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--Michael Stearns
The Story So Far
F rom across the windswept desert, a stranger walked, his fur boots crusty with sand, his skin scorched, and worst of all, terrible thirst and hunger growing inside him. Though a barbarian, he was no stranger to civilization, and knew the city offered a chance to recover from his travels. Little did he realize that the scheming serpents inside it were just as treacherous as those that slithered through the sand at his feet, and deadly serious about table manners.
Table of Contents
Introductory Comic
How to Play
Advanced Techniques
Combos!!
A Gallery of Rogues
Episode 2 Supplement
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Put down your sword and shield and pick up a controller or keyboard! Tiny Barbarian is a game you play on a devil-box called a computer. Here’s the basics with a recommended control scheme.
Move:
D-Pad Left &
Right
Sword:
Attack Button
Climb:
D-Pad Up &
Down
The Game Screen
Jump:
Jump Button
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Health: Better red than dead! You lose a point of health when an enemy or obstacle touches you.
The Tiny Barbarian:
That’s you, the hero of this game!
Score: Get points for killing things and finding treasure!
Time: There’s no limit, but fast players get more points. You want more points, right?
If you think just running and jumping and going “bar bar bar” all day is all there is to being a barbarian, well, you might be right on a certain level, but the French have a little thing called a “repertoire,” and you are encouraged to add these moves to yours.
Ledge Grab
Press “Up” when jumping near a ledge to grab hold with your mighty arms and bounce onto it. If you hold the jump button while doing this you’ll bounce higher!
You can grab thin platforms, too! Press Down + Jump to drop through them.
Vertical Strike
Press Up + Attack to strike enemies above you. It doesn’t do much damage but it does launch them into the air pretty nicely.
Elbow Drop
Swords are cool but sometimes you want that hands-on touch. Get the drop on your foes by jumping above them, pressing Down + Attack, and let gravity do the rest.
Don’t know gravity? Stupid barbarian!
Deflect
Some projectile attacks can be deflected! This master-level sword technique can be yours by simply pressing Attack at the right moment. Just remember that not everything can be deflected, or you’ll be deflecting with your face.
Hit Recovery
Sick of getting knocked off ledges? After getting hit, press Jump with the right timing and you might be able to save yourself!
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With rapid presses, you can queue up to three standard attacks at a time. Depending on what you are doing when the third attack begins, you may get a “Power Hit” that deals extra damage and has unique properties. Become familiar with all of them for expert barbarism.
Barbarian Wisdom:
Different attacks do different amounts of damage! Here’s a chart to help you figure it all out:
Attack Attack
Attack Type
Basic Attack
Jump Attack damage
Climb Attack
Vertical Strike
Elbow Drop
Ground Slam
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Spinning Sword 2 per hit
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Down + Attack
Ground Slam
Fwd + Attack
Sword Dash
Jump + Attack
Spinning Sword
Light enemies can be juggled! Each attack launches enemies into the air or bounces them off the ground. You can use this to string multiple attacks together and deal a ton of damage. Try to find ways to take extra pleasure in harming your adversaries, like this example here:
2. Air Attack 4.
Ground Slam
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1. Elbow Drop
Start with an elbow drop, then attack on the rebound!
3. Air Attack
(again)
Did it work? That’s 10 points of damage in only four hits!
Persistent pests on perpetual patrol, Sidewinders are always looking for an easy meal. Don’t let it be you!
Don’t be fooled by their stationary lifestyle: the Spitting
Cobra has already calculated the optimal angle to splat you and everyone you care about with a blast of deadly venom.
When this un-picky scavenger swoops in from the sky you may not have time to appreciate its status as an Extant Dinosaur. Vultures can be especially troublesome if they attack in groups.
The personal army of the Serpent Lord attacks with swords, spears, and even blowguns! Footmen won’t attack until they detect you, but look out when they do!
Fanatics: These robed rubes roam the inner halls of the Serpent Lord’s castle. They have strong defense, but only from the front! Some are so fanatical they’re said to no longer be human...
Appearing just when you don’t want to see them: Bats! These
“unspeakable giant bugs” attack in a wavy motion from the side of the screen. Be careful!
No mere myth! Tail firmly in mouth, the mighty hoop snake attacks at speeds less clever snakes can only dream of. Also, they can stick to the ceiling.
They’re kinda jerks.
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The Wasteland Wildcat is no foe; he’s your fearless feline friend! Hop on and take a ride.
His snapping jaws will deter most enemies but you can use your sword, too! Press
Up + Jump if the saddle becomes uncomfortable.
Contrary to popular myth, scientists DO know how a bumblebee flies: it simply holds down the jump button. What they don’t know is how it flies with the weight of an (admittedly tiny) barbarian riding on its back.
Super strong and fiercely territorial, grey apes will leap gaps and even climb vines in pursuit of anyone who intrudes upon their domain.
Neither black nor technically a lotus, the Black
Lotus is a constant jungle threat, exuding clouds of toxic fumes that have lulled countless explorers to a sleepy demise. Try not to inhale.
Dear Player:
Our hard-working gnomes labor tirelessly to ferry gold and other treasure across our vast sales network. Please respect their work and resist attacking our workers, spilling their goods across the ground, and collecting the spoils for yourself. It might seem fun but please refrain from this damaging activity. Sincerely,
Merchant League
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B eware, Adventurers! The road to Xanadu is fraught with peril, and no one knows precisely what has become of that ancient place. Take heed of this advice, passed down from olden times...
Pit Precaution!
This adventure will take you to dizzying heights, from the unscalable walls guarding the jungle, to the treetops, and even the sky above the lost temple.
Falling from these places is a Bad Idea!
Sensational Swinging!
You can climb these vines by pressing
Up or Down, but when you jump off with the right timing you’ll get a kick of extra momentum for clearing wide gaps.
Be careful!
New Feature! Auto Grab
If your grip just isn’t what it used to be, set this new mode in the Key
Config menu and you’ll automatically grab vines or ledges without needing to press up. Handy!
New Move! Quick Flex
Now you can show off your steely thews at a moment’s notice by simply pressing
Down + Attack while on the ground. Just take care that no one is standing too close, or they might get a face full of Barbarian Elbow...
Or, maybe you should do that on purpose!
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• While a certain fearful respect for the black arts is healthy and recommended, don’t freak out every time you see someone leaping about and calling himself “The
Wiz.” Take a deep breath, study his pattern, and you should be able to ascertain his weakness.
• Keep an eye out for cracked walls. These often hide coins or health items. They can be hard to see sometimes or may be in tricky locations, but can really help you out when you’re in a tough spot!
• Blowing air from your mouth into NES cartridges is not good for them--saliva from your mouth is a mild solvent and is bad news for the connector pins. Try cleaning with a cotton swab instead.
If the problem persists, try replacing the pin connector in your console (maybe ask a wizard to help you).
• Sometimes a cracked wall has a secret diamond in it! Diamonds are worth big points and usually found in out-of-the-way areas. There’s never more than one per room, but not every room has one.
• Did you know you can turn around in midattack? Turn while using a power hit to clear out surrounding enemies. You can also jump during the Sword Dash to surprise to a flying foe, or to jump further than normal!
• Always re-rack your weights, and wipe off exercise equipment when you’re done using it, even if you don’t think you’re all sweaty (face it, Barbarian, you probably are). Let’s make the gym a clean and comfortable place for everyone!
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