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===Starting the Hunt===
 
NOTE: Compatible with all TI 99/4A computers except units with a Version 2.2 Operating System
 
 
Load the JUNGLE HUNT cartridge into your TI 99/4A as explained in your computer owner's guide, and turn on your computer. Plug joysticks into the joystick controller. NOTE: Make sure the ALPHA LOCK key is in the up position when using joysticks. If you are not using joysticks, consult the Keyboard Control Chart for instructions on using the keyboard.
 
 
The Master Title Screen should be displayed on the screen. Press any key to display the master selection list. Press the numbered key which corresponds to Jungle Hunt and the game title screen will appear. Press any key to display the Options Screen, which will allow you to choose one of three difficulty levels. Press ENTER to proceed directly to game play.
 
 
===Keyboard Controls===
 
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
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!  !! Right Handed !! Left Handed
 
|-
 
| style="text-align:center;" |  Up  || style="text-align:center;" |  E || style="text-align:center;" |  I
 
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| style="text-align:center;" |  Down || style="text-align:center;" |  X || style="text-align:center;" |  M
 
|-
 
| style="text-align:center;" |  Left || style="text-align:center;" |  S || style="text-align:center;" |  J
 
|-
 
| style="text-align:center;" |  Right || style="text-align:center;" |  D || style="text-align:center;" |  K
 
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| style="text-align:center;" |  Fire Button || style="text-align:center;" |  Y or . || style="text-align:center;" |  Q or V
 
|}
 
 
===The Primitive Jungle===
 
You and your travel companion were enjoying a leisurely jungle safari when suddenly you were accosted by two savage cannibals. They spirited away your lady friend and plan to stew her up for dinner. You'd better rescue her quickly or your sweetie will be supper!
 
 
But you have an inkling where they've taken her. To reach her, you must swing through an impassable jungle on ropes, swim through a crocodile infested river, maneuver through a landslide of boulders, and finally fight off the horde of savages wielding pointed spears. Your darling is suspended over a steaming cauldron of bubbling broth, and is steadily slipping into the drink.+
 
 
===On With the Hunt===
 
The hunter starts each game with four lives and earns a fifth upon scoring 10,000 points. When the hunt starts, your timer will count down from 5000. You must reach your lady love before it runs out. You'll score more bonus points for rescuing her quickly; so don't waste time!
 
 
The forest will test your coordination and timing as you swing from the dangling ropes and jump by pressing the "FIRE" button from one to the next. Since some ropes swing faster than others, you'll have to time your leaps carefully Don't wait too long to jump, or the hunter will become weak and fall into the brush.
 
 
From the last of the trees, you jump into the crocodile-infested river. Once in the water, you must swim out of the way of the crocs or fend them off with your knife. Press the "FIRE" button to stab them. Beware: make sure
 
you stab them in the snout - your knife is useless if their mouths are open. Keep an eye on the air gauge though, because if you run out of air while underwater, you'll lose a life. Just resurface to replenish your air supply When you reach the riverbank, the boulder field lies ahead.
 
 
As the rocks tumble toward you, jump over them or run beneath to avoid being crushed. You can control your left or right movement with the joystick, leap into the air by pressing the "FIRE" button, and jump higher if the joystick is pressed up.
 
 
Once you've passed the boulders, you're finally in reach of your companion, but she's being guarded by spear-wielding savages. You must dodge the dancing cannibals by running left or right and jumping over their spears. You finally leap up to your love for a tearful reunion, followed by a reward of additional bonus points for any time remaining.
 
 
===Scoring===
 
{|
 
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| [[File:Jungle Hunt - Forest Scene.jpg|125px]] || style="text-align:right;" | '''FOREST SCENE'''
 
Each Successful jump on rope ... 100
 
 
Bonus for finishing ... 500
 
|-
 
| [[File:Jungle Hunt - Water Scene.jpg|125px]] || style="text-align:right;" | '''WATER SCENE'''
 
 
Novice level ... 100
 
 
Experienced level ... 200
 
 
Advanced level ... 300
 
 
Bonus for finishing ... 500
 
|-
 
| [[File:Jungle Hunt - Rock Scene.jpg|125px]] || style="text-align:right;" | '''ROCK SCENE'''
 
Leaping over rock ... 200
 
 
Running under rock ... 50
 
 
bonus for finishing ... 500
 
|-
 
| [[File:Jungle Hunt - Native Scene.jpg|125px]] || style="text-align:right;" |  '''NATIVE SCENE'''
 
Leaping over natives ... 100
 
 
Rescuing maiden ... 1000
 
 
Plus any additional value remaining on timer
 
|}
 
 
BONUSES
 
An extra life for the Hunter is awarded at 10,000 points. The current number of Hunters in reserve is displayed at the top of the screen.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 04:51, 5 October 2022


Moonsweeper
Moonsweeper Manual Front Cover
Jungle Hunt Retail Packaging [1] [2]
Publisher(s) Imagic
Original Retail Price $39.95 (USD)
Programmer(s) Manolito Adan
Part# PHM 3224
Format(s) Solid State SoftwareTM Command Module
Release 1984 (1st quarter)
Genre(s) Action

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Advertising Blurb

Fall 1985 Triton Catalog

Hungry cannibals have captured a fair maiden. To save here you must traverse the treacherous jungle terrain, swing from vines, swim Reptile River, dodge cascading rocks, and more.

From Back of Retail Packaging

USS Moonsweeper alert! Reach and rescue miners stranded on hostile moons in Star Quadrant "Jupiter 2." Warning! Deadly photon torches, space bullets, and armed launcher ships are programmed to destroy you.

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