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Shadow of the Unicorn

Shadow of the Unicorn

Console: Sinclair ZX Spectrum
TV Standard: Region Not Set
Developer(s): Mikro-Gen
Publisher(s): Mikro-Gen
Release Date: 1985-01-01
Players: 1
Co-op: No
ESRB: Not Rated
Type: Adventure

SHADOW OF THE UNICORN

You must recapture the evil forces that have been released upon the two
kingdoms of Oronfal and Falforn. You will begin the game with the ability
to control Mithulin (King of Oronfal), Ulin-Gail (his friend, a Satyr from
Harvena), and Avarath (the Wizard).

You will have to travel the lands, finding friends who will assist you in
your task and fighting the foes who are working against you. When you meet
a friend you will be able to control him or her. Each character has his own
part to play in the game and you will need to take advantage of the particular
characteristics of each one. You will also find many objects which you will
need to take advantage of to complete your mission.

Remember that there are many clues to be found in the book 'Shadow of the
Unicorn', so you are strongly advised to read it!

A series of clues for Shadow of the Unicorn will be available on MIKRO-GEN's
Help Line Tel: 0344 56447

INTERFACE INSTRUCTIONS

UNPLUG YOUR SPECTRUM COMPUTER FROM THE MAINS. Connect the Mikro-Plus interface
and reconnect the mains supply.

You are now given the following options:

1. Load game from tape
2. Load game from microdrive
3. Re-align tape heads

If you select the first option you will be told to press play on your tape
recorder. If you select option 2 the programme will load automatically.

If you wish to re-align your tape recorder heads, select option 3. Wind the
tape to the start of side 2, connect the load heads from the ear socket on
the recorder to the ear socket on the Spectrum. Adjust the heads to gain the
lowest result on screen. (Full instructions are given on screen).

Once the game is loaded you will be offered the following options:

1. Start a new game
2. Re-enter a previous game
3. Save the current game to tape or microdrive

WARNING. When saving to microdrive you must use a cartridge which contains no
other file. Any data other than 'Shadow of the Unicorn' will be erased.

Keyboard Controls

Top Row, keys 1 to 0 - Character Selection Keys (when they can be controlled).
Second row, keys Q to P - Alternate keys Left and Right.
Third Row, keys A to Enter - Fight
Bottom Row, Caps Shift to V - Alternately Turn to View Left or Right
Bottom Row, keys B to Space - Action - Take - Drop etc.
Caps Shift + Space together - Return to Menu

Joystick Controls

Left - Right - Move Left or Right
Up- Action - Take - Drop etc.
Fire- Fight
Down- Turn to View Right

Characters

1 = MITHULIN (KING OF ORONFAL)
2 = AVARATH (WIZARD OF THE ZIM-FARINID)
3 = HOLDIN (CAPTAIN OF FALFORN)
4 = ROLQUIN (QUEEN OF FALFORN)
5 = SHARMER (DWARF FROM RIMERSEL)
6 = ULIN-GAIL (SATYR FROM HARVENA)
7 = GUINOL (TOPIL HUNTRESS)
8 = VILYAN (GREEN MAN OF THE FORESTS)
9 = KIELMATH (KEEPER OF THE BOOK)
0 = LAIRMATH (CAPTAIN OF FALFORN)