THE LABOURS OF HERCULES
(Zenobi Software)

Spectrum 48K/128K+2


A "Myth" or a "Legend", or whatever you wish to call it,
is nothing more than a well-related story packed full of
excitement, intrigue and fantasy creatures. This tale is
just one such example ... Based on one of mythology's more
endearing heroes and expertly crafted by Terry Taylor, it
tells of a time when mere mortals partook in endeavours that
would turn present-day man to a mass of trembling jelly. When
creatures such as the HYDRA ruled the land ... when CERBERUS
stood between the "Underworld" and the surface dwellers ...
and when MINOTAURS stalked the plains and hills.

A time when only the cunning guiles of a "true" hero would be
enough to win the day and put to death the denizens of the
dark that dwelt in the distant depths.

Now is your chance to relive these epic times and to test your
own mettle against the awesome beings that roam the land. Now
is your chance to attempt the "impossible" and emulate those
great feats of HERCULES.


The Story So Far ... As penance for killing his own family ... done in a moment of pure
                     weakness and something he would never he able to forgive himself
for ... HERCULES is forced to undertake twelve hazardous "labours" - all of which must be
completed in order that he regain his freedom and be allowed to walk abroad again. Each
task, in its own right, was considered to be all but impossible for a mere mortal, but
taken as a collection of twelve their "challenge" appeared to be beyond even the ability
of a "god". However, this was the task before HERCULES and success his only salvation.
Anything short of complete victory would condemn him to a fate worse than death and would
do nothing to ease his heartache over his departed family.

YOUR task is to guide him safely through his quest and to help him complete each of the
twelve "labours". The journey will throw you into a fascinating world of Greek mythology.
You will encounter many creatures from the realms of legend - CERBERUS the terrible dog
that guards the way into the "Underworld", the fearsome "HYDRA" and the legendary CRETAN
BULL. You will sail the vast oceans, cross the wide plains, negotiate the treacherous and
dank swamps and climb the highest mountains. All in all, the search for the solutions you
seek will be a long and arduous one ... Will YOU and HERCULES survive to tell the tale???


NOTES

Throughout the game you will be able to call up some assistance in solving each "labour"
by simply typing in HELP - or at least you will with some of the "harder" tasks - the
others you will have to resort to reading through the books on mythology for.

When using the torch be aware of its state and should it show signs of going out simply
EXTINGUISH it. If this warning is ignored, the torch will burn out and cannot he replaced.
Without it, the final "labour" is impossible ... even for HERCULES!!!! Be warned .....

Use your "save game" routine wisely as TWELVE "labours" will take an awful long time to do.

HINTS  "Cold" will kill ... wrap up warmly and don't forget to "eat" at the right time!!!


The Labours of Hercules
A Quill/Press text adventure for the 48K Spectrum