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Crime Wave v1.2

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Note: After registering Crime Wave you may not distribute it or give it to anyone else. However, if you made a copy of the shareware Crime Wave (before registering) and gave it to a friend or uploaded it on a BBS or Web Page, then that's fine... but after you register- it is illegal to distribute this game to anyone or anything.

Contents:

 Starting the Game
 How To Play Crime Wave
 Registrations
 Trouble-Shooting Tips
 Hints and Secrets
 Hot-Keys
 Information About This Software
 The BoSoftware Commitment
 Available & Coming Soon From BoSoftware
 Disclaiming & Copyrights


Starting the Game

To begin playing Crime Wave, run the file labeled CRIME.EXE in you game directory. After the intro, you will be asked if you would like to (N) Start A New Game or (L) Load a previously saved game. If you haven't played before simply press the N button on your keyboard. If you wish to load a game, press the L button. It's that simple.

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How to play Crime Wave

Crime Wave has an easy to use interface. From the beginning of the game, the user should be able to understand how to play. To move your character, use the arrow/directional keys on your keyboard (don't hold down the key, just tap it). The diagram below shows you the movement and buttons that are featured.

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Registrations

Upon downloading this game you receive the shareware version of Crime Wave. What this means is you don't actually have the full game- just a sample of the game. You can distribute SHAREWARE Crime Wave but once you register- you cannot. The registered version features dozens of animated characters... a FULL game that only the best gamers can beat, and dozens of 3-D Animated Environments! If you want to STOP ROBBERS, QUESTION WITNESSES, FOLLOW CRIMINALS DOWN ABANDONED STREETS AND INTO SECRET HIDEOUTS, AND USE YOUR GUN TO PERFORM S.W.A.T. TEAM TECHNIQUES... THEN REGISTER THE GAME AND GET ALL OF THESE FEATURES! To give you a feel of how long the game is: OVER 500 HOURS OF PROGRAMMING WENT INTO THE CREATION OF CRIME WAVE!

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Trouble-Shooting Tips:

*The following section is for people who are having trouble working the game itself*

I really don't know of any defects in my game... it has been tested and seen as BUG-FREE, however, some errors may occur due to variations in computers

 My PC speaker sound locks up and the game needs to be resetted!
 Module Not Found in Path (pathname)
 Illegal Function Call in Module (name)
 Program Memory Overflow

That's about all of the bad things that I think could happen. Sorry if it didn't help and you still are having trouble.

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Running Crime Wave in a non-DOS environment can cause a lock up occasionally in the PC speaker sound on older machines. For faster... more accurate game-play, play Crime Wave in a DOS based environment


The problem here is you don't have all your Crime Wave files in the same directory. Make sure you put ALL Crime Wave files in the same directory- call it what you want- the default is CRIME


Your computer doesn't support one of the colors for the game or it doesn't support a command syntax. I really have never heard of this happening, but if it does your computer must be older.


This message will be displayed when the computer has reached it's maximum stack space capability. There is no true solution to this error, but it will ONLY occur in the game if the player abuses the gun privelage


Hints & Secrets:

Here are some helpful hints to play and WIN WIN WIN!

-The name of the character you control is JACK MERCER... remember it!

-When you first enter a room, type LOOK AROUND to get a description of the room. The objects in the room of most importance will be pointed out to the player.

-Talk and interact with EVERY character that is in the game. Ask questions and try giving characters objects

-When arresting suspects, CUFF, SEARCH, AND READ RIGHTS!

-Always revisit places you have already been. They may have changed in some way or a character may be there. Remember, the characters move around too!

-Some places on the driving portion of the game can be visited even if there is no entrance. Just stop your vehicle in front of the entrance of the building.

-Use your gun ONLY when you feel un-safe in an environment

ARE YOU SO STUCK IN THE GAME THAT YOU'VE GIVEN UP? ORDER THE OFFICIAL CRIME WAVE HINT-BOOK BY RUNNING 'HINTBOOK.EXE'

 Click here to reveal the first 6 steps of the game!

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Hot Keys:

While in the game the following buttons have specific functions: F1- Brings up the OPTIONS menu F2- Displays your INVENTORY or what the character is currently carrying with them F3- Draw/Put Away Gun ESC- Quit the game


Software Information:

Crime Wave was not inspired by actual events but it was inspired by previous Police Games that were smash hits back in the mid 80's. I've always enjoyed the mid 80's computer graphics and decided it was time to make a game living up to those standards. For anyone who ever wants to be a cop, but know they won't, just play this game and have fun. Programming for Crime Wave began on April 15, 1998.


BoSoftware Commitment:

When I founded my company BoSoftware- I was very dedicated to the public. Being a video-game fanatic, I soon realized that games were EXPENSIVE! That is why my registration prices are SOOO low and un-beatable! Think, Crime Wave is only $5.00! That's the BoSoftware advantage! Compared to outrageous prices of games that are $50.00 and even $20.00, 5 bucks is cheap! So come on- register today and catch those crooks!


Now Available from BoSoftware:

 *Funky Feud*

 Boslibs

 Space Crusades

Coming Soon from BoSoftware:

 Crime Wave II

 Cyber-Hunting

The above games are games that were on the programmers mind at the time and may actually never be created

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*Funky Feud*:

A game show game with nearly 200 questions and answers! You choose between 10 selectable male and female characters! Included is a Hall of Fame where player names, scores, and stats are held. The player that reaches up to 2,000 points goes onward to play the champion of *Funky Feud*- Fancy Fred! Download this game today!


Boslibs:

A game where you enter words like nouns, adjectives, verbs, expressions, names, and those words you entered are placed into 20 stories! You can read ALL 20, one by one! Laugh at those wacky stories and print them to show some friends! Download today!


Space Crusades:

From the makers of *Funky Feud* and Boslibs comes Space Crusades! Space Crusades is fun and addicting! It includes 4 great mind-boggling games all in 1 complete package! Every game has lively animation, music, sound, and creativity. Collect 3 ship pieces and earn some money to fly back to earth.


Crime Wave II:

While not much is known about Crime Wave II, (or if it will be available soon) it is said to feature the same character Jack Mercer. Jack has been transferred to a NEW town and is assigned to a NEW case. With all new characters, 3-D backgrounds, and music to keep a gamer entertained. Crime Wave II will have NEWER features, such as selectable weapons and bombs may even be available. Stay tuned for the NEWS section at the Official BoSoftware On-Line Web-site.


Cyber Hunting:

Finally a quality hunting game for the PC. Spend hours walking through the woods controlling a character in hunting gear. If you don't want to walk... you can ride your 4-wheeler down paths in the woods. Hide in trees and wait for deer, birds, and maybe even SCARY and BIG animals. You are in a contest where the hunter that brings back the most meat wins money. Use your money to buy better equipment (rifles, camouflaged suits, etc.) TITLE OF GAME IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE- POSSIBLE RELEASE DATE: APRIL '99


Disclaiming and Copyrights:

My game is bug free and does not contain viruses of any kind. Therefore I cannot be held responsible for any computer damage because I could not have possibly caused it. No characters are related to any particular individuals life or a lifestyle and any character that seems to be is purely coincidental. The town of Lockwood and included characters names are intended to be fictional. The story-line is also intended to be fictional for entertainment purposes only.

Crime Wave was designed by BoSoftware and may only be sold by the representative of BoSoftware.

Uploading and distributing SHAREWARE Crime Wave (before registering) to the public is legal and recommended. However, be sure to include ALL the files that were included with the package.

By registering Crime Wave you make a promise to not distribute the game.


The Official BoSoftware Website:

welcome.to/BoSoftware
For the latest on gaming news, updates, releases and contests!


The First 6 Steps:

Warning: Do not read on if you don't want to spoil the beginning of the game. The actual steps WILL be given.

Step 1: Type 'TAKE HANDCUFFS', exit your room and go east to the Chief's room.
Step 2: Drive to Ronny's Hardware and Appliances (the gray building south on the map labeled Center of Town)
Step 3: In Ronny's walk to the desk east of the screen. Type 'TAKE PAPER'
Step 4: Give paper to Ronny... he will give you a shovel
Step 5: Go to the beach and walk east 6 screens. At the rock with the fabric type 'DIG'
Step 6: After you get the fabric type 'LOOK AT FABRIC'... now you can go to the purple building in East-Side Lockwood. To enter, have your vehicle come to a complete stop within distance of the entrance.
A POSSIBLE STEP 7!: ORDER THE FULL VERSION OF THIS GAME IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY!

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