This program is CARTRIDGEWARE...
If you enjoy this game and you've got extra VCS 2600 cartridges, please send
them to me. It'll makes me happy :-)
Contact me at khryssun@aol.com
VCS Simulator is supplied 'as-is' ; the author WILL NOT be held responsible
for ANY LOSS OR DAMAGES that may occur as a direct or indirect result
of, or inability to use, VCS Simulator.
The author will not be held responsible for damages resulting from the loss of business
or productivity due to the use of VCS Simulator. Furthermore, the author will not be held
liable for any damages that may be incurred as a result of using non-standard
video modes.
The author also cannot be held liable regarding the merchantability (or lack thereof) of
VCS Simulator. The author grants no warranty whatsoever, and none should be implied.
USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK.
1 - Installation
To run this program, unzip the file CATAPULT.ZIP into the main directory of VCS Simulator (don't
create a subdir).
Launch the program VCSS2.EXE, choose the options, select the cartridge "CATAPULT" and activate the "Run" button.
Choose Options Run Cartridge
2 - Game Objective
You are using a catapult to destroy your enemy castle.
Be the first one to destroy your opponent fortress to win the war.
Note : For Gameplay reasons, the catapults can't be destroyed.
3 - Using The Controllers
Use 1 or 2 Controllers with this VCSS Game Program :
- Joystick #1 = Player 1 (= Keyboard "CTRL").
- Joystick #2 = Player 2 (= Keyboard "SPACE").
Be sure the Joystick Controllers cables are firmly plugged into the Joystick
ports of your PC.
To use the Joystick, select "Joystick" Controller in the VCSS' options panel.
The 2nd player may use a joystick or the joystick emulated through the keyboard.
Press the fire button to aim the catapult.
Release the fire button to launch the rock.
More you'll hold the button down, stronger the launch will be.
4 - Console Controls
Game Select Switch : F3
Use the GAME SELECT switch to select the game number you wish to play.
Hold down the switch down until the correct number appears at the top
of the title screen.
See Game Variations to select the game you wish to play.
Game Reset Switch : F4
When you have selected the game number, press down the Game Reset switch
to start the game.
Left Difficulty Switch : F5 / F6 - Player 1
If the Left Difficulty switch is in the A position (hard mode) the Power bar will
not be displayed on the screen.
If the Left Difficulty switch in the B position (normal mode) the Power bar will
be displayed on the screen.
Right Difficulty Switch : F7 / F8 - Player 2
If the Left Difficulty switch is in the A position (hard mode) the Power bar will
not be displayed on the screen.
If the Left Difficulty switch in the B position (normal mode) the Power bar will
be displayed on the screen.
TV Type switch : F2
Set this switch to COLOR if you have a color monitor. Set it to B-W if you
are playing the game in black and white.
5 - Scoring
Hit ennemy castle : 100 Points
Hit your own castle : 100 Points added to your opponent's score
6 - Game Variations
Game 1 : 2 Players
Game 2 : Player vs Computer - Esay
Game 3 : Player vs Computer - Normal
Game 4 : Player vs Computer - Hard
7 - Revision History
11/05/2001 First Private release.
01/01/2002 Build 48
Final Version release.
