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  1. General Information

     Cobra is a fast action game which demands full
     concentration as well as conditioning from it's players in
     order to successfully perform the demanding
     Karate mones.
     This game, which has more than 48 colours,animation
     which is completely free from shaking and music will thrill
     every amiga owner


  2. The Story

     Deng Dao is a master of the martial art, Karate, and has
     already led many of his students to success in some of the
     most prestigious competitions, His reputation had long ago
     spread throughtout his country and across the borders into
     foreign lands. Deng Dao is, however, not highly respected
     by everyone in his country. He is, in fact, a great danger for
     the evil Black Monk who wants to become the most
     powerful man in the land of the Rising Sun. with the help
     of his soldiers, the Black Monk plots to kidnap Deng Dao.
     Following the successful abduction, the Black Monk leaves
     the famous Karate teacher at the mercy of his  murderous
     followers.
     there would not be anything standing between the Black
     Monk and control of the country if it weren't for Deng Dao's
     favourite students, Cobra. He has already won many
     prizes and trophies and only little remained which the
     master could still teach him. Cobra swears to avenge the
     death of his beloved teacher and sets out on the long
     journey to the Black Monk's territories. If he wins, peace
     and justice will once again rule the land. If he loses,
     however, his country is doomed...
   

  3. The Controls

                    Joystick without a fire button


            left hit and     jump up     right hit
            turn around
                              \ | /
                               \|/
          walk left         ----+----     walk right
                               /|\
                              / | \    
                             
            elbow left         duck    elbow right

                     Joystick with a fire button


          left kick up and   straddle   right kick up
          turn around          jump

                              \ | /
                               \|/
 left kick at stomach level ----+---- right kick at stomach level
                               /|\
                              / | \    
                             
         kick in the left   foot kick   kick in the right
         skin                           skin


  5. Starting the Game
     
     Press F1 for one player to fight one of the black Monk's man
     
     Press F2 for two players to challenge the Black Monk's man

     Press F3 to train before the demanding fights


  6. The Levels
     
     Level 1:
     The guardian of the bridge will throw razor sharp
     boomerangs at you, which you should dodge.

     Level 2:
     A given number of fish must be caught within a minute,
     otherwise you'll sink into this mound of creatures.

     Level 3:
     Wang Chong, one of the Monks's best fighters, will try to
     disarm you with the help of a deadly stick.

     Level 4:
     Jump onto the scorpion's back in order to kill it. If you find
     this a little to squeamish you can also try to keep out of
     it's way. Kawa - Yohanda is an excellent substance to ward
     off these creatures.

     Level 5:
     Your next challenger employs a particularly severe method
     in order to rid the Black Monk of you. Avoid the wip and try
     to bring her to her senses.

     Level 6:
     Increase the railway carriage to 75%. Only then will you
     appear on the screen

     Level 7:
     You will be attacked by a drunk punk whose speciality is
     bottle-throwing. You can test his ability but don't let him hit
     you.

     Level 8:
     You have one minute to escape from crazy motorcyclist.

     Level 9:
     Mike Shugar Ray Ali, the Boxer, will unfortunately beat the
     living daylights out of you, if you don't keep clear of him.

     Level 10:
     Packages will fall from the conveyor belt. Try to catch them
     and replace them on the belt thereby deactivating them.

     Level 11:
     The Black Monk has sent all of his soldiers out to kill you.
     It's your last change to prove your mettle.