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- "IN SEARCH OF DR. RIPTIDE" v1.1 README.TXT
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- [1] Riptide Update Information
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- From version 1.0 to 1.1
- - Game speed control improved.
- - Adjustable difficulty levels.
- - 4 button joystick support added.
- - Various board fixes.
- - Memory requirement for digital sound reduced to 584k.
- - Aura(tm) Interactor(tm) support added.
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- [2] The Story
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- You are Nick Nautilus, Special Naval AgenT (SNAT) 1138!
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- SNAT 1138 Mission Summary:
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- You have been called into action to seek and destroy the undersea laboratory of
- Dr. Tiberius Riptide, a mad scientific outcast. You have been ordered to use
- any means necessary to put Dr. Riptide and his secret lab out of comission...
- for good. A JASON submersible will be issued to aid your search. The JASON's
- small, manageble size will make it an invaluable asset.
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- Mission Background:
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- Riptide was banished from the scientific community after he announced plans to
- construct devices of heinous mass destruction to the population of the world's
- oceans. Intelligence has reported that Riptide has finally developed his Tuna-
- Matic, a device that turns living matter into a marketable delicacy. Riptide
- is fast becoming a rich villian by selling his "Tuna" on the black market as a
- trendy food for the filthy rich and powerful. Riptide has hidden himself deep
- within underwater catacombs off the coast of Australia and has surrounded him-
- self with deadly protection. You will come face to face with many of Dr. Rip-
- tide's creations and traps so be prepared. If you reach his lab, Riptide will
- be waiting for you, and he will have no regrets shipping you out in a tuna can.
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- Good luck, SNAT 1138...You'll need it.
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- [3] Game play problems
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- Q. Why does my gun power reduce sometimes?
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- A. When you collect SHIELD power-ups it reduces your fire-power. More
- advanced players will only collect shield power-ups when absolutely
- neccessary.
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- Q. Why does the JASON sub go out of control and not follow me sometimes?
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- A. If the main sub is damaged, JASON may malfunction.
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- Q. How can I turn the sound off while playing the game?
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- A. You can always press ESC to get the options screen.
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- Q. Sometimes I want to enter a cave but the game does not let me.
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- A. Some caves cannot be entered because they are inhabited with large
- creatures!
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- Q. How do I use the Pulse Cannon?
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- A. First you must find all the pieces to assemble the cannon. Once you
- have done that, you get 50 shots of incredible fire power!
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- Q. The game does not speed up when I put game speed on 'FAST'.
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- A. On older machines the game can only speed up so much. This game is
- recommended for 386-33 or faster.
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- Tip: If you are finding a level too hard to complete, try setting the
- game speed to 'SLOW'.
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- [4] Technical problems
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- Q. I have a mouse but the cursor does not respond to it.
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- A. Make sure your mouse driver is loaded before starting Riptide.
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- Q. When I use the arrow keys that are not on the number pad, I can't
- always control the sub.
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- A. This is a hardware bug with some MSDOS PCs. Try to use the arrow
- keys on the number pad.
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- Q. My sound card crashes Riptide before it can load.
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- A. If you are experiencing difficulties with digital sound, you can force
- Riptide to load with PC speaker sound by using the -pcsound command line
- option. At the command prompt type: RIPTIDE -PCSOUND
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- [5] Product Catalog
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- Pack Media Company, Inc. Product Catalog
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- Commercial/Retail Software:
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- NOTE: The following three programs have received the "Innovations '94
- Software Showcase Award" from the Electronics Industry Association. A
- distinguished panel of judges, designers, developers and news media
- have proclaimed these programs as some of the most innovative software
- products of 1994.
-
- ELEMENTS Logic/Puzzle Game
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- Are you prepared to master the ELEMENTS? Make your way through dozens
- of deviously constructed mazes. Don't forget to pick up the energy pods--
- you'll need them to survive! You'll also need all your wits to negotiate
- the trap doors, teleports, one-way blocks, switches, and locked doors to
- get you from one level to the next. If you like tricky puzzles, you'll love
- ELEMENTS -- simply the most devilish strategy game ever created for your PC.
-
- "A prize puzzler for conundrum connoisseurs, ELEMENTS kept me enthralled
- for hours." -- Johnny Wilson, Computer Gaming World
-
- "Tense, Compelling, and Addictive" -- Computer Game Review
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- "Best Logic Game" -- Chicago Tribune
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- SPECS: VGA 256/Logic/Strategy
- (()) Sound card support
- PRICE: $29.95
-
-
- METAMORF The Morphing Graphics Utility
-
- Morphing is one of Hollywood's hottest special effects--you've seen it in TV
- commercials, music videos, and movies. The effect is mesmerizing, creating the
- smooth transition of one image to another. With METAMORF, you can quickly
- create this amazing technique on your own personal computer. Simply load in
- any two images, identify key corresponding points (such as eyes, nose, and
- mouth), choose the number of frames, and let METAMORF work its magic. Then
- play back the results. For fun or professional use.
-
- NEW!
- METAMORF 3-D The 3-D Morphing Graphics Utility
- [CD-ROM for Windows(tm)]
-
- Now you can really dazzle. The morphing power of MetaMorf is now combined
- with amazing 3-D technology that will sizzle on your screen and pop out at
- you. Included on this CD-ROM for Windows are 200 fun images ready to use.
- Also inclued in the package are two sets of 3-D glasses and everything you
- need to bring stunning capabilities of major movie studios to your PC.
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- "One of the neatest programs I have ever seen." -- Bill Kunkel, Executive
- Editor Electronic Games
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- SPECS: VGA/SVGA Graphics Utility
- Mouse required
- PRICE: MetaMorf: $29.95
- MetaMorf 3-D (CD-ROM): $49.95
-
- NOTE: MetaMorf 3-D requires a 386 PC,
- Windows 3.1 or better, and a CD-ROM drive.
-
-
- PEA SHOOTIN' PETE Classic Arcade Fun
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- Get ready to meet the bravest action hero around - Pea Shootin' Pete! It's
- Pete's job to fight off wave after wave of bouncing extraterrestrials, alien
- probes, and weird boss villains. Pete's armed only with his trusty pea-
- shooter, but you can help him earn bonuses like more powerful projectiles,
- indestructibility, and extra lives. Pea Shootin' Pete is easy to learn, but
- you'll find yourself coming back again and again to its addictive challenge.
-
- "A neo-classical re-working of the perennial arcade favorites" --
- Electronic Games
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- SPECS: VGA 256/Arcade
- (()) Sound card support
- PRICE: $19.95
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- Shareware:
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- IN SEARCH OF DR. RIPTIDE Arcade Action
-
- Assume the role of Nick Nautilus, Secret Naval AgenT (SNAT) 1138. Your
- mission is to seek the secret underwater laboratory of the evil,
- outcast scientist, Dr. Riptide and put it out of commission...for good. Dr.
- Riptide has finally finished his heinous Tuna-Matic, and is turning sea
- life into a trendy delicacy for the world's rich and powerful. You will
- be issued a JASON probe to aid you on your mission.
-
- SPECS: VGA 256/Side Scrolling Arcade
- (()) Sound card support
- PRICE: $25.00
-
-
- Please see ORDER.FRM for an order form.
-
- Thank you,
-
- Pack Media Company, Inc.
- P.O. Box 1357
- Pompano Beach, FL 33061-1357
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- Inquiries: (305) 946-4275
- Orders: 1-800-628-3266
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- [6] License Agreement and Notice to Shareware Vendors
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- Please refer to the file LICENSE.DOC to see the software license agreement.
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- Shareware Vendors:
- Please refer to the file VENDOR.DOC for information on the PMC VENDOR
- LICENSE and how to obtain one.
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- [7] Misc.
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- Aura(tm) and the Interactor(tm) logos are trademarks of Aura Systems, Inc.
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- Pack Media Company is always on the lookout for hot, new entertainment titles.
- If you have developed a game or are a talented programmer, artist, or musician,
- send us a samples of your work.
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- Send samples to:
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- Pack Media Company, Inc.
- Attn: Submissions
- P.O. Box 1357
- Pompano Beach, FL 33061-1357
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- [8] Conclusion
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- Thank you for playing "In Search of Dr. Riptide." If you have any comments or
- suggestions, feel free to write us or email us at packmedia@aol.com.
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- Enjoy the game,
- Pack Media Company
-