Allium Hunter: Paddle StarMake sure to set video quality settings to the highest level available on your system to avoid graphical issues.
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Story
In the late 22nd century, a spore was discovered on a frozen alien planet. When thawed and exposed to sun it was able to grow and multiply beyond the control of scientists. These plant creatures, dubbed the “Allium,” were as ferocious as they were multitudinous, quickly developing high-tech weapons with their eyes set on conquering Earth. With your ship, Paddle Star, you’ve been tasked by the Earth Defense Force with the mission to eradicate the Allium Army. Paddle Star is not only capable of flight but can also divide into two paddles, transforming the pilot’s life force into a high energy sphere known as a “Star Orb.” Using the high impact Star Orb as your weapon, destroy each Allium space station and save the galaxy.
Gameplay
Basics
Allium Hunter: Paddle Star works much like other paddle-based games, except that instead of controlling one paddle, the player controls the paddles on both sides of the playfield.
In the late 22nd century, a spore was discovered on a frozen alien planet. When thawed and exposed to sun it was able to grow and multiply beyond the control of scientists. These plant creatures, dubbed the “Allium,” were as ferocious as they were multitudinous, quickly developing high-tech weapons with their eyes set on conquering Earth. With your ship, Paddle Star, you’ve been tasked by the Earth Defense Force with the mission to eradicate the Allium Army. Paddle Star is not only capable of flight but can also divide into two paddles, transforming the pilot’s life force into a high energy sphere known as a “Star Orb.” Using the high impact Star Orb as your weapon, destroy each Allium space station and save the galaxy.
Gameplay
Basics
Allium Hunter: Paddle Star works much like other paddle-based games, except that instead of controlling one paddle, the player controls the paddles on both sides of the playfield.
KEYBOARD CONTROLS
Menus Arrow Keys Navigation Return / Enter Select Game W Moves Left Paddle “Up” S Moves Left Paddle “Down” Up Arrow Moves Right Paddle “Up” Down Arrow Moves Right Paddle “Down” Return / Enter Pause |
DIRECT X INPUT CONTROLS
Plug in an XBOX 360 or XBOXONE controller with the PC version to use analog controls. Menus Left Analog Navigation Start Button Select Game Left Analog Stick Moves Left Paddle Right Analog Stick Moves Right Paddle Start Button Pause |
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When the “Star Orb” strikes the paddle it bounces off in the opposite direction. The angle that the Star Orb travels depends on the portion of the paddle it comes into contact with.
Attempt to hit enemies and objects with the Star Orb to earn points and progress through the various rooms. To progress to the next room, hit the ball into the open gap at the top of your current play area. The Star Orb will freeze as the screen scrolls to the center of the next area. Afterwards play will resume. Items Sometimes candy will appear. Collect candy with your paddles. Candy adds experience points, which levels up Paddle Star. The higher Paddle Star’s level, the more damage it will do to enemies. If a paddle takes damage it will result in that paddle’s experience points and level being reduced to zero. Strawberries will appear. Collect strawberries with your paddles. Strawberries will replenish health. Each paddle has its own independent health. Death If a paddle's health reaches zero, both will disappear from the playfield. The turn will be over and the player will respawn in the previous room. Exiting On Windows operating systems Esc exits the program. If things get hairy, Ctrl-Alt-Delete your way out. Clear Data Selecting the Clear Data option from the menu will reset all records and lock all unlocked stages. |