Cool World
Home of the Underdogs
http://www.the-underdogs.org/

INTRODUCTION:

OFFICER'S REPORT

SOURCE: Harris the Policeman 

Re: The COOL WORLD Doodles and the exploding universe

Copies to: All Department Heads 

THE FACTS:

The Doodles are using connecting vortextes between COOL WORLD and the Real World to transfer objects from one side to the other. This is seriously disturbing the cosmic balance. The direct result of these actions will be the destruction of the universe... goodbye tomorrow - hello oblivion!


THE SOLUTION:

Based upon much careful study of information recieved and "The Good Policeman's Handbook", (section 47, paragraph 12 "What to do when the universe is about to explode due to Doodle interference with the cosmic balance"), I plan to use vortexes in a similar manner and restore all objects to their rightful places. The direct result of this action will be the normal continuation of the universe. 

REQUIREMENTS:
A Handy Pen. 

CONTROLS:
This is a one player game controlled by Joystick only. 

Joystick UP - JUMP 
Joystick DOWN - DUCK 
Joystick LEFT - RUN LEFT 
Joystick RIGHT - RUN RIGHT

FIRE - FIRE BULLETS 
FIRE & HOLD - SUCK WITH PEN 
P - TOGGLES PAUSE ON/OFF 
RESTORE - QUIT GAME 


Pull down on the joystick when near a Vortex in order to enter it. 



GAMEPLAY:

The Doodles are moving objects from the Real into Cool World. If they are not stopped the universe may explode. 


On each level the Doodles will attempt to enter Real World through vortexes. If they succeed they will push objects back through the vortexes into Cool World and create a cosmic imbalance. 

The more Doodles that make it through to Real World, the more objects they will be able to push back to Cool World. The DANGER bar counts down as the number of Doodles in the Real World grows and the number of objects in Cool World grows. When the bar reaches zero the imbalance is too great and you will not survive. 


In order to complete a level you must destroy the Doodles by shooting or sucking them up with your Handy Pen, return the objects and maintain the balance for the duration of the time limit. 

Sucking bubbles into your pen destroys Doodles and reduces the time you need to spend on each level by a few seconds. However, you can gain bonuses by shooting the bubbles. If you leave them they will become wooden Nickel Baiters. 


LEVEL 1 - The House/Urchin Place
The [House?] is the home of Jack, Creator of the Cool World comics. The Street Urchins from Urchin Place are stealing Jack's household objects. 

LEVEL 2 - The School/ Gargoyles Watch Tower
Gargoyles from a Cool World watchtower are invading the school in Jack's town. They are stealing school objects. 

LEVEL 3 - The Comic Shop/ Craps Alley
Yes, you've guessed it... Doodles from Craps Alley are stealing comics and causing havoc etc. etc...... 

LEVEL 4 - The Ocean Casino/Slash's Night Club
Those nasty and devilish Doddles from Slash's Night Club in Cool World are overrunning the Ocean Casino. It's all happening at the club and on the Casino roof. 


STATUS PANEL:
The Status Panel displays the following information:

Items - The number of objects in Cool World (blue squares) 

Doodles - The number of Doodles in Real World (red squares) 

Danger - Indicates the size of the disturbance 

Score - Current score 

Stamina - The number of energy segments remaining 

Lives - The number of lives left 

Time - Time remaining on current level 


HINTS & TIPS:

* Don't stay in either world for too long, use the vortexes to move between the two. 

* Keep an eye on the danger meter. Don't let it go too low. 

* It's no good clearing objects from Cool World if Real World is full of doodles - they will immediately push them back. 


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