Contents:

1. Description
2. System requirements
3. Shareware limitations
4. Installation
5. Registration
6. Copyright and license
7. Technical support

1.Description

QuadroNoid is an absolutly new remake of popular game Arkanoid.
Various new elements have been added in this game and the main difference between QuadroNoid and a common Arkanoid is that you can select the game type from Arkanoid, DoubleNoid, TripleNoid and QuadroNoid.

The goal is simple - you need to destroy all bricks in each level to proceed to the next level. Many different bonuses will help you on your way.

QuadroNoid includes the level editor, where you can create your own levels and get maximum pleasure from the game.

Beautiful 32 bit 3D rendered animated graphics, large quantity of levels in 6 episodes, easily adjustable game difficulty, very nice music and sound effects will not leave you untouched.

Also in QuadroNoid the paddle and the ball have own lifes, e.g. if you have caught the dynamite bonus and the paddle has exploded, only the paddle lifes will decrease.

Bonuses:

Some bricks contain the bonuses - the blue ones help you, and the red ones have a negative effect.

• Paddle size Increasing/Decreasing
• Ball speed Decreasing/Increasing
• Extra paddle life
• Paddle exploding
• Shooting paddle
• Magnetic paddle
• Extra ball life
• Ball moves through the bricks
• Borders are on all sides
• Converts all bricks to normal visible state
• Level warp
• Extra ball
  

Main Menu:

Start Game - Start a new game, load the saved one or play a custom level. You'll be asked to select the game type, and the episode you like.

Options - here you can configure sound, video, and adjust the game and the mouse speed.

Editor - here you can create your own levels.

Controls:

Mouse, Arrow keys:       Move the horizontal paddle left and right and the vertical paddle up and down.

Left mouse button        Launch ball, fire lasers.
Space Bar

P                                Pause game

Esc                             Back to the main menu

Level Editor:

If you want to create some new levels you are right here!

To create bricks use the mouse - select the brick type and left click in the game field to place a brick, or right click to remove one.

After the bricks created, you can place the bonuses on them. To do this select bonus and left click on the created bricks, or hold shift and right click to remove one. The placed bonuses on the bricks you see as a numbers.

When you have finished the level creation, don't forget to save it!

You can play at this level immediately by pressing the play now button.
Also to play at created levels press the custom level button in the start game menu, select level, press ok button and enjoy!

2.System requirements

• Windows 95/98/2000/ME/NT
• DirectX 7.0 or better
• CPU: Pentium 266 MHz or better
• RAM: 32Mb (64 suggested)
• DirectX-compatible 16-bit video card
• DirectX-compatible sound card
  

3.Shareware limitations

- 15-days trial period
- only 2 levels in each episode are available

4.Installation

To install the game just run the setup program and follow the on-screen instructions.

5.Registration

Select Register item in QuadroNoid main menu or see "register.html" file.

• As a registered user you can play QuadroNoid - The Magic Worlds after 15-days trial expiring
• You gain access to all 80 levels
• You gain access to the Level Editor
• You gain access to all functions of the game
• Nag-screen will be disabled, text "Unregistered version" will disappear
• You get entitled to register all later versions free of charge
• Extraordinarily addictive game play

But besides this, registration entitles you free technical support, where you can get the qualified assistance. Also by registering the software you provide us with the resources and incentive to improve QuadroNoid - The Magic Worlds and to develop the new interesting games for you.

6.Copyright and license

QuadroNoid license can be found in the "license.txt" file.

QuadroNoid Copyright (c) 2002 Dmitry Zakharov
Music Copyright (c) 2002 Infinite Group
All Rights Reserved.

7.Technical support

Please feel free to contact us. You can send your comments, suggestions
and questions about QuadroNoid.

WWW: http://www.divogames.com
EMail: support@divogames.com