A Chance In Hell, Ported to Spectrum on 4 Aug 2011 by Steven Flanagan (sjf.com@virgin.net)



This is a Freescape game created using the 3D Construction Kit. The game is public domain. You are free to copy it, host it, etc.



Two versions exist:

ACIHstandard.DSK - Standard Specrtum version - can be run on any Spectrum or emulator.

ACIHextreme.DSK - EXtreme version for or fast emulation (Eg 25x)





Essential Game Controls:



You will need these controls to play and complete the game:

O  forward (or joystick)

K  back (or joystick)

Q  left (or joystick)

W - (or joystick)

B  shoot/get/use/push/open (or joystick)

P  look up

L  look down

I - Face forward

Z - sidestep left

X - sidestep right

R = Move Up (Rise/Stand)

F = Move Down (Fall/Crouch)	



Additional controls are as follows: 

U = U-Turn

CTRL+key = When used in conjunction with movement keys will accelerate the movement.

ESC/RUN-STOP = Restart environment. 



Control only required for the standard version:	 

SPACE = Toggle Sights Mode/Movement Mode (not needed in the EXtreme version)



Controls that exist but you don't need:

M = Tilt Right

N = Tilt Left

A = Activate Object (not needed in this game)





Game Story:

The Devil has invaded your coastal village, and has kidnapped the village population. As the village priest, you alone must defeat the devil and rescue your flock. A main road goes through the village, but don't expect anyone to stop for you as they have heard the news.



This is a short game that can be complete in one sitting. The puzzles are straightforward - there are no 'obscure' puzzles. The game is always completeable - there is no situation where the player cannot complete the game.





Hints: 

* Walk into doorways to get through them.

* If anything looks suspicious/useful, then try shooting it.

* Make use of the look down and look up to see where you are going.

* Remember this is a coastal village, with a cliff edge somewhere!

* There has been a twister recently so light objects may have been blown to high places.





The EXtreme version of A Chance In Hell is revamped to run with a Spectrum emulator running at maximum speed. Tip: Increasing 'skip frames' to 4 or 6 can help the emulator achieve these speeds if you have an older PC. At a speed of 25x, you will be rewarded with a very smooth Freescape experience.



Emulator speed guide for the EXtreme version:

1x to 5x   - too slow

5x to 10x  - ok

10x to 15x - good

15x to 20x - great

20x to 25x - best

