Zektor
v1.0
Remake (C) 2008 by Sokurah (Søren Borgquist)
Website: http://www.tardis.dk
Email: retrohead@tardis.dk
This game is freeware.
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Installing & Running The Game
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Unzip all the files into a directory and run the EXE file.
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Instructions
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You control a spaceship and your mission is to liberate nine
cities which have been conquered by evil aliens. Fight off
three attack waves of defending enemy ships and moboids and
fire through rotating rings at the alien to gain extra ships.
The original game has 8 levels (cities) but this remake
has 9 levels. When (if) you reach level 9 it will repeat
indefinitely once you beat it, but it will take lots of skill
to get there.
Basically:
* If it moves – shoot it.
* If it doesn’t move – shoot it anyway.
When you get a highscore you can upload it to an online
server and see you score compared to other players scores.
Allow the game to access the net or it could lock up when
trying to upload your score. Remember to set you name first.
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Controls
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Rotate left-right: Cursor keys left and right
Thrust: Alt
Fire: Left Ctrl.
All keys can be redefined.
The game supports the use of a gamepad or joystick.
Select it from the menu first.
Exit game in progress or exit to Windows with the ESCAPE key.
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Files included in the archive:
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The file ‘zektor.exe’ is the main executable for the game.
Run this file to play the game.
‘settings.dat’ is the file that contains your settings.
‘Etna.dll’ is required for online score synchronization.
‘readme1.txt’ – competition sponsors.
‘readme2.txt’ – the file you’re reading right now.
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Credits
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The original arcade game was produced Gremlin in 1983.
This remake is programmed by S. Borgquist – aka. Sokurah in 2008.
In-game sounds are mostly taken from MAME.
Music by Chris “infamous” Nunn (http://www.infamousuk.com)
If you like the game then drop me a mail at the mail address
written at the top, or visit my website for more freeware games.
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LEGAL & INFO
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This remake has been made for the Retro Remakes Competition 2008.
Read more here; http://www.retroremakes.com
This game is, according to the rules of the Competition,
FREEWARE and must remain freeware and can generally be
distributed however you want, as long as all the files,
including this one,are present and unchanged.
🙂
Another thing that really makes Zektor (Remake) enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Zektor (Remake). Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
