home *** CD-ROM | disk | FTP | other *** search
- Matrix 2.1 is the enhanced version of QB Matrix and was written in
- QuickBasic 4.5. If has a great list of features and is only $2 dollars
- by e-mail! Please read on ...
-
- Let's start with control. Matrix 2.1 can be played with a gamepad or
- mouse which can greatly improve scores and make higher levels much
- easier to conquer. Especially the gamepad because of the accurate
- control it provides. Also, having the mouse available makes option
- selection effortless.
-
- Matrix 2.1 allows game progress to be saved at any time. If things
- look like they have been going well save your current game. When things
- go bad start where you last saved. Up to five seperate games can be saved.
-
- One of the neatest features of Matrix 2.1 is the ability to record your
- games. By pressing the record button on the options screen your game
- will be recorded piece by piece, move by move. When the game is over
- you can play it back! Learn from your mistakes. Or just relax and enjoy
- watching your game without the pressure you get from playing it. Better
- yet, show your friends how you beat thier highscores.
-
- Besides playing reqular Tetris, Matrix 2.1 plays scenerios. These are
- preconstruted games where the object is to clear pit of the blocks with
- an 'S' in them using the least amount of pieces as possible. The top
- five scores for each scenerio are displayed at games end. There are about
- 12 scenerios included plus a scenerio editor so you can make your own.
-
- Matrix 2.1 has a host of other improvements. Different palettes can be
- loaded for colorfull effects, choose between piece styles, and so many
- other little enhancements that really add to the game. Extended levels
- for instance. Piece drop times between levels have been expanded so
- the game lasts a lot longer before it gets to difficult. A slide feature
- that lets you slide the piece a few seconds after it stops traveling
- before it 'locks' in. Great on higher levels. Bonus points are awarded
- for line clears. 100 for singles, 200 for doubles, 900 for triples and
- 2500 for quads. New graphics have been added too. For instance there are
- about half of dozen different ways the pit get cleared before displaying
- the games total bonuses and time played. There is also a special bonus
- screen if get past level 14.
-
- One other thing before before the ordering info. Matrix 2.1 has cheat
- codes. You can stop the pieces from dropping. Execute line clears to
- get you out of trouble. And add points to your score at a whim! Cheats
- can be protected with a password so nobody can access them but you!
-
-
- If you would like a copy of the Matrix 2.1 source code, documentation
- and the compiled program, print out the ODRFRM.TXT file enclosed it
- with a $2 check or money order along with your e-mail address to :
-
- Tim Truman
- 110 Homestead Ave
- Spfld MA 01151
-
- If you would prefer postal delivery include another $2 dollars
- to cover the disk and postal expenses.
-
-
- If there are futher questions I can be reached at the following :
- AOL - Tim Truman
- Compuserve - 74734,2203
- INTERNET - TimTruman@aol.com
-
-
-
-