Posted June 22, 2023
Here lies the manual and also some tips for the retro "boomer shooter" game, "Hands of Necromancy":
Here is a manual of the stuff and tips about this game that was made in the GZDOOM engine.
In the "Classic Hubs" mode, you will begin each episode in a central hub map with access to 4 other maps.
You will find keys to open locked doors along your way.
After approaching a lock, your Quest Journal will provide hints on where to look for the key.
Once you have the keys for the blue portal, you can exit the hub.
The "Easy Hubs" mode is similar to Classic Hubs mode, but keys will only be required to unlock the blue portal and exit the hub.
Each map in the hub will hold one key.
In either mode, completing a hub will be followed by two maps in linear sequence, including a boss battle.
The expansion contains no hubs, and all maps are in linear progression only. Find the key to exit each map!
Items description:
Items:
_Blue Flask: +10hp, not stored in inventory (used on pickup)
_Red Flask: +20hp
_Yellow Flask: +100hp, can heal player up to 200hp max
_Ghost Head: Semi-Invinsibility for a short time.
Enemies are less likely to notice you and will shoot with reduced accuracy
_Crystal of life: If the player dies, he will be resurrected at the beginning of the map with 100hp and brief invulnerability.
_Berserker Head: You will take half damage for a short time
_Berserker Fist: You will inflict double damage for a short time
_Torch: Brightens the player's view for a short time
_Mapscroll: Will reveal the level's complete automap (Default key: "Tab")
_Hand of Necromancy: Revive the enemies and make them your minions, they will fight for you.
Transformation Spells (permanent/reusable):
(Primary, alt fire and 3rd attack)
_Swamp Serpent Transformation: The player can fit into small spaces and breathe underwater.
Attacks by biting, spitting poison and throwing gas cloud.
_Stone Breaker Transformation: The player takes 30% less damage and can break walls that have cracks on them
(strike as close as possible to the center of the crack).
Attacks by punching and produces a shockwave that damages surrounding enemies or make a powerful rain of stalactites.
_Hell Burner Transformation: The player can walk on lava or swim on it without taking damage.
Attacks by throwing fireballs and produces a line of lasting flames along the ground or a circle of fire around the player.
_Wyvern transformation: The player can fly indefinitely but receives 30% more damage.
Attacks by launching an explosive fireball, throwing a short-range stream of fire or does a quick dash on the enemies, pushing them away.
Weapons of the Necromancer:
(Primary and alt fire)
_Magical Sword: The starting melee weapon. Can be used without ammo, but damage will be doubled with ammo.
ALT is deflection of the projectiles.
_Fireball Staff: (Primary attack) Starting weapon.
Throw fireballs.
ALT (alternative attack) is a triple shot.
_Ring of Ice: (Primary)
Shots penetrate and stun enemies.
Falling enemies will lose flight briefly.
ALT (alternative attack) Produces a ring of secondary projectiles when hitting an enemy.
Enemies freeze solid when killed.
This alternative attack is an Ice-throwing and Blizzard attack and it's effective on mini-bosses to stun and freeze them.
_Tornado Spell:(Primary attack) Pushes away enemies while dealing damage.
If an enemy is dragged along, or trapped against a wall, the tornado will do a significant amount of damage.
As the tornado expires, nearby enemies will be launched away.
-- Useful when near tall cliffs.
ALT (alternative attack) creates 6 tornadoes which revolve around you and do a good amount of damage and push away the enemies.
_Unholy Grenade: (Primary attack) A bouncy grenade that explodes after a timed delay, or on direct impact with an enemy.
Enemies that survive the explosion will catch fire and suffer additional damage.
ALT (alternative attack) creates an explosive mine effect to the grenade, if the enemies come too close to it, the grenade explodes.
_Pistol Cannon: A powerful handgun with shotgun-style spread.
ALT (alternative attack) activates a sniper mode with a little spread to the bullet.
_Scythe: Throws a slashwave at mid-range.
Slashwaves penetrate enemies and will set them ablaze (on fire).
Enemies killed by the slashwave or the fire will grant the player 3HP upon death.
ALT (alternative attack) will summon a ghost who will attack the enemies.
Tips:
_Press "O" (default key) to open the journal.
When you approach a locked door that needs a key, a hint on where to find the key will be added to the journal.
_Stone Breaker shockwave can go through walls. Use it to kill enemies while you stay safely behind a wall!
_Wyvern flamethrower is more effective if you can pin the enemy against a wall, where they cannot pull away from you and they will take a massive amount of damage.
_Be sure to check everything and use your automap with the TAB (default) key.
You might see where to go next and if there are some places you haven't checked yet.
_To continue to play when you die, press "OPEN (default door)" key to restart.
Last edited by Frechou_Games_Dev; Jun 4 @ 7:23pm
Manually edited by Steam user: The Tree of Doom (TheTreeofDoom_ GOG.com) 6/22/2023 @ 11:45pm until 12:39am CST
Here is a manual of the stuff and tips about this game that was made in the GZDOOM engine.
In the "Classic Hubs" mode, you will begin each episode in a central hub map with access to 4 other maps.
You will find keys to open locked doors along your way.
After approaching a lock, your Quest Journal will provide hints on where to look for the key.
Once you have the keys for the blue portal, you can exit the hub.
The "Easy Hubs" mode is similar to Classic Hubs mode, but keys will only be required to unlock the blue portal and exit the hub.
Each map in the hub will hold one key.
In either mode, completing a hub will be followed by two maps in linear sequence, including a boss battle.
The expansion contains no hubs, and all maps are in linear progression only. Find the key to exit each map!
Items description:
Items:
_Blue Flask: +10hp, not stored in inventory (used on pickup)
_Red Flask: +20hp
_Yellow Flask: +100hp, can heal player up to 200hp max
_Ghost Head: Semi-Invinsibility for a short time.
Enemies are less likely to notice you and will shoot with reduced accuracy
_Crystal of life: If the player dies, he will be resurrected at the beginning of the map with 100hp and brief invulnerability.
_Berserker Head: You will take half damage for a short time
_Berserker Fist: You will inflict double damage for a short time
_Torch: Brightens the player's view for a short time
_Mapscroll: Will reveal the level's complete automap (Default key: "Tab")
_Hand of Necromancy: Revive the enemies and make them your minions, they will fight for you.
Transformation Spells (permanent/reusable):
(Primary, alt fire and 3rd attack)
_Swamp Serpent Transformation: The player can fit into small spaces and breathe underwater.
Attacks by biting, spitting poison and throwing gas cloud.
_Stone Breaker Transformation: The player takes 30% less damage and can break walls that have cracks on them
(strike as close as possible to the center of the crack).
Attacks by punching and produces a shockwave that damages surrounding enemies or make a powerful rain of stalactites.
_Hell Burner Transformation: The player can walk on lava or swim on it without taking damage.
Attacks by throwing fireballs and produces a line of lasting flames along the ground or a circle of fire around the player.
_Wyvern transformation: The player can fly indefinitely but receives 30% more damage.
Attacks by launching an explosive fireball, throwing a short-range stream of fire or does a quick dash on the enemies, pushing them away.
Weapons of the Necromancer:
(Primary and alt fire)
_Magical Sword: The starting melee weapon. Can be used without ammo, but damage will be doubled with ammo.
ALT is deflection of the projectiles.
_Fireball Staff: (Primary attack) Starting weapon.
Throw fireballs.
ALT (alternative attack) is a triple shot.
_Ring of Ice: (Primary)
Shots penetrate and stun enemies.
Falling enemies will lose flight briefly.
ALT (alternative attack) Produces a ring of secondary projectiles when hitting an enemy.
Enemies freeze solid when killed.
This alternative attack is an Ice-throwing and Blizzard attack and it's effective on mini-bosses to stun and freeze them.
_Tornado Spell:(Primary attack) Pushes away enemies while dealing damage.
If an enemy is dragged along, or trapped against a wall, the tornado will do a significant amount of damage.
As the tornado expires, nearby enemies will be launched away.
-- Useful when near tall cliffs.
ALT (alternative attack) creates 6 tornadoes which revolve around you and do a good amount of damage and push away the enemies.
_Unholy Grenade: (Primary attack) A bouncy grenade that explodes after a timed delay, or on direct impact with an enemy.
Enemies that survive the explosion will catch fire and suffer additional damage.
ALT (alternative attack) creates an explosive mine effect to the grenade, if the enemies come too close to it, the grenade explodes.
_Pistol Cannon: A powerful handgun with shotgun-style spread.
ALT (alternative attack) activates a sniper mode with a little spread to the bullet.
_Scythe: Throws a slashwave at mid-range.
Slashwaves penetrate enemies and will set them ablaze (on fire).
Enemies killed by the slashwave or the fire will grant the player 3HP upon death.
ALT (alternative attack) will summon a ghost who will attack the enemies.
Tips:
_Press "O" (default key) to open the journal.
When you approach a locked door that needs a key, a hint on where to find the key will be added to the journal.
_Stone Breaker shockwave can go through walls. Use it to kill enemies while you stay safely behind a wall!
_Wyvern flamethrower is more effective if you can pin the enemy against a wall, where they cannot pull away from you and they will take a massive amount of damage.
_Be sure to check everything and use your automap with the TAB (default) key.
You might see where to go next and if there are some places you haven't checked yet.
_To continue to play when you die, press "OPEN (default door)" key to restart.
Last edited by Frechou_Games_Dev; Jun 4 @ 7:23pm
Manually edited by Steam user: The Tree of Doom (TheTreeofDoom_ GOG.com) 6/22/2023 @ 11:45pm until 12:39am CST
Post edited June 22, 2023 by TheTreeofDoom_
