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This is currently the fastest version of Quake for RISC OS available. It runs at a playable speed on a StrongARM, and will not run at all on anything less. Includes sound, network, internet, mouse and video mode support, and runs from a Wimp frontend.
The only proviso is that you need to get hold of the PAK (game data) files. There is a shareware version included with the shareware version of Quake at id software's web site, or you can get hold of the full version of the game on CD and use the files from that. This is entirely legal if you own a legal copy of the PC version.
At my, and a number of others' behest, Peter has released a version which will run on ARM610, ARM7500 and ARM710 processors.-Graham
The "Boom:Deluxe" part of the title indicates that this is the second version of the game following its release on an Acorn User cover disc some time ago. The new version has a RISC OS front end which makes it far more wimp friendly. Also included is a level editor, adding to the lifetime of the game. The multiplayer option has been improved even further, and now features fairly intelligent computer players, and serial link option, placing less strain on the keyboard. Internet play has been hinted at, but is not currently available. The sound effects are far better, and a few minor bugs have been fixed. This game gives hours of fun and mental stimulation in single player mode, and lots of fast competetive action in multiplayer mode. Get it!
Max. players ... 4 --- Status ... freeware