#New Software
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Hey dere ,
I was wondering if anybody else was either curious or stupid enough to
but this new game called Deep Space by Psygosis. I've had it for about a week
and a half, but have only tried to play it 3 times because of finals. Anyway,
you get a Heavy Metal type comic book (whoopee<=heavy sarcasm), and a woefully
helpless instruction book that gives you very little idea what in the hell
you're supposed to do. If anyone could clue me into how you're supposed to
enjoy this, I'll certainly be grateful. The graphics are outstanding, gameplay
confusing, and information really stinks.
Thanks
Reed
I've had it about a week myself, have played it many more than 3 times,
and still don't know what the hell the object is. The hardest thing about it is
navigation. The cute little maps in the manual are alright, but useless without
coordinates. Also, the navigational screen just doesn't seem to work right.
When you click an object on the left side and then click one on the right, the
one on the left changes.
I've got all three Psygnosis games (unfortunately)…Brattacas, Arena,
and DS. Of the three, DS is probably the best, if that tells you anything about
the others. Arena is by far the worst!
Any Christmas shoppers…AVOID ALL PROGRAMS BY THIS COMPANY!
Regards…
–Matt
P.S. If you figure anything out, let me know. I agree, the graphics are
great, but all of their games have good graphics. Unfortunately they think they
can sell games on graphics alone and forget about the gameplay. In my case they
were right (WERE).
I am playing deep space on the ST and have come to like it(after I came to
understand the navigational system. You must turn on the double screen on the
left, then click on the object you want to move to in each of the double screen
nav windows. Then cllick on the third button in the same row of buttons that
brings up the double screen(i.e. top row,right button). Move your ship until
the squares in that window look like boxes lined up one within another and are
of a yellow color(yellow on the ST, consult your manual). The boxes will move
together to the outside of the window as you get closer to your goal. In the
same window it also shows your distance from the goal. I did not like the game
at first either(I still dislike Bratacus, all flash and no cash as they say);
but if you give this game some time and spend some time studying the manual the
controls and stuff will become second nature and the game is quite good. Good
luck.
Marc Baime
Matt,
I took the hint a little earlier on Brattacas and therefore
saved myself some money and more importantly aggravation. I've figured out the
navigation alright, but it is tedious, boring, and no fun either! And even with
knowing how to get around, I still haven't found out what in the hell to do!!!
As for the graphics, my copy every once in a while will get a planet or astroid
stuck on the screen and nothing I can do will get rid of it. Let's hope this
is enough warning to others to not buy this game, and thereby get rid of the
marginal computer games around. (Computer Baseball by SSI is by far the worst
translation of a game yet. The amiga version is worse than the 5 yearold Apple
II+ version)
Good luck on future games,
REED
Hey Reed, have you heard about how to go about upgrading to the new
improved version of Gridiron? I sent my warranty card in and have not
been notified thru the mail. Have you heard anything?
Nevin
Nevin,
Nope haven't heard a thing nut then being the slightly irresponsible
graduate student type person I am, I didn't send in my card yet. I'll do it
soon. I'm going to call Bethesda tomorrow 16dec about the upgrade. Maybe it's
free. Doubt it though. Did you try my double man to man on the ends defense.
My chiefs held the raiders scoreless for 2 games on the pro level with it, my
special blitz, and an occasional prevent. I'm getting sick of having the
computer throw incompletions forever against the prevent with time running out.
In fact I bump the intended receiver so their Qb will throw to someone else.
Good game, but needs better stat capabilities. I'll let you know about the
upgrade if I hear anything.
REED
Reed:
I got the lowdown on how to upgrade from Bethesda yesterday. See
message 43933 for details.
Nevin