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Rescue Planet Earth
Author	Woody
Filename	Rescue.tap
Year	2008
Position	46
Format	ZX Spectrum 128K/+2
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Description	I'm pleased to add another Doctor Who themed game to this year's CGC. Being a fan of the old series (and largely ignorant of the new series), for me this game immediately invokes memories of the chubby Colin Baker era, The Mysterious Planet and of course the planet Ravalox itself. Although perhaps the Earth was moved again in the new series with latter day fans thinking "no DP!" this has nothing to do with Ravalox! Anyway as for the game itself, use keys O & P to guide the Tardis left and right with our home planet in tow (don't be too rough with it now - we don't want to upset the resident life forms). Be sure to avoid crashing in to passing objects, except for the large 'F' characters which are in fact extra fuel and you must grab these as they are crucial to your journey. Again, this is another 100% machine code game from Woody and you can marvel at the high speed line and star drawing routines. *Updated 29/11/08* - Woody has submitted an improved version of the game with sampled sound, faster graphics and additional in-game obstacles. Also shows the keys on the intro screen.
Comments	Due to my previous ramblings on the CGC site, many know I'm a Dr Who fan, stubbornly of the old series only. So, there I found myself liking this title which involves the movement of planet Earth around the galaxy. This actually happened during the Colin Baker era. I now think I have realised that this game is set in that era, because the Tardis itself appears wide and chubby, no doubt accommodating this particular incarnation. Again, you can't fail to be impressed at Woody's clear m/c mastery diverted down a CGC avenue, as one can't help thinking there's got to be some none-crap games along the pipeline somewhere! Fast and yet it is arguably crap gameplay wise, but too darn smooth and good, technically speaking. IIRC Woody updated this one with a version that was much improved and even faster than the original!