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Meteor Rescue
Meteor Rescue is a single-player, keyboard-controlled game that is very similar to Meteor Mission and may well be a later version of that game.
Once again, some poor astronauts have been marooned on a desolate planetoid. Your job is to pick them up and bring them home.
This is a game of two halves. In the first half, the player's ship is held in a sort of cage in the dropship that moves left/right across the top of the screen. As soon as the main engines start up, the floor of the cage retracts and the ship begins its descent. Timing is important, as the space between the ship and the landing pads contains orbiting rocks to avoid.
Once the spacecraft has landed, the astronaut climbs aboard and the spacecraft begins its ascent. The ascent rate can be increased, but not decreased, so there is no hiding at the bottom of the screen until the orbiting rocks are out of the way. Fortunately, the ship has a cannon that only works during the ascent phase, which can be used to shoot the rocks for extra points and reach the descending ship. All the player has to do now is avoid the rocks and dock with the descent ship by re-entering the cage. As an added complication, the dropship keeps moving from side to side and stops at a random location each time.
The player has five lives with which to accumulate the highest score possible. Once all the astronauts are rescued, there is a brief fanfare and the game begins the next level with a new set of astronauts and more obstacles.
Landing too fast, colliding with a flying rock, colliding with the drop ship, driving past the drop ship, trying to maneuver inside the drop ship all destroy the player's ship and cost a life.
ROXX
ROXX is a 1995 DOS game that was released to much anticipation and excitement among gamers. Developed by New World Computing, ROXX is a fast-paced action game that showcases the company's prowess in creating gripping gameplay and stunning visuals. From its unique storyline to its challenging gameplay, ROXX quickly became a must-have game for DOS users.
Set in a dystopian world, ROXX follows the story of a fierce warrior named Zaxx who must embark on a journey to save her city from a powerful alien invasion. The game begins with an impressive cutscene that sets the tone for the rest of the game. The attention to detail in the graphics and the smooth animations immediately capture the player's attention and leave them hooked.
The gameplay in ROXX is nothing short of exhilarating. As Zaxx, the player must navigate through challenging levels, fighting off various enemies and bosses with a variety of weapons and power-ups. What sets ROXX apart from other action games of its time is the fluidity and responsiveness of the controls. Zaxx's movements are precise and smooth, allowing players to perform intricate maneuvers and combos effortlessly.
One of the most impressive aspects of ROXX is its level design. Each level is uniquely designed, with different obstacles, enemies, and challenges. The game presents a good balance of difficulty, making it accessible for both casual and hardcore gamers. Boss battles are particularly impressive, requiring players to strategize and use all their skills to defeat their opponents.
Besides its gameplay and graphics, ROXX also features a memorable soundtrack that perfectly complements the game's action-packed nature. Each level has its own distinct music, adding to the overall immersive experience. Additionally, the game also includes voiceover dialogues, adding a new layer of storytelling to the game.
Despite being released in 1995, ROXX holds up remarkably well to this day. Its captivating gameplay and stunning graphics have stood the test of time, making it a timeless classic among DOS games. Its success also led to several sequels and spin-offs, solidifying ROXX's status as a fan-favorite among gamers.
Scud Attack
In Scud Attack you are in command of the great defensive power of a linked network of three Patriot ABM batteries, charged with defending your cities against the threat of Scud ballistic missiles.
The Scud missiles will arrive in separate waves, one after the other, each one more threatening than the last. For each wave you have 45 Patriot missiles (distributed among the three bases for safety and redundancy) to repel the incoming Scuds. Your job is to target the Scuds and knock them out of the sky before their deadly warheads reach your precious cities.
At the end of each wave of Scud Attack you will receive bonus points based on how many cities you have successfully defended and how many Patriot missiles you have left over. Those Patriots are expensive, so use them wisely!
The Patriot missiles coming out of each of the bases are not quite identical. The missiles from the center base are faster than those from the outer bases. When you use either mouse button to fire a missile, the computer will make an instant decision on which missile base to use. This may work well for the first few waves, but later on you will probably need to control which base is firing by using the 1, 2, 3 keys instead, to get maximum defensive effectiveness from the missiles.
If you fail to destroy a falling Scud missile, there is still a chance that it will fall harmlessly in the field between your cities. However, if a Scud missile hits one of your cities, it will destroy that city and all its innocent inhabitants. If a Scud missile hits one of your Patriot missile bases, it will destroy all the missiles in that base. It will not be replenished until the next wave of attack.
When all your cities have been bombed, the game is over. See below for how to win a bonus city.
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