The Last Half of Darkness (256-Color VGA)
INTRODUCTION
Your aunt sure was a strange one. She was a scholar if witchcraft and dark
magic, keeping to herself the mysteries behind inexplainable stories told by
the townspeople. Some say they have seen her digging up bodies late at night
and bringing them into the house. While others have seen things too ter-
rorfying to reveal. In fact, she was working on a potion just before
she was killed. Now the secret will go to the grave with her...
...unless you can find the missing ingredients.
Travel through this ghostly mansion in search of clues for the missing in-
gredients to the unfinished potion. Once found, mix the ingredients and use
the magic to perform the tasks that would make your aunt proud and save your
inheritance.
STARTING
To begin the game, follow these steps:
1. Load the mouse driver (if available).
2. Enter the \LASTHALF directory.
3. Type LASTHALF and press <ENTER>.
4. The first screen allows you to select your system's current setup.
USING THE KEYBOARD
If a mouse or joystick is not available, the keyboard must be used. Use the
arrow keys to position the cursor over objects, doors, etc. or to select
commands. Pressing the NUM LOCK key will allow the cursor to move in larger
increments around the screen. Pressing it again will discontinue this funct-
ion. Use the space bar or RETURN key to "CLICK."
SELECTING A COMMAND
To select a commmand, simply move the cursor over the command of your choice
and "CLICK." For example, if you wanted to go upstairs, move the cursor to
the command MOVE and then "CLICK." The command will hi-light to show it has
been selected. Then move to the stairs or inside the exit box(indicating the
stairs) and "CLICK." Your new location will be upstairs. Commands are:
Examine [F1] - This command will examine an object more closely.
Move [F2] - Used to enter through a doorway, exit, etc.
Open [F3] - Choose this command when an object, door, or drawer needs
to be opened.
Take [F4] - Certain objects are needed to complete your quest. Use
this command to put them in your inventory.
Operate [F5] - This command will turn certain things on and off. It is also
used when you wish to use an object in your inventory. To
select an object to operate, simply position the cursor on
or near any object inside the inventory box and then "CLICK."
Rather than clicking on the actual command you may press it's "QUICK" key.
For example, pressing the "F1" key is the same as "CLICKING" on the command
EXAMINE. Refer to the listing above for all "QUICK" keys.
SAVING AND LOADING
To save a game for later use, select the DISK command from the command list.
Once selected, a prompt will appear asking you if wish to SAVE, LOAD or
CANCEL. Enter your choice and then enter a file name. (Example: C:QUEST.GAM)
If the drive is other than a hard disk, be sure to insert a blank formatted
diskette into the drive specified BEFORE entering the file name.
EXITS
The exit map (located below your inventory) is required to see all possible
exits at a given location. The exit map is a top view floorplan of your
location. All possible exits are indicated as boxes. The command MOVE can
be used within these boxes. Simply move the cursor INSIDE the box and
"CLICK." The result will be the same as if you "CLICKED" on the actual door
in the view screen.
QUITTING
To quit and return to DOS, simply press the "Q" key. Remember to select the
SAVE command if you wish to continue your current game later.
THE LAST HALF OF DARKNESS II (The "Spellbinding" Sequel)
Although this game is an ENTIRE adventure, and there is an ending to this
story (see above for objective), it is not the end of the entire story (not
described above). PART 2 contains:
* Over 3.5 Megabytes of Horror
* Three times as many puzzles (over 100 locations to explore)
* Actual talking and scary sounds (No additional Hardware required)
* Hint Booklet for Part 1 & 2
To receive the end of the The Last Half of Darkness (PART 2) and a HINT
BOOKLET to both the first and second parts OR if you just enjoyed the game,
please send $20.00 to:
SOFTLAB LABORATORIES
2012 GREGORY STREET
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92104
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THE NINE LIVES OF SECRET AGENT KATT
Enter a museum in search of the most valuable gem in the world. The gem,
stolen by the notorious Franco Machino from Apex Research Center, was dis-
covered within a recently crashed meteor. The gem is highly unstable and
could be used to construct the most destructive nuclear device the world
has ever seen.
You and your team of three highly skilled agents; a safe cracker, and alarm
specialist and an explosives expert must enter Franco's highly secured
museum and find the gem. Throughout your mission you must slip by cameras,
shoot guards, crack safes, disarm alarms, dodge attack dogs, detonate
explosives and retrieve the gem without "tripping" a single alarm. Of
course, you will be equipped with the most advanced "secret" devices. Every-
thing from your portable X9J communications device to your last option...
...the Cyanide Capsule.
The Nine Lives of Secret Agent Katt contains only the highest quality in en-
tertainment you've come to expect from SoftLab with stunning EGA and VGA
graphics, an easy "point & click" interface system and puzzles to challenge
the minds of all ages.
A complete product with instruction manual and Hint Booklet.......... $22.50
"The Last Half of Darkness" and "The Nine Lives of Secret Agent Katt" are
the registered trademarks of SoftLab Laboratories 1991.