Confuzion The fuzion of mind and machine (c) Incentive Scenario -------- A huge 64-story automated industrial plant used for production & storage of deadly Confuzion Bombs versus a highly intelligent and quick thinking mind (yours!) Objective --------- To destroy the complete complex by eliminating the entire stock pile. Confuzion --------- Confuzion features include Bonus Levels, Extra Sparks, Skill Stepping, Speed Spark and Multiplayer options. A totally addictive & frustrating arcade game using a fresh and original playing concept. Background ---------- You are in a huge 64-story automated industrial plant that is used for the production and storage of deadly Confuzion Bombs. This place is considered to be one of the greatest threats to mankind. Having gained access to the computer control room - your mission now is to explode every bomb on all of the factory's 64 levels. Factory information ------------------- 64 levels (8 sections with 8 floors) Section Level 1 1- 8 2 9-16 3 17-24 4 25-32 5 33-40 6 41-48 7 49-56 8 57-64 You have authorized access to the first level of each of the first six sections (1,9,17,25,33 & 41). The assembly lines consist of sliding pallets which were used for the movement of the components. The pallets are left covered in sections of fuse wire. Objective --------- To destroy the complete complex by eliminating the entire explosive stockpile. Controls -------- Confuzion can be controlled by the keyboard or either joystick. Upon loading the keyboard controls are set as left = , right = . up = a down = z abort = <- (top left key) Speed = space From the title screen: --------------------- Press R - redefine the keys Press I - Instructions Press P - Player Mode 1 or 2 Press M - Music on or off Press D - Demonstration Press Space or Joystick Fire to select the starting level. Select level screen ------------------- Up Control - Step up level Down Control - Step down level Left or right control - Select Skill Level Skip Space bar or fire - Start Game Skill Stepping -------------- This feature allows you to continue from the last level completed in your previous game provided you answer Yes to the new game prompt. Also up/down = Yes and left/right = No (Nodding and Shaking!). During Play ----------- Move pallets into the adjacent space using up, down, left, and right controls. Lay a fuse and blow up the bombs. To speed up spark- use space bar or fire Abort Game - Hit abort key ( <- ) twice All bombs should be destroyed before the timer fuse burns out - watch this at the top of the screen. Look out for warning signs when the timer is low. Running into dead ends, solid blocks or off the edge of a pallet will reduce the life of the spark. Information ----------- DEMONSTRATION - Watch the demonstration for some useful playing tactics. PRACTICE - Level 1 is ideal for becoming familiar with the controls. SPARKS - You begin with 5 sparks and will be awarded a Bonus spark after every 4th level. BONUS`LEVELS - You have no information on Bonus levels other than they occur every 8th level ?!? SPRINKLER`SYSTEM - In certain areas the factory sprinkler system releases water droplets which will extinguish the spark if they collide with it. 2 PLAYER `CONSIDERATION` OPTION - Whilst competing with opponents you can amass 6 bonus spark in the time it takes to loose all yours, Confuzion allows you to restart your game without having to wait for the other player to finish. PLANNING`AHEAD - While a bomb is exploding advanced players can program a route into a buffer which will be executed at high speed on completion of the explosion. CONFUZED? - If you find difficulty in controlingthe pallet movement - try the reverse option on the select level screen by pressing R. Game Credits ------------ Author - Paul Shirley Level Designs -Paul Shirley & Ian Andrew Cover by - Matthew Tidbury and Peter Carter Music by - Private Property (Rob Hubbard!) Docs typed by BOB/Nostalgia