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 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.