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Combat Two for Atari 2600 FAQ

by BHodges

Version  1.0
Created  01/01/17

This document Copyright © 2017 by Brian Hodges.  It may not be placed on
any web site or otherwise distributed publicly without advance written
permission. 

Use of this guide on any other web site or as a part of any public display is 
strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright.

All trademarks and copyrights contained in this document are owned by their
respective trademark and copyright holders.

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Table of Contents

I.     Introduction
II.    Background Story
III.   Getting Started
IV.    Basic Gameplay
         A.  Objective
         B.  Controls
         C.  Status Bar
         D.  Home Base
         E.  Cruise Missiles
V.     Strategies & Tips
VI.    Version History
VII.   Contact Information

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I.     Introduction

This is a FAQ for the Atari 2600 game Combat Two.  It contains information for
playing the game and tips for beating your opponent.

Combat Two is the unreleased sequel to the Atari 2600 pack-in game, Combat.
Combat Two is two player versus game where each player takes control of a tank
and tries to destroy the other.

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II.    Background Story

Here is the background story from the Atari Flashback 2 manual:

"Take it up a notch with this previously unreleased sequel to Atari's original
 smash hit Combat!  Compete against your partner for control of an expansive
 terrain, where strategy plays as big a part as pure guts.  Think you've got
 what it takes to be the last one standing?"

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III.   Getting Started

Press the GAME SELECT switch to toggle between three types of terrain: forest,
walls, or open.

Press the GAME RESET switch when you are ready to play.

Please note that this is a two player only game, there is no single player
option.

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IV.    Basic Gameplay

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A.  Objective

The object of the game is to destroy all three of your opponent's tanks before
he or she can destroy yours.

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B.  Controls

Joystick      Move Tank
Button        Fire shell or cruise missile

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C.  Status Bar

The status bar at the bottom of the screen is divided into two parts: the
left side is for player one and the right side is for player two.  The first
row of the status bar shows the players' remaining tanks while the second
row shows the current state of their cruise missile and armor.

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D.  Home Base

Players begin the game in their home bases: player one's home base is in the
top left corner and player two's is in the bottom right.

Home bases provide some protection from enemy shells but they will eventually
break through.  Home bases provide no protection against cruise missiles.

While inside their home base, players can fire a cruise missile (provided it
has finished loading) by pressing the button.

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E.  Cruise Missiles

You can fire cruise missiles while your tank is inside your home base.  Cruise
missiles home in on your enemy's tank and do twice as much damage as your
regular shells.  Cruise missiles take a while to load, the progress of the
load is displayed in the status bar.

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V.     Strategies & Tips

-  Being hit by a tank shell reduces your armor by one level, being hit by a
   cruise missile lowers it by two

-  Damaged tanks will regenerate over time

-  Tanks move very slowly through the water

-  Use trees and walls as cover

-  Walls and trees can be destroyed with tank shells

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VI.    Version History

1.0   01/01/17 Completed FAQ.

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VII.   Contact Information

You can contact me at bhodges080@aol.com

Please leave constructive comments.  I especially appreciate emails letting me
know if I have made a mistake, missed anything, or if you have any ideas for
improving this FAQ.


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