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METEOR INVASION 2095 (C) Copyright 1998, Raven Studios Interactive Software
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METEOR INVASION 2095 VERSION 2.1
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! IMPORTANT INFORMATION !
=========================
Meteor Invasion 2095 is not a Freeware game it is infact a fully working Shareware
program.
Meteor Invasion contains no 30 day expiry system nor does it disable any options.
It is not crippled in anyway so you can enjoy and play !!
That's correct nothing is disabled !! This is the 'Full Monty' !
This program obviously relies upon your total honesty and Yes ! We have total faith
in the human race.
If you want to show your appreciation and support the production of our games,
please send us the purchase price for Meteor Invasion 2095 which is ú 2.00 (U.K pounds).
Yep that's correct only ú2.00 (U.K Pounds) at this price everyone can register and
support Raven Studios Interactive in The Quest for Great Budget Games.
Although this is the full version of Meteor Invasion you can still give all
your friends a copy of the game as it is still a shareware product.
And finally you are entitled to install and play this game to evaluate it,if you enjoy
the game and you want to continue playing it,please pay the purchase price.
UNDERSTANDING SHAREWARE
=======================
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it.
If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are required to
register it (or send the purchase price as in the case of Meteor Invasion).
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and retail software, and the
copyright holder retains all rights.
The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute
the software, either to all or to a specific group.For example,
some authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may
copy their Shareware.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software.Should you find a
shareware program that suits your needs please register the software.
The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you
can try before you buy. And because the overhead is lower, prices are lower
also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
product, you don't pay for it.
INSTALLATION OF METEOR INVASION FROM 3.5" DISK
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STEP 1: Have Microsoft Windows 95 up and running.
STEP 2: Insert Meteor Invasion Disk
STEP 3: Double click on 'My Computer' icon
STEP 4: Double click on '3.5" Floppy Drive A'
STEP 5: Double Click on 'Setup' icon
STEP 6: Follow on screen instructions
Note: You can change the destination directory of the game
but you must remember this to be able to run the game.
STARTING METEOR INVASION
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STEP 1: Double click on the 'Meteor Invasion' icon.
Remember to be in the directory where you installed the game.
e.g c:\games\meteor invasion or
c:\windows\meteors invasion or c:\meteor invasion.
THE STORY SO FAR...
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In the year 2095 an Alien Nation from a distant galaxy are planning to
conquer the Earth.The alien beings have destroyed several planets in our solar
system sending huge meteors hurtling towards earth.
These meteors are big enough to destroy cities and kill millions of people.
A lone Starfighter pilot is sent from the NASA space academy in a new prototype
spacecraft to stop the destruction of our planet.
But this is only the beginning the alien nation is still heading towards earth
How Long Until they Arrive ?..................................
THE GAME...
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Meteor Invasion 2095 is based on the classic arcade game 'Asteroids'
a simple game but with so much playability it'll keep you up
blasting away all night long.
Meteor Invasion adds cool rendered graphics to this classic game with new
sounds,power-ups and four stylish action packed zones this has got to be the
best 'asteroid' blast'em up in light years.
There is a choice of two difficulty levels 'Rookie' and the mega hard
'Master Blaster'.
The 'Rookie' level gives you a standard 60 secs to destroy each wave of asteroids
and 5 starfighters.
The 'Master Blaster' level gives you only 45 secs to destroy the on-slaught of
asteroids and 3 starfighters.
Good luck Space Warriors your gonna need it !!
A word of warning beware of alien space craft they have a cloaking technology
and can appear at any time and disappear again ! BEWARE !
PLAYER CONTROLS
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Press 'Enter' key to select an option.
Press 'Escape' key anytime during the game to quit to MAIN MENU.
Press 'F5' when the boss walks in or to pause the game.
Control Setup 1
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Player 1 controls the starfighter by using the cursor keys.
'Ctrl' - Fire
'Space Bar' - Hyper Space
Control Setup 2
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Player 1 controls the starfighter by using the cursor keys.
'Num Keypad 3 - Pg Dn' - Fire
'Num Keypad 1 - End' on numeric keypad - Hyper Space
POWER PODS
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Collect the various pods for extra lives,bonus points and lots more.
Power Pod T - This gives you extra time to complete the level
Power Pod L - Extra Life
Power Pod B - Bonus Points
Power Pod S - Speed up your starfighter
Power Pod P - Power up your starfighter with exta fire power or maybe a
Holoship
Power Pod E - More Energy
Power Pod H - More Hyper Space pods.
SCREEN LAYOUT
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In the far left hand corner of the level screens you will see your current number
of lives represented by a small starfighter for each life you have.
You also have an energy bar to tell you how much power your starfighter has left
until it explodes into a million pieces.
You will also see a small H Power pod icon,this tells you how many Hyper Space
manouvers you have left.
A timer ticks away in the top right hand corner this is how long you have left to
complete the level and finally but most importantly your score.
W.W.W HALL OF FAME
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Compete for the highest Meteor Invasion scores on the Web check out
http://www.jayewest.force9.co.uk/
Only registered Purchase Price payers will be accepted for the Meteor Invasion
W.W.W Hall of Fame.
Submit your entry by Email Here's How :-
1) take a screen shot of your High Score table
(use a screen capture program i.e EasyScreen )
2) convert picture into .jpg format size 320 x 240
3) Send to MeteorScore@jayewest.force9.co.uk
! Remember to check you have a valid high score on our website before sending !
CHEAT CODES
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The game has in-built cheat codes.These are available upon request by email or
snail mail to registered purchase price customers.
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY !!!
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Meteor Invasion 2095 received a great review in a British PC magazine called PC MART
It was a very early version V0.99 but here's what they said " The screen display is
good -a moody backdrop of stars and planets with textured meteors coming at you
from all angles,reflecting the light nicely as they rotate.Your craft is of generous
size and moves smoothly.Nicely Playable.
That was a condensed version ! of the review.
VERSION HISTORY
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v2.1 - Bugs fixed/features added
* rematerialize after being killed bug ! Your starfighter now waits until
no danger is present before reappearing in the middle of the screen.
* added extra control keys for various handed players !
Check-out player controls for details !
* Exta Time Pod probability increased !
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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Recommended :
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DX4/100+/Pentium, 8Mb,16bit Soundblaster
SOUND
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Meteor Invasion will autodetect and use any 100% Soundblaster compatable
soundcard.
METEOR INVASION/Windows'95
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Meteor Invasion will run under WINDOWS'95 only.
Please ensure that you have enough system RAM available in order to
run the game,you may be required to close other applications in order
to free up system resources,enabling the game to run.
PURCHASE PRICE - METEOR INVASION 2095
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Raven Studios Interactive Software require your support in order to
continue to develop PC titles.
Please send the purchase price (Contact information can be found at the bottom
of this page) for Meteor Invasion 2095 and you will go to
SILICON HEAVEN !!!!...
The purchase price for Meteor Invasion 2095 is ú 2.00 (U.K pounds).
Yep ! that's right only ú 2.00 !!!
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Meteor Invasion 2095 employs highly optimisied graphic drivers.
On a few graphic cards these graphic drivers may not work properly ( program will
crash and fail to start-up on intro screen ).
If this happens to you ,you have to select the "Standard Windows Driver" option
from the Setup-Install program.
EXTRA BITS
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If you wish to contact Raven Studios,maybe you have some comments about
one of our games or some suggestions or maybe a bug report.
Please feel free to contact us via email or snail mail whichever you prefer.
Contact information can be found at the bottom of this page.
We at Raven Studios are always interested to know how far our games have
reached in this world or any any other for that matter ! email us and tell us
where you come from !
Happy Blasting !!!!! and THANK YOU ! for your honesty !!
CREDITS:
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Game Design: Spencer Jaye
3D Graphics: Spencer Jaye
Music & Sound FX: Raven Studios Interactive
Speech Samples: Julia West
Testing : Scott Jacobs,Julia West,Stuart Jacobs
Production Assistance: Mark Cohen
Raven Studios Interactive would also like to thank:-
Sarah Barron
For some great suggestions ! Thanks !
Copyright (C)1998 Raven Studios Interactive Software.
38 Woodfarm Close.
Leigh-on-Sea.Essex.
SS9 4PE.
England.
http://www.jayewest.force9.co.uk
email : Raven@jayewest.force9.co.uk