Platform: Sinclair ZX Spectrum
Region: Region Not Set
Developer(s): Imagine Software
Publishers(s): Erbe Software, S.A.
ReleaseDate: 1988-01-01
Players: 1
Co-op: No
Typhoon
Typhoon ======= Hot from the arcades comes TYPHOON the latest action in sea and air combat combining the forces of jet fighter and helicopter gunship. Soar through wave after wave of flying death in your armour-laden helicopter, scream through the skies in your F-14 as you take on the seemingly limitless hordes of mechanoid invaders, whose sole intent is the total domination of the Earth. The storm is raging as the battle is fought in the skies. TYPHOON The Konami coin-op is now available for your home micro, featuring fast scrolling action and 3-D frenzied dog fighting. Accumulate a vast array of deadly weapons in the six levels of pulse pounding excitement each culminating in a devastating adversary. Thrill to this realistic simulation of a compulsive and exciting game from Imagine. Loading ======= 1. Place the cassette in your recorder ensuring that it is fully rewound. 2. Ensure that the MIC socket is disconnected and that the volume and tone controls are set to the appropriate levels. 3. If the computer is a Spectrum 48K or Spectrum + then load as follows. Type LOAD"" (ENTER). (Note there is no space between the two quotes). The " is obtained by pressing the SYMBOL SHIFT and P keys simultaneously. 4. Press PLAY on your recorder and the game will load automatically. If you have any problems try adjusting the volume and tone controls and consulting Chapter 6 of the Spectrum manual. 5. If the computer is a Spectrum 128K then follow the loading instructions on-screen or in the accompanying manual. NOTE 48K USERS When the game has loaded, rewind to start of side 2 and follow on-screen instructions. When first loading from tape, it is best to make a note of the counter reading on the cassette, of the beginning of each section, so that if a load error occurs, it will be easier to try to relocate the last section. Controls ======== The game can be played using keys (Q, A, O, P, N) for up/down/left/right/fire, or cursor or Sinclair joystick types. To select keys/joystick, press the relevant key when on the title page. Whether keys or joysticks, the "B" key drops a bomb, and the "M" key fires a "smart" bomb (destroys all aliens). "H" pauses and unpauses the game. Status and Scoring ================== Score lives and the current stage no. are displayed on the top right hand side of the screen. On the bottom right is displayed the "smart" missile, if it hasn't been used (one is awarded per life). On the middle left hand side, the currently collected weapons are shown. Anti aircraft turret - 50 points Enemy fighter - 150 points Finishing stage - 1350 points Hints and Tips ============== * Learn and anticipate attack waves. * Destroy anti-aircraft turrets as soon as possible. * Save the "smart" bomb for difficult parts of a stage. * The "smart" bomb destroys enemy bullets (useful for tricky situations). Typhoon ======= Its program code, graphic representation and artwork are the copyright of Imagine Software. All rights reserved worldwide. Attention Spectrum 48k Users ============================ When selection menu appears reset your tape counter to zero. If you die on level 2 onwards rewind tape to zero when on screen message to start tape appears. Credits ======= Produced by D.C. Ward Programmed by Steve Lamb Graphics by Steve Lamb and Alison Jeftha Music by Jonathon Dunn (c) KONAMI (c) 1988 Imagine Software
ESRB Rating: Not Rated
Genre(s): Action