Top Gun ======= The Game -------- In one player mode, you must engage and destroy three enemy aircraft before progressing to your next mission - pitting you against faster and more manoeuvrable craft. With two players you each begin with three aircraft and the winner is the one left flying. In two player mode, out-manoeuvre your opponent and shoot him down with a direct hit from one of the missiles or a succession of shots from the machine guns. Weapon Selection ---------------- There are three weapon types which are selected in weapon mode. This is denoted on-screen by a variation in the shape of the sights on the main display and the relevant icon is highlighted on the console. Cross Hair ... Machine gun/Cannon Square Sight ... Sidewinder missile No Sight ... Flare mode Flares ------ The flare is used as a decoy and is your only defence to the sidewinders, they must be used skilfully and with precision timing or the effect will be lost. The flare must be launched so that the enemy missile 'thinks' the ultra high-heat magnesium flare is the jet exhaust. This way you can escape the deadly shot. Missiles can also be out-manoeuvred by a skilful pilot (they "burn out" after about 20 seconds) and a combination of moves and the astute use of flares should enable you to avoid destruction. Good luck as you enter the Danger Zone! Game Controls ------------- Player 1: E - Bank Left, R - Bank Right, S - Climb, W - Dive, T - Fire selected weapon Player 2: O - Bank Left, P - Bank Right, K - Climb, I - Dive, ENTER - Fire selected weapon The program is controlled by either joystick or keyboard. Joystick: Sinclair 1, 2 (2 Player), Kempston or Cursor Note: If using a Sinclair Plus 2 computer, select the joystick option "Sinclair" when using an Amstrad or Cheetah+ joystick. The following controls are common to keyboard and joystick (set) Player 1: A - Increase Thrust, Z - Decrease Thrust, CAPS - Select Weapon Player 2: L - Increase Thrust, SYMBOL SHIFT - Decrease Thrust, SPACE - Select Weapon Loading ------- LOAD"" (ENTER)