Controls
The Yar will move in whatever direction the Joystick is pushed. Unlike Yars' Revenge(TM), the screen does not wrap. This means that if you try to fly the Yar off the top of the screen, it will be stopped at the top edge of your screen. This goes for the sides and bottom of the screen as well.
The red "fire" button has two separate firing functions: it will fire an energy missile in the direction the Yar is pointed, or operate the Zorlon Cannon when it is on the screen.
The red button is also used to restart turns and games. Press it after each turn to start a new "life", or continue a successful one. Press it at the end of the game if you want to play that same game version again.
Hints
When you destroy the Qotile, or a Swirl, there will be an explosion, during which the Yar stays on the screen. Use this opportunity to make up your own victory dance. And watch out for the Ghost of Yars! You'll see his mean streak, so stay off it!
The Qotile continually changes colors. The color sequence is your cue to the appearance of a Swirl, and gives you warning to plan your attack and defense.
If you fly over the Qotile as it changes to a Swirl, it will destroy you, so be careful.
When you think you are a tough avenger, switch the difficulty to A, and then try Ultimate Yars!
For Level 3 and above – The speed of the Qotile’s color rotation and sound effects increases as it
begins to increase the amount of times it fires at your Yar scout. Qotile will also begin sending 3 Destroyer Missiles out to vanquish you. Each level after that will also increase in overall speed, so be ready to demonstrate some fast reflexes!
Game Variations
GAME 0
This is the simplest version, a good choice for young children to play. It features a slow Destroyer Missile.
GAME 1
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GAME 2
This is the "normal" game, with two alternating Shield configurations, plus a Destroyer Missile, and a Swirl traveling at normal speed.
GAME 3
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