Frequently Asked Questions


Does High Risk Ventures have any other products available?

High Risk Ventures is proud to announce Cyclone, our first shareware product!

Cyclone is based on an old (c.1980) arcade game called Star Castle.  In Star Castle, you fly a spaceship on a wraparound screen and attack a ‘castle’ that sits in the middle of the screen.  The castle defends itself with three rotating shield rings and a nasty plasma cannon.

We have added a few things to the original game, including weapons that you can add to your ship, bonus points, and more.  And for those who remember Star Castle, Cyclone includes an ‘Original Game’ option that reverts the game to its original design.

Cyclone is $10 shareware.  Look for it on your favorite online services and bulletin boards.  Contact High Risk Ventures for ordering information.


Is a networked version of Space Madness planned?

We have discussed the possibility of adding network play to Space Madness.  We haven’t decided for sure yet, but it might happen.


How many levels are there in Space Madness?

There are currently 27 different levels.  Level 27 repeats forever, but there is plenty of random variation to keep things interesting.


How many different reuseable space debris will I encounter?

Ten.  Possibly more in future releases.


How many different enemy ships are there? 

Eleven.  Definitely more in future releases.


Can I call High Risk Ventures toll-free from other countries and ask stupid questions (like “What country are you in?”) just to hear someone speak English?

We enjoy talking to our customers, but we can’t afford long-distance idle conversation, so don’t be offended if we hang up on you.