The Krystal Connection

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===License===
===License===
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The game will be completed, then commercially released on Cassette and Floppy Disc via the ''Retro Software'' label. It is the next title to be released commercially under the Retro Software label.
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Non-Profit Commercial
===Introduction===
===Introduction===
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Back in 1985/86 I came very close to completing a platform game for the BBC Micro called "The Krystal Connection", which was due to be published by Melbourne House (I still have the original contract and correspondence between myself and Alfred Milgrom!).
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Back in 1985/86, Stephen Smith came very close to completing a platform game for the BBC Micro called "The Krystal Connection", which was due to be published by Melbourne House (Stephen still has the original contract and correspondence between himself and Alfred Milgrom!).
The game is 100% machine code, features in-game music and uses Mode 1 for graphics. Melbourne also wanted an Electron version, however I can't remember if I got one working. The only thing I need to finish off is the Password/Level Skip system (though I would also like to add an option to enable/disable the music whilst retaining sound effects).
The game is 100% machine code, features in-game music and uses Mode 1 for graphics. Melbourne also wanted an Electron version, however I can't remember if I got one working. The only thing I need to finish off is the Password/Level Skip system (though I would also like to add an option to enable/disable the music whilst retaining sound effects).
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[http://www.retrosoftware.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=33 Discuss The Krystal Connection]
[http://www.retrosoftware.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=33 Discuss The Krystal Connection]
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===Ordering The Krystal Connection===
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The Krystal Connection will be a blue label Retro Software title. Formats, price and ordering details are available on the [[Prices|Pricing Structure]] page.
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''Note: the emulator CD-ROMs are not yet available but, until they are, anyone ordering one of the other physical releases can request an emulator image to be emailed to them, when placing their order''
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===Storyline===
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The POWER KRYSTAL that generates oxygen on Mars has been stolen by the evil COMMODIUS.
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It has been traced to an archaeological site on Earth that is guarded by PINCER ROBOTS which can be temporarily caged by dropping your trap.
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You must retreive the Krystal otherwise your planet is doomed!
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COLLECTING BONES, POTS AND SKULLS WILL EARN YOU TEN POINTS EACH.
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===Keys===
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Z - Left<br>
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X - Right<br>
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<nowiki>:</nowiki> - Up<br>
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? - Down<br>
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RETURN - Drop Trap<br>
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Q/S - Sound Off/On<br>
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ESCAPE - Quit Game
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===Credits===
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Programming: Stephen Smith<br>
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Cover Art/Loading Screen: [http://www.kecskebak.co.uk Kecske Bak] (Dave Jeffery)<br>
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Release Preparation: [http://www.tommowalker.co.uk Tom Walker] & Bill Carr
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===History===
===Sample Screenshots===
===Sample Screenshots===

Revision as of 12:05, 14 August 2009

Contents

The Krystal Connection by Stephen Smith

License

Non-Profit Commercial

Introduction

Back in 1985/86, Stephen Smith came very close to completing a platform game for the BBC Micro called "The Krystal Connection", which was due to be published by Melbourne House (Stephen still has the original contract and correspondence between himself and Alfred Milgrom!).

The game is 100% machine code, features in-game music and uses Mode 1 for graphics. Melbourne also wanted an Electron version, however I can't remember if I got one working. The only thing I need to finish off is the Password/Level Skip system (though I would also like to add an option to enable/disable the music whilst retaining sound effects).

I would also endeavour to convert it for the Electron (which shouldn't be too difficult).

Discuss The Krystal Connection

Ordering The Krystal Connection

The Krystal Connection will be a blue label Retro Software title. Formats, price and ordering details are available on the Pricing Structure page.

Note: the emulator CD-ROMs are not yet available but, until they are, anyone ordering one of the other physical releases can request an emulator image to be emailed to them, when placing their order

Storyline

The POWER KRYSTAL that generates oxygen on Mars has been stolen by the evil COMMODIUS.

It has been traced to an archaeological site on Earth that is guarded by PINCER ROBOTS which can be temporarily caged by dropping your trap.

You must retreive the Krystal otherwise your planet is doomed!

COLLECTING BONES, POTS AND SKULLS WILL EARN YOU TEN POINTS EACH.

Keys

Z - Left
X - Right
: - Up
? - Down
RETURN - Drop Trap
Q/S - Sound Off/On
ESCAPE - Quit Game

Credits

Programming: Stephen Smith
Cover Art/Loading Screen: Kecske Bak (Dave Jeffery)
Release Preparation: Tom Walker & Bill Carr

History

Sample Screenshots

The Krystal Connection In-Game ScreenshotPosted: Thu June 25, 2009 17:55
The Krystal Connection In-Game Screenshot
Posted: Thu June 25, 2009 17:55 		The Krystal Connection In-Game ScreenshotPosted: Thu June 25, 2009 17:55
The Krystal Connection In-Game Screenshot
Posted: Thu June 25, 2009 17:55


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