I mapped all 30 of the levels in Fears!

[TCD]

Originally Posted by malko

Und Deutsch ist <hum> kein <hum> Problem

I'll not translate it manually Once I have the scans I'll check if OCR and DeepL can be used to create an 'international' version

[Torti-the-Smurf]

Ok, i will scan the hole book for you guys.

Sick as a dog right now . Please give me a few days to recover

Please stay healthy

Yours truly,
Torti

[TCD]

Originally Posted by Torti-the-Smurf

Ok, i will scan the hole book for you guys.

Sick as a dog right now . Please give me a few days to recover

Take your time and get well

[Reynolds]

Originally Posted by malko

Und Deutsch ist <hum> kein <hum> Problem

Na klär wenn Mann kann verstehen es

[viddi]

Originally Posted by whowasphone

The German version was also the one ported to the CD32, which means that the only enemies in the CD32 version are giant floating heads.

That´s partly correct. The UK version still offers the saw weapon.

[Weasel Fierce]

I am trying to improve my German anyways, so that would be lovely.

[whowasphone]

Originally Posted by Torti-the-Smurf

Ok, i will scan the hole book for you guys.
Sick as a dog right now . Please give me a few days to recover

Please get well soon! There is no rush! Thank you for offering to scan the guide, I really appreciate it!

Originally Posted by viddi

That´s partly correct. The UK version still offers the saw weapon.

Could you tell me which level it is in? I couldn't find it when I played the CD32 version.

Originally Posted by TCD

It would be great if you could create per level images

I will wait for Torti to scan the guide, just in case the levels have names that I can include.

[TCD]

Originally Posted by whowasphone

I will wait for Torti to scan the guide, just in case the levels have names that I can include.

That makes sense and take your time

[viddi]

Originally Posted by whowasphone

Could you tell me which level it is in? I couldn't find it when I played the CD32 version.

Not sure...
6 or 8...by the looks of the level layout.
The hint book gives info about a new weapon you can pick up and it´s the saw instead of the censored one AFAIR.

[Torti-the-Smurf]

Hi Folks I feel a bit better now (thanks to your guys)

Today, i have scanned the Fears Official Strategy Book.
(I didn´t want to let you guys wait for too long)

The Book is quiet "stiff" and it was a bit "stubborn" to scan.

I did my best. Hope you Guys like the result.

Yours Truly,
Torti

[TCD]

Originally Posted by Torti-the-Smurf

Today, i have scanned the Fears Official Strategy Book.

Thank you very much I'll start with creating a PDF tomorrow, but it might take a few days before it is added to HOL.

[Havie]

Originally Posted by Havie

That's some serious dedication. Fears was so close to almost being a good game. Speed wasn't too bad and graphics looked good but the flaws ruined it for me. Turning was very slow and the way the baddies moved and attacked seemed all wrong.

Had a play on my V1200 equipped Amiga and actually quite enjoyed it. Take back some of what I said - turning is ok unless you are close to a wall and then it just seems slow and wrong. Baddies seem to come out of nowhere sometimes and fire too quickly to avoid.

Level design seems a bit dodgy as I keep falling into the lava on level 2!

The thing that actually ruins the whole 3d effect is the gun - obviously a sprite so hires on top of a blocky background and just doesn't fit. Be good if someone could get rid of the weapon (just turn the sprites off?).

No Gloom or AB32 but not as bad as I remember and might play again.

[Torti-the-Smurf]

I have a soft Spot for FEARS, because it was the first fully textured FPS on the Amiga.

Then came GLOOM, Alien Breed 3D, Breathless, Nemac IV & Co

[Reynolds]

Originally Posted by Torti-the-Smurf

I have a soft Spot for FEARS, because it was the first fully textured FPS on the Amiga.

Then came GLOOM, Alien Breed 3D, Breathless, Nemac IV & Co

I remember when in 1995-1996 Bomb Software released playable demos roughly in every months or so. I really liked it but when I first played Alien Breed 3D... that became my ultimate game since then, besides with some classics from other genres.

[Predseda]

I loved Gloom most, two player games with my brother were unforgettable.

[TCD]

Originally Posted by whowasphone

I will wait for Torti to scan the guide, just in case the levels have names that I can include.

They do Since it will take a bit to process the scans here's a list of the level names:

Level 1 - The Battle Begins
Level 2 - Bloodheart's Wrath
Level 3 - Hell On Sikrah
Level 4 - Death And Destiny
Level 5 - The Silence Of The Caves
Level 6 - Enemy Invisible
Level 7 - Death Angels Of Bloodheart
Level 8 - Not So Alone In The Dark
Level 9 - Chambers Of Fear
Level 10 - Dungeon Of Icy Cold
Level 11 - The Nightmare Continues...
Level 12 - Bloodheart's Creatures Show No Mercy
Level 13 - Hellfire
Level 14 - The Powers Of Darkness
Level 15 - Infernal Fear
Level 16 - Times Of Terror
Level 17 - The Monster's Shriek
Level 18 - Devils Never Sleep
Level 19 - The Walls Of Pain
Level 20 - Back For The Attack
Level 21 - Chilling Cold
Level 22 - Jaws Of Hell
Level 23 - Bloodheart's Revenge
Level 24 - Torments Of Agony
Level 25 - A Scent Of Death
Level 26 - This Horror Is Not Yet Over
Level 27 - Prophets Of Doom
Level 28 - Roaring Silence
Level 29 - Ways To Hell
Level 30 - The Final Conflict

[Torti-the-Smurf]

Glad i could help you Guys with the Strategy Book

But can we briefly talk about the differences between the CD32 and Disk version of Fears ?

Because there are differences.

1) The CD32 Version is smoother. (same setup) - Did they optimize it ?

2) The "Map Screen" is animated in the Disk version; not so in the CD32 Version.

3) Mouse support dosent work for the CD32 Version

4) The Logos & Main Screen is completly different (I only use the UK Version)

What more differences are there and what version do you prefer ?

I use the CD32 one, because it´s smoother

[Reynolds]

Originally Posted by Torti-the-Smurf

Glad i could help you Guys with the Strategy Book

But can we briefly talk about the differences between the CD32 and Disk version of Fears ?

Because there are differences.

1) The CD32 Version is smoother. (same setup) - Did they optimize it ?

2) The "Map Screen" is animated in the Disk version; not so in the CD32 Version.

3) Mouse support dosent work for the CD32 Version

4) The Logos & Main Screen is completly different (I only use the UK Version)

What more differences are there and what version do you prefer ?

I use the CD32 one, because it´s smoother

The version I know has textured boxes with signs as menu. AFAIK it is the CD32 version.

[Torti-the-Smurf]

I did more testing. The AGA is AS smooth as the CD32 version.
There is a problem with the AGA WHDLoad Slave. (it does not support CACHE)

I have to make a Mantis Bug report

[saimon69]

Are the devs still around so that they can release the code for modding?