MR. HELI
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Firebird have teamed up with the legendary IREM corporation, producers of the worlds most
addictive arcade games, to bring you the classic coin-op conversion, Mr. Heli.

It is your mission, 'Mr. Help' our hero, to unmask 'The Muddy' who is hiding deep 
underground and rescue the planet. Clear all the zones including floating green islands, 
moving rock beds, mysterious underground temples, and much more!

The exhilarating air battle and stunning graphics capture the true character of the 
arcade machine.

Play sharp, steer right, keep up the fight!


INTRODUCTION

Far away on the other side of the universe, a shining green planet is losing it's life to
the twisted followers of a mad scientist known only as "The Muddy"! It is your job as 
part of the Cosmic Heli Patrol to unmask the evil Muddy and restore the balance of nature. 
Use your trusty joystick to fly Mr. Heli deep into the heart of the planet, firing 
missiles, bullets and bombs at The Muddy's followers as you go. You may also use your 
weapons to destroy groups of bricks and uncover a small fortune in crystals which you may 
use to buy the surrounding power-ups.


LOADING INSTRUCTIONS

Amiga

Amiga A1000 users should switch on the computer and insert a kickstart 1.2 disc. When the 
Workbench prompt appears, insert the game disc. After about ten seconds the title picture 
will appear and the game should load in about thirty seconds.

Atari ST

Insert the first game disc and switch on the computer. Insert the second game disc when 
prompted to do so.

Commodore 64 

Cassette: Press Shift and Run/stop together.
Disc: Type LOAD"*",8,1. Follow the or screen instructions to complete loading. 
NOTE: To load a new level you will have to turn off your computer and load Mr Heli again!

Spectrum

Enter 48K mode and type LOAD"" <enter>.
Plus 3. Insert disc and Select loader.

Amstrad	1

Cassette: Hold down the CRTL key and press the small ENTER key.
Disc: Type | (shift @) CPM


JOYSTICK CONTROLS

Pushing the joystick up will cause Heli to climb.
Pulling the joystick down will cause Heli to dive.
Pushing the joystick left or right will cause Heli to fly to the left or right.
Pressing the fire button while Heli is in the air will activate Heli's guns and missiles. 
Press the fire button while Heli is resting on level ground will activate Heli's guns and 
bombs.


KEYBOARD CONTROLS

Spectrum & Amstrad

O ............................................................................ LEFT
P ............................................................................ RIGHT
Q ............................................................................ UP
A ............................................................................ DOWN
SPACE BAR .................................................................... FIRE

				Spectrum				Amstrad
PAUSE ............................. O .................................... ESC
ABORT ...................... Pause then press 1 ................ Pause then press DEL
SOUND ........................... (+3) Enter ............................. TAB

				   ST					 Amiga
PAUSE ............................ F1 ........................... Left Mouse Button
QUIT ............................. F2 .................................... F2
MUSIC On/Off ..................... F3 .................................... F3

				CBM 64

PAUSE ................................................................ RUN/STOP
ABORT ........................................................... Pause then press Q
MUSIC On/Off ............................................................. M


BOMB
Add one to the number of bombs Mr Heli can drop each time you press the fire button.

MISSILE
Add one to the number of homing missiles Mr Heli can fire at once.

PETROL
Increases Mr Heli's energy level. (On the Amstrad & Spectrum versions, if you already 
have a full tank you will be given a shield).

FISH
Destroy all bricks on screen.

GUN
Add one to the number of bullets Mr Heli can fire.


SOLD OUT
This will appear after you have bought something or if Mr Heli already has it.

CIRCLE
A pick up shield. (ST, Amiga and C64 only).



CREDITS

Licensed from © Irem Corp, 1989 Programmed for Commodore, Spectrum, Amstrad & Atari ST, 
by Microprose U.K.,
MANUAL DESIGN AND GRAPHICS: ARTISTIX (0705) 252 125