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Title:Nintendo Game Systems
Notice:Please enter Super NES notes in Yuppy::Super_NES.
Moderator:RUSURE::EDP
Created:Tue Oct 20 1987
Last Modified:Mon Feb 03 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:847
Total number of notes:11602

67.0. "Official Karnov Note!" by BCSE::SCOPA (The Major) Mon Feb 29 1988 21:13

    Well gang I picked up a game called Karnov over the weekend. For
    those of you who enjoyed Rygar this game is for you.
    
    Karnov is a fat Russian who has to go through a number of worlds
    or levels in order to get to a certain objective, I forget if it's
    to save someone or regain a treasure or something like that.
    
    Anyway, along the way he can pick up all these neat options like
    wings, ladders, boots, sheilds, bombs, etc. He can only use one
    at a time and so you must be careful.
    
    The graphics are at least as good as Rygar. I've noticed that the
    game instructions mention that there are hints throughout the game
    in regards to each level. I haven't had much time to experiment
    with it so I can't rate it yet.
    
    Mike
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67.1ALIEN::POSTPISCHILAlways mount a scratch monkey.Tue Mar 01 1988 14:3110
    I played Karnov in an arcade and then went and bought it.  The Nintendo
    version is not as good as the arcade version.  Your shot-multiplying
    stops at two instead of three or more.  I think some of the monsters
    are missing.  The statues you should pieces out of to bring down and
    kill have been changed to statues you shoot only the heads of.
    
    It is good for a home game, but don't expect the arcade version.
    
    
    				-- edp
67.3Select ButtonBCSE::SCOPAThe MajorThu Mar 03 1988 14:537
    Paula,
    
    To use a flashing option press the select button (left). I have
    not played the game that much but have noticed that I had to do
    that to use the ladder.
    
    Mike
67.4HELP FROM THE NORTHMERLAN::BOUCHARDLike a vision she dances...Thu Mar 10 1988 14:369
    Got a call from by brother-in-law in S.C. asking for some help!  
    He said he can make it the end of level 4? (not familiar with 
    game), but cannot kill the "snakelady".  How can she be killed?
    
    Other spoilers are welcome so this guy can learn from his northern
    brother-in-law.
    
    Thanx,
    Russ
67.5spoliers welcomedMERLAN::BOUCHARDLike a vision she dances...Thu Mar 24 1988 14:163
    Has anybody gotten far enough to add some spoilers to this note,
    like what is the best way to collect things and ways to kill certain
    monsters and alike?
67.6Karnov spoiler:AMFM::GALVINThe 'DAY' StalkerThu Aug 11 1988 13:5022
    Snake Lady spoiler (after <FF>):
    
    
    The easiest way to kill the 'snake-lady' at the end of Level 4 is
    by sticking to the top of the level, thru the whole level, and using
    the wings to fly to where the snake-lady appears.
    
    When she appears, she will slowly float down the screen, from the
    top, before firing.
    
    This is your chance to hover at about the same height, start firing
    'at her head' while using the joystick to float down at the same
    speed as she is.
    
    If your aim is on target, all or most of your shots will hit her
    in the head and she'll be about %90 killed.  Just fly about while
    shooting more shots to the head and she's out of the picture!
    
    
    Galv
    
    P.S. - Good game - good graphics - good surprises and hidden objects!
67.7Easy CityATSE::FLAHERTYJust imagine it.Fri Aug 12 1988 21:055
    I found this game extremly easy, winning the first weekend I got
    it. If any assistance is needed... just ask.
    
    				He's like mario, but fatter...
    					Pat..
67.8moved by moderatorMOMAX1::PILOTTEIt just keeps getting better!Thu Dec 29 1988 15:4722
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Note 178.0                Major Karnov Spoilers Needed                No replies
ALXNDR::LANDRON                                      15 lines  29-DEC-1988 12:18
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            <Maybe I was exposed to kryptonite>
    To all you noters:
    	I noticed the spoiler at 67.6, but it doesn't seem to work for
    me. I can't use the wings, no matter how many I stockpile, since
    the "flasher" select option doesn't stop on the wings. HELP!!!!!
    (Sorry, didn't mean to shout.)
    	Also, in stage four, at several points during the stage I hear
    a chime go off periodically. What does this mean, if anything? No,
    I do not mean when I use, say, the high jump boots and their use
    is about to end.
    	Finally, major spoiler also required as to how I get into the
    first underground cave (you know, where the short ladder stops in
    the middle of solid rock)????
    	Thanks in advance.
    					Mich
67.9Here's a fewDNEAST::DUMAIS_BOBFri Jan 06 1989 12:4420
	Hi Mich,

	  The spoiler 67.6 does indeed work.  I saw my son accomplish this
last night.
             Spoilers follow*****

          The key here is the answer to your second question about the
Chime.  This chime allows you to select either the mask or the wings in
certain locations throughout the game.  If you notice when the chime comes
on the select flasher will automatically go to the item which is being allowed
for use.  The flasher will change quickly if you are in the process of
moving though.
	  The area where the ladder is in solid rock requires that you use
bombs early on in the phase.  You will note during the first section a ladder
on the third step to go up the mountain.  jump to the next step above the
ladder and place a bomb.  A passageway will be opened and you will eventually
end up at the short ladder you mentioned. 

Bob
67.10Major Humbleness In Face of Great WisdomHOCUS::LANDRONFri Jan 06 1989 13:219
    Bob,
    	You truly are a life-saver!!! I can't wait to try these hints
    as soon as possible. Since we are in the process of being snowed
    in right now here at NYO, it may be a lot sooner than expected.
    	Thanks a million!!!! I'll let you know the results.
    					Mich
    
    P.S. You mean you admit to giving credit to your son???
    					M
67.11Karnov....good game....TOLKIN::RSPEARFri Feb 17 1989 14:2046
    I have some possible spoilers**** The form feed (CTRL-L) doesn't
    work so I guess I'm doing something wrong. Anyway, I'll do the best
    that I can.
    
    
    
    
    ***<POSSIBLE SPOILERS>***
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Once you come on the screen in the level, I forget which one, the
    one where he has to go up the mountain. As soon he comes on the
    screen use the ladder right there. There's a power ball up there.
    
    ***HERE'S ANOTHER***
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Same level. Before you start up the mountain. If you jump arround
    on the right side of the flat some bombs will appear, about 10,
    you will need these to find and get through the secret cave.
    
    Hope these will help you out there.              Roland