A game for the Commodore Amiga
LOADING:
Insert disk 1 into your internal floppy drive (insert disk 2 into an external drive if available). Game will now load and run automatically. Note: You can bypass the intro logos at any time by pressing FIRE.
HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION:
Double-click the INSTALL icon. Follow on-screen prompts to install the game on your hard-drive. You will be asked to type the name of drive you wish to install the game on. Note: A folder called "Rotator" will be automatically created within the folder you specify.
To complete the installation you will be asked to manually copy the Rotator3 file from disk 1. We also recommend you copy the Rotator3.info icon to make it easier to start the game.
Double-click the Rotator3 icon to start the game.
WELCOME TO ROTATOR !!
Thank you for buying the full version of ROTATOR. If you're expecting a long story about being out to save a beautiful princess I'm going to disappoint you because no-one ever takes any notice of that sort of thing anyway ... The object of the game is to collect all the diamonds on each level and then get tothe exit. Each level has traps and puzzles to get around. You shouldn't have too much difficulty working out what most of the objects do.
You can pause the game at any point by pressing the HELP key. You start the game with one piece of energy but for every 100,00 points you will get an extra piece of energy.
OPTION SCREEN
You can change the options on the title screen or by pressing the relevant Function key during pause mode in the game.
SCROLL - SMOOTH / FOLLOW
Select smooth scrolling or lock scrolling that will follow the ship.
BOUNCE - ON / OFF (F10)
Turn bounce sound FX on / off.
SENSE - LOW / MEDIUM / HIGH (F1-F3)
Adjusts sensitivity, I.e. how quickly the craft changes spin when you press the joystick.
SLOW - DOWN / FIRE (F5)
This will slow your craft’s spin to nothing, allowing you to regain control. Remember that you might still retain some momentum! Down means pull down on your joystick and fire refers to the second fire button (if you have one).
GAME - NEW / RESET
To restart the game from the beginning hold the fire button for 1 second during this option.
Note: You can press HELP on the title screen to view the game instructions.
START
When you start the game you come to the level selector. The different coloured level names refer to the level state. Use joystick up / down to select a level and left / right to select a different world.
Level colours correspond to:-
GREEN - Level is playable
BLUE - Level has been completed
BROWN - Level is not yet open
World pictures are monochrome when they are not accessible, coloured when you can play them.
SAVE
Saves current game position and options. These are automatically loaded when the game is first loaded onto the machine.
KEY IN GAME OBJECTS
DIAMONDS
Collect all the diamonds on a level to open the exit portal.
KEYS
These are the shaped objects (square, circle,triangle and diamond) that can be placed in keyholes to open doors. You can only hold one key at a time, the currently held key is shown under the score.
KEYHOLES
These accept the keys to open doors, but remember that not every keyhole needs to be used. Some will open the wrong door, some with do nothing at all!
DOORS
Opened by putting a key in the correct keyhole.
SWITCHES
Used to turn off the forcefields allowing you to pass.
FORCE-FIELD
Turned off by flicking the right switch, you can jump through force-fields with an energy penalty, or if you have collected a shield.
WATER
This is the brightly coloured section at the bottom of the level. Although you can enter the water you can't stay under for too long, after a while a timer will appear above your head before you explode (in the game that is!) The water rises at varying rates.
CLOCK
Collect the clocks to stop the water rising for a short while.
SHIELD
Allows you to jump through force-fields and spikes without taking damage. Also allows you to stay underwater for prolonged periods of time.
FANS
Fans are mounted in the walls and floors and will blow you off course.
SPRINGS
Springs will help you jump higher.
CRUMBLER
Crumbling platforms that you can only jump on a few times.
SPIKES
Spikes are dangerous and will deplete your energy if touched.
IN-GAME KEYS
Press HELP to pause the game.
Press ESC to self destruct.
(You will then be given the option to replay the level).
REPLAY
As you play a level the computer will record your actions, if you fail to complete the level and retry it the computer will replay your previous attempt. Simply press fire once when the level is loaded to start the replay, you can then jump in at any time by pressing fire or moving the joystick, allowing you to regain control.
NOTE:- Holding 'F' during replay will fast-forward you through the replay.
PLAYING TIP
Remember that small amounts of rotation is the key to keeping control of your craft, if you are using full rotation then you are likely to lose control! Full rotation should be kept for when you need a large jump to cover a specific obstacle
DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
AMOS Professional
AMOS Pro Compiler
Brilliance
Techno Sound 2
Pro Tracker 3
CREDITS
Concept, design, programming & music by Timothy Jon Gilbert
Level design by Timothy Gilbert & Shaun Watters
Playtesting by Shaun Watters, Daniel Smith & Nick Gilbert
Cover artwork by Trevor 'Smila' Storey
Additional packaging elements by Kenz
This game was coded using the Amos development system
A Midnight Banana Production
Published in 2020 by www.psytronik.net
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