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The Project 64 etext of Sword Slayer 
Converted to etext by Neil Tomlinson.

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                             SWORD SLAYER
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 LOADING INSTRUCTIONS
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 The main game may be loaded from the A side of the tape.  The level
 data is recorded on the flip side.
 
 To Load the game rewind to the start of side A, hold down SHIFT and
 tap the RUN/STOP key.  C128 owners first select C64 mode.  Please
 follow the on screen prompts.
 
 
                    SWORD SLAYER - THE ROMAN EPIC
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                        THE STORY OF SPARTACUS
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 Taken into slavery as a child, his parents slaughtered by the Romans,
 Spartacus was destined to become one of the most famous heroes of all
 time.  He was trained to fight in the arena, spending many years
 perfecting his skills with the sword, shield and spear.  Time could
 not tame him, Spartacus never forgot the freedom of his past, or the
 cruel ways of the Roman Empire.
 
 When his time came to be called to the arena, Spartacus knew this was
 his chance for revenge.  He was to fight the champions of the Arena,
 in the presence of the evil Roman Emperor, Crassus.  If he could beat
 these experienced gladiators, he might be able to escape.  Spartacus
 knew, from the other slaves, that his plan was filled with danger, he
 would have to flee through the streets of Capua and beyond, killing
 anyone (or anything) that stood in his path.
 
 This is your chance to play the part of Spartacus The Sword Slayer in
 this epic tale of death and honour.  You may fight against the
 computer, or practice your sword fighting skills against a friend.
 
 
 THE CONTROLS
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 MENU SCREEN: Pull down your stick to select 'TWO PLAYER COMBAT', up to
 select the 'PLAY THROUGH GAME' option, then press fire.
 
 COMBAT SCREENS: Both players health ratings are displayed at the top
 of the screen as eagles.  A total of six wounds are required to kill
 an opponent.
 
 CHARIOT SCREEN: To complete this screen waggle the joystick left and
 right, and pull down to avoid spears.  If you don't keep moving you'll
 find a spear in your back.
 
 Use SHIFTLOCK to pause the game.
 
 Use a joystick in port 2 to achieve these lethal moves:
 
 (e-texter's note: no controls mentioned at all in the manual!)
 
 The controls are reversed for Player 2.
 
 
 
 
 SWORD SLAYER CREDITS
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 CODE  SPRITES: IAN POTTS
 BACKDROPS: JABBA SEVERN
 
 PLAYERS - Mercury House, Calleva Park, Aldermaston, Berks.  RG7 4QW.
 
                   PRODUCED FOR PLAYERS SOFTWARE BY
                          RICHARD PAUL JONES
                            ©1988 PLAYERS