Will this be your last mission?

Everybody wants to be a hero. But in this case, you can't be blamed for having second thoughts.

The Nazi's castle fortress, code name: Eagle's Nest, is filled with art treasures, hundreds of elite troopers, and three allied saboteurs who failed to finish the mission you're about to begin.

Mindscape's Into the Eagle's Nest is no ordinary mission. No ordinary game. Top-down scrolling graphics seem so real you'll feel like you're standing in an arcade.

Experience the action, danger, and excitement of World War II. Penetrate the fortress. Rescue the captives. Recover stolen treasures. Then destroy the Eagle's Nest.

You're in this one alone.

May good luck and exceptional aim be your closest allies.

Mindscape takes the arcade home.

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Advertisement in COMPUTE!, September 1987

CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNIQUE DATE: March 8, 1945 TIME: 12:43

ISSUED BY: Army Intelligence, 9th Division BRIEFING: Three allied saboteurs have been captured and are being held in the Eagle's Nest, the top secret Nazi fortress. Intelligence indicates troops massing in the area. ORDERS: Penetrate the Eagle's Nest. Rescue captives before they break. Destroy Eagle's Nest using hidden explosive caches. In process, save as many art treasures from destruction as possible. Good luck.

-END-

That's the job. Three fellow soldiers depend on you for their lives. Countless others may die if the fortress stands. A large cargo truck draws near. Seconds later you are under the canvas between boxes of ammo. You hear tires crunch on gravel then on stone and finally onto wooden planks. You just entered the Eagle's Nest...and you have just embarked on the challenge of your life.

Featuring - High-resolution full-scrolling graphics - Eight challenging levels - Action, danger, excitement, and surprises - A chance to be a real hero - An exciting historical scenario

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Back Cover

A freezing wind blows down the valley bringing with it the distant sound of anti-aircraft fire. Far below, a convoy of armoured tracks winds its way up the steep road to the fortress. They're moving troops and ammunition. You run a practised eye over the stronghold that looms above. There's only one way in - the main gate. In the cold half light you shake out the paper that lay crumpled in your pocket.

DATE: 09.08.45 TIME: 12.43
ISSUED BY: Army Intelligence, 9th Division
OFFICER IN CHARGE: Capt. K. E. Parker
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF GRAPHICS: Lt. R.A. Chapman
CONTROLS: Joystick/Keyboard
MISSION: Destroy Eagle's Nest
LOADING INSTRUCTIONS: SPECTRUM CASSETTE
To load type LOAD""
BRIEF: Six key divisions are in your area - the main force is believed to be quartered in the fortress codenamed Eagle's Nest. There has been growing concern over the number of troops in this strategically unimportant area for some time, which leads us to assume that a counter-offensive is being planned. Three saboteurs sent to destroy the Eagle's Nest have been captured. The third managed to set up a network of explosive charges at key points in the fortress, but was captured before they could be detonated.
OBJECTIVES: Infiltrate the fortress and rescue the three captives before they break under torture. It is your aim to cause maximum havoc and confusion before finding and detonating the hidden explosive on all eight floors. Whilst doing so it is in your interests to recover as many art treasures and jewels as possible from the commander's private collection.

So that's the job. The lives of three fellow soldiers depends on your courage and skill. Out on the road the convoy draws near and roars past. A canvas covered truck brings up the rear. In a matter of seconds you're under that canvas flap and laying sandwiched between two crates of ammunition. Tyres crunch on gravel, then rumble onto planking. You're in the Eagle's Nest. The mission has begun.

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Back of Plastic Case - ZX Spectrum (UK)

EAGLES NEST

The Eagles Nest stands before you, barely visible against the night sky: a highly fortified Nazi garrison stronghold which must be destroyed before the major allied offensive can begin.

A previous sabotage attempt failed and the three man team captured. You must enter the fortress, kill as many Nazi soldiers as possible, rescue your comrades then destroy the fortress.

Our main offensive will begin at 'E' Hour plus Four, by which time the base must be destroyed.

Good Luck - We're depending on you'

'...great fun to play and unbelievable value...' CRASH 91%
'...you wont be disappointed with eagles nest...' ACE RATING 900 AMIGA 904 ST
'...tremendous gameplay.' ZZAP SIZZLER 92%
'...a good game...' AMIGA USER INTERNATIONAL
'...recommended...' GAMES MACHINE
'...terrific fun-buy it...' SU CLASSIC
'...Fast, addictive and most important of all, lots of fun.' AMTIX ACCOLADE
'...Highly recommended for arcade and arcade adventure freaks everywhere'
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Back of Jewel Case (Smash 16) - DOS (UK)

Into the

Eagles Nest

You were briefed at eleven.
They told you you're the best.
You handle the worst jobs, the delicate jobs - the messy jobs no-one else will risk taking.
That's why you're here.
Your mission - to infiltrate and destroy the stronghold of a top enemy commander which serves as temporary barracks and armoury for the divisions under him - to rescue three fellow saboteurs held prisoner in the bowels of the fortress - to steal back as many antiquities as possible from the commander's private collection.
So you're the best.
Prove it.

Written by:
ANDREW CHALLIS & ROBIN CHAPMAN
Produced by:
RICHARD PAUL JONES

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Back of Casette Case - C64 (UK)