KARATEKA    Atari XE Video Game Cartridge Manual
(C) 1984 Broderbund Software, Inc.
(C) 1988 Atari Corporation
Cartridge version by Sculptured Software, Inc.


     You've just scaled a treacherous cliff to reach the fortress of 
Akuma, the evil warlord who burned your village and kidnapped your 
bride-to-be.  Now you stand before a massive gate.  The first of many 
powerful Palace Guards blocks your way.  Beyond looms Akuma's Palace, 
where Princess Mariko languishes.  Only you can save her from Akuma's 
cruel clutches.

     Remain calm, and focus your will on your goal.  That is the way of 
the Karateka.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

*  Atari XE game system console or XE or XL computer
*  Color television or color monitor
*  Atari joystick

GETTING STARTED

1. With your XE game system turned off, insert the Karateka cartridge 
   into the slot on the top of your console as explained in your 
   Owner's Manual.
2. Plug a joystick into controller port 1.
3. Turn on your television or monitor;  then press  [Power]  to switch 
   on your system.  The Karateka title screen appears.
4. If you want to play a two-player practice game, plug another 
   joystick into controller port 2;  then press  [Option]  to select 
   the two-player practice mode.  In this mode, you and a friend can 
   sharpen your game skills.  You remain in practice mode until you 
   press  [Option]  again.
5. Press  [Start]  or the joystick fire button to begin the game.  
   Press  [J]  to control your player's movements with the joystick;  
   press  [K]  for keyboard control of your player.
6. To pause during a game, press  [Select];  press it again to resume 
   play or  [Esc]  on keyboard.
7. To restart the game during play, press  [Start].  Press  [Reset]  to 
   return to the title screen.

PLAYING THE GAME

     You start the game in the fighting stance, facing the first Palace 
Guard.  The red arrows on the bottom left of the screen tell how many 
karate hits you can withstand.  Each time you get hit, you lose an 
arrow.  When you avoid getting hit, your arrow supply is gradually 
replenished.  If you lose all your arrows, you lose the game.

     The blue arrows on the bottom right of the screen tell how many 
karate hits the Guard can withstand.  Each time you hit your opponent, 
he loses an arrow.  When he is not getting hit, his arrow supply is also 
replenished.  When all the blue arrows are gone, the enemy is defeated.

     The game ends when you defeat all Palace Guards or when you lose 
your last arrow.

SURVIVAL TIPS

* You face the Guards one at a time.  If you don't fight, your opponent 
  advances to attack you.
* Each Guard has a unique karate skill, and the Guards get tougher as 
  you move farther into the Palace.
* When you defeat an enemy, run forward to face a new opponent.
* Beware of danger when you're standing or running.  In these 
  positions, you're unprotected.  One blow from a Guard will destroy 
  you.
* The best offensive move is to "crisscross" your forward leg with your 
  opponent's forward leg.

MOVING YOUR PLAYER

Use your joystick or keyboard to move, punch, or kick.  If you are in a 
standing position, you can move as follows:



ACTION             JOYSTICK MOTION                KEYBOARD OPERATION
================   ============================   ============================
Run forward        Move handle to upper right     Press [Space Bar] and then
                                                  [Right Arrow] key

Assume fight-      Move handle to center          Press [Space bar] if
ing stance                                        running


If you have assumed the fighting stance, you can move as follows:

Advance            Move handle right              Press [Right Arrow] key

Retreat            Move handle left               Press [Left Arrow] key

Kick               Hold fire button and           Press [S] key
                   move handle right

Kick high          Hold fire button and move      Press [W] key
                   handle to upper right

Kick low           Hold fire button and move      Press [X] key
                   handle to lower left

Punch              Press fire button and move     Press [A] key
                   handle right

Punch high         Press fire button and move     Press [Q] key
                   handle to upper right

Punch low          Press fire button and move     Press [Z] key
                   handle to lower right

Resume stand-      Move handle up                 Press [Space Bar]
ing position 

Bow                Move handle up and             Press [Space Bar], then
                   press fire button              [B] key