Kobo64                 (2017)  Singular
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The original game xKobo was developed 1995-1997 by Akira Higuchi on Linux.

This conversion for C64 is based on Kobo Deluxe which is avaible for various
platforms. It was initially developed for the RGCD 16kByte Cartridge Game
Development Competition in 2013. The current version r221 was released in 2017.

Kobo is a single player arcade space shooter. Your aim is to destroy all
structures each level. You can destroy parts of the structures by shootingt the
blues spheres at the edges. But you have to destroy the eye in the center of
the structure to completely destroy it. The structures have strong defences
from simple shots to spaceships which chase you into empty space. Also beware
of asteroids. You cannot destroy them.

Control your spaceship with joystick in either port or with keyboard:

   I          SPACE to fire
J  +  L
   K          for diagonal flight, press both keys
   
Original features (r143, compo version):
- 50 levels, procedurally generated maps
- Triple buffered, 25fps, 8 directional scroll
- Multicolor character graphics with sprite overlay
- 10+ enemy types, simple AI, overwhelming number of enemies/bullets
- PAL/NTSC timing compatible
- Runs on C64, C128 in C64 mode, C64 DTV, SuperCPU64
- Joystick or keyboard control

Notable enhancements in r221:
- Logo improved
- Multicolor charset redrawn, now hires
- Music added (Lightforce 2006 by GRG)
- Some enemies can wrap on screen edges now
- Performance improvements (e.g. map generation)
- Improved re-spawn location handling
- and other minor things no-one will notice (starfield, explosions, sound
  effects, etc.)

  
Code, Charset e SFX by Soci of Singular

Graphics by Soci and Poison of Singular
 