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F A R G O
by Robert Mundschau
Welcome to the 2-Dimensional
universe of Fargo where an unusual
species of creatures called Orbytes
live. What makes Orbytes unusual is
that they live their lives in a
constant state of vertical motion,
bouncing up and down between the
square trees that also populate the
universe of Fargo.
But life for an Orbyte is not just
bouncing, it's filled with many
hazards. Like Spiker trees that can
pop an Orbyte like a bubble, and lava
pits that can fry you to a crisp. Then
there's the worst one of all the
dreaded Lava Snakes jumping out of the
lava pits to snatch an Orbyte for
dinner.
Despite the dangers of Fargo the
Orbytes have managed to build
themselves a peaceful forest community
free of danger. But this peace was
recently shattered with the death of
the King Orbyte. Without a leader the
community has fallen into chaos. Now a
new leader must step forward and prove
himself by crossing the Valley of
Fire.
The Valley of Fire is a narrow pass
between two huge lava pits, filled to
the brim with Snakes and Spikers. Now
it is time for you to take on the
King's Quest and bring peace to the
Orbytes again.
THE PLAY
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As an Orbyte you will have control
of your movement from left to right
while you bounce up and down
automatically. Use the Joystick in
Port #2 or the CRSR keys to guide your
Orbyte from the left side of each
screen and off the right side
completing the level. When moving left
to right line yourself up with a tree
to bounce off of and go the other way
or else you will fall into the lava.
There are fifteen levels to Fargo.
You may change the starting level from
(1-9) by hitting the appropriate key
on the title screen. You start a level
on the far left side of the screen
bouncing up and down in a safe place
until you move right. After you
complete a level you are awarded a
bonus and an extra life (you start
with 5).
Each level has lava on the top and
bottom which will change in depth as
you progress. Growing in the center of
the screen is a bunch of trees and
Spikers. Bounce off the trees and
avoid the Spikers. If a Snake hits a
tree it becomes a Spiker, when it hits
a Spiker it eats it. When a Snake
touches your Orbyte, or you fall into
the lava you will lose a life. When
you lose a life you will be returned
to the safe place on the left side of
the screen to try again.
Growing next to the lava, on both
sides, is a group of 'tough' trees.
Snakes can't hurt these trees so you
are safe if you bounce between two of
them. This is also how you score
points. When you strike a tough tree
it will change shape and you will
score points according to its type:
COLOR SHAPE = POINTS
lt green...checkered.. = 125
lt blue....cross...... = 250
pink.......hour glass. = 500
any........changed.... = 0
TIPS AND STRATEGY
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1) Don't move until you know where
you'll bounce next. Bouncing by the
seat of your pants is thrilling but
you'll lose lives quickly.
2) Look for safe columns between
tough trees. Since lava snakes can
only move vertically you'll be safe.
3) If two objects are stacked on top
of each other you can destroy the one
on top by hitting the one underneath
diagonally this will bounce you the
other way and kill the object on top,
EVEN A SPIKER!!!
4) Remember the goal of the game is
to get off the right side of the
screen. Putting yourself in dangerous
places just to get points will cost
you lives. Greed is not a good quality
in a King.
5) Note: there is no gravity in
Fargo so you 'fall' equally up and
down. The lava on top is as dangerous
as the lava on the bottom.
6) There can only be two lava snakes
on the screen at a time. So if you're
worried a snake will jump out as you
cross a wide gap, wait until two are
on the screen and you will be safe.
7) If there are a bunch of Spikers
in your way then it might be worth it
to wait till the snakes eat them.
Good luck and happy bouncing!!!
RM