Beetle Ju 1.8 - User Guide and FAQ

Game Tips

• If you have problems playing the game, press F1 to access the encyclopedia.
• You can switch weapons using not only the Enter key, but the 1, 2, 3 numeric keys as well.
• Do not release many monsters at a time, or you will have problems dealing with them. Stay calm and collected and you will win.
• Blue monsters attack everything they find in the way. It may be a good idea to place something explosive before them.
• Cactuses are smarter than blue monsters, and you'd better destroy them in their cells without releasing them.
• It is recommended to pass intensively filled levels bottom up. In this case if something falls, it won't hurt you.
• Explosive range of grenades and bottles is 3x3 cells. This lets you effectively destroy even those monsters that are not very close to the epicenter of the explosion.
• The behavior of all enemies conforms to very simple rules (see the encyclopedia). Learning these rules will boost your fighting capacity.
• When you enter a new level, spend some time to explore it, You may find various bonuses that will help you effectively fight monsters.
• You can easily escape one monster, but it is recommended to avoid groups of monsters as their joint attack will almost sure be lethal.
• Use various bonuses scattered across the levels to fight enemies: stones, acid bottles, weights, biomass and even gems and coins.
• If you are in trouble, you can restart the current level by pressing F8. All pints scored on the preceding levels will remain unchanged.
• Use the F5 and F6 buttons to restore and save the current game. These commands may be useful when you are trying to score more points. When you complete the current level the game is automatically saved.
• If monsters give you a hard time, use the cheat codes (available in the registered version only) and strike back.
• The game features the ability to submit your score to the online high scores list and see how you are doing compared to other players worldwide.
• When you release the biomass, it starts rapidly growing. It is a good idea to set it at your enemies, but you should keep away from it.
• Before you push the ball mine, be sure to thoroughly think over your actions. It blasts a few moments after you touch it and even a little hesitation can give you lots of problems.
• Weights are very heavy, they fall very fast and can even overtake the enemy who is running down.
• When you activate a bonus (cola, antigravitation, freezer), keep track of the remaining time (it is displayed in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen). If a bonus suddenly expires, you can be shocked by enemies.
• If you throw a grenade and it doesn't blow up, you can pick it up and use again.
• Aim very carefully when you attack enemies with spray missiles, or you can miss.
• If you want to blow up a big spray bomb, try to place it in the open space, because obstacles diminish its explosive power.
• Some gates work in one direction only and the road back may take some time.

Frequently Asked Questions - Beetle Ju

1. I tried to download the game, but "incorrect size" error message appears. What should I do?
   Try downloading the game again. Do use download manager for your convenience.
   
   
2. When I launch the game, "error initializing direct3d"message appears. What's the problem?
   Make sure you have the latest version of drivers for your video card and the latest version of DirectX installed. You can download DirectX free of charge at (www.microsoft.com/directx); to locate drivers for your video card, visit manufacturer' website.
   
   
3. I downloaded demo-version and got "trial time is over" message when I launched it. What am I doing wrong?
   Most likely, the game was installed at your PC before and then deleted. You can either download and install it onto another PC or purchase the full version.
   
   
4. The game runs, but everything moves very slow. How do I fix this?
   Make sure your PC meets the minimum system requirements. Check if other applications are running. Use Task Manager to shut down applications and processes you don't need.
   
   If you have other technical problems, do the following: Launch diagnostic application DxDiag from your PC:
   
   
   1. Press "Start" button and select "Run..." in menu.
   2. Type "dxdiag" in the command line and press OK. This will launch the program. Press the "Save All Information" button in the program.
   
   
   Save the report file and send it to us with Customer Support Form.
   
   
5. I don't have a credit card. How can I pay for your game?
   For most of our games, there are alternative payment methods. Simply select your preferable payment method in "Purchase Details", when making your order.
   
   
6. How am I going to get the full version of the game?
   For majority of our games, as soon as you complete your order, the registration key is sent via e-mail. Usually, it is located at the very bottom of the message, so read the e-mail carefully and entirely. Enter the key according to instructions included in e-mail into the registration window of the demo and it will be converted to the full version. Please, save your registration key (or e-mail with it) in a safe place. If you decide to reinstall the game, you will be able to use it again.
   
   
7. I paid for the game, but have not received the key yet. How can I get it?
   If you have not received the key within 24-hour period, contact us with Customer Support Form to send you the key again.
   
   
8. My key does not work! All I get is "Wrong registration key!" message. Please, help.
   Make sure you have installed the game from the site you purchased it at. See if you are following the registration instructions correctly. Do not type the key manually, since you are likely to make an error.