Super Bubble Mania Copyright (c) 1997 Delphic Oracle Entertainment www.delphicoracle.com 04 / 04 / 97 I. Introduction II. Installation i) DOS Installation ii) Win95 Installation III. Sound Setup IV. Game Play i) Controls ii) Menus V. Registration VI. Misc. VII. Special Thanks IIX. Credits D I S C L A I M E R We have tried to make the software as stable as possible, and even though it is highly unlikely that it will cause any damage, Delphic Oracle Entertainment cannot be held responsible for for any damage caused directly or indirectly by the use of this program. This software is provided as-is and has no warranty of any kind. All code, music and art are property of Delphic Oracle Entertainment, and may not be reproduced without explicit permission of Delphic Oracle Entertainment. Any reverse engineering of code or data is strictly prohibited and may cause the game to stop working. If you received a copy of this game that does not work for some reason then please contact us (see [Section VI] ). If you do not agree to these terms then please delete this game. I. Introduction 컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴- Thank you for trying out our latest game! This game is what is known as Shareware. You can try out some levels and if you like the game (as we're sure you will), then you can buy the full registered version. Super Bubble Mania is based on a popular acade game called 'Buster Bros.'. We've tried to enhance this game and at the same time preserve the original as much as possible. Please support Shareware by buying Super Bubble Mania if you enjoy playing it. The full version includes many more levels, power-ups, bosses and other secrets. The shareware copy of Super Bubble Mania can be distributed freely to everyone, as long as you charge nothing and include all the original files. We hope that you enjoy Super Bubble Mania as much as we enjoyed making and playing it. ( Note: a (*) indicates that this feature is only available in the full registered version) These files should have been included in the BMANIA.ZIP file: FILE_ID .DIZ - Short description of Super Bubble Mania BMANIA .EXE - Run this to launch Super Bubble Mania BMANIA .CDF - Data file SETSOUND.EXE - Run this to configure your soundcard CWSDPMI .EXE - DOS Extender by CW Sandmann (Note: This file is loaded automatically, and should not be run by seperately). VIEW .EXE - Text file viewer BMANIA .TXT - This text file ORDER .TXT - Text file to fill out if you want to order the registered version of Super Bubble Mania DESC .TXT - Longer description of Super Bubble Mania README .BAT - Run this to view the documentation If you're missing any of these files, then please download a complete copy from our website. II. Installation 컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴� i) DOS Installation a) Unzip the file into an empty directory (Example: C:\> pkunzip bmania.zip c:\games\bmania) b) Change your current directory to the directory where you installed the game (Example: C:\> cd\games\bmania) c) Run the included SETSOUND.EXE to setup your sound card (Example: C:\GAMES\BMANIA> SETSOUND) (See part III for help in setting up the your sound card) d) Run the game by typing BMANIA (Example: C:\GAMES\BMANIA> BMANIA) ii) Win95 Installation a) Go to MS-DOS Prompt by clicking on the MS-DOS Prompt icon in your Programs folder. From there, follow the same procedure as in part (i). Then you should create a shortcut to the executable BMANIA.EXE by going into Windows Explorer in your Programs folder. b) To play the game simply double click on the icon you created. III. Sound Setup 컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴� Super Bubble Mania has support for SoundBlaster, SoundBlaster Pro, SoundBlaster 16 (or compatibles such as SoundBlaster AWE 32 or 64), and Gravis Ultrasound cards. To setup your sound card, you must run the included SETSOUND.EXE which is located in the directory where you installed Super Bubble Mania. Simply follow the instructions in the SETSOUND program. If you don't know your exact sound setup, you can use the AutoDetect feature. Note however, that this isn't always a successful means of detection. Once the sound has been setup, you can enjoy music and sound effects during game play. If for some reason you don't get sound after you've set it up, try using different settings and try using the AutoDetect feature (if you haven't already). If the sound still doesn't work then please contact us (see [Section VI] on how to reach us) (Note for GUS users : For IRQ's > 7, please change the IRQ settings to a value of 3,5 or 7. This is done by using the SETGUS.EXE utility that comes with your card. This fault is due to performance issues under the DOS Extender we're using, and we have no control over this). IV. Game Play 컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴켸 The idea behind the game is quite simple: POP ALL BALLS! Of course there are many different kinds of obstacles to conquer and many power-ups to discover. We don't want to spoil your fun by giving away all available power-ups and baddies. There are many secrets to be discovered and if you think you've seen it all ... think again. From rhinos to birds to big bad clowns that throw balls at you, Super Bubble Mania is sure to keep you entertained for hours on end! i) Controls Super Bubble Mania supports up to two players with either keyboard, joystick or both. You can basically do 5 things in Supper Bubble Mania: Walk Left Walk Right Walk Up Walk Down Shoot To walk left and right, all you need to do is stand on solid ground. To walk up and down, you need to stand right underneath or on top of some stairs. You can always shoot, as you have unlimited spirals in your backpack. The default controls for Player 1 are: 旼컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컫컴컴컴컴컴컴� � Key � Action � 쳐컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컵컴컴컴컴컴컴� � Arrow Key Up � Move Up � � Arrow Key Down � Move Down � � Arrow Key Left � Move Left � � Arrow Key Right� Move Right � � Space Bar � Shoot � 읕컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컨컴컴컴컴컴컴� The default controls for Player 2 are: 旼컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컫컴컴컴컴컴컴� � Key � Action � 쳐컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컵컴컴컴컴컴컴� � W � Move Up � � X � Move Down � � A � Move Left � � D � Move Right � � � Shoot � 읕컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컨컴컴컴컴컴컴� For information on how to remap these default controls or on how to calibrate your joystick, see [Section IV ii]. ii) Menus Throughout the game you will encounter several menus. This is a description of each menu and their functions. � World Mode Select this option to start playing the many levels! In this mode, you will get to play through 50 awesome levels! Once you complete a level, you move onto the next one until you either lose all your lives or defeat the game. You will also have to defeat 5 deadly World Leaders. � Mania Mode (*) In this mode you will be able to play through 100 continuous, heart-pounding action-packed levels consisting of nothing but balls! (in extremely large quantities) � Crazy Mode (*) This mode puts you and your optional partner in a game of skill. Here, you will have to defeat 50 extremely challenging Crazy levels and re-defeat the 5 insane World Leaders. � Demo Chose this to see a demonstration of how to play the game. (This comes on automatically if you don't make a choice within some time) � Highscores On this screen you can see your best scores and times. � Configuration Go here if you wish to change your default key configuration. You can also callibrate your joystick in this menu. � Credits Somebody had to make the game, right? � Registration This item will show you some screens of the registered version, and gives you info on how to register. � Quit Quits back to DOS. You should never have to use this. V. Registration 컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴켸 We hope you enjoy playing this shareware version of Super Bubble Mania. You are required to register this program if you keep it for more than 30 days. Registered users will receive free updates and early notices of future games. Here are some of the features of the registered version: � 100 totally cool levels with new graphics and music ! � World, Mania and Crazy Modes � 5 ultra mean bosses � More powerups � Tech support � Free updates and fixes ** Please see ORDER.TXT for ordering information ** Thank you for supporting quality shareware. VI. Misc 컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴켸 There are some secret codes (maybe even secret levels) in the game. Some of these codes are hidden on our webpage, so come down and visit us for more information! To report bugs, ask questions or general comments please visit: http://www.delphicoracle.com Please visit our site frequently for info on our latest games! Here is an incomplete list of hidden Super Bubble Mania codes: BMGRAB --> Capture screen (as .PCX) BMBIG --> Enlarge screen BMBARS --> Spectrum Analyzer Music Bars VII. Special Thanks 컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴켸 This game would not have been possible without these people: DJ Delorie - For writing the world's best C++ compiler CW Sandmann - For writing CWSDPMI.EXE Dan Lee - For helping with our website CAPCOM - For making great games IIX. Credits 컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴켸 Code Adam Kolodziejczak Amit Bakshi Music Joe Picard Chris Tong Art Carlton Chan Slaven Karalic