R-Type

shoot'em up game for Commodore 64, 1988

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A desperate battle is being fought out in the limitless and unknown
dimensions of space which have been contaminated and corrupted by an
evil power.  the evil power is the Bydo Empire, which is determined to
subjugate the world.  It is inhabited by weird creatures, whose very
sight inspires fear.  But mankind is fighting back, and sends you into
battle in an incredibly sophisticated plane, the R-9 fighter.  Behind
the control panel of this fantastic fighting machine, you are
Mankind's only defence against the enemy.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
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The movements of the R9 fighter are controlled by standard up, down,
and left and right keys or by joystick.  The weapons are controlled by
the fire button; holding down fire will build up the strength of
firepower until the button or key is released.

Weapons are increased or modified by shooting one of the enemy craft
which reveals jewels.  Collecting a jewel is rewarded by the addition
of one of the following weapons:

 REFLECTION LASER
 ANTI AIRCRAFT LASER
 GROUND LASER
 HOMING MISSILES
 EXTRA SPEED
 SHIELD ORBS

The first jewel collected also releases a special weapon, the Force,
which can be attached to the front or rear of the R9 fighter, sent
ahead to clear a path, or behind as rearguard.  A key will be used to
release this weapon, whether keyboard or joystick, control has been
selected.

At the start of each new game of R-Type five credits are given.  While
credits are still available the player may continue a game from the
level attained in the previous game by pressing the selected fire
button or key during and on-screen countdown.

KEYBOARD CONTROLS
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Control is by joystick in port 2 or the following keys:

 A - UP
 Z - DOWN
 O - LEFT
 P - RIGHT
 K - FIRE

The space bar is used to detach and retrieve the Force.

 SHIFT LOCK - PAUSE
 F7 - MUSIC ON/OFF

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Some useful keyboard shortcuts
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       [PAUSE] - stop/continue game
          [F9] - quick load game state
         [F12] - quick save game state (still stored after leaving the site)
         [F10] - toggle performance meter
         [F11] - toggle fullscreen mode
  [ScrollLock] - quick switch control ports
    [PageDown] - make a screenshot (320x200)