LEGEND OF KAGE





Its program code, graphic representation and artwork are the copyright

of Imagine Software (1984) Limited and may not be reproduced, stored, 

hired or broadcast in any form whatsoever without the written 

permission of Imagine Software (1984) Limited. All rights reserved 

Worldwide. Legend of Kage runs on the Spectrum 48/128 micro computers. 



Legend has it that long ago in Japan the beautiful Princess Kiri was 

kidnapped by the evil Dragon King, and Kage, a young ninja who was 

walking with her in the forest at the time, was given the formidable 

task of rescuing her. 



You must help Kage in his quest through the forest to the Dragon 

King's palace, gain entrance, find Kiri and take her to safety, while 

avoiding the Dragon King's ninja guards. 



LOADING

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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. 



CONTROLS 

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When the tape has loaded a menu appears giving you the option of 

playing a one  or two-player game, and of using the keyboard, a 

Kempston-type joystick or a Sinclair Joystick. 



NOTE: If using a Sinclair Plus 2 computer, select the joystick option,

'Sinclair' when using an Amstrad or Cheetah + joystick.



KEYBOARD				       JOYSTICK

					      JUMP/CLIMB

Q	- FIRE/USE SWORD	     JUMP LEFT     ^	 JUMP RIGHT

W	- JUMP/CLIMB                           \   |   /

S	 DROP/FALL/CROUCH             LEFT <--         --> RIGHT

N	- MOVE TO THE LEFT           

M	- MOVE TO THE RIGHT 	               /   |   \

                                     DOWN LEFT     V     DOWN RIGHT

                                               DUCK/DOWN

 

Whichever option you have selected, the SPACE key can be used to pause

the game. 



The joystick or any key can then be used to retart the game. 



When playing a two-player game the players take turns at the keyboard

or joystick.

 

THE SCREEN LAYOUT



The status line at the top of the screen shows the current scores for 

players 1 and 2, and the current high score. 



On the status line at the bottom of the playing area, the circles to 

the far left and right of the screen tell you how many lives you have 

left (you start out with five), while the circles in the centre keep a

record of how many ninja warriors you have disposed of on those screens

where you must defeat ten of them before moving on to the next section

of the game.



GAMEPLAY

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SCREEN 1  A short introduction shows Kage and Kiri walking in the 

forest where Kiri is kidnapped by the Dragon King who is passing in his

carriage. On this screen Kage must defeat ten ninja warriors whereupon

the Dragon King himself makes an entrance. 



Avoid coming into contact with him at all costs  but, if you can hit 

him ten times with your ninja 'stars' then he will know you mean 

business and will hastily beat a retreat in the direction of the 

palace. 



SCREEN 2  You have now reached the Dragon Kings palace and are at the 

foot of the wall, but the palace is surrounded by his ninja guards. 

Again, you must defeat ten of them before you can climb the wall  but

watch out for the ninja warriors in the river! 



SCREEN 3  You must now climb the wall  the arrows at the bottom of 

the screen tell you in which direction to go! 



At the top you finally gain entrance to the palace. 



SCREEN 4 Inside at last! But where is the Princess? It is a large 

palace and she is hidden on the top floor! If you can make your way 

past the guards the Dragon King will appear and make a final attempt 

to thwart your rescue attempt. Stand well back from him  he's no 

pussycat! 



Having disposed of the Dragon King, a little joystick action soon frees

the Princess and you can go back to your romantic walk in the forest.

 

STATUS and SCORING 

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You are awarded 100 points for each ninja guard that you dispose of. A

bonus of 500 points is awarded for each screen that you complete with 

an extra 500-point bonus and one extra life (up to a maximum of five) 

for completing the final screen. 



HINTS and TIPS 

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SCREEN 1  Stand well back from ninja warriors jumping on from the 

sides of the screen  they can be deadly! For a tougher but more 

interesting game, take to the trees! 



SCREEN 2  Watch out for ninja guards underyour feet as your sword 

cannot reach low enough to hit them. 



SCREEN 3  Again, watch out for ninja warriors coming up from below or

they'll take a swipe at your feet. However, you can try the same trick

on them... 



SCREEN 5  Perhaps the toughest  going like the clappers sometimes 

works but generally you'll have to be smarter than that. If things get

a little too hectic and you don't even have time to reach the HOLD 

key, try taking a short rest below the top of the stairs. 







LEGEND OF KAGE 



This software product has been carefully developed and manufactured to

the highest quality standards. Please read carefully the instructions 

for loading. 



IF FOR ANY REASON YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY IN RUNNING THE PROGRAM, AND 

BELIEVE THAT THE PRODUCT IS DEFECTIVE, PLEASE RETURN IT DIRECT TO: 



MR. YATES, OCEAN SOFTWARE LIMITED, 

6 CENTRAL STREET, MANCHESTER M2 5NS. 



Our quality control department will test the product and supply an 

immediate replacement if we find a fault the product will be returned 

to you, at no charge. Please note that this does not affect your 

statutory rights. 



Produced by D. C. WARD 



(C) 1981 Imagine Software (1984) Limited. 

Licensed from (C) Taito Corp., 1986, Programmed for the Spectrum 

by Imagine Software. Export outside Europe prohibited.





This product contains only one cassette tape.

The larger packaging has been introduced as a standard for this and

future products. we may from time to time incorporate two tapes or

possibly a disk.

