Skittles is an action/puzzle game for one or two players! You control genetically altered Skittles which fall from the sky, trying to keep them from stacking up to the top of the screen.
The Skittles engineers have recently been experimenting with new flavors and colors. One of the more psychopathic scientists decided to alter the Skittles' formulas through genetic mutation. The first test batch was produced, and a teeming, jiggly mass of coagulated, living Skittles appeared. They quickly began to multiply and pile up into large groups. As the scientists fled screaming from the building, a few clever minds noticed that the Skittles were highly reactive. When four of the same type of Skittle touched, they would instantly vaporize.
There's only one hope left for the Skittles plant, its workers, and the small city that they inhabit. Vaporize the Skittles before they run rampant and destroy everything in their path! You are the only hope left before they crush the entire city.
• How do I play?
Ready to start a game? Good! Once you open Skittles, a demo game will begin and the computer will face off against itself. You might want to watch what it does to gain a few strategies or ideas.
Next, click the mouse button to show the menu bar, and choose "One Player." You will begin a game of Skittles against the computer. Don't let your Skittles pile to the top of the screen! As soon as they start dropping from the top, rotate them into position and slide them into place. When four identical Skittles touch, they will vaporize.
You can also choose Two Player mode, and face off against a partner.
• How do I control these Skittles?
The standard controls are:
Player 1 Player 2
Move Left: A 4
Rotate: S 5
Move Right: D 6
Drop: X 2
These controls, however, are customizable. Choose Keyboard Setup from the Options menu to change these settings to whatever makes you comfortable!
• What are these translucent Skittles falling from the top of the screen?
Those Skittles are a real nuisance. They are the genetic residue that forms from vaporizing Skittles, so it forms whenever you vaporize any of your Skittles. However, the residue drops on your opponent! This makes it easier to finish him off. Also, the more Skittles you zap at once, the more gunk will fall on him—so set up chain reactions and large vaporizations as quickly as you can!
• How can I ever thank you?
That's easy! Choose Registration from the Apple menu for details.
When you register, you'll receive the registration copy of Skittles with eight computer enemies. There's also more music and more graphics to enjoy. On the higher levels, the computer's intellect grows immensely, so the challenge continues on. Please register and support shareware!
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