Readme file for Deathchase
by Matej Horvat and Amos Bieler
February 28, 2014

*** Introduction ***

  This is a remake of the 1983 ZX Spectrum game of the same name by Mervyn J.
  Estcourt. Like the original, it is fast-paced and challenging, but the
  addition of higher-resolution, stereoscopic graphics takes it to the next
  level!

*** The story so far ***

  It is 2501, 100 years after the Great Disruption. The North American
  continent is ruled by mighty warlords in constant conflict over forest
  territory. You are one of the elite mercenaries - Riders of the Big Bikes.
  It's a quick way to get rich - and a quicker way to die. You patrol your
  forest day and night, chasing enemy Riders and destroying them with your
  guided missiles. Each insurgent eliminated nets you $1000. You may find
  tanks, too - your masters reward you particularly well if you destroy these
  much greater threats.

  You can only fire at the other Riders when at top speed as only then are
  you fast enough to catch up with them.

  It is said that the greatest reward is kept for the Rider who can
  penetrate 8 sectors - you will need every ounce of skill to find out...

*** Controls ***

  Left D-pad  Steer and guide missiles
  A           Speed up
  B           Slow down
  L or R      Shoot

*** Scoring ***

  You earn a fair wage just for day-to-day survival in the forest, but you get
  the big money for destroying enemies - Riders earn you a $1000 bounty, and
  tanks are worth $5000.

  How much you've earned, as well as how many lives you have, is shown at the
  bottom of the screen.

*** Credits ***

  Amos Bieler (RunnerPack)  Graphics and code
  Matej Horvat (HorvatM)    Code, graphics, and sound
