Searching for Chopper Squad CDT version

[viddi]

Hi!

I´m searching for the tape version of Chopper Squad.

It would be awesome if someone could upload it here.
Thanks a lot.

viddi

[Gryzor]

Hm, I don't seem to have it anywhere... But can I ask why you want the cdt version?

[viddi]

Hm, I don't seem to have it anywhere... But can I ask why you want the cdt version?

Thanks for looking, Gryzor.

I want to play it on my 464. That´s why I need the tape version.

I found an original copy on Ebay.co.uk, though. It should arrive soon.
I´ll dump it as soon as possible.

[Gryzor]

Ah I sympathise with your geekiness

Cool, another one down...

[viddi]

Ah I sympathise with your geekiness

ευχαριστώ, Gryzor.

[Gryzor]

No, I really do. For a time I had my Win startup sound set to Arkanoid's tape loading sound... that is, until my roommates kind of got bored of it.

[viddi]

Okay, here it is.

Please check it out.

[Devilmarkus]

I found all possible read errors on this CDT.
Please send me a WAV or similar to devilmarkus[at]cpcwiki.eu

Cheers,
Markus

[Devilmarkus]

We are working on it...

BTW.: A clone of this game is this one:
http://cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=2922

[Devilmarkus]

With help from CNGSoft we made a CDT for this game.

Here it is:

[CPC=http://cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=401.0;attach=222,tape,0]CPC464T[/CPC]

[Gryzor]

Thank you, loading it up as I'm typing. O! Divine sound...

[Gryzor]

Hey, this game is quite similar to Into Oblivion in a few respects (gfx, sfx, execution...)!

[Axelay]

Hey, this game is quite similar to Into Oblivion in a few respects (gfx, sfx, execution...)!

I thought the same once I played the game, since I had the tapes of both Into Oblivion & Terra Cognita, but then they all say Stephen Curtis on the title screen!

[Gryzor]

Hm! I think Terra Cognita is not bad, but Into Oblivion is pure crap - 25 years on and I still have no idea what I'm supposed to do!

So, what else has he done? I see he did Nonterraqueous for instance... and Soul of a Robot.

[TomEtJerry]

Hi,

Sometimes, it helps to possess the original tape. I have just typed the notice of the game. Maybe it will give you some directions :-).

T&J/GPA

==============================================================================



                         INTO OBLIVION

                Amstrad/Schneider 464 664 6128

                      AMSTRAD ref IA 0106



English
*******


THE AIM OF THE GAME
===================

Following the total destruction of the evil, paranoid computer that
rules the 42 planets in this galaxy (Soul of a Robot) all that is left is
a force of erratic and unpredictable Droids and a race of primitive
human-like creatures.

You have gaind control of a soohisticated seeker - the MK II -
and are based  on the planet Safrik. Unless you can locate the
legendary "Safe Planet" you will be at the mercy of the Droids, who
have been programmed to obliterate any intruders.

You have left with no choice, to survive you must find the only
planet in the entire galaxy offering you safety from the swarms of
Droids. There are number of space ships left behind from the past
generation of intelligent unhabitants some of which you will be able
to control automatically on entry, others will be inhibited by a force
field, you must learn to de-activate this in order to take control of
the ship.

You will also find transporter planets which once you are able to
operate the transporter, will take you to a new location. However,
as in all galaxies some planets will have unsuitable environments -
these must be avoided.

Finally, you must gather the Psyche units (of which there are over
90) and take them to the Safe Planet. Will you survive the sadistic
Droids or will they blow you into Oblivion ?


Controls
========

Joystick or keys:

Q - Thrust up
O - Thrust left
P - Thrust right
SPACE - Fire lazer
COPY - Pick up object
<up> key - Get directional help
ENTER - Take off, when in space ship.


Hints
=====

1. Certain screens are one directional only, ie you can move out of
   the screen but not back into it.

2. Some areas on certain planets have a corrosive atmosphere that
   will cause you to lose a life - avoid them.

3. To help you certain screens have a cluster of direction
   indicators. Pressing the <up> key will re-configure the arrows and
   point to the Safe Planet. However, the directions are shown 'as
   the crow flies' and do not take into account any obstacles.

4. You will also find Shield Units, which when picked up will give
   you immunity from the attacks of the Droids for a limited length
   of time. This will be shown by the border turning red.


LOADING INSTRUCTIONS
====================
Hold down CTRL Key and Press the small ENTER key.


The program code, graphic, representation and artwork
are the copyright of Mastertronic and may not be
reproduced, stored, hired or broadcast in any form
whatsoever without the written permission of
Mastertronic. All rights reserved.

(c) Mastertronic Limited 1986

Made in Great Britain

Design & artwork: Word & Pictures ltd. London


French
******

CONSIGNES DE CHARGEMENT
Pressez sur la touche CTRL et appuyez sur la petite touche ENTER.

Suite a la destruction de l'ordinateur malfaisant
paranoide qui a regne sur 42 planetes dans cette
galaxie (Ame d'un Robot), il ne reste qu'une force de
Droides desordonnes et imprevisibles et une race de
creatures ressemblant a des humains.

Vous avez la commande d'un chercheur
perfectionne le MK II et vous etes base sur la
planete Safrik. A moins que vous ne puissiez reperer
la "Safe Planet" (Planete Sure) legendaire, vous
serez a la merci des droides qui ont ete programmes
a eliminer tous les intrus.

Vous n'avez plus de choix et vous devez donc
trouver la seule planete de la galaxie entiere qui
vous protegera des essaims de Droide. Pour
survivre, il y a un certain nombre de vaisseaux
spatiaux que la derniere generation d'habitants
intelligents a abandonne. Vous pourrez en
commander certains automatiquement des que vous
y entrerez, mais d'autres seront habites par un
champ de force que vous devrez essayer de mettre
hors tension afin de pouvoir avoir la commande
du vaisseau.

Vous trouverez egalement des planetes
transporteuses qui vous ameneront vers un nouveau
lieu, une fois que vous saurez actionner le
transporteur. Toutefois, comme dans toutes les
galaxies, certaines planetes ont des environnements
impropres et il vous faudra les eviter.

Enfin, vous devez rassembler les groupes Psyche
(qui sont au moins au nombre de 90) et les amener
jusqu'a la Planete sure. survivrez-vous aux Droides
sadiques ou bien vous feront'il tomber dans
l'oubli.


Commandes
=========

Manche a balai ou touches :

Q - Puissance vers le haut
O - Puissance vers la gauche
P - Puissance vers la droite
SPACE (espace) - tir laser
COPY (copie) - Ramasser objet
<haut> - Obtention d'aide directionnelle
ENTER - Decollage lorsque dans le vaisseau spatial.


CONSEILS
========

1. Certains ecrans ne sont qu'uni-directionnels,
   c'est a dire que vous pouvez sortir de l'ecran
   mais vous ne pouvez pas y rentrer de nouveau.

2. Certains endroits sur certaines planetes ont une
   atmosphere corrosive qui vous feront perdre
   votre vie. Evitez-les.

3. Certains ecrans ont un groupe d'indicateurs de
   direction qui vous aideront. Le fait d'appuyer
   sur la touche <haut> re-configurera les fleches et les
   dirigera vers la Planete Sure. Toutefois, les
   directions y figurant sont "a vol d'oiseau" et ne
   tiennent pas compte des obstacles.

4. Vous trouverez egalement des boucliers qui
   vous immuniseront contre les attaques des
   Droires momentanement si vous les ramassez.
   Le bord rougissant vous l'indiquera.


note de T&J/GPA : les tournures tordues sont d'origine,
c'est ca le charme des notices anglaises traduites :-).

[Gryzor]

Hello TomEtJerry!

Thanks for all the info - did you really type all this in? Wow...

Unfortunately, I do have the original game - a couple of sealed taped and a couple of open ones, since it's the first game I ever bought. So I have had the instructions for 25 years, but still it seems like your ship is aimlessly wondering...

[TomEtJerry]

Hello,

Well, it doesn't take me a long time to type this short documentation, and I find that a text file is more readable than a scan. I have typed longer texts in the past :-) but as it is a boring task, I must admit that this is the kind of thing I don't do regularly :-).

Sorry for the forum bug, you right, I have tried tu upload the text file, without result.

T&J/GPA

[Gryzor]

Well, thanks anyway. If anyone fancies to do a longplay for Into Oblivion I'd be much obliged

The problem has been solved, you can try again

[Axelay]

Hm! I think Terra Cognita is not bad, but Into Oblivion is pure crap - 25 years on and I still have no idea what I'm supposed to do!

So, what else has he done? I see he did Nonterraqueous for instance... and Soul of a Robot.

Those are the only two I had so I dont really know what else he did.  It's just that they were pretty early purchases and I did play them both a fair bit, even Into Oblivion.  The laser sound was pretty distinctive so it was the first thing to strike me on playing Chopper Squad.

I dont recall getting that far in Into Oblivion either (maybe about 10% of those items), though that direction 'help' was no help at all.  From memory, it just boiled down to a pretty dull maze with lots of switches & back tracking, and too little variety in the enemies & backgrounds.  Maybe it changed further into the game, but I never saw it!  So I remember it as probably my worst budget purchase.

[Gryzor]

What really irritates me is that it was my first game (dad bought it along with the ol' 464), so I played it till the tape melted, and I have a special place for it in my heart. Yet I never got anywhere, although I should have finished it - to say the least!

I wonder if anyone's ever made a map, but I haven't found anything...

You're right about the laser sound, it was the one that did the trick for me too, and then the gfx (sprites, laser line...).

[Border_7]

What really irritates me is that it was my first game (dad bought it along with the ol' 464), so I played it till the tape melted, and I have a special place for it in my heart. Yet I never got anywhere, although I should have finished it - to say the least!

I wonder if anyone's ever made a map, but I haven't found anything...

You're right about the laser sound, it was the one that did the trick for me too, and then the gfx (sprites, laser line...).

Gosh - you have been talking about Into Oblivion for years... I think we both need therapy (or to finish the game and get some closure) 

[Puresox]

Into Oblivion- should have gone into oblivion - utterly  boring game! Nonterra and Soul of were just about bearable.

[Border_7]

Into Oblivion- should have gone into oblivion - utterly  boring game! Nonterra and Soul of were just about bearable.

It was - and still is - but there is just something about leaving a game unfinished...

[Gryzor]

Hm, can someone verify that the cdt posted above works? WinAPE gives me "Invalid TZX file"...