The original Raptor 2.3, was a small and simple game, just like Raptor 2.5 is today. It had only black and white enemies, with a crude color outlining. Many usless menus and meters were hanging around...it was a mess... Even so, many people enjoyed Raptor 2.3. Many letters were sent in complimenting Raptor, which made a new version possible, Raptor 2.5.
2.5. Features:
*Color Enemies
*Smooth Animations and Movements
*A Larger View Area
*More comfortable, more pleasing controls
*3 Different Weapons
*Improved Graphics
*Improved Speed
*256 Color
The New Weapons:
Raptor 2.5 has two new weapons. One is a machine gun. The other is a missile launcher. The missiles can destroy any enemy with one shot, however they are large, heavy, and the tank does not carry many. Against a tank, these are the best. They can easily demolish them with the blink of an eye. Instead of just shooting down a soldier, this one blows him up entirely. It destroys jets and planes in one shot, blasting them out of the sky.
The machine gun has unlimited ammo. It is the weakest of the three, but can be fired quickly. It can easily kill a soldier, or shoot down a plane, or destroy a car...it can even destroy a tank! But prepare to take a pounding.
The main cannon is a mediumly powered weapon. You have a limited amount of these also. They are not as effective against tanks as the missiles, but against the planes, jets, cars, it works its best. A fire of the cannon, and an extra machine gun blast will take care of them completely. Don't bother with shooting soldiers with this, there's nothing spectacular to see and you'll only waste it.
The Enemies
Tanks:
The Tanks are a very strong, heavily armored vehicle. They move slowly, but have a strong main cannon...They can be easily taken out with a missile. With a few shots, your main cannon can destroy them. Its difficult to destroy them with the machine gun, but it is possible.
Cars:
They do not fire at you. In fact, they appear quite helpess. You can shoot them just to gain points.
Parachuters:
They do not fire any weapons. They carry a machine gun over their shoulder as they drift to the ground. Once they hit the ground, they will take off running. They will then shoot at you several times.
Planes:
These aircraft are a bit slow. They are driven only by a propeller. If hit several times with a machine gun, or hit once with a cannon bullet, they will begin to fall, trailing smoke behind them. If they hit the ground they will be destroyed. A single missile destroys them in mid-air.
Jets:
These Russian FA/18 Hornets are quite fast. They will be easily taken out with a missile. It might not be possible to destroy them with only a machine gun, but they can be shot down easily. A single shot from a cannon bullet will cripple them, and they will crash down. They do not attack...
Gunmen:
These soldiers are extremely annoying. Although easily to kill, they are hard to target, run fast, and shoot a lot. They will fire several times as they pass you. If not killed quickly, they may destroy your tank within a few passes.
The Interface
Score:
Score is kept in the control window. Your score increases depending on what type of enemy you kill. Your score also tends to decrease as time goes on...
Time:
This is how much time you have left until the nuclear missile is launched towards the United Nations Capitol. If this hits zero, your mission will have failed.
Missiles:
Shows how many missiles you still have remaining.
C. Bullets:
Shows how many Cannon Bullets you have remaining.
Shield Power:
This meter runs from left to right. If it is filled, you have full power. It will decrease as you are damaged by the enemy.
Border Patrol:
This meter runs from left to right. It tells you how many enemies you have left to kill before the US Troops can enter the border and disarm the nuclear missile.
Registration:
Raptor 2.5 is shareware. Some features have been disabled until you register, and enter your registration code. Raptor 2.5 is only a $5 registration fee. Send your fee to:
FCPI Software, Inc.
10301 W. Hazelwood Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85037
Make all checks payable to FCPI Software, Inc. Check or Cash is accepted. Specify whether you want your registration code sent via E-Mail or US Post Mail. If you specify E-Mail, include your screenname. If you specify US Post Mail, include your name and mailing address.
WARNING SCREEN SAVER USERS:
ScreenSavers and Raptor don't go well together. In fact, make sure your not away from the computer for long when Raptor is running, you don't have to turn it off, just make sure the saver doesn't go on when it is playing, or the graphics will be temporarily blank.
