Ze_ro Posted May 5, 2002 Share Posted May 5, 2002 Can someone explain this game to me? I found it at a thrift store a week or so ago, and I'm having trouble figuring out what this game is supposed to be. There's no manual on AtariAge, so I've had to pretty much guess. Is the only point of the game to catch the dots while avoiding the swirling things? If so, then the game is pretty boring and monotonous... I really hope there's more to it than that. --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitfall Harry Posted May 5, 2002 Share Posted May 5, 2002 I have to admit it. I have China Syndrome too, but I've never really played it. Probably because I couldn't find an instruction manual either. The only clue to gameplay I could find is the overview printed on the back of the China Syndrome game box. It reads as follows: For years the nuclear power plant, Spectra Island, has been producing efficient, low cost power for the residents of Spectraville. But now an earthquake has damaged the core. Dangerous radioactive particles are loose and threaten explosion and meltdown. Your expertise is urgently needed to recover the particles and restore normal power plant operating levels before it's too late! Prevent disaster! Save Spectraville! Avoid the start of the "China Syndrome." Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted May 5, 2002 Share Posted May 5, 2002 Don't you know it's based on the movie of the same name? So it's GOTTA be good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Atari Posted May 5, 2002 Share Posted May 5, 2002 quoteSo it's GOTTA be good! Are we forgetting Porkys (not that that was good movie, but still). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted May 5, 2002 Share Posted May 5, 2002 Much to my amazement, I actually have this manual in my collection. So I just scanned it and put it online: China Syndrome Manual Enjoy! ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze_ro Posted May 6, 2002 Author Share Posted May 6, 2002 Awesome, thanks Albert. Unfortunately, there's nothing to the game that I didn't already know I was hoping there would be some hidden depth to it that I didn't realize. Gee, strange that the town is called Spectraville when the game is made by Spectravision... At least it was a little less obvious when the planet in M.U.L.E. was called Irata... (Or am I thinking of a different game?) --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersaurus Posted May 6, 2002 Share Posted May 6, 2002 Irata..oh man I remember that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philflound Posted May 7, 2002 Share Posted May 7, 2002 Hey I like Porky's! Don't knock it. Wish they would put all 3 movies on DVD. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradjewell Posted May 7, 2002 Share Posted May 7, 2002 Porky's is great movie. I used to love it when I was a kid. It's still enjoyable. Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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