Hydlide





NES-HS-USA

Hydlide(tm)

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Hydlide Story

In the kingdom of Fairyland, three magic jewels were enshrined in the palace
to maintain peace in the kingdom. One day, an evil man broke into the palace
and stole one of the three magic jewels. Without the third jewel, the two
remaining jewels lost their magic sparkle. The magic spell that sealed the
power of Boralis, the most vicious demon in the kingdom, was broken. During
the turmoil which followed, the last two jewels were stolen. Boralis cast a
special magic on Princess Ann, turning her into three fairies, and hid her
somewhere in the kingdom. He then let loose a horde of monsters across the
land and became the ruler of the kingdom.

Finally, the young knight Jim stood up and took action to restore peace in the
kingdom. He bravely made his way into the wilderness in full armour to fight
the monsters...

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Names of Controller Parts and Operating Instructions

Control
Button: Use this button to move Jim up and down and right and left. This
button can also be used to choose in each mode.

Button A: Use this button to switch Jim from Attack to Defend. It also allows
Jim to enter and exit the underground maze (Dungeon).
- When Button A is pressed, Attack is on.
- When Button A is released, Defend is on.

Button B: Use to choose the kind of magic you want. When you press Button B
while pressing Button A, you can use this magic. You can only use magic after
you have accumulated 20 magic points.

Select: Press this button to open the window.

Start: Press this button to start the game. When you press this button during
the game, the game pauses. When you press the button once more, the game
starts again.

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How to play

- Press any button, and the screen shown at left appears.
- Press the Start Button to begin the game.
- When you input Password, move the arrow with the Select Button or Button +,
and press the Start Button.

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Name of the Parts on the Screen

Each bar on the meters represents 10 points.

1. Life Meter
This indicates the level of Jim's life power and shows the damage he receives.
When his life power reaches 0, he is defeated.

2. Strength (STR) Meter
This indicates the level of Jim's strength. The more powerful he becomes, the
more damage his enemies receive.

3. Experience (EXP) Meter
This indicates the level of Jim's experience. The Experience level increases
each time Jim destroys a monster. When Experience level reaches 100, each
level of Life, Strength, and Magic also increase by 10 points, and the
Experience level returns to 0 again.

4. Magic Meter
This indicates Jim's Magic Power. Each type of magic requires different levels
of Magic Power. The level of Magic Power decreases more quickly when high-
powered magic is used. But you can build Magic Power back up.

5. Information Area
This area indicates the level of the monster's Life Power and of their damage
when attacked by Jim. It also shows treasures when they are discovered.

6. Magic Select
Press Button B to move from one type of magic to another. To execute, hold
down Button A while pressing Button B. The five types of magic are: Turn,
Fire, Ice, Wave, Flash. You can begin to use magic when the magic meter
reaches 20.

7. Condition Area
This area shows the sign ATTACK when Jim attacks, and DEFEND when he is on the
defense.

8. Message and Password Area.
This area indicates a message to Jim and shows the Password.

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Mode Window

Press the Select Button and the Mode Window will open. Move Arrow with Button
+, and press either the Select Button, Button A or Button B to choose which
mode you will open.

Item
This indicates the treasures Jim finds during his adventure.

Save
You can save the data recorded on all the meters (Item, Life, Strength,
Experience, Magic) until you turn off the power. Whenever you save the game,
the data is automatically registered in the program. If you want to save this
data, set arrow to Yes. If you don't set Arrow to No and push Button A or
Button B.

Load
This is used to load the saved data onto each meter at the beginning of a new
game (before the power is turned off). Press the Select Button immediately
after starting the game to open the Mode Window. Set Arrow to Load. Press
either Select Button, Button A or Button B. Set arrow to Yes when you want to
read the data. If not, set it to No. You can start the game again from the
same situation you saved before Jim was defeated. You will begin with the same
levels for Item, Life, Strength, Experience, and Magic meters.

Password
This is another way of saving the data. Unlike Save, you can start the game
once you input the Password, even after you have turned off the power once.
Although Experience level goes down to 0 when you input the Password, you can
save the location and items for when you start playing the game again. Write
down the fourteen letters that appear at the center of the Password Window
before turning off the power.

How to Input Password
Input the password you recorded on the Password Screen. Position Jim at the
top of the first letter of the password with Button +, and press either Button
A or Button B. The letter will appear in the password area. Repeat the same
procedure for the rest of the thirteen letters of the password. After input-
tine the fourteen letters, Jim will automatically move to the top of the end
sign. Make sure you input the right password and press either A or B Button.
Now you can start the game again under the same situation you had when you
stopped the game. If you input a wrong letter, position Jim above the Arrow
and input the correct letter.

Speed
You can change the speed of the game. Normal is a slow speed and is for begin-
ners. With this speed, you play the game on a scrolling screen. high Speed is
for advanced players. The screen will switch from one scene to another
instantly and each movement on the screen gets faster.

Game
When you press Select button by mistake, set the Arrow to Game and press
either Select Button, Button A or Button B. The Mode Window closes and the
game resumes.

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Treasures and their Powers

You may find treasures and treasure boxes during the adventure. Some treasure
boxes are hard to get, and some are even hidden.

Sword of the Brave
The legendary sword that is said to be kept only by the brave. With this
sword, attacking power doubles.

Shield of Justice
The legendary shield that is said to increase its defense power only if used
by a person with a strong sense of justice. This shield was stolen from the
court when the kingdom collapsed.

Cross
This cross was once kept at a chapel in the kingdom. Someone hid it for fear
of its power. Guess what you can use this cross for.

Magic Vase
This is one of the items in which the magician in the kingdom hid a magical
secret. If you get this vase, you will be able to see something that has been
invisible.

Eternal Lamp
This is an item the magician in the kingdom used to keep for his own use. It
remains eternally aflame. Even in the complete darkness, this lamp will
brighten up the surroundings so you can see everything.

Immortal Medicine
If you take this medicine, you can come back to life after being destroyed by
monsters. You can use this medicine only once during the game.

Secret Key
Figure out the use of the key for yourself.

Three Jewels
The three jewels play a very important role in the legend of Hydlide.

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Characters

Jim (Jim)
Our warrior hero who in full armour challenges the monsters and brings back
peace to Fairyland.

Ann (Ann)
The captive Princess of Fairyland, who waits for Jim to rescue her.

Fairy (Fairy)
This is what Boralis transformed Princess Ann into. She is hidden somewhere
in the kingdom.

Slime (Slime)
Liquid and spongy creature living in a field. Although weak, it is a tricky
attacker.

Roper (Roper)
Monster living in the maze on the ground. Larger version of Slime, it some-
times turns into Hyper and attacks in the field.

Hyper (Hyper)
Monster appearing on the ground. When you attack the Slime too often, Hyper
begins its attack.

Kobold (Kobold)
Tiny ogre living in the woods. Very weak like Slime. But it attacks from the
advantageous location in the woods.

Goblin (Goblin)
Monster on the ground. When Jim's strength increases to a certain level after
he finishes attacking the Kobold, Goblins appear.

Wizard (Wizard)
A very nasty wizard who manipulates the Magic Fire. Although Jim's magic does
not affect him, he has a weak point. Don't be fooled by the appearance of two
Wizards.

Great Eel (Eel)
Very huge eel usually hiding under water. It sometimes pokes its head above
water.

Sand Worm (Worm)
Guardians of the desert. Be careful not to be surrounded by their swarm.

Water Dragon (Dragon)
Giant fire-breathing dragon who guards the gate of the castle of Boralis.
Although almost invincible, it does have a weak point.

Zombie (Zombie)
The living dead coming out of the graveyard. Very hard to destroy, because
it's already dead!!

Will O' Wisp (Wisp)
The spirit of the dead person. It flies through the walls and attacks.

Poisonous Wasp (Wasp)
It attacks in a swarm. Although its life power is small, it's difficult to
conquer.

Vampire Bat (Stirge)
Bloodsucking creature who likes the darkness. Although it's not very powerful,
Jim should avoid it when his Power Level is low.

Vampire (Vampire)
Incredibly strong. But you know what scares the vampire to death!!

Lady Armour (Ladyam)
A member of Boralis' Bodyguards. She is the only female member of his body-
guards and the weakest. She might have something that is useful to you.

Gold Armour (Goldam)
Boralis' bodyguard in golden armour who guards something vital under order of
Boralis in the underground maze.

Black Armour (Blackam)
Sentry at the old castle of Boralis. He is extremely strong.

Skeleton (Skeleton)
This skeleton warrior is the strongest of Boralis' guardsmen. He is difficult
to attack because he is already dead.

Boralis (Varalys)
The evil monster. Legend says this is the most powerful and final demon in the
kingdom. No one knows the truth about him. The only known facts are that he
has very tough skin and spiritual power which protects him against any type
of magic. Jim can save Princess Ann when he conquers Boralis.

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Magic

Turn
This magic turns monsters around so they reverse their direction.
You can use this when the Magic level is above 20.

Fire
This magic launches fire balls.
You can use this when the Magic level is above 30.

Ice
This magic throws ice balls. Unlike the fire balls, ice balls can pierce
through walls.
You can use this when the Magic level is above 40.

Wave
This magic radiates shock waves to the right or left depending on which
direction you are facing. The shock waves cause substantial damage to enemy
monsters that they hit.
You can use this when the Magic level is above 50.

Flash
This is the most powerful magic. It does substantial damage to all monsters.
You can use this when the Magic level is above 70.

Note: At the beginning of the game, the Magic meter's level is 20 or below.
Not all monsters are affected by magic.

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Hints for a Successful Journey

- When you walk in the kingdom, watch your step at all times. If you try too
hard, you'll tire easily.

- Jim wears very heavy armour. Think what will happen to him if he has to swim
for too long.

- Be smart when fighting with monsters. You have to think of a strategy when
fighting against a powerful monster.

- Attack is not the only way to destroy monsters. Do not forget to use Defend.

- Be sure to investigate the forest completely.