Recently, a mad scientist at the Skittles plant unveiled his greatest creation: a batch of living Skittles, brought to life through the miracles of genetic mutation. Unfortunately, his formula had a fatal flaw—the living Skittles immediately began to multiply by the thousands! Within minutes, the plant began to overflow with Skittles. Luckily, a quick-thinking researcher quickly discovered how to fend off the rapidly multiplying creatures. The mutated Skittles became extremely reactive when grouped together—and when four Skittles of the same color touched, they would instantly vaporize!
Skittles 2 is an exciting combination of pure action and puzzle gaming. The graphics are unparalleled for a puzzle game, with realistic special effects like particle effects, dynamic shadows and lighting, transparency, and even reflective Skittles. The game itself features twelve unique stages, complete with its own character and individual technique. These dynamic computer opponents can react to your style of gameplay and quickly learn to adjust their tactics to match yours. Also, you can pair off against a friend, and even specify a handicap so that both players are evenly matched. And if you don't want to play against an opponent, Skittles Solitaire mode allows you to practice without having to compete against an opponent. A tutorial is included with the game as well, so even puzzle novices can become Skittles champions in no time.
The demo version of Skittles 2 features four fully playable single player levels, and five levels of Skittles Solitaire. Registering online entitles you to all twelve levels of Skittles 2 action, as well as two player mode.
• how to play…
When you begin the game, pairs of Skittles will begin falling from the sky. Use the arrow keys to maneuver them left and right. Pressing the up arrow will cause the Skittles to rotate around each other, and pressing the down arrow will cause the Skittles to drop faster.
Skittles of identical color will stick together when they are next to each other. When four Skittles of the same color are touching, they will vaporize!
The object of the game is to keep the Skittles from overflowing your board. To achieve this goal, you need to be continually vaporizing Skittles. In one player mode, you compete against the computer for survival. In Skittles Solitaire, however, you don't have an opponent.
For more gameplay details, please read the Skittles 2 in-game tutorial.
• how to register…
Skittles 2 is shareware! You have a trial period of 30 days to test the software. If you continue playing after 30 days, you are expected to pay a registration fee of $25. When you register, you will also receive a unique serial number which allows you to play all twelve levels of the game, and enables two player mode.
Skittles 2 registrations are processed by Kagi Software, a payment processing service which will automatically complete your order and provide you with a unique serial number within 48 hours or less, and often within an hour. The most secure and efficient method of registration is via the Internet—simply visit "www.skittles2.com" and click the "Register Now" button. If you aren't able to access the web, you can use the "Register" application to pay via e-mail, fax, or postal mail. (The "Register" application should be found in the same folder as Skittles 2.) Finally, if none of these options are convenient, you can register via phone, although it costs an additional $5 to process phone orders. The phone number is +1-510-658-5244; request "Skittles 2" by vendor code XVP.
• contacting the author…
For general information, please visit the Skittles 2 web site, www.skittles2.com!
If you have problems or questions, you can contact the author directly at stiles@skittles2.com.
