8bit Games for BBC Micro, Electron, Master and ZX Spectrum www.rucksackgames.co.uk
Information
Platforms:
ZX Spectrum 128k
ZX Spectrum 48k
ZX Spectrum VEGA
ULA Plus Edition
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Designed and Programmed by:
John Blythe
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Additional Code by:
Alan Turvey
David Saphier
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Cover Artwork by:
John Blythe
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Graphics by:
John Blythe
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Format:
TAP format
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Started: Jan 2018
Complete: May 2018
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Exclusive 128k features:
* Full AY Music track.
Music by:
FER'Phantom
CJ.Echo.Triumph
ADD257
Progress: Complete
The Plot
Your right of passage to adulthood has arrived!
You are NYM. Your last day of childhood has arrived and as tradition dictates, you must undergo a right of passage. You must cross the Rubicon maze. A fiendish labyrinth that will test your abilities. Find the five Scrolls of Knowledge. Find the three Crowns of Wealth. Find the Ring of Argus. Find the Amulet of Light so that you can pass the gate keeper and find you true love.
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BE BRAVE NYM, BE BOLD!
How to Play
Controls are simple. Z - Left X - Right K - Up M - Down L - Activate Shield .
Space Bar - Toggle Music On/Off while playing.
Press R to redefine the Keys (except Space Bar).
or Joystick: Left/Right, Up/Down and FIRE for Shield.
Note ZX Spectrum VEGA users: Download the VEGA version and use the KEMPSTON option.
Controls: Up/Down/Left/Right F - Shield, S - Music On/Off toggle.
Locate and collect 5 Scrolls, 3 Crowns, Ring of Argus and the Amulet of Light. You will also come across Doors (Diamond Shaped) there are keycards that you must be holding for them to disappear.
Once you have everything go to the Gate Keeper room. He will have gone if you have them all. If he remains, it means you have not collected everything.
You will also find Shields. You can carry only one at a time. Once activated it will last a few seconds.... making you immune to all energy sapping creatures. Beware the shield will not protect you against the instant kill enemies. Use it wisely.