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- SuperFly
- Release 2.1 September 1, 1994
-
- Nels Anderson
- 585 Edmands Road
- Framingham, MA 01701
- U.S.A.
-
- DESCRIPTION: SuperFly is an action game in which your home has been
- invaded by a swarm of flies and other nasty bugs. It includes 20
- different rounds with a variety of obstacles. There are three levels of
- difficulty and a number of game options. To get started, either read
- the .doc file or just start up the game and view the help screen.
-
- REQUIREMENTS: SuperFly runs in 640x350, 16 color graphics mode so an
- EGA or VGA card is required. SuperFly requires 256k of memory.
-
- SHAREWARE: SuperFly is distributed as Shareware. You are free to try
- the game and make copies for others. If you continue to use the game,
- however, you must pay the author a registration fee of $15 (#12.95 in
- the U.K.; see UKORDER.TXT for details); in return you'll receive a copy
- of the latest version of the program, a set of game hints, and possibly
- another game to try out. A deluxe version with binder and printed
- manual is available for $22. Disk vendors please see the file
- VENDOR.TXT for distribution details. Shipping is $2 on the standard
- version and $4 for the deluxe version or for shipping outside North
- America. Please include $2 extra for 3.5" diskettes.
-
- FILES: The files included in SuperFly v2.1 are as follows:
-
- FLY.EXE SuperFly program
- FLY.DOC Documentation (instructions)
- FLY.TXT This file
- FLY.PIC Pictures used by the game
- FLYLOGO.PCC More pictures
- HOUSE.PCC Title screen picture
- ARGHFLY.PCC More of title screen picture
- DOOR.PCC More of title screen picture
- SELECT.PCC Control device selection picture
- ORDERFRM.TXT Ready to print registration form
- UKORDER.TXT Order form for U.K. residents
- FILE_ID.DIZ Brief program description for BBS use
- SHAREWRE.TXT Information on Shareware
- VENDOR.TXT Information for disk vendors, BBSes, etc.
- CATALOG.EXE Catalog of other products by the same author
-
- All these files MUST be included when distributing this program. If you
- archive the program for distribution through BBSes, please use the name
- SFLY21.ZIP (or .LZH, .PAK, etc. as appropriate).
-
- SUPPORT: Support for this software is provided through the )(evious
- BBS. Call 508-788-6951 (300 thru 28800 bps HST/v.32, 8N1) and leave a
- C)omment for the sysop. The latest version will always be available
- there first. Mail support is also available; please include an SASE
- with your request. Finally, you can contact the author through
- CompuServe's mail system. Address to Nels Anderson [71020,2613].
- You can also write via Internet at 71020.2613@compuserve.com.
-
- AVAILABLE SOFTWARE: Other software which I've either written or
- contributed to:
-
- EGATREK: Space strategy battle game, using hi-res EGA graphics.
- Based on the classic minicomputer game, including
- maps, graphics, communications and even a view outside
- the ship. Winner of Public Brand Software's 1988
- software contest.
-
- "...simply an amazing program, full of surprises and
- strategic challenges."
- -- ProGamer Magazine, Series 2, Volume 8
-
- "EGATrek is such a well-designed game, if you don't have
- EGA hardware, it's a good reason to upgrade."
- -- Shareware Magazine, July-August 1990
-
- MAHJONGG: Addictive solitaire game played with Chinese tiles. Very
- easy to learn but always a challenge to win. Many game
- options including timed games, tournaments, etc. Also
- allows loading optional tile sets (tile editor included).
- Supports EGA and Hercules graphics; mouse optional.
-
- "Gorgeous board and tiles, challenging and addictive play."
- -- PCWorld Magazine, December 1988
-
- "...a visual feast and a mental workout."
- -- Compute! Magazine, April 1989
-
- TMATCH: A variation on concentration solitaire or "memory", but
- adds multiple player version (up to four players) or play
- against the computer. Many scoring and difficulty settings
- allow use by any age player. Uses the same tiles for
- playing pieces as Mah Jongg solitaire and includes the tile
- editor.
-
- TILESETS: Several collections of tile sets created by various
- Mah Jongg fans are available. Each collection includes
- at least ten tile sets. Requires Mah Jongg v3.3 or later
- or any version of Tile Match.
-
- CIPHER: A word puzzle game, yet it uses hi-res VGA or EGA graphics
- to run (mouse optional). Also will run in text mode.
- Includes over 30 puzzles to solve; registered version comes
- with over 200 additional puzzles. You can also enter your
- own puzzles. A Windows version is also available.
-
- SHOOT: "Shooting Gallery" is a colorful arcade game with several
- different rounds to test your aim and reflexes, including
- skeet, quick draw, carnival type shooting range and a wild
- west shootout. Uses 320x200, 256 color mode and a mouse to
- play. Requires VGA or MCGA.
-
- Selected as one of the top ten EGA/VGA shareware games
- of all time.
- -- PsL News, Public (software) Library, October 1990
-
- "Shooting Gallery is seven rounds of pure fun!"
- -- Patrick Grote
-
- "...one of the most entertaining, colorful, action-packed
- and challenging games I have seen."
- -- Vulcan's Compute Monthly, August 1990
-
- SUPERFLY: An action game using hi-res EGA/VGA graphics. Chase the
- flies and other insects through twenty different rounds.
- Includes three levels of difficulty, hall of fame, shell
- to DOS, etc. Supports keyboard, mouse, joystick.
-
- "...so habit forming you'd better not start playing if
- you have anything else to do."
- -- PC Magazine, vol. 10 #17 (10/15/91)
-
- "RATING: 10.0" (highest rating)
- -- Patrick Grote
-
- BASSTOUR: (Written by Dick Olsen). Game that simulates a fishing
- tournament, including rod and lure selection. Runs in
- EGA/CGA/Hercules graphics modes.
-
- BASSMAP: Companion program for BassTour which allows lakes to be
- created or modified. EGA and CGA versions provided.
-
-
- These programs are probably available on your favorite BBS or from your
- favorite disk vendors. To register them or to order direct, use the
- form in the file "orderfrm.txt" which is all ready to print. The
- "deluxe" version includes the registered software on diskette, plus a
- binder and printed manual (some programs also include quick reference
- cards). The standard version includes just the diskette with the
- registered software. You can also use your VISA or MasterCard to order
- on-line thru the support BBS, Xevious, at 508-788-6951. Use the command
- "CREDIT" to order.
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- SuperFly is copyright (c) 1990-1994 by Nels Anderson. All rights reserved.
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