Aquaventura 1992 Psygnosis

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LOADING TIPSShould the title screen not appear within 45 seconds of turning on your machine there may be a problem with your computer system. Check your computer connections and that the above instructions have been correctly carried out. If you are sure your computer is functioning properly (i.e. other software loads successfully) and are still unable to load Aquaventura then you may have a faulty disk, in which case you may obtain a free replacement from Psygnosis Ltd. All Psygnosis products are fully guaranteed - see page 21 for details.

VIRUS WARNING !This product is guaranteed by Psygnosis to be virus free. Psygnosis Ltd accept no responsibility for damage caused to this product through virus infection. Please see page 21 of this manual for details.To avoid virus infection always ensure that your machine is switched off for at least 30 seconds before loading this game. Please see page 21 for more information regarding viruses and your warranty.

It has become almost traditional in computer game manual

scenarios to begin with a nuclear holocaust. However; we atPsygnosis are always looking for innovative ways to embellish ourgames...Mmm...Um...Err...Oh, to hell with it!

There were few survivors of the holocaust. Most were living andworking in comestible research labs deep underwater at the time ofthe wipe-out. These labs were self contained and self sufficient;they had their own power source, the food they grew remainedsafe from radioactive contamination (and could be cultivated foryears to come) and the distillery was still intact. Hence, thesurvivors were able to remain totally distant from the effects of theholocaust until it was safe - if it ever would be - to return to thesurface.All outside communication systems appeared dead, and so thesurvivors regularly sent out patrols of their one-man sub-aquaticvessels to seek out other colonies in a similar situation to theirs.They found eight.Communications were set up, AquaTunnels were built to link thecolonies (travelling unprotected in contaminated water wasdetrimental to both craft and pilot) and the people began tradingwith each other and working together to enhance their fleet of craftso that they may search further afield. These AquaCraft, althoughwell armed, were used mainly for reconnaissance and trainingmissions.

The Spurcians came to earth with one aim: to pillage, plunder anddespoil (also they couldn't count). And with a fleet of craft aspotent as theirs, this dying planet was a world they could easilyconquer.The humans didn't know what had hit them and, although manyAquaCraft were dispatched to counter the attack, the battle wasshort. But the losses to Man were great.Those left alive converged at Colony 1 and fled to the stars inGenesite, an old Irrigation Cruiser that just happened to bepassing.The Spurcians prepared to dispatch a unit of attack craft to followand destroy it...

On board Genesite:A meeting was called by Lekan, the only surviving member of thegoverning council.Everybody congregated in one of the larger food stores and waitedfor Lekan to speak."My friends, I'm afraid we are in more of a dilemma than first itwould appear.""How could it be worse? We're out in the middle of nowhere, withno home to go to, aliens are destroying our past and our future'slooking grim to say the least! How much further up the creekcould we be?"Lekan merely looked at Ridder, willing to let his outburst pass. "IfI may continue?""In our haste to flee earth we did not have time to bring the powersource regenerator required by Genesite to maintain her lifesupport systems. In approximately fourteen hours we will die fromlack of oxygen."The silence of the clans was absolute - apart from a faintlywhispered but heavily sarcastic, "Brilliant.", from somewhere atthe back of the crowd."The only hope for us, the remainder of mankind, is for our best

pilot, Josh Aldrin, to take the one surviving AquaCraft back downto earth to retrieve the regenerator.".All eyes turned to Josh.Without hesitation he accepted the mission. Hands on hips, hesaid, "Better to die for something one believes in than to sit andwait for death to come calling." Josh immediately realised this wasa naff thing to say but it looked as though he'd got away with it."...There is another problem."The gathering looked at Lekan wilh resignation... "Brilliant" washeard again.

"I'm not sure at which of the colonies the generator currently lies.It was being used by all eight of them in an attempt to replicate itand thus enhance power supplies at each complex. It could beanywhere."

"No sweat.", said Josh. "It'll just take me a little longer to find,that's all."

"Hoorah for Josh Aldrin!" chorused the gathering.

Josh couldn't wait to blurt out another corny line if that was thereaction he was going to get. Yes, Aldrin was getting a real buzzout of this.

Lekan continued, "We have analysed the Spurcian forces and Imust say it looks encouraging. Their surface defences consist ofelectrically charged small attack craft. These are dispatched fromgenerators positioned around the landscape. You will have toknock out these generators to cut off the supply of enemy craftthen rid the area of the remaining craft. Doing so will clear theirsolar panels for your attack." Page 9"Is that it?" asked Josh."I haven't even started yet, Josh. In fact now comes the tricky bit:The solar panels guard Pyramids built by the Spurcians to preventour access to the AquaTunnels. These must be destroyed to enableyou to use the tunnels. However, obliterating the Pyramid willevoke the tunnel Guardian. The Guardian must be annihilatedbefore you may gain entry to the tunnel.""And what shall I do after breakfast?" quipped Josh.He was ignored"Once the Guardian has been destroyed you may enter theAquaTunnel system. As you traverse the tunnel you're likely to beattacked by small fighter craft, however, these should not prove aproblem to a man of your piloting skills, Josh. This tunnel is yourlink to the next colony.At the exit to every tunnel is an automated enemy weapon depot.Here, you will be provided with an extra weapon - eitherPlasma/Laser or Chaser - and have your energy level and missilesfully replenished.""Why?", asked Josh"Don't worry about that now. Just be grateful for small mercies.Now, where was I? Oh, yes.There are eight colonies to search, Josh. Don't let us down. If youfail, we are all doomed."Josh said nothing."As AquaCraft aren't built for prolonged space flight, we shalltake you to a drop-off point closer to earth. We're likely to faceretaliation from the enemy, so please leave the ship as fast as youcan, we don't want to hang around too long. And don't fry anymore hangar maintenance men if you can help it."Amid encouraging cheers and cries of "Brilliant", Josh took off inhis AquaCraft, determined to save his race... except for the oneguy he fried on the way out...As he left, the Spurcians attacked Genesite and quickly destroyed

her. Seeing the ship explode in his rear view mirror, Josh Aldrinrealised he now had no choice but to head for earth to avenge thehuman race. There was no longer any point in finding theregenerator, he was just going to scourge the eight colonies andkick donkey! Or die in the attempt."Brilliant."Cue music...

AQUAVENTURA - The Game~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Your objective on each level is to destroy the solar panels thatprotect the Spurcian Pyramid, then attack the Pyramid and defeatits Guardian to gain access to the AquaTunnel and the nextconfrontation.On each level you encounter the enemy generators that createSpurcian attack forces. The generators launch alien craft and thensink into the water for protection. However, they quickly reappearto launch further craft. Generators only have one life - oncedisposed of they remain disposed of. Thus, by destroying them,you reduce the alien threat on each level.While fending off alien craft you also should attack their solarpanels. Having destroyed these, you must then destroy thePyramid to evoke its Guardian.However, the Pyramid is defended by four forcefield generatorswhich charge it with sufficient electrical power to counter anyattack you may make on it. These generators may only bedestroyed once their own protection systems, the solar panels,have been annihilated.Defeat the Guardian to gain access to the AquaTunnel and the nextbase. The tunnel is patrolled by enemy forces which must bedestroyed if you are to get through.At the far end of the access tunnel lies the enemy weapons depot.Here you are awarded an additional weapon, and also have yourcraft's energy replenished and missiles restocked, ready for thenext level.

In Game Features~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Your Ship---------Even though your ship is an Aquacraft, its ability to travelunderwater is limited due to water contamination as a result of theholocaust - althou~h it can submerge for a few seconds at a time, itmay only safely cruise through water using Aquatunnels .Your Weapons-------------Plasma: You begin your quest already armed with this weapon.The most difficult to aim and the least potent of your arsenal.Missiles: You begin your quest armed with three of these. Lock onto your target (press Right Shift key) and fire. They have limitedrange.Laser: Given to you (alternately with Chaser) when you visitweapons depot. Easy to target and quite potent.Chaser: Given to you in weapons depot (alternately with Laser)and provides an aiming system in the shape of a square with whichto target your plasma weapon.Radar Blips------------Yellow = Pyramid, Green = Solar Panels, Red = Missiles,Purple = Alien Generator & Craft, Black = Your Flak,White = Your Ship, Light Blue = Energy DrainerSolar Panels------------Destroy the required nllmber of solar panels in each colony. Butwatch out for their SAMs.Pyramids--------Pyramids are protected by four shield power generators whichmust be destroyed before it will open.

Guardians----------Emerge from opened Pyramids. They get tougher as you progressthrough the colonies.AquaTunnel----------Avoid the sides of the tunnel and dispatch alien craft as you go.your shield strength is indicated bottom right of the screen.Enemy Weapon Depot------------------Your craft automatically enters and is given full energy and missilereplenishment plus an extra weapon (Laser or Chaser).

CONTROLSAquaventura features two control methods, either may be selectedfrom the options screen.CONTROL METHOD 1-----------------Joystick controls:

Dive ^ | | | Bank left ------------------------ bank right | | | ClimbFire = Fire current weapon.F1-F10 = Velocity Control : (F1 is lowest velocity)

CONTROL METHOD 2----------------Joystick with fire button pressed.

Increase Speed ^ | | | Bank Left --------------------------- Bank Right | | | | Decrease Speed.KEYBOARD CONTROLS-----------------Aquaventura also requires the use of various keys to control all of thepossible craft manoeuvres. They are: SPACE BAR = Auxilliary Weapon. RIGHT SHIFT = Target Missile. ENTER = Fire Missile A = Cancel Target Lock R = Radar Short/Radart Long Range Toggle. CTRL+ESC = Quit. S = Gun sight on/off P = Pause

WARRANTY LIMITATIONS ---------------------The disk(s) included with this product are guaranteed to be in correctworking order and free from all manifestations of the 'Virus'. It is thepurchasers responsibility to prevent infection of this product with a'Virus' which, although a very rare occurrence, will always cause theproduct to cease working. Psygnosis Ltd will replace, free of charge,any disks which have manufacturing or duplication defects. These diskshould be returned directly to Psygnosis Ltd for immediate replacement.

Psygnosis Ltd will in no way assume responsibility or liability for'Virus' damage which can always be avoided by the user switching offthe computer for at least 30 seconds before loading this product. In theunlikely event that your disks are destroyed by a 'Virus' then pleaseretum the disk(s) directly to Psygnosis Ltd and enclose 2.50 to coverreplacement costs. When returning damaged product please returnDISKS ONLY to Psygnosis Ltd.The Psygnosis Ltd warranty is in addition to, and does not affect, yourstatutory rights.---Typed by RAZOR BLADEFor more Amiga documents, visit www.lemonamiga.com