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.:: Alien Breed Special Edition/Qwak

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.:: Game Information

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Published By: Team 17	Developed By: Team 17	Released: 1994
Converted By:	Part: CDD3186	Chipset: AGA
Format:	Manual Available:	Rarity:
Value: $12	Controller: One-Button Joystick	Genre: Shooter, Platform
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.:: Descriptions and Reviews

Description: The on-disc menu system will let you view the instructions for each game (in five languages). Alien Breed was a huge success in the Amiga world, but somehow never managed to carry over it's success into other markets (there were some PC ports). It's a maze-shooter game somewhat like Gauntlet with HR Geiger inspired aliens (I'm surprised Team 17 didn't get sued for ripping off the "Alien" movies). The non-SE version was never released on the CD32. Qwak is a single-screen platform game where the challenge is completing each level in the most efficient way possible to maximize your score. If you liked BombJack, you'll probably like Qwak. Both games should be playable with a one-button joystick, but Alien Breed uses the blue button to access Intex terminals. Without a CD32 controller, you may have to hit Space on a keyboard for that to work. I'm not sure if you can finish the game without using terminals (and even if you can, it'll be a whole hell of a lot harder!)

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.:: Miscellanious Information:

Also Released On: DOS (Alien Breed). BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, GBA (Qwak)

Improvements over Amiga version: None

NTSC Issues: Will not boot (Alien Breed). Playable despite cutoff (Qwak)