Controls
Control Pad
- Choose selection on title screen.
- Moves the Pointer around in main game.
Start Button
- Select option on title screen.
- View hint in game.
Select Button
- View hint in game.
A Button
- Confirm file select choices.
- Make selections in game.
- Advance text boxes.
B Button
- Cancel current command.
Commands
Look
- Examine items.
- Gaze at the scenery, take in the glorious 8-bit landmarks around you.
Take
- Move an item out of its comfy home and into your inventory.
Open
- Let no door remain closed before you, except for locked ones.
- Also used to search various objects and people.
Close
- Let no door remain open before you.
Use
- Make use of items in your inventory.
- There are two stages to this action. After selecting the Use command, first select the item you wish to use. Then select the item or object you want to use the item on to complete the command.
Hit
- Strick a forceful blow against an enemy or unsuspecting object.
Leave
- Drop an item from your inventory.
Speak
- Used to talk to beings you meet along the way.
- Alternate way to cast spells.
Cards
- These cards contain your inventory, use the up and down arrows to cycle through them. Spells are always on the bottom of the deck, so keep pressing down until you reach them. New items are added to the top of the deck, so press up until you reach your newest pickup.
Self
- Why, it’s you, young Jair! This command allows you to use items or spells on yourself. Once you select Use and the intended Item, simply choose Self to apply it to you.
Save
- Saves the game. Can be reloaded from the title screen.
Move
- Directs where you move. There’s a box underneath the command, showing squares representing all known exits from the room. A new square will appear if you find a hidden room. The only way to move backwards is to select the square at the bottom.
