Santaman- version 1.0
Copyright 1996 Dem Innovations


Files Included
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santaman.exe - the game file
readme.txt   - this file
santaman.ico - the icon for the game
file_id.diz  - a brief description of the program


Hardware Requirements
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- The game runs perfectly on a 486-66, and you should be able to play
  it on a 486-33 without slowdown.
  I don't have any flicker on my screen while playing, but I've seen
  it on others...
  If you have a real slow machine and it still runs without slowdown
  (or flicker), please let me know.

- A VLB- or PCI-based VGA compatible video card


Disclamer
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This software is free on 'as is' basis. You are aloud to copy and distribute 
it as much as you want as long as all the files are included.
You are not aloud to modify the program without contacting the author
first.
The author of this program assumes no responsibility for any damage the
program may cause.
No warranty is provided with the software.


About Dem Innovations
=====================
My love for the early 80's coin-ops made me create Dem Innovations
which is not a company, but a game developing project I run during my spare
time. I try to concentrate on old classics and our first release 
'Santaman' is a tribute to those old arcade stand-ups.


Santaman
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The year is unknown. A factory has being used by a gang mutants for
a long time and people say strange things are going on there.
When Santaman heard about this, he decided to clean up the factory.
Equipped with his bazooka, he goes there to see what he can do about
it. Santaman is not a hero and the mutants are dangerous, but when
it comes to prevent this world from self destruction, Santaman will 
always do everything he can.

       YOUR MISSION IS TO REMOVE THE MUTANTS ON EVERY FLOOR.

The game is a non-scrolling, old style, platform shooter. With its 
10 levels of pure action, 'Santaman' is Dem Innovations' contribution to 
the 80's arcades.

Start the game
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Type SANTAMAN at the directory you put the files.
The game will run under Windows, but be sure you run it 
full-screen and not in a window!


Controlling Santaman
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To start the game you must 'put credits in the machine'. Do it by
pressing LEFT CTRL. Then press the 'START button' (F1).

-F1: the START button

-CURSOR KEYS: move santaman around
-LEFT CTRL: shoot when arm is activated
    Freeze your enemies when the super bazooka is not activated
    Execute them when you have the super bazooka
    
-SPACE: move platforms
-ALT: ???

Items
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These are the items in the game:
Activator- The activator is a green capsule with a santaman head
	   inside of it. You can freeze the mutants for a short while
	   if you shoot them. You will then be able to go through them.
	   You can not use the bazooka if it's not activated!

Super Bazooka- The red capsule will transform your already great weapon
	       into the ultimate cleaning-up tool. When you have this
	       weapon you can not longer freeze the mutants, so be
	       careful.

Presents- In a future version you will get an extra life by finding
	  and picking up the 4 presents on each level. For now, you
	  will always get an extra life when you pass a level.

Boot- Pick up the running boot and you will become Michael Johnson!


Santaman Says...
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There is a box on the score board where you can read what Santaman
says. Sometimes you will get important info here, so don't forget
to keep an eye on this!


...And the Mutants
==================
There are four of them:

Bat- This guy is fast and he chases you almost all the time.
Salongo- The big Salongo will atack you if you and him are on the same 
         platform.
Liquidman- This guy is slow, and it is told that he is made of the
	   same material as the platforms...
Spad- Spad will find you wherever you are! It's not that hard to fool
      him though.

NOTE: The mutants require a couple of shots from the S.bazooka
      to die, so keep shooting at them until they're dead!
      You can kill ALL the mutants with the S.bazooka!	


This Version
============
This is version 1.0.  Before this, there was a test version and a lot of
people wrote telling me the game wasn't bad at all!
Now it's finished (well the presents will not give you bonus. I'll wait
with that for now) and it's free, so enjoy it.

Please leave me a breif note telling what you think of the game.


Report bugs to:
lee.8x@mbox200.swipnet.se


DONT MISS THE WEB SITE!
=======================
Visit "Resurrection of the '80s Coin-ops" for future Dem Innovations
releases. 
You'll also find info on old classic games and emulators, and where to get 
them. Don't miss it!


Santaman coded by Eightecs
Santaman character created by Pachy Derm
Credits goes to all of you who made the game come true