One Click Space Hopper
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A one switch game by Rob Edwards.


Instructions
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Bounce around the screen collecting the spinning keys.
Use lifts, trampolines and moving walkways to assist you.
Beware of crumbling and icy platforms.
When all keys are collected the grey door will open.
Enter the door to move to the next level.

Be careful not to get crushed by the lifts and moving platforms.
Avoid the spikes, lava and moving nasties.


Controls
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The game and menu is controlled by the SPACE key.
Wait until the required menu item is highlighted and press SPACE to select it.

In game, there are two methods of controlling the hopper:

Method 1 - Click Twice

When the direction indicator is pointing in the required direction, press and release SPACE to display the power gauge.  When the power gauge is at the required power level, press SPACE to select the power level.  Your hopper will launch in the indicated direction with the selected power.

Method 2 - Click and Hold

When the direction indicator is pointing in the required direction, press and hold SPACE to display the power gauge.  When the power gauge is at the required power level, release SPACE to select the power level.  Your hopper will launch in the indicated direction with the selected power.

Using both control methods SPACE can also be pressed in three other circumstances:

As the hopper lands SPACE can be pressed and the hopper will bounce instantly upwards, maintaining the horizontal motion it already had.  The faster the hopper is moving horizontally, the higher it will bounce.  You should depress and hold SPACE slightly before the hopper lands to make sure you don't miss the chance to bounce.  Once your hopper is stationary, the direction indicator will display and you will need to set the direction and power before bouncing.

If the hopper is sliding along a platform, SPACE can be pressed and the hopper will bounce instantly upwards, maintaining the horizontal motion it already had.  The faster the hopper is moving horizontally, the higher it will bounce.  Be quick, though, as once your hopper is stationary, the direction indicator will display and you will need to set the direction and power before bouncing.

If the hopper is in mid bounce and passing a ladder, pressing SPACE will cause the hopper to grab the ladder.  The direction indicator will then display and normal bouncing will be possible from there.


Menu Options
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From the options submenu it is possible to choose between the two control methods, set the speed of the game, and change between fullscreen and windowed display.  You should choose the fastest game speed that you can comfortably cope with to get the best out of the game.

There is also a basic Level Editor in the options menu.  This cannot currently be used with only one control.  If you choose this option, SPACE will exit back to the main menu.


Other Controls
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ESC exits the game instantly at any time.
F4 switches between fullscreen and windowed view

Editor controls:
LMB - Place selected piece
RMB - Change selection
Cursors Up/Down - change vertical movement value (affects only some tiles)
Cursors Left/Right - change horizontal movement value (affects only some tiles)
0-9 - Jump to first 10 selections (0 is blank space) - get to rest via RMB
S - Save level
L - Load level
SPACE exits back to Main Menu