BARBARIAN: THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR (DEATH SWORD)

Introduction

You are Gorth, son of Toth, King of the North lands. You've crossed Windhorn Pass on your way south to Eleanora, capital of the Warm Country. After many days of travel, you come upon a tiny city and make your way to the Balack Stallion Inn.

That evening while sipping ale before the fire, you learn of the cities' troubles. The locals tell you how the evil sorcerer Drax imprisoned Princess Mariana, and how he came to be the overlord of their city. It seems that Princess Marina is the daughter of Heraldo, the true ruler of the city and the surrounding countryside.

Several months ago, Heraldo mysteriously disappeared and Drax seized his throne. Shortly thereafter, Princess Mariana returned home to the capital after a tour of the countryside, only to be seized by Drax's evil guards as the sorcerers future bride.

Drax, you find, is a tyrant who rules without mercy. Though most townspeople oppose him, few dare so openly. Those who have done so have died.

Many rumours say Drax is a man possessing evil powers, and that he can see into men's minds and hearts. Anyone who kills Drax and restores the Princess to her rightful throne will become a hero until the end of time. The wealth and riches of the realm will also be his reward.

You decide to take the challenge and your companions offer you the services of the finest swordsmen of the land to help train. One of your trainers has even attempted to save the Princess and managed to escape alive.

He explains that you will be forced to fight several warriors at different locations, and that Drax moves you with his mind between the castle's throne room, an enchanted forest, a lava pit, and finally, a forgotten dungeon in the palace. There, in the dungeon, you may even fight Drax himself... provided you slay his barbarian guards first.

After several days of intense training, you approach Drax's castle armed only with your broadsword. Entering the throne room, you see Drax with his shaved skull and evil grin. Next to Drax sits Princess Mariana. One look and you know why men have died for her. You realize wealth is not the only thing worth fighting for.

You're so distracted you almost fail to notice Fundor, one of Drax's barbarian guards, coming straight at you swinging his broadsword. Off to the side of the hideous greenish creature, slobbering in anticipation of blood.

"That's Grundel," says Drax. "He's just waiting for you to die so he can take you to lunch... his!" Drax laughs horribly as Fundor begins raining blows on your broadsword.

"Can you last, hero? Can you last? Or will you become pet food just like the others?"

Scoring

As you fight the barbarian warriors, remember it takes 12 blows with your broadsword to kill your opponent, except in special cases. A single blow, done the right way, may make you the victor early in the fight. But your opponent can do the same to you, so beware!

Points are awarded based on the difficulty of the move you make. The more difficult the move, the more points you will earn.

Joystick Controls

The following instructions are for a right facing character. For a left facing character, the moves are reversed.

Joystick without FIRE

protect     jump        protect
head                       body

move                       move
back          0         forward

roll                       roll 
back        crouch      forward

Joystick plus FIRE

web         neck         head
            chop         butt

flying                   body
neck chop     0          chop

overhead                  leg        
chop         chop        kick

For the Amiga:

One player mode: Fight 10 of Drax's swordsmen, each one more skillful than the last. Fight in the enchanted forest, the lava pits, the throne room and finally the dungeon. If you survive this far, you must face Drax himself before you can free Princess Mariana.

There is no time limit, but you must kill every barbarian, or be killed yourself. In the centre of the score-line, a number indicates the current round. At the end of each game you may add your initials to the high score table.

Two player mode: Fighting alternates between the enchanted forest and the lava pits. Each round can last up to 90 seconds.
 
If both players survive the time limit, they will regain their time limit, and a new battle will begin. Scores will increase until one player is defeated.

Additional Keys

F1  - select one player mode with joystick.
F3  - select two player mode with joystick.
F9  - toggle between music and sound effects.
F10 - quit the game.
P   - pause the game.

Good luck Warrior - may good spirits be with you! the move, the more points you will earn.