The Goonies
platform game for Commodore 64, 1985
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PROLOGUE
I will never betray my Goon Dock
friends,
We will stick together until the whole
world ends,
Through heaven and hell and nuclear war,
Good pals like us will stick like tar,
In the city or the country or the forest
or the boonies,
I am proudly declared one of the
Goonies.
SCENARIO
Take the Oath and re-live the adventures
of Mikey, Brand, Chunk, Mouth, Data,
Andy, and Stef, the intrepid Goonies!
Intricate, Rube Goldberg style mazes
provide the challenge in eight exciting
screens inspired by scenes from the
Steven Spielberg movie. Deadly bats,
demonic flying skulls, and poisonous
slime are just a few of the perils to
avoid while figuring out how to
coordinate the movements of the
characters to solve the puzzles and
outwit their adversaries.
Each screen features two of the now
world-famous Goonies. And the final
adventure includes the awesome Sloth.
It's impossible to get through any
screen without creatively using both
the characters featured in that screen.
From the Chester Copperpot Chamber to
the final battle on the Pirate Ship,
the tasks become more and more intricate
and challenging. It's up to you to help
the Goonies elude the evil Fratelli gang
and save their homes from foreclosures.
FEATURES
* 8-screen action-strategy game
* unique two-character gameplay
* superb graphics and animation
* original film score music
STRATEGY
The Goonies' goal is to find One-Eyed
Willy's Pirate Ship. You must cooperate
with Mikey, Brand, Mouth, Data, Stef,
Andy, and Chunk to find the treasure
and save your families' homes from
foreclosures.
The members of the evil Fratelli gang
will try to keep you from reaching the
Pirate Ship. Stay out of their way!
There are plenty of other perils as you
search through the underground chambers;
hissing steam, deadly bats, poisonous
slime, demonic flying skulls, and a
giant octopus add to the challenge.
Your objective in each screen is to make
the two Goonies work together to solve
the puzzle and find the exit. You'll
walk, run, jump, climb, and bounce on
trampolines. Don't fall into the water
or lava pits!
It's impossible to get through any
screen without creatively using both
the characters featured in that screen.
Teamwork is the key to success.
GETTING STARTED
Connect a joystick to Port 1 (for two
players, connect second joystick
to Port 2).
Start game by pressing [F7] or the
joystick button.
Exit game and return to title page
by pressing [F1].
Restart game to level 1 by
pressing [F7].
Two Players: From title screen,
press [F3].
GAME CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Left-Hand Joystick Mode, One-Player Game
Press [L] and [SHIFT] + [L]. Rotate
joystick one-quarter turn clockwise.
"1L" and "2L" in upper right corner of
the screen indicate you're in Left-Hand
Mode. To return to Right-Hand Mode,
press [L] and [SHIFT] + [L], then
rotate joystick one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Left-Hand Joystick Mode, Two-Player Game
Press [L] to put joystick 1 into
Left-Hand Mode. [SHIFT] + [L] puts
joystick 2 into Left-Hand Mode.
Joystick Control
Move the joystick in the directions
below to control the Goonies.
Climb Up
or Jump
Jump Left | Jump Right
\ | /
\ | /
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Run Left --------- Run Right
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Climb Down
Switch control from one Goonie to
another by pressing the joystick
fire button.
Pause game by pressing the [SPACE] bar.
Press the [SPACE] bar or the joystick
button to resume play.
Background Music is turned off and on
by pressing [S].
Information at the top of the screen
shows your score, the high score, and
the number of Goonies in reserve
(you start the game with 5).
SCORING
Exit Screen .... 1,000 points
Bonus Points ... 5,000 for each Goonie
in reserve when you
complete the game.
Points are also awarded for actions that
solve problems in various screens.
HINTS
* Both Goonies must get through each
screen in order to progress to the
next one.
* You earn three extra Goonies when you
complete the Cannonball Chamber
screen.
* Don't forget to press the joystick
fire button to switch characters!
* See the Hint Sheet below for more
detailed help.
HINT SHEET
SCENE ONE
Mama Fratelli is greedy and mean,
Money will get her off the scene;
Quench the embers; run, run, run;
And you'll find your task is done.
SCENE TWO
Rocks that crush, pots that pour,
Bats that fly, you can't ignore.
SCENE THREE
Duck the bullets, dodge the steam,
Burst the pipe, and leave the scene.
SCENE FOUR
Back and forth the Goonies race;
A cannonball will set the pace;
Clear the tunnel - knock out slats;
Get out quickly; watch for bats.
SCENE FIVE
Build a ladder, build it high,
Before the rungs turn red and fly!
SCENE SIX
Deadly slime plays music sweet,
Floors appear beneath your feet.
SCENE SEVEN
Eight arms guard the pathway out;
"Flush" him down the water spout.
SCENE EIGHT
Pirate's treasure, jewels and gold;
Mama wants all she can hold;
Sloth can make her leave her post:
Offer what she likes the most.
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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)
[F11] - toggle fullscreen mode
[ScrollLock] - quick switch control ports
[PageDown] - make a screenshot (320x200)