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Ad Astra
Developer   chapmast
GenreAction
PlatformWindows
Downloads16807

About: Ad Astra is an open-ended Space Exploration game inspired by games such as Elite or Privateer. Features : 110,000+ Real Stars - Fractal Planets - Procedural Flora and Fauna - Lots of Weapons - Lots of Spacecraft

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Description

Ad Astra is an open-ended Space Exploration game inspired by games such as Elite or Privateer.

As is tradition with these sort of games the player starts with a rubbish ship and some cash ( about £10,000). The Ship can be upgraded by docking at Space Stations or Landing at a city. Extra money can be earned through trade, bounty hunting or crime.

The game includes a comprehensive manual which describes the controls, music installation and playing tips.

To install simply unzip into the desired location on your PC's hard drive. The application can be executed by double clicking the AdAstra application file.

To Add music simply place 'midi' files into the 'midi' directory and enter the Music Config screen. Refer to Manual for a full description.

More information can be found at www.a-astra.com

ENHANCEMENTS ( Version 1.2g)
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German Version
Mouse Wheel zoom added to Solar System and Galactic Maps

BUG FIXES
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Mouse Wheel Throttle causing auto pilot malfunction.
Prevention of the generation of 'Cluster1' Debris
Numerous other minor faults corrected.

SAVE GAMES
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Compatible with previous revisions - however it is recommended that the 'Jump' button is used rather then the 'Load' option.


System Requirements

Minimum System Requirements
AMD 1900+ Processor or Intel equivalent
ATI 9600 64M Graphics Card or Similar
256M RAM
DirectX 7

For more info refer to Appendix D of Manual or www.a-astra.com/Demo.htm


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