Welcome to the README file for battle-girl 1.0 from Ultra/United Games! This game allows you to control the fate of battle-girl as she fights Terminus, Weapon of Chaos.
You may distribute this Demonstration Version of battle-girl freely using whatever means (electronic, via magnetic or optical media, or through whatever means you desire) and to whomever you see fit, as long as it is left unaltered and this "README" file is included with it.
This demo features 6 levels of the complete game. You will play levels numbered 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 and 40. Levels 1-5 are fairly tame, but you will probably still have to play several times to learn the controls and reach level 5. Level 10 is a moderate jump in difficulty. Level 40 is an advanced level that will give you an idea of what you can look forward to. Don't worry, you will be granted a powerful weapon for level 40 to even the odds.
The demo includes only one song from the soundtrack, 8-bit as opposed to 16-bit sounds, 6 out of 99+ levels, no difficulty settings, no high score list or any other auxiliary features.
In the full version you get, among other things:
- 6 Complete Techno Songs
- 16-bit Stereo Sound
- 8 Weapons Systems
- 99+ Levels
- 15 Fiendish Enemies
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Computer: Power Macintosh or 100% compatible
OS: Mac™ OS version 7.5.2 or higher
RAM: 5 Mb free
Graphics: 256-color 640 x 480 or larger display
Hard Disk: 10 Mb free space
Input Devices: Mouse, Keyboard and Joysticks
Joysticks: (optional) CH Products, Thrustmaster, Microsoft and others*
Other: external speakers with subwoofer recommended, L2 cache recommended
*battle-girl works with any input device which supports Apple Computer, Inc.'s InputSprocket.
INSTALLATION
1. Before installing, be sure that your virus protection software is turned off. You may wish to do this by opening the Extensions Manager control panel and unchecking the appropriate items and restarting.
2. Double-click the battle-girl installer icon.
3. Click OK to dismiss the title graphic.
4. Read the license agreement presented to you. If you agree to the terms, click the Agree button.
5. Choose the disk to install on by clicking the "Switch Disk" button. Click Install to begin the install process. The installer will place a folder on your disk named "battle-girl folder". The following extensions may also be installed if you need them: InputSprocket, Sound Manager 3.2.1, Sound Control Panel, and Display Enabler.
6. When the installer reports that installation was successful, click the OK or Restart button. If extensions were installed, you will have to restart.
DEMO QUICK START
From the main title screen, move the mouse left and right to highlight an option. Click the mouse button to select. Highlight the Help option and click the mouse button. Watch the help animation to learn the basics of gameplay. You may wish to go through the help screens twice, to make sure you've read everything.
Control the movement of your ship with the mouse and weapons with the keyboard. WEAPONS AND MOVEMENT DIRECTION ARE INDEPENDENT. This means you can move in one direction and fire in another. Fire primary weapons in eight directions using the keys centered around "S".
S - Down
A - Left
D - Right
W - Up
Q, E, Z, C - Diagonal Fire
The space bar fires your secondary weapon. You must pick up a secondary weapon before you can use it. Ammunition is limited.
Space - Fire Secondary Weapon
Other controls:
<esc> - Show the Menu Bar
<control> - Pause the Game
Now select Play from the title screen. If you follow the arrows which appear around your ship, you will advance quickly. If you don't you will have to fight a big robot that will probably kick your butt the first few times. Protect your function pods! Destroy all programmers! Good luck!
KNOWN PROBLEMS
- Dual-joystick play may require two different makes of joystick. This is due to the joystick manufacturer's driver software.
SUPPORT
Visit www.ultra-united.com for more information or send email to support@ultra-united.com.
