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- Super Bubble Mania
- v1.1
- *** SHAREWARE ***
-
- Copyright (c) 1997
- Delphic Oracle Entertainment
- www.delphicoracle.com
-
- Published by Spectrum Pacific Publishing
-
-
- I. Introduction
- II. Installation
- i) DOS Installation
- ii) Win95 Installation
- III. Sound Setup
- IV. Game Play
- i) Controls
- ii) Menus
- V. Registration
- VI. Other products from SPP
- VII. Misc.
- VIII. Special Thanks
- IX. Credits
-
-
- D I S C L A I M E R
-
- We have tried to make the software as stable as possible,
- and even though it is highly unlikely that it will cause
- any damage, Delphic Oracle Entertainment or Spectrum Pacific
- Publishing cannot be held responsible for any damage caused
- directly or indirectly by the use of this program. This
- software is provided as-is and has no warranty of any kind.
- All code, music and art are property of Delphic Oracle
- Entertainment, and may not be reproduced without explicit
- permission of Delphic Oracle Entertainment. Any reverse
- engineering of code or data is strictly prohibited and may
- cause the game to stop working. If you received a copy of
- this game that does not work for some reason then please
- contact us (see [Section VII] ).
-
- If you do not agree to these terms then please delete
- this game.
-
-
- I. Introduction
- ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────-
-
- Thank you for trying out our latest game! This game is
- what is known as Shareware. You can try out some levels
- and if you like the game (as we're sure you will), then
- you can buy the full registered version. Super Bubble
- Mania is based on a popular arcade game called 'Buster
- Bros.'. We've tried to enhance this game and at the
- same time preserve the original as much as possible.
-
- Please support Shareware by buying Super Bubble Mania if
- you enjoy playing it. The full version includes many more
- levels, power-ups, bosses and other secrets.
-
- The shareware copy of Super Bubble Mania can be distributed
- freely to everyone, as long as you charge nothing and include
- all the original files.
-
- We hope that you enjoy Super Bubble Mania as much as we
- enjoyed making and playing it.
- ( Note: a (*) indicates that this feature is only available
- in the full registered version)
-
- These files should have been included in the BMANIA.ZIP file:
-
-
- FILE_ID .DIZ - Short description of Super Bubble Mania
- BMANIA .EXE - Run this to launch Super Bubble Mania
- BMANIA .CDF - Data file
- SETSOUND.EXE - Run this to configure your soundcard
- CWSDPMI .EXE - DOS Extender by CW Sandmann (Note: This
- file is loaded automatically, and should
- not be run by separately).
- VIEW .EXE - Text file viewer
- README .BAT - Run this to view the documentation
- LICENSE .DOC - User license agreement
- README .DOC - This text file
- MAKEBOOT.BAT - A utility that creates a boot disk
- *.WTI - AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS that
- MAKEBOOT.BAT copies on the boot disk
- ORDER .DOC - Order form
- ORD-AUS .DOC - Order form for Australia & New Zealand
- orders
-
- If you're missing any of these files, then please download a
- complete copy from our web site.
-
- II. Installation
- ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
-
- i) DOS Installation
-
- Simply run the self-executable file and type in the directory you
- would like Super Bubble Mania installed.
- The Sound Setup will be automatically loaded by the install program
- after which you type in BMANIA to start the game.
-
- ii) Win95 Installation
-
- a) Go to MS-DOS Prompt by clicking on the MS-DOS Prompt icon
- in your Programs folder.
- From there, follow the same procedure as in part (i).
- Then you should create a shortcut to the executable BMANIA.EXE
- by going into Windows Explorer in your Programs folder.
- b) To play the game simply double click on the icon you created.
-
-
- III. Sound Setup
- ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
-
- Super Bubble Mania has support for SoundBlaster, SoundBlaster Pro,
- SoundBlaster 16 (or compatibles such as SoundBlaster AWE 32 or 64),
- and Gravis Ultrasound cards.
-
- To setup your sound card, you must run the included SETSOUND.EXE
- which is located in the directory where you installed Super Bubble
- Mania.
-
- Simply follow the instructions in the SETSOUND program. If you don't
- know your exact sound setup, you can use the AutoDetect feature.
- Note however, that this isn't always a successful means of detection.
- Once the sound has been setup, you can enjoy music and sound effects
- during game play. If for some reason you don't get sound after you've
- set it up, try using different settings and try using the AutoDetect
- feature (if you haven't already).
- If the sound still doesn't work then please contact us (see [Section VI]
- on how to reach us)
-
- (Note for GUS users : For IRQ's > 7, please change the IRQ settings
- to a value of 3,5 or 7. This is done by using the SETGUS.EXE utility
- that comes with your card. This fault is due to performance issues under
- the DOS Extender we're using, and we have no control over this).
-
-
- IV. Game Play
- ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
-
- The idea behind the game is quite simple:
-
- POP ALL BALLS!
-
- Of course there are many different kinds of obstacles to conquer and
- many power-ups to discover. We don't want to spoil your fun by giving
- away all available power-ups and baddies. There are many secrets to
- be discovered and if you think you've seen it all ... think again.
- From rhinos to birds to big bad clowns that throw balls at you,
- Super Bubble Mania is sure to keep you entertained for hours on end!
-
- i) Controls
-
- Super Bubble Mania supports up to two players with either keyboard,
- joystick or both. You can basically do 5 things in Supper Bubble
- Mania:
- Walk Left
- Walk Right
- Walk Up
- Walk Down
- Shoot
-
- To walk left and right, all you need to do is stand on solid ground.
- To walk up and down, you need to stand right underneath or on top of
- some stairs. You can always shoot, as you have unlimited spirals in
- your backpack.
-
- The default controls for Player 1 are:
-
- ┌────────────────┬────────────┐
- │ Key │ Action │
- ├────────────────┼────────────┤
- │ Arrow Key Up │ Move Up │
- │ Arrow Key Down │ Move Down │
- │ Arrow Key Left │ Move Left │
- │ Arrow Key Right│ Move Right │
- │ Space Bar │ Shoot │
- └────────────────┴────────────┘
-
- The default controls for Player 2 are:
-
- ┌────────────────┬────────────┐
- │ Key │ Action │
- ├────────────────┼────────────┤
- │ W │ Move Up │
- │ X │ Move Down │
- │ A │ Move Left │
- │ D │ Move Right │
- │ <Ctrl> │ Shoot │
- └────────────────┴────────────┘
-
- For information on how to remap these default controls or on how
- to calibrate your joystick, see [Section IV ii].
-
- ii) Menus
-
- Throughout the game you will encounter several menus. This is
- a description of each menu and their functions.
-
- ■ World Mode
-
- Select this option to start playing the many levels!
- In this mode, you will get to play through 50 awesome levels!
- Once you complete a level, you move onto the next
- one until you either lose all your lives or defeat the
- game. You will also have to defeat 5 deadly World Leaders.
-
- ■ Mania Mode (*)
-
- In this mode you will be able to play through 100 continuous,
- heart-pounding action-packed levels consisting of nothing but
- balls! (in extremely large quantities)
-
- ■ Crazy Mode (*)
-
- This mode puts you and your optional partner in a game of skill.
- Here, you will have to defeat 50 extremely challenging Crazy levels
- and re-defeat the 5 insane World Leaders.
-
- ■ Demo
-
- Chose this to see a demonstration of how to play the game.
- (This comes on automatically if you don't make a choice
- within some time)
-
- ■ Highscores
-
- On this screen you can see your best scores and times.
-
- ■ Configuration
-
- Go here if you wish to change your default key configuration.
- You can also calibrate your joystick in this menu.
-
- ■ Credits
-
- Somebody had to make the game, right?
-
- ■ Registration
-
- This item will show you some screens of the registered version,
- and gives you info on how to register.
-
- ■ Quit
-
- Quits back to DOS. You should never have to use this.
-
-
- V. Registration
- ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
-
- We hope you enjoy playing this shareware version of Super Bubble Mania.
- You are required to register this program if you keep it for more than
- 30 days. Registered users will receive free updates and early notices
- of future games.
-
- Here are some of the features of the registered version:
-
- ■ 100 totally cool levels with new graphics and music !
- ■ World, Mania and Crazy Modes
- ■ 5 ultra mean bosses
- ■ More powerups
- ■ Tech support
- ■ Free updates and fixes
-
- You can order Super Bubble Mania directly from the following countries:
-
- USA and Canada
- --------------
- Webfoot Technologies, Inc.
- P.O. Box 15
- Lemont, IL 60439
- USA
-
- Toll Free (ORDERS ONLY!) :
- 1-800-4WEBTEC (1-800-493-2832)
-
- Fax Orders to: 1-630-257-0942
-
- Questions: 1-630-257-1224
- Tech support is available ONLY for
- registered users of this game!
-
- E-mail: info@WebfootGames.com
- Home site: www.WebfootGames.com
- Anonymous FTP: ftp.WebfootGames.com
-
- Price: $19.95
- Add Shipping and Handling: $4.00
- Pay by check, cashiers check, money order,
- Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express
-
-
- Australia and New Zealand
- -------------------------
- Spectrum Pacific Publishing
- P.O.Box 190
- Cherrybrook NSW 2126
- Australia
-
- Tel: 02-9980-8900 (orders only)
- Fax: 02-9980-9723
- E-mail: sales@SpectrumPacific.com.au
- Home site: www.SpectrumPacific.com.au
-
- Price: $24.95 (AUD) + $4 postage
- Pay by cheque, money order, Visa,
- MasterCard or Bankcard.
-
-
- Germany, Austria and Switzerland
- --------------------------------
- Juergen Egeling Computer
- c/o Ticsoft
- Waldstr. 49
- 76133 Karlsruhe
- Germany
-
- Tel: 0721 9109 520
- Fax: 0721 9109 599
- E-mail: info@ticsoft.de
- Hilfe: help@ticsoft.de
-
- Super Bubble Mania: 39.90
- zzgl. Porto und Verpackung 8.05
- Nachnahme plus 6.45
-
- Direktbestellung via Internet http://www.ticsoft.de/
-
-
- France
- ------
- Pour recevoir la version finale de Super Bubble Mania,
- il vous suffit de nous faire parvenir un cheque de 99
- Francs a l'adresse suivante:
-
- TLK Games
- BP 24
- 81150 Florentin
- France
-
- Tel: 0563532637
- Fax: 0563532011
- E-mail: TLKGAMES@compuserve.com
-
- Ou de nous passer commande par telephone muni de votre
- carte bleu. Vous recevrez en cadeau TECNOBALL Z ainsi
- que la derniere version de TLKTRON.
-
-
- Czechia and Slovakia
- --------------------
- JIMAZ Ltd.
- Hermanova 37
- 170 00 Praha 7
- Czech Republic
-
- Tel: +42-2-379498, +42-2-379870, +42-2-379871
- Fax: +42-2-378103
- E-mail: jimaz@jimaz.cz
- Home site: www.jimaz.cz
-
- Call for prices!
-
-
- Scandinavia (Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland)
- ----------------------------------------------------------
- Scandinavian Software Agency
- Box 11
- SE-124 21 Bandhagen
- Sweden
-
- Phone/Fax +46 8 99 70 37
- E-mail: scand@softagency.se
-
- Recieve orders using the Postal Giro Services, Postgirot:
-
- Denmark: pay 149DKK to account no: 1-649-6472
- Finland: pay 125FIM to account no: 800057-1090161
- Iceland: pay 1590ISK to account no: 602604
- Norway: pay 159NOK to account no: 0806 1907581
- Sweden: pay 159SEK to account no: 163 24 51 - 9
-
- Credit Card customers using: American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard,
- MasterCard or VISA are welcome.
-
-
- Nederland en Belgie
- -------------------
- JeKa Software
- Postbus 40
- 1440 AA Purmerend
- Nederland
-
- Tel/Fax : 0299 - 423217 (vanuit Belgie : +31.299.423217)
- E-mail : jkreitse@inter.nl.net
-
- Giro : 72.32.978
- ABN-AMRO : 44.08.43.308
- Prijs : F 40.00 (inclusief btw)
-
- Betaling vanuit Belgie :
- - Eurocheque in guldens (voorkeur) -of-
- - overschrijving naar onze giro of bank (Let op : bijkomende kosten
- voor uw eigen rekening !)
-
- Betaling vanuit Nederland :
- - Overschrijving op giro/bank -of-
- - cheque aan ons opsturen -of-
- - verzending onder rembours (F 15.00 verzendkosten extra)
-
-
- Spain and Portugal
- ------------------
- Catàleg Creatius, S.L.
- Poeta Maragall,1
- 08100 Mollet (Barcelona)
- Spain
-
- Tel: + 343 570 64 58
- Fax: + 343 570 65 17
- E-mail: Cataleg@SpainMail.com
-
- Spain: Price: 2,995 Ptas
- Postage and handling: 125 Ptas
- Portugal: Price: 3,395 Escudos Escudos
- Postage and handling: 150 Escudos
-
- Pay by cheque, money order, Visa or Mastercard.
-
-
- All other countries
- -------------------
- Spectrum Pacific Publishing
- P.O.Box 190
- Cherrybrook NSW 2126
- Australia
-
- Tel: +61-2-9980-8900 (orders only)
- Fax: +61-2-9980-9723
- E-mail: sales@SpectrumPacific.com.au
- Home site: www.SpectrumPacific.com.au
-
- Price: $24.95 (AUD) + $8 postage
- Pay by cheque, money order, Visa,
- MasterCard or Bankcard.
-
-
- Thank you for supporting quality shareware.
-
-
- VI. Other products available from Spectrum Pacific Publishing
- ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
-
- Visit our web site at http://www.SpectrumPacific.com.au for more
- great games, including:
-
- ■ Inner Worlds
- ■ Yendorian Tales Chapter 2
- ■ Yendorian Tales - The Tyrants of Thaine
- ■ Powball
- ■ Slicks 'N' Slide
- ■ Subhunt
- ■ Bubble Pop
- ■ Delta Hydra
- ■ Fatal Fumes
- ■ Assault Trooper
-
- And more!
-
-
- VII. Misc
- ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
-
- There are some secret codes (maybe even secret levels) in the game. Some
- of these codes are hidden on our webpage, so come down and visit us for
- more information!
-
- To report bugs, ask questions or general comments please visit:
-
- http://www.delphicoracle.com
-
- Please visit our site frequently for info on our latest games!
-
-
- Here is an incomplete list of hidden Super Bubble Mania codes:
-
- BMGRAB --> Capture screen (as .PCX)
- BMBIG --> Enlarge screen
- BMBARS --> Spectrum Analyzer Music Bars
-
-
- To skip the intro (i.e. if you don't have a SVGA card), type in:
- NOTE: We encountered a problem with some GUS cards where the music
- became distorted if the intro was viewed. Use this to correct the
- problem (we're working on a fix for it).
-
- BMANIA.EXE /s
-
-
- VIII. Special Thanks
- ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
-
- This game would not have been possible without these people:
-
- DJ Delorie - For writing the world's best C++ compiler
- CW Sandmann - For writing CWSDPMI.EXE
- Dan Lee - For helping with our website
- CAPCOM - For making great games
- and
- Spectrum Pacific Publishing for publishing our game.
-
- IX. Credits
- ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
-
-
- Code
- Adam Kolodziejczak Amit Bakshi
-
- Music
- Joe Picard Chris Tong
-
- Art
- Carlton Chan Slaven Karalic
-
-
- ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
-
- Super Bubble Mania v1.1
- *** SHAREWARE ***
-
- Copyright (c) 1997
- Delphic Oracle Entertainment
- ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
-
- Published by Spectrum Pacific Publishing
-
-