Instructions
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Here are the instructions for F-Zero, my entry to the Caiman Games Competition.

The Menu
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On the menu you can select a cup, or time trial mode. More time trials
are accessed by completing courses in the cups. Each cup has 4 stages,
but there are no extra stages opened up if you complete the 4th stage.

Use Enter, Escape and the Arrow Keys to navigate the menu.


The Game
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You have to finish the 3 laps within the time limit and without running
out of life.

Passing each transparent gate gives you a time bonus.

The controls are the arrow keys (turn left/right, accelerate and brake)
and Z for boost.

You can press Enter to quit your current attempt, but if you are in cup
mode this will mean losing a life.

Press Escape at any time to return to the menu. If you do this in cup mode
you will have to start the cup again from stage 1 the next time you attempt it.


Track Features
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There are a number of track features which you will encounter.

Green Panel - Life bar goes up
Pink Panel - Boost bar goes up
Lava Panel - Life bar goes down
Earth Panel - Slows you down
Ice Panel - Very Low Grip
Arrow Panel - Speeds you up briefly 

Rock - Blocks your way but does no damage
Bomb - Explodes on impact, causing 25% damage
Jump - Yellow jump block enables you to clear gaps
Hole in the track - You must avoid these at all costs

Narrow track - At certain points the track becomes very narrow and you must
be careful to avoid falling off the edge while still keeping up a decent speed

Note: Using the brake cancels any current boost, allowing you to regulate the rate at
which you use the boost, as well as enabling you to stop before you fall off the track.


Music
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The music in the game comes from F-Zero on the SNES and was tracked by Michael Nixon.
You can press M to toggle the music on and off.