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- README file for Galaxi - by PLBM Games
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- File Updated: April 21, 1998
-
-
- Registration information located at the bottom of this file.
-
- Cheat Mode is Alt-F3 (registered version only).
-
-
- System Requirements:
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- This program requires an IBM PC or compatible with at least VGA.
-
- In general, faster systems will run the program more efficiently.
-
- If the game is running too slow, press F4 to toggle on and off
- frame dropping, which will improve performance on slower systems.
-
-
- Sound Blaster Notes:
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- This program contains routines to play digital sound on a Sound
- Blaster or compatible card. However, this program does NOT
- contain autodetection routines. This program relies upon the
- BLASTER= variable being set appropriately in your environment.
- If the BLASTER= variable is set incorrectly, the program may
- crash. If the BLASTER= variable is absent the program will
- NOT attempt to use Sound Blaster sound.
-
- Additionally you will need to have free EMS memory to hear
- all digital sounds (they're too big to fit in conventional
- memory). The sounds deemed "most important" to game play
- will be loaded into conventional memory on a first-come, first-
- served basis. To hear ALL sounds you will need enough EMS
- free to fit the file GALSFX.DBO. Check free EMS with the
- MEM command under DOS.
-
-
- Primary Controls:
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- Cursor keys: left and right: maneuver your laser cannon
- Space/Ctrl/Up Arrow: fire your laser cannon
-
-
- Additional Keys:
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- [P] - pause the game ([P] or enter to restart)
- [J] - toggle joystick on/off
- [Ctrl-J] - calibrate joystick
- [F1] - Review this file (HELP)
- [F2] - Display high score chart
- [F4] - Toggle frame dropping (for slower computers only)
- [F5] - Toggle sound on/off
- [F10] - Quit game, go to menu
- [ESC] - Quit game, go to DOS
-
-
- Game Notes:
- ~~~~~~~~~~~
- Galaxi is a tribute to various old 1980s "shooter" games and
- features similar and familiar move and shoot routines for the
- aliens.
-
- Your job is: DESTROY ALL ALIENS
-
- Do this by blasting them with your laser cannon while maneuvering
- to avoid enemy Divers and Bombs.
-
-
- Score Advance Table:
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- Alien Type In Convoy Diver
- ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~
- Flagship 60 150/200/300/800
-
- Red Alien 50 100
-
- Purple Alien 40 80
-
- Blue Alien (pawns) 30 60
-
- Any time you lose all of your laser cannons (you start with four)
- the game is over. Additional laser cannons may be earned for
- every 10,000 points of scoring.
-
-
- Play Hints:
- ~~~~~~~~~~~
- Never sit still (at least not for long). Aliens aim directly for
- your laser cannon and if it's within their range they will hit it
- every single time. Keep moving so they can't draw a bead on it.
-
- Aliens also dive for your cannon, swooping down at you in a "dive
- bomb" approach pattern, varying depending on the color and type
- of alien.
-
-
- Internet Support:
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- Contact support@plbm.com for support via email. You may also check
- the following site(s) for upgrades:
-
- http://www.plbm.com
- ftp://ftp.netcom.com/pub/kw/kwd/games
-
-
- Credits:
- ~~~~~~~~
- This program was written by Kurt W. Dekker and is distributed
- by PLBM Games. You may contact Kurt via email at kwd@plbm.com
-
-
- Ordering Information:
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- To order the full version of this game, send your $14.95 registration
- fee (plus $4.95 per order for shipping and handling) to:
-
- PLBM Games <sales@plbm.com>
- PO Box 10342
- Costa Mesa, CA 92627
-
- You may also call 1-800-909-5701 to order using your credit card.
-
- International orders call 1-612-924-3235 to order via credit card.
-
- Include your name, address, phone number and email to ensure rapid
- delivery.
- <EOF>
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