Operating Instructions
LOADING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Connect the EAR socket on your Spectrum to the EAR socket on
your cassette recorder, and ensure that the MIC lead is
completely disconnected.
2. Type LOAD " " and press the ENTER key on your Spectrum.
3. Press play on the cassette recorder, checking that the volume
and tone controls are set to approximately ¾ maximum.
4. The Crypt will now load in several parts, taking approximately 6
minutes. Do not stop the cassette until the cyan display
appears.
NOTE: If any loading problems accur, consult your Spectrum
manual p.141.
PLAYING THE GAME
'The Crypt has six different levels of play. To enter each level, a
keyword must be entered EXACTLY as it is shown. The first keyword
is Carnell. (The capital 'C' must not be ommitted).
You will then find yourself in Crypt No.1, containing a treasure
chest, a sword, one hideous monster and of course, yourself. At the
bottom of the screen, the score line will display your strength, and the
amount of food that you have left, the monsters strength, and the
amount of gold that you have amassed. These amounts shall vary
during the game, and you might find it helpful to keep a watchful
eye on your strength.
You have to open the treasure chests in each room, with the
objective of eventually finding the Sacred Crucifix and returning
safely to Crypt No.1. But, as normal, there is a snag. In order to open
each chest, you must first dispose of the monster in the immediate
vicinity, either by fighting with him unarmed (which is not very good
for your health), or tackling him with your trusty sword, which can be
picked up by 'bumping' into it. (May we take this opportunity to
remind you that it is helpful to attack a monster with the sword in front
of you). Each time that you lunge at the monster, his strength will
decrease (and vice-versa) until it reaches zero, when he will turn
to dust, and his spirit shall enter your sword. At this point, your
sword will become useless, and you must abandon it to look for
another. The chest is then opened in the same manner as lifting
your sword, and the contents shall then be revealed to you – but
keep in mind that not all surprises are pleasant ones!!.
After having disposed of the monster in each room, Satan will send
firebolts after you to avenge his servants' death. The moral of this is,
do not stay in the room too long, as the longer you stay, the greater
the chances are of you being hit.
If you are unfortunate enough to meet the dark cyclops at any time
during a game, there is only one recommended course of action –
disappear!! This is accomplished by pressing the 'P' button after the
warning toll, signifying that 'old one eye' has seen you. As a bonus,
after completing the 6th level of play (if you ever do), the secret of the
crypt shall be revealed to you – a sure guide to financial success!!
When passing from room to room, you may enter the plasma cell
stage. This occurs due to injuries sustained in previous battles, and
when the monster's saliva penetrates your bloodstream, you must
defend it. The saliva will appear at the top of the screen as a black
bat-like shape and will descend to your bases at the bottom. To
attack it, press the base number corresponding to the position of the
bat – i.e. if it is above base no.3 then press 3. The bases will only fire
if the bat is above them. When you have completed this stage, you
will return to the main game.
Movement Keys
A – up M – left
Z – down N – right
P – emergency disappear (only
when cyclops is near)
"The Crypt" by Stephen Renton © Carnell Software Ltd. 1983
This program and its contents may not be copied, lent or hired by
way of Software Library or any other means without permission
of Carnell Software Ltd.
Carnell Software Ltd.
North Weylands Industrial Estate,
Molesey Road, Hersham, Surrey KT12 3TL