Usagi Yojimbo

action adventure game for Commodore 64, 1988

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INSTRUCTIONS

It is seventeenth century japan. The shogun's power is slow to spread across
the land, and noblemen battle with one another for land and power. Through
these troubled lands walks a ronin rabbit, Myamoto Usagi - known to most as
Usagi Yojimbo. Usagi's task is to rescue Lord Noriyuki, his old friend, from
the evil Lord Hijiki. Usagi will have to choose from many different paths
along the way. Some lead to inns, where food and information may be obtained.
Food restores his strength, but costs money. Other paths lead Usagi into
perilous battles against ninjas, bounty hunters and other hostile
creatures. 

THE CONTROLS

Usagi operates in two modes- 'peaceful mode' and 'fighting mode'. The current
mode is indicated by the face in the upper left-hand corner of the screen.
Switching between the two modes is merely a matter of drawing or sheating
your sword. 

FIGHTING 
Once Usagi's sword is drawn, he is in fighting mode.
There are three attacking movements: 

PARRY - A quick press on the fire button.
SIDE-SWIPE - A slightly longer press on the fire button.
OVERHEAD CUT - An even longer press on the fire button.

In all cases, the sword is actually moved when the firebutton is released.
Try using the game's practise mode to improve your fighting skills before play. 

RESPECT

Usagi must obey strict rules of etiquette at all times if he is to complete
his quest. Usagi should bow to persons of equal status and he must bow to
persons of higher status, otherwise he will insult them deeply. Anyone who
sees Usagi with his sword drawn will automatically assume that he is hostile,
so keep your sword sheethed until danger threatens. Occasionally a passer-by
will speak to Usagi after he bows to them. These messages can be very useful,
as they give clues to later stages in the game.

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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)