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{{Availability/row| Retail | | floppy | The original disks use {{DRM|CPC Copy Protection}}. | | DOS }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | floppy | The original disks use {{DRM|CPC Copy Protection}}. | | DOS }} | ||
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+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===three-channel audio support=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game supports three-channel audio, which requires the hardware built into the PCjr or Tandy 1000 computer. Other systems are limited to one-channel audio played through the PC speaker. | ||
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+ | {{fixbox|description=Use [[DOSBox]]||fix= | ||
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+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} if DOSBox is configured to emulate a PCjr or Tandy computer, the game detects and uses the emulated PCjr/Tandy sound hardware for three-channel audio. | ||
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Revision as of 10:06, 17 March 2020
Developers | |
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Game Arts | |
Publishers | |
Sierra | |
Release dates | |
DOS | October 1987 |
Key points
- Can be run under DOSBox.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | The original disks use CPC Copy Protection DRM. |
Essential improvements
three-channel audio support
- The game supports three-channel audio, which requires the hardware built into the PCjr or Tandy 1000 computer. Other systems are limited to one-channel audio played through the PC speaker.
Use DOSBox |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- The game auto detects the hardware on each startup. There is no configuration file.
Save game data location
- The game does not support saving progress
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Gallery
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes | CGA, EGA, MCGA, PCjr, Tandy | Runs in 320x200 native resolution regardless of video adapter. MCGA only works on the IBM PS/2 Model 25 and 30. PCjr/Tandy graphics only work on an IBM PCjr or Tandy 1000. |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | Intel 8088 / 8086 | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 KB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | CGA | EGA |