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Solar Fox [Model 4L 2487 5000]

Atari 2600 cart. published 41 years ago by CBS, Inc.

Listed in MAME

Solar Fox [Model 4L 2487 5000] screenshot

Solar Fox © 1983 CBS, Incorporated.

The object of SOLAR FOX is to successfully maneuver your Starship through a series of colorful, pulsating solar cell matrixes. Points are scored for each solar cell you capture and for how fast you clear each matrix. Players may also earn the right to complete Challenge Racks for bonus points and clues to the mystery of SOLAR FOX.

Game 1 - One-Player
Game 2 - Two-Player
Game 3 - One-Player (Parent-Play)
Game 4 - Two-Player (Parent-Play)

TECHNICAL

GAME ID: 4L 2487 5000

TRIVIA

CBS Electronics had a contest with this game. You had to find the secret word HELIOS (which is the Greek word for 'sun'), then send in an entry form to enter. The word was 'your key to exciting new surprises from CBS Electronics'. Each letter was given after completing a round. It’s unknown what happened with this contest.

SCORING
Solar Cell Point Values
Racks 1 to 5 100 points
Racks 6 to 10 200 points
Racks 11 to 15 300 points
Racks 16 to 20 400 points
TIPS AND TRICKS

1. Learn to use and rely upon your speed control button. It may be the only thing that stands between you and many a deadly collision.

2. Avoid hovering around the matrix perimeters for too long. The sentinels will quickly sense your presence.

3. To save time, try to pick up as many cells as possible in a single direction before turning a corner to avoid a fireball.

STAFF

Programmer: Bob Curtiss

SOURCES

Game's ROM.