HORACE TO THE RESCUE 2 (Codenamed “Horace 6”) – Instructions:

Horace is once again playing the hero in this next instalment of Horace to the Rescue. You must pick up all the golden coins to allow Horace to enter the next level by guiding Horace to the bell before his time runs out. When all the golden coins are collected, jump Horace into the bell to get to the next level. Horace must avoid the arrows and the nasty heads.

Horace must complete all of the levels to rescue the princess on the last level.

TIPS:
You can stand on top of nasty heads and golden coins. Watch out when on the nasty heads though!

Some hidden screen locations also pick up a coin without being near it.

You can see Time remaining, Lives remaining, Score and High score at the top of the screen. When time runs out, you lose a life.

KEYS:
Q - Jump
I - Left
P - Right

You can also use Kempston joystick to guide Horace.

GAME REQUIREMENTS:
This game plays on the 48K spectrum. Issue 3 keyboard should be selected in some emulators for the controls to work correctly.

GAME BACKGROUND:
I started to write software again for the ZX Spectrum in 2013 as it takes my mind off the day to day stresses, it keeps the mind running and is quite rewarding and relaxing. 

I am a great fan of retro games and before programming sessions, I like to listen to 80’s music to get me into the right mood, especially music from 1982/83.

I wanted to create a sequel for My Rendition of Horace to the Rescue due to the success of the first one. I managed to find some time to write this sequel that adds joystick control and more levels that use more of the screen. I have again kept all the old ingredients such as the start screen, graphics and sound. The game had to be simple and easy, but not too easy.

The whole game was written using Spectaculator Spectrum emulator. http://www.spectaculator.com/

Hopefully I have succeeded in keeping the traditional Horace gameplay and appeal.

I hope you have fun with this game as I did writing it.

Steve Broad March 2014 – Email: wiper2001@btinternet.com