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Narrative Structure

The narrative unfolds in the quiet coastal town of Cauldron Point, situated in a region called the Goon Docks. The protagonists, known as the Goonies, comprise a group of local youngsters - Mikey, Brand, Mouth, Chunk, and Data.

One fateful day, they stumble upon an ancient treasure map in Mikey's attic. According to Data, it is believed to lead to the legendary concealed riches of the infamous local pirate, One-Eyed Willy. The inclusion of the girls, Andy and Stef, adds to the Goonies' ranks, initiating an adventurous journey. However, the seemingly harmless underground passages they explore turn out to be the refuge of the Fratelli Gang, leading to the Goonies' entrapment.

Fortunately, the Goonies find an influential ally in the gentle giant Sloth. As you engage in this game, you assume the role of Sloth! Your mission is to assist the Goonies in uncovering the treasure and safely escaping to prevent the demolition of the Goon Docks.

Analysis of each level

This game has five separate stages of increasing difficulty:

• Each stage has five interconnected scenes. You can freely navigate between scenes through skull entry ports. However, you must complete the entire stage before advancing to the next.

• In total, the game encompasses one hundred distinct action screens, but our team would pay tribute with one stage.

Stage 01

Gameplay

• This game is designed for a single player competing against the computer.

• The action can be controlled either with a joystick or from the keyboard of your computer.

• Press the Shot Button on the joystick or the Space Bar on your keyboard to start the game.

• An interesting feature of this game is that you have to keep in mind your level of VITALITY and EXPERIENCE as a player. You start off with 100% vitality and zero experience. These levels are indicated on your computer screen.

• As you proceed through the game and run into obstacles, your vitality naturally decreases.

• On the other hand, your level of experience will increase as you successfully dispose of the horrors (like the skulls and skeletons) you meet in the underground maze. When your experience level reaches 100%, your vitality will increase.

• You can knock out the members of the Fratelli Gang, but remember that you don't gain any "experience" from this!

• Once you succeed in rescuing all seven of the Goonies from the underground maze of tunnels, the next stage of the game will begin.

• You can also increase your vitality level by grabbing up any canisters of VITALITY DRINK you see in an empty cage that has no Goonies trapped in it

• To stop the action momentarily, press the [F-1] key. This will freeze the screen. Pressing the [F-1] key again will restart the game.

Scoring

You can earn points by doing the following actions:

Image	Action	Points
	Knocking out a skull	50
	Knocking out a skeleton	100
	Knocking out a bat	100
	Knocking out a Fratelli Gang member	200
	Grabbing a key to the cage	200
	Grabbing a doubloon	500
	Grabbing a treasure sack	1.000
	Saving one of the Goonies	2.000
	Completing one stage	10.000

Characters and Components of the game

Player-controlled character: Sloth

Take charge of the benevolent colossal companion aiding the Goonies in their quest to discover the treasure and navigate through the intricate maze.

Antagonists: Fratelli Gang members

These adversaries are relentless in their pursuit, aiming to track down and capture the Goonies who have inadvertently entered the Gang's concealed lair. Armed and posing a threat, they are formidable foes.

Unlocking tools: Keys

These essential items serve to liberate the Goonies from their confines. Exercise caution, as a single cage may feature multiple keyholes.

Treasure coins: Doubloons

Gold coins originating from One-Eyed Willy's treasure trove. Utilize these coins to enhance your score.

Loot Pouches

Within these pouches lie various tools to aid in the Goonies' rescue mission. However, exercise caution, as occasionally they may hold something undesirable!

Additional treasures consist of...

Shields, enchantments, puzzles, hyper shoes, helmets, torches, time-stopping devices, and magical capes. Each item has distinct effects on the enemy, and its impact may vary based on its color. Solve the mystery to unveil these valuable items!

Controls

Action	Input
Move left and right	Left and right directional buttons
Jump diagonally left and right	Jump + left or right directional buttons
Move up and down on a rope	Up and down directional buttons while climbing a rope
Jump	Up directional button
Punch	Spacebar or shot button