In the not-so-distant future, after the SuperNet (successor to today's Internet) has pretty much become the core of society, cyber-sports have been invented. One of the most popular cyber-sports is SuperBike. Two players go head-to-head on computerized SuperBikes. The SuperBikes move quickly and turn at 90° angles. Wherever they go, they leave a wall in their path. To win the game, a player must force the other player into a wall before s/he suffers the same fate.
Instructions
Player 1: 90° counter-clockwise - A
90° clockwise - S
Fire Weapon - F
Player 2: 90° counter-clockwise - ;
90° clockwise - '
Fire Weapon - K
The position of Caps Lock makes no difference to the operation of the game. Player 1 starts out left of the center going toward the right. Player 2 starts out to the right of center, going left.
About The Game
This is possibly the simplest game ever created. It will become more complex in future versions, but it's very fun as is. SuperBike is a throwback to the classic 1980's games where pure skill is all that keeps you alive. There aren't all kinds of fancy ways to cheat, just a few simple, unbreakable rules. The computer player isn't too smart, but he was just born yesterday... The original two-player mode is insanely fun!
How much does SuperBike cost?
SuperBike doesn't cost money, but it isn't necessarily free... If you use it, I ask that you send me an interesting postcard to:
Dusty Kothenbeutel
Cinnamon GameSoft
410 W. Meadow Lane
Marshalltown, IA 50158-5113
or else send me an email message at:
dustynk@aol.com
About Cinnamon GameSoft
Cinnamon GameSoft is a division of Cinnamon Soft, which is a division of Cinnamon Computer Products (CCP). CCP is owned and operated by Dusty Kothenbeutel, in Marshalltown, IA. (Full address is above)
Cinnamon GameSoft is dedicated to making games that are really fun!
Cinnamon Soft creates high-quality Mac OS-only software. Our flagship product is Cinnamon WebMaster Suite, an excellent HTML editor. Visit the Cinnamon Soft website and download the latest version at http://members.aol.com/dustynk/cinnamonsoft/
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Version History
1.0 - April 10, 1996 - First Version. Took about 15 minutes to write and debug. Works pretty well. Written to keep us entertained during high school lunch hour.
1.1 - April 24, 1996 - Added weapon, custom icon, and this Read Me file.
1.2 - April 13, 1998 - First publicly released version. Notice the date difference... I finally decided to add a one-player mode. It's been nearly two years since I graduated high school and I was bored with no one to play against. Also, the program doesn't quit after each game anymore.
Licensing and Distribution Information
SuperBike may be freely distributed so long as it is accompanied by this Read Me document and neither file is modified in any way. It may be included on any CD-ROM compilation, online service, or other collection, but I would like to be notified either by mail or by email at one of the addresses listed previously in this document.