Select Mode
The select screen allows you to choose a one-player game, a two-player game, or to go to the option screen. Simply move the highlight with the control pad to the desired menu choice and press START.
One Player
For a solo adventure, move the highlight to the ONE PLAYER menu choice and press START. In a one-player game, your Silver Hawk will be green.
Two Player
To battle Belser's forces as a team, move the highlight to the TWO PLAYER menu choice and press START.
In the two-player game, Player 1's Silver Hawk will be red and Player 2's Silver Hawk will be blue. The special technology of the Silver Hawks prevents them from taking damage from each other.
Option
To advance to the option screen, move the highlight to the OPTION menu choice and press START.
Player Stock
Move to the PLAYER STOCK option. Move the control pad LEFT or RIGHT until the desired number of lives appears. You can start with up to eight lives.
Rapid Fire
Move the cursor to this option and toggle it on and off by moving the control pad RIGHT or LEFT.
If you toggle this option on, you will have automatic turbo firing capability by holding the "Y" button. Repeated pressing will not be necessary.
Sound Test
To listen to different types of music found in the game, move the cursor to this option and move the control pad RIGHT or LEFT to the desired number, then press the "B" button.
Game Level
Move the cursor to this option and toggle between NORMAL and EASY difficulty levels by moving the control pad RIGHT or LEFT.
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EASY: If you select the EASY difficulty mode, you will not have to inflict as much damage to destroy your enemies.
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NORMAL: In the NORMAL mode, you must inflict more damage to destroy ships.