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Atari ST - 1994

Action Bughunt

Action Bughunt — screenshot 11 / 10
Genre
Shoot'em Up! - Multi-Directional
Year
1994
Language
STOS BASIC
Publisher
[no publisher]
Controls
Joystick
Distributor
Players
1
Developer
[n/a]
Resolution
Low
Licensed from
Programmer(s)
Vincent, Paul
Country
United Kingdom
Graphic Artist(s)
Vincent, Paul
Software
English
Game design
Vincent, Paul
Box/Instructions
English
Musician(s)
[unknown]
License
PD / Freeware / Shareware
Sound FX
Vincent, Paul
Serial
Cover Artist(s)
ST Type
ST, STe / 0.5MB
MIDI
Version
Dump
Download
Number of Disks
1 / Double Sided
Dump format
MSA
Protection

OTHER VERSIONS WITH THE SAME TITLE (1)

INSTRUCTIONS

                              | ACTION BUGHUNT |
                              +----------------+

                       (C) Copyright 1994  Paul Vincent

        This software is freeware and as such may be distributed and
     copied free of charge, on condition that all the files remain intact
     and unchanged. The author (Paul Vincent) accepts no responsibility
     for any damage or injury caused by the use or misuse of this
     software. Use of this software is at your own risk.
        This software is NOT public domain and may not be sold or used for
     commercial reasons or for monetary gain. No warranty is offered,
     either expressed or implied.

                                 INSTRUCTIONS
                                 ============

        An easy game to pick up. Simply use the joystick to move around
     the map, the view scrolls to keep you in the centre.  Firebutton
     causes you to fire in the direction currently faced. Use spacebar to
     change between any weapons carried and the return key to throw
     grenades (Stand well back from your target!).


        Version 1.02 has no known bugs to date (8/2/94) but if anyone
     finds any please let me know by writing to the address below.
     Currently it should run on any ST/STFM/STE upto TOS version 1.62. The
     program is NOT TOS 2.6 compatible but I don't know about higher TOS
     versions. I know there is a TOS 2.6 fix available (I possess a copy)
     but it does not work properly on ACTION BUGHUNT, some of the routines
     fail to function.
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        If you enjoy this game then you will probably be interested in
     receiving Bughunt II. It is a much, much larger game with many more
     features. Apart from more weapons (Mines, Electromats etc), proper
     object manipulation (Get, Drop, Use), more interactive scenery
     (Machines, lockable doors etc), massively increase strategic element
     (A complex mission system that allows item retrieval, object
     placement, survivor rescue etc), there are also enhancements for
     larger machines. If you have 1Meg or more then the sound quality is
     improved and there are more samples. You also get more graphics. If
     you own an STE then the game palette is enhanced. Users with a second
     disc drive bonus from not having to change discs during the game
     (Bughunt II is on two discs!). Other features include 60Hz screen
     support and a save game facility.

        A full manual and the two discs costs only œ6.00 from the address
     below. For another œ3.50 you will also receive the second data disc
     which contains another set of levels for the game.

TRIVIA (1)

Releases

First 16-bit releases reviewed in UK Atari or multiformat magazines for Atari ST (9/1994)

BOOK / MAGAZINE REVIEWS (2)

ST Format · January, 1992Rating: 80%
ST Review · November, 1994Rating: 4/5