willerase your previously svaed game!