HYPER SPORTS Its program code, graphic representation, and artwork - are the copyright of Ocean Software Limited and may not be reproduced, stored, hired or broadcast in any form whatsoever without the written permission of O.S.L. All rights reserved worldwide. The program runs on the ZX Spectrum and ZX Spectrum +. Hyper Sports simulates six hyper-sporting events. LOADING Position the cassette in your tape recorder with the printed side upwards and make sure that it is rewound to the begining. Ensure that the connection lead goes from the EAR socket on the recorder to the EAR socket on the Spectrum and that the MIC socket is disconnected. Type LOAD "" [Note there is no space between the two quotes]. The " is obtained by pressing SYMBOL SHIFT and the P key simultaneously. For further instructions consult chapter 6 of your manual. Now press PLAY on the recorder. The screen message should appear and the game will load automatically. If this does not happen try adjusting the volume and tone control up until loading takes place. CONTROLS Keyboard - redefinable Joystick - most types of interface Note: In the case of any difficulty experienced in joystick control the last defined keyboard controls may be used at any time during play, even if joystick has been selected. PLAYING Pit your skills and agility against the computer and the clock - in order to progress to the next event you must qualify (ie achieve game - scoring hints are as follows and we would be interested to hear from any player with high marks (100,000 and up is good). SWIMMING Wait for the starting gun - racing dive into the pool (by pressing the fire button). Your swimming speed is determined by continous left/right controls, but remember in order to swim you must breath so wait for the button. If you breathe at the wrong time you'll swallow water and if you forget to breathe you'll gradually slow and stop. Your opponents have different swimming skills and are controlled by the computer if you can beat them all you're on the way to becoming a true champion. SKEET SHOOTING Computer controlled sights home in on the skeet and marksmanship depends on fast reaction on the left/right controls. Good shooting gives bonus skeets with higher points but as your shooting improves the rate hots up! Good shooting. LONG HORSE Now test your abilit as a gymnast - press the fire button to run the springboard, then again when you're on it - Now when you reach the hand stand position press it again to launch into the Somersaults (these are controlled by the left/right movemement). The total score is made up of the distance you get up the springboard, the length of time on the horse, the number of Spins you can achieve and the perfection of your landing. Like the real event you must perform well right through for maximum marks! ARCHERY The target moves accross your field of vision and you must judge wind speed and the angle of your shot to hit bullseye. First press the fire button to wind speed/direction, then press fire again to shoot one of your eight arrows at the passing target. (Keeping the fire button pressed indicates the height of the arrow. Hint:- try to get as close to a 5º angle as possible. TRIPLE JUMP Co-ordination is the key to success in this event, use left/right controls to gain the maximum approach speed - and press the fire button as close to the take off line as possible. For each part of the jump keep the fire button pressed to increase the angle of the trajectory and release as close to 45º as possible. Your score is a combination of the correct speed, angle and distance. WEIGHT LIFTING Now for the final test - a test of strength and stamina. Select the weight, type and then use the LEFT/RIGHT controls to increase the weight lifter's power. Press the fire button when STRONGMAN flashes to give the "Powerlift". Continue with power until all three judges acknowledge the feat. Your points score is based on weight. Congratulations you've completed all the events now check your score and see if you can do better next time - Good luck. (c) Imagine Software (1984) Limited