The Aliens project is a Linux-based PDA shooting game with a slide at the bottom user interface. Enjoy an immersive gaming experience as you navigate through an alien-infested world.
If you're a fan of retro arcade-style video games, then "Aliens" is definitely worth checking out. This shooting game is designed for the Agenda VR3 Linux-based PDA and is played with the device in a sideways position. Moving the ship left or right is simple - just use the PgUp/PgDn buttons located on the side of the device. The Left or Right arrow buttons on the front of the PDA are used for shooting.
One of the great things about "Aliens" is that, as an X-Window program, it can be run on Linux and Unix desktop computers as well, making it a highly versatile game to enjoy. Moreover, it should be an easy port to other Linux-based PDAs, such as the iPaq or the Zaurus (when running X-Window).
The game has two main gameplay modes, called "Swooping" and "Marching." The first mode is similar to "Galaxian," where aliens hang around at the top of the screen and occasionally swoop down to attack the player. In "Marching" mode, the aliens march back and forth across the screen in a group, like the classic "Space Invaders" game.
Those who are new to "Aliens" will find the built-in help feature quite useful, as it explains the gameplay, scoring, and controls. Additionally, there are buzzer-based sound effects that add to the game's engagement, making it even more fun to play.
It's worth noting that "Aliens" is an open-source product released under the GNU General Public License (GPL), so it's free to download, use, and distribute.
Lastly, recent updates to the game include gameplay tweaks to make it less easy, a new XPM icon created by Agenda Computing, updates to the installation guide, and the removal of options that were empty, such as the 180-flip and color invert. Overall, though, "Aliens" is a great game with a lot of potential for entertainment, no matter where you choose to play it.
One of the great things about "Aliens" is that, as an X-Window program, it can be run on Linux and Unix desktop computers as well, making it a highly versatile game to enjoy. Moreover, it should be an easy port to other Linux-based PDAs, such as the iPaq or the Zaurus (when running X-Window).
The game has two main gameplay modes, called "Swooping" and "Marching." The first mode is similar to "Galaxian," where aliens hang around at the top of the screen and occasionally swoop down to attack the player. In "Marching" mode, the aliens march back and forth across the screen in a group, like the classic "Space Invaders" game.
Those who are new to "Aliens" will find the built-in help feature quite useful, as it explains the gameplay, scoring, and controls. Additionally, there are buzzer-based sound effects that add to the game's engagement, making it even more fun to play.
It's worth noting that "Aliens" is an open-source product released under the GNU General Public License (GPL), so it's free to download, use, and distribute.
Lastly, recent updates to the game include gameplay tweaks to make it less easy, a new XPM icon created by Agenda Computing, updates to the installation guide, and the removal of options that were empty, such as the 180-flip and color invert. Overall, though, "Aliens" is a great game with a lot of potential for entertainment, no matter where you choose to play it.
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