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ASTRAsoft Fire! |
Product Information |
Fire! runs only in Windows 95 and Above
Once you've installed Fire!, you can start it from your PC's Start Menu. It should be
under Programs and ASTRAsoft.
Just press Space (or CTRL-'S') to start the game and use the keypad numerals 1 and
3, or the cursor keys to move left or right. Pressing escape exits the program. (Note -
there are harder levels available for registered
users - see the menu options!)
If you can be a perfect fireman (by saving lots of people without dropping anyone) then you are rewarded with a bonus round where you catch vases, televisions and goldfish!
You will also need some Windows system files. You may have these already on your system - especially if you download software frequently.
IF YOU GET AN ERROR when you try to install or run the game - then you will need
an update of your windows files.
get the Visual Basic
Runtime Update file free and direct from Microsoft which should fix your problems. It
is 1.2Mb in size. Sorry - blame Microsoft!
There have been a few reports (about 1 in 2000 users) that an error occurs when the game is run despite installing the above file. This may be because you have older versions of certain windows libraries. If you come across an error - then PLEASE LET ME KNOW! - I need to know what causes these errors before I can fix them. Please include in your email what hardware you have, what software you use - and when it was installed.
You can see the high scores for all difficulty levels by select 'High Scores' from the
menu.
The points score you get depends on how many you save, and the difficulty level. The
points are weighted to be worth the same amount in any difficulty level.
Fire! players can submit their highest score so far - I keep track of these, and update
the high score page
on my site. You can view the latest scores - and compare your own efforts! Send an email
to firehigh@mystro.demon.co.uk with the
complete set of scores - it should look something like:
120,40,0,0,0,72
We aim to update the high scores on a weekly basis.
Really ? Well, I'd have to agree with you, that when you've practised a while, the first 50 or so men are easy to save. Well, just F2 to select the tricky setting, or choose it from the menu.
Registered users can play at even higher settings, for those of you that have developed super-human reflexes!
More information is stored on the ASTRAsoft websites: (NB: You will need to be connected to the internet!)
There is
currently one other released game by ASTRAsoft for the PC: Bzzz!
Bzzz! is a frantic point and click game where you control a frog trying to catch flies in
a limited time....
If you like Fire - you'll LOVE Bzzz!
Please Visit the Bzzz!
Homepage!
Fire! is copyright by ASTRAsoft (UK) 1997,1998
Astrasoft cannot be held liable for any damage which results from use or misuse of any of
its products.
Written by Howard Tomlinson - email Fire@mystro.demon.co.uk
Graphics by David Oakley.
Testing By Graham Harrison & Larry Dyde.
Last Updated: 21/06/98