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Dark Side
Title:Dark Side
Category:Game/Freescape
Release Date:
Language:English
Size:64K
Machine:PAL Only
Code Type:Machine code
Distribution:Freeware
Game ending type:Has an end, game ends
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Converted by:Tarzan
Notes:AKA The Dark Side. Surpassed by a different conversion: Dark Side (Csory).
  External links:
    C64 release
    Amiga release
    Amstrad CPC release
    ZX Spectrum release
    Atari ST release

User Rating: 8.4/10 (15 votes)
Dark Side Title Screenshot

Dark Side Screenshot


Game Endings
This game has an ending!


Appeared On Compilations
Pluvi 27


Game Objective
WELCOME TO YOUR MISSION!

BACKGROUND
200 years on from Driller times, the Ketars take revenge. On the Dark Side of Evath’s other moon, Tricuspid, a giant weapon, Zephyr One, has been constructed aimed to blow Evath to bits. To gain sufficient power, a network of  ECD's (Energy Collection Devices) were constructed around the moon. The suspended solar cell at the ECD apex collects energy from Evath’s sun then transmits this energy through the power line matrix for the final assault on Evathkind.

OBJECTIVE
To avoid mass panic on Evath this mission is highly confidential. You have been dropped inconspicuously on Tricuspid into a safe drop zone by a routine patrol ship. Your mission is to destroy every ECD, thus disabling the Zephyr One weapon and saving Evath from certain destruction. Score guide - first week target - one million points.

YOUR EQUIPMENT
Your space suit comes complete with quad lazers, a plasma band shield, jet power pack for extra mobility, plus a small supply of fuel.

YOUR VIEW
The display shows the Freescape(TM) generated view through your space suit helmet. The LED lights to the right indicate the rate at which the ECD’s are collecting power. When the top LED lights, Zephyr One will fire!!!

TIME IS CRUCIAL
Evath is only minutes away from destruction. Every time an ECD is successfully disabled the energy collection rate will be slowed, thus allowing more time.

MISSION INFORMATION
The following information has been collected by previous unsuccessful missions:-
ECD's
If an ECD is shot - it will be disabled. If the ECD is connected between 2 other active ECD's the device will regenerate immediately.
POWERPORTERS
A product of future technology These suspended slabs are instant Teleportation devices.
PLEXORS
These are "tank like" defences placed around Tricuspid. they will attack if you are within range.
TELEPOD
This was used by the Ketars to gain access to restricted areas. before abandoning the moon the Ketars hid the telepod crystals. These must be located before the telepod can be activated.

ONLY THE BEST WILL SUCCEED.
GOOD LUCK!


Controls
Joystick in Port 1

Keyboard:
- Move forward
= Move backward
Q Turn left
W Turn right
SHIFT Fire (with sight on)
SPACE Toggle Move/Attack modes
P Point of view up
L Point of view down
R Increase altitude
F Decrease altitude
U U-turn
J Jet On/Off
A Increase angle
Z Decrease angle
S Increase step
X Decrease step
I I/O menu
< Tilt left
> Tilt right


Cheats - How do I use cheats?
POKE 29005, 173Unlimited shield against shots (unpacked)
POKE 26272, 44Unlimited shield against collisions (unpacked)
>4A45 2C
>7290 AD
Unlimited fuel
>66A0 2C
>714D AD
Unlimited shield
SYS 18044Restart game

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