VIXEN

INTRODUCTION

The planet Granath has been under seige for as long as the sky has met with
the horizon, and for as long as the mountains have rolled into the
distance.

For Granath, a world in a parallel universe many eons away, has been at the
mercy of the dinosaurs. For millions of years they roamed the planet's
surface and its massive underground caves in search of their prey. They
have destroyed all but a few of the mammals, and all of the humans.

Or have they?

For a powerful lone female figure still stalks and battles with the
reptiles. The cataclysmic catastrophe that hit the scaled beasts on Earth
many millions of years ago has not happened here. It is a different world-
very diferent.

VIXEN, found abandoned as a child and raised by the wily foxes, has magic
powers bestowed on her by the Fox Sages. With her ability to metamophosize
into a fox and her Magic Whip in hand, she is fierce, brave and a match for
any of her foes.

SCREEN DISPLAY

Top centre number of lives remaining
Bottom centre number of mega gems held
Left panel timer
Right panel score
Centre bar Fox Time, which moves from left to right
Fox head as Fox Time is collected.


WOMAN CONTROLS

jump up
jump left ^ jump right
\ | /
\ | /
run left <---------------------> run right
/ | \
/ | \
crawl left v crawl right
duck
Fire=whip


FOX CONTROLS

jump up
jump left ^ jump right
\ | /
\ | /
run left <---------------------> run right
Fire=pick up gem


KEYBOARD OPTION (on some computers)

A
N and A ^ M and A
\ | /
\ | /
N <---------------------> M
/ | \
/ | \
N and Z v M and Z
Z


SUMMARY OF GAMEPLAY

The game is played over a series of levels. The main levels above the
ground are played as a woman. If VIXEN survives a level, AND accumulates
enough Fox Time, she changes into a Fox and must try to complete a level
underground.

COMPLETING LEVELS ABOVE GROUND

At the beginning of each level the timer panel will display the number of
seconds you have to complete that level. Any time remaining at the end of
a successful level will be converted into score.

Trying to prevent VIXEN from completing each level are the evil mutant
dinosaurs. Determined to destroy her, they will crawl, jump or fly at our
fearless heroine. If they touch VIXEN she loses one of her magic lives.

The mutant nasties may be avoided or killed by using the whip. Some
require more than one hit to be killed, so be warned!

If VIXEN falls into a hole, she loses one life.

If VIXEN runs out of time, she loses one life and the timer is reset.

OBJECTS ABOVE GROUND

There are various useful objects disguised on each level. To reveal an
object, whip its hiding place.

To collect a revealed object, simply move over it.

GEMS-score extra points.

FOX TIME. As you collect Fox Time the fox's head moves right on the
display panel. If you move the head to its maximum setting and you manage
to complete the level, VIXEN will metamorphosize into a fox and enter on
underground level.

EXTRA LIVES-added to display.

EXTRA TIME-more time to complete level added to display.

MYSTERY OBJECTS-to be discovered.

COMPLETING FOX LEVELS

The fox level is a bonus collection level. There are no dinosaurs
underground.

Once the level is started, the fox timer counts down. If it reaches zero
before you complete a level you lose a life. Any fox time remaining at the
end of a successful level is converted into score.

If the fox falls into a hole, you lose a life and that fox level is
terminated.

OBJECTS BELOW GROUND

To collect an object move over it, then press fire.

GEMS-score extra points.

MEGA WHIPS-this whip will kill all nasties with one hit. If VIXEN is
carrying the Mega Whip it will be displayed on the top of the screen.

If you lose a life on any level you also lose the Mega Whip.

MEGA GEMS-These are only found underground. If you pick up a Mega Gem it
will be displayed on the top panel.

Mega gems increase your scoring potential on the surface levels.

If you lose a life on any level you also lose all your Mega Gems.

LOAD PROBLEMS

We are constantly seeking to improve the quality of our products, and we
maintain the highest possible standards of quality control in
manufacturing our product range.

However, should you experience any difficulties in loading this product,
having checked your hardware thoroughly we will gladly replace the
cassette or disk for you.

Before you send your cassette back for replacement, please check the
azimuth head alignment, and attempt to load the game from both sides of
the cassette. You may wish to consult your local software retailer.

If, after these checks have failed, you do write to us, you should state
the following

- Your name and address
- The name of the product
- Whether it is cassette or disk
- Which computer
- Which joysticks and peripherals (if any)
- Where and when you purchased the product
- A full description of the problem you experience

You should not enclose the box and packaging with cassettes

REMEMBER TO ALLOW CASSETTES TO RUN THEIR FULL LENGTH AS SPEED LOADS
FREQUENTLY CAUSE THE SCREEN TO GO BLANK FOR A PERIOD OF TIME.

(c) Software Communications Ltd, 1988.