Introduction This game is the official home computer version of the famous Atari RETURN OF THE JEDI coin-op. It is an interactive action game for one player. Loading Instructions Spectrum 48k Cassette: Load"" and press Enter, then start tape. Spectrum 128k/+2 Cassette: Use 'Tape Loader' option from startup menu. Spectrum +3 Cassette: Use 'Loader' option from startup menu, ensure disk drive is empty, then start tape. Disk: Place disk in drive, and use 'Loader' option from startup menu. Commodore 64/128 Cassette: Hold down SHIFT and press RUN STOP key, then start tape. Disk: Insert disk, type Load"*",8,1 and press RETURN Amstrad Cassette: Hold down CTRL and press the small Enter key. Disk: Insert disk, type |CPM and press Enter (| is obtained by holding down SHIFT and pressing @) Amiga/ST version Disk: Reset machine and insert disk The Game Return of the Jedi picks up the action of the film at the scene where the rebel forces begin their attack on the Imperial Deathstar. Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia race toward a pair of speeder bikes. In this first wave the player controls Leia. Guiding her through a forest toward the Ewok village. She is pursued by Imperial Stormtroopers also riding speeder bikes. She defends herself either by bumping them off their bikes, or shooting them. Meanwhile, the Ewoks have set up traps to aid Leia in her flight through the forest of Endor. The traps include ropes stretched between trees that the Ewoks pull tight to upend the riders, and logs that the Ewoks push together to crush the speeder bikes as they pass between them. Leia can either bump off the Stormtroopers or lead the through the traps. The first vehicle through a trap will escape uninjured, but anyone who follows will be destroyed. Once the player leaves Leia safely at the Ewok village, he/she moves to another part of the forest. During the second wave, the player controls Chewbacca, who is manoeuvring a Scout Walker to the bunker where Han Solo is waiting to deactivate the shield protecting the Death Star. Chewbacca must shoot or avoid logs, which roll toward him. At the same time, Chewbacca must avoid rocks catapulted at his scout walker. As soon as Chewbacca gets to the bunker, Han Solo blows it up, deactivating the protective shield surrounding the Death Star and clearing the path for the Millennium Falcon. The Millenium Falcon must enter the Death Star, travel down a tube toward the reactor, and shoot the central rector to destroy the Death Star. The Falcon is pursued by T.I.E. Fighters while in the tube. Lando must avoid the pipe walls of the tube and watch out for falling pipes, energy gates and turrets that shoot at the Falcon. Upon reaching the target, the player must shoot the reactor energy field, then immediately turn around and fly back down the tube. The flight must be rapid because the fireball caused by the explosion pursues the Falcon. The split wave effect occurs during waves two and three. The player controls Chewbacca in the Scout Walker, and at the same time, controls Lando Calrissian as he flies the Millennium Falcon. At crucial moments, the scene will change from the forest of Endor to the skies around the Death Star. While Chewbacca is attempting to reach the bunker, Lando Calrissian is flying the Millennium Falcon toward the Death Star. Lando must fight off the Imperial T.I.E. Fighters, Imperial Star Cruisers, and shuttles. The player manoeuvres the Falcon through this traffic, while trying to shoot as many Imperial enemies as possible. Hints for Gameplay o Do not allow enemies to tail you for too long. This is how they can destroy you o Lead enemies to the top of the screen, then drop back quickly so you can destroy them. o The player must try to be the first through the Ewok traps in the forest of Endor. o By staying in the centre of the screen, the player has more manoeuvrability. Control The Speeder Bike, Millenium Falcon and Scout Walker can be controlled using the Joystick. Amstrad and Spectrum users may use the keyboard instead. The appropriate key controls are shown after loading, and can be redefined as necessary. Choose your control option if necessary once the game has loaded. Choosing the Level of difficulty. At the start of each new game, you have the option to choose between starting at level 1, 3 or 5 with appropriate bonus scores for each. Beginners are recommended to start at level 1. To choose the starting level, simply point the cursor at the appropriate icon and then press fire. Good luck and once again, may the Force be with you! Always. ----------------------------------------------------- Published by DOMARK LTD, Ferry House, 51-57 Lacy Road, Putney, London, SW15 1PR Tel: 01-780 2224 Copyright (R) TM & (C) 1984 Lucasfilm Ltd. & Tengen. All Rights Reserved. DOMARK LTD Registered User. This game is sold subject to the following conditions; all unauthorised copying, hiring, lending, exchanging, public performance and broadcasting is strictly prohibited. Credits: Motion Picture: Lucasfilm Ltd; Coin-op Game; Tengen; Computer Games Consult Computer Systems who are: Dave Kelly, Glenn Bewnson, Colin Pimlott, Derck Rowson, Mike Hiddleston, Dave Howcroft, Dave Price. The Amiga and ST versions were coded by Colin Parrot for Consult Computer Systems.