Illume Software is proud to present Game Doctor – the largest collection of hints, cheats, walkthroughs, and other game enhancements (called "prescriptions") available for the Macintosh!
Features
• Over 1000 prescriptions, with more to follow!
• Over 100 game patches not available anywhere else.
• Frequent releases of new prescriptions.
• More than 10 prescription types, including:
• Text prescriptions with embedded sounds, pictures, files, and Internet links.
• Patch prescriptions that automatically locate and duplicate the target file.
• Progressive Walkthrough prescriptions that use the Universal Hint System.
• An open architecture that lets anyone create prescriptions using simple, intuitive editors.
• Automatic compression for smaller prescription files.
• Direct links to game publishers from within prescriptions.
• Comprehensive online help and help balloons.
• Commercial look-and-feel at a shareware price.
What's New In Version 1.1?
• Support for the Universal Hint System! Game Doctor can now import and view progressive walkthroughs exported by UHS for MacOS 4.0.
• Embedded files. Any type of file can be embedded in a prescription, including saved games, instant-replays, file editors, and stand-alone utilities.
• Keyboard navigation in Progressive Walkthrough prescriptions.
• Many minor improvements and bug fixes.
What's New In Version 1.2?
• Simplified Registration. Registration is now provided by the Kagi shareware service. Register securely on the web – or register by email, postal mail, or fax. All major forms of payment accepted.
What Types Of Prescriptions Does Game Doctor Have?
• Cheats: Descriptions of how to get extra lives, money, weapons, etc.
• Cheat Codes: Passwords used to activate cheats.
• Easter Eggs: Hidden features in a game.
• Hints and Tactics: Useful strategies for winning a game.
• Links: References to resources on the Internet.
• Maps: Pictures of mazes, dungeon levels, etc.
• Progressive Walkthroughs: Walkthroughs that only reveal hints as you need them.
• Patches: Utilities for making permanent enhancements to games.
• Pictures: Images and diagrams containing cheats and hints.
• Sounds: Clips of audio data.
• Walkthroughs: Step-by-step solutions to games.
What Is The Universal Hint System?
The Universal Hint System, established in 1988 by Jason Strautman, provides step-by-step solutions to puzzle-based games, like graphic adventures and role-playing games. Currently, the Universal Hint System has over 100 complete walkthroughs for Macintosh games. In December '98, Illume Software released UHS for MacOS 4.0 – the first fully-compatible UHS reader for the Macintosh. UHS for MacOS 4.0 is available on our website at <http://users.aol.com/illumesoft/uhs.html>.
Why Should I Register?
Your support makes quality shareware possible. When you register, all prescriptions are unlocked and all features of the program are enabled. If you provide an email address, you are placed on a mailing list to receive the newest prescriptions as they are released. We hope you'll find Game Doctor affordable and enjoyable to use.
How Do I Register?
Please refer to the accompanying document "How to Register" for more information. If you are unable to locate the document, you will find the same information in Game Doctor's registration window. Open Game Doctor and select "Register Game Doctor…" from the Apple menu to display the registration window.
How Do I Contribute Prescriptions?
We are always looking for new prescriptions to add to Game Doctor. If you would like to contribute a prescription, send it to <illumesoft@aol.com> or <illume@kagi.com>, or mail it to:
Illume Software
1281 E. El Sendero Circle
Salt Lake City, UT 84117 USA
Make sure to include your name so that you receive credit for your contribution. Please do not send serial numbers or other prescriptions that are used to bypass copy protection. We will not include or distribute this type of prescription.
How Do I Contact Illume Software?
Please direct questions, comments, and suggestions to <illumesoft@aol.com> or <illume@kagi.com>. Visit our web site at <http://members.aol.com/illumesoft/illume.html>.
GAME DOCTOR AND THE FILES THAT ACCOMPANY ITS DISTRIBUTION (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS "THE SOFTWARE") ARE PROVIDED "AS IS," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY THE USER. IN NO EVENT WILL ILLUME SOFTWARE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE SOFTWARE. THE TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES SHALL NEVER EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE SOFTWARE.
