The Blues Brothers

The greatest Rock 'n Roll game is about to commence...

The New Hit Adventure Game starring Jake and Elwood

They sent the police into a panic
They whipped the crowds into a frenzy
They redefined Rock 'n Roll music
And now... they're ready to do it again

Cruise along with Jake and Elwood, those all-time rhythm 'n blues men in this engrossing platform game - an explosive mix of adventure, comedy and music.

Back by popular demand, the Blues Brothers are out to conquer the stage one more time. To an upbeat rhythm, you set off across town to retrieve your stolen instruments... but it ain't that easy. You've got to escape from prison, swim through the catacombs, and shoot to the upper heights of the big city before you can start that concert.

Creating constant chaos and confusion, you encounter Marilyn, the hot-tempered waitress, Isosocles, the prison warden and Bob, the burnt-out hippie... Get ready to play the Blues!

• Jake and Elwood, the original Blues Brothers
• Classic Blues Brothers music
• One or two players simultaneously (Only on C64)
• More than 300 screens on six different levels
• Multi-directional scrolling

Game Objective

The Blues Brothers' equipment has disappeared. You have to help them find the missing objects so that they can play their concert. Each level has a corresponding item:

Level 1 ... Guitar
Level 2 ... Microphone
Level 3 ... Amplifier
Level 4 ... Concert Poster
Level 5 ... Concert Permit

Note: In order to move on to the next level, you *must* find the item of the level you're playing. If you reach the flag without this item, a question mark will appear in the items bar (See 'Control Panel'). You must then go back to look for that object.

Player Selection

Immediately after the introduction page, you will come to the Character Choice page. To select Jake or Elwood (or both if you want two players) move the joystick to the right or the left until the character(s) start(s) to dance. Once you've made your choice, press the firing button. You will then move on to a map of the town.

This map indicates the different levels that you will cover. The level where you are going to play is signalled by a musical note, while those already completed are marked with a cross.

Control Panel

The Control Panel is made up of two parts:

1. The Items Bar (the same in one- or two-player modes)
Once you've picked up the item for that level, it will move automatically to its position on the bar. You must possess this item in order to complete the level. If you don't, a question mark will appear in its place to remind you.

Note: In two-player mode, as in one-player mode, there is only one item per level. This can be picked up by either Jake or Elwood.

2. The Energy and Lives Bar
One player mode:

1. Picture of Jake or Elwood: Shows the character you have selected.
2. Lives: This counter tells you the number of lives you have left. Note: You have three (two plus the one in play).
3. Number of records collected: When you have collected 100, you obtain an extra heart.
4. Hearts: They represent your energy. You have three at the beginning, and you can obtain up to five. You lose a heart if you are touched by an enemy or when you fall in a trap. If you lose all your hearts, a life is deducted.

Two player mode:

1. Picture of Jake for the first player and Elwood for the second. When one of the players is dead, the picture changes and the character is no longer active.
2. Lives: This counter tells you the number of lives you have left. Note: You have three at the start (Two plus the one in play).
3. Heart: It represents your energy. There is only one per player, and it breaks down into three. You lose one third of this heart if you are touched by an enemy or if you fall into a trap. If you lose your heart, a life will be deducted.
4. Number of records collected; when you have collected 100, the energy heart is increased by a third.

Commands

1. Movements
Jake and Elwood move in the direction of the joystick. To squat down, move the joystick towards the bottom. You can also crawl by holding the joystick towards the bottom and pushing in either direction (left or right).

To jump vertically, move the joystick up. To jump over a hole or any other obstacle, move the joystick up and push it left or right. Note that the longer you hold the joystick in the direction of the jump, the further your character will go.

To climb up or down a ladder: Position your character in front of the ladder and move the joystick towards the top or bottom to make him climb up or down.

Note: If the ladder is raised up, make the character jump and he will catch the ladder himself.

When you catch a balloon, you can steer your character to the right or left while rising. You can release the balloon at any moment by pressing the firing button. But watch out! If your balloon touches the ceiling, it bursts.

The umbrella allows you to make high jumps, and to fall slowly. While holding the umbrella, you can steer your character right or left, and walk and jump. To release the umbrella, press the firing button.

In certain levels, you can enter rooms. To do this, place your character in front of the door or opening, press the firing button and then push the joystick up. To leave the room, follow the same procedure.

Note: It is not possible to enter a room with a box.

At certain points, Jake and Elwood will have to swim or climb. Simply move the joystick in the direction in which you want to steer the character. To get on the fence, simply jump and your character will scale.

It's possible to pass through certain floors. To do so, push the joystick down. This also works if you are on furniture (table, bed, box...)

2. How to eliminate your adversaries
In order to make progress, you must eliminate the adversaries you encounter.

To do this, boxes are scattered about on every level. To eliminate an enemy, pick up a box; when your enemy appears on the screen throw the box at him.

To pick up a box, place yourself on a level with it (but don't climb on) and press the fire button. You can then move around with it.

Note: Your character jumps less high with the box because of the extra weight... It is not possible to swim or crawl with a box. To throw the box, place yourself opposite your adversary and then press the fire button.

You can also throw a box at an enemy who is higher up than you are. To do this, first you must jump, and when your character is in the air, press the fire button.

Bonuses

1. Records
   Catch as many as you can while they are spinning. If you have 100 you gain an extra energy heart.
2. Broken Records
   According to the level you are on, they subtract certain points from your score.
3. Question Marks
   Some give you extra points, some take points away, and others immobilise you temporarily.
4. Hearts
   They increase your energy level by one unit.
5. Hats & Glasses
   They add an extra life.

Game Controls

Use a joystick plugged into port 1 or 2.

Left - Move left, Right - Move right, Up - Jump/Climb up a ladder/Move up, Down - Crawl/Squat down, Fire - Pick up box/Throw box/Enter room

Two players may play on the Commodore 64. The CPC/CPC+ version does not include a two player mode; it is also impossible to enter the rooms.

In two player mode, one of the characters may leave the screen. In this event, press space bar to re-centre the scrolling on this character. Even if your character is not on the screen, he remains active and responds to the player's commands. Depending on the situation in the game, the above intructions may have other functions.

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Cassette: SHIFT-RUN/STOP

On the C128, make sure no cartridge is connected. Switch on the screen, the disk drive and the computer. Type GO64 (RETURN) then press C= and RUN/STOP simultaneously.

Copyright

Software (C) Titus 1991.

The Blues Brothers and trademarks are owned by Broadway Video, Inc and/or NBC Inc. All rights reserved. The Blues Brothers is a software package protected by international copyright agreements.