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'''Release type:''' [[Shareware]]<br /> | '''Release type:''' [[Shareware]]<br /> | ||
| − | '''Release date:''' June 18, 1993<br /> | + | '''Release date:''' June 18, [[1993]][[Category: 1993]]<br /> |
'''Levels:''' 4 (in demo version)<br /> | '''Levels:''' 4 (in demo version)<br /> | ||
| − | '''Author:''' [[ | + | '''Author:''' [[Ronnie Toon]]<br /> |
'''Website:''' [http://www.ronmarie.com/ RonMarie.com]<br /> | '''Website:''' [http://www.ronmarie.com/ RonMarie.com]<br /> | ||
'''Registration bonus:''' Complete game<br /> | '''Registration bonus:''' Complete game<br /> | ||
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The shareware version includes only four levels, and promises another two upon registration. If they ever existed, it's unlikely that they do now. Going from the documentation, level five would have involved a place called Space City, and level six was set on Crazy Island. Ominous. | The shareware version includes only four levels, and promises another two upon registration. If they ever existed, it's unlikely that they do now. Going from the documentation, level five would have involved a place called Space City, and level six was set on Crazy Island. Ominous. | ||
| − | ==Story== | + | {{SeriesNav|Viki series{{!}}(Overview)|Escape from Videoland|Hot Balloon|[[Viki series]]}} |
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| + | == Story == | ||
[[File:vikiscreen.png|thumb|320px|Floating to freedom in ''Viki: Escape from Videoland'']] | [[File:vikiscreen.png|thumb|320px|Floating to freedom in ''Viki: Escape from Videoland'']] | ||
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: Home, 7 - Jump Left | : Home, 7 - Jump Left | ||
: PgUp, 9 - Jump Right | : PgUp, 9 - Jump Right | ||
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| + | [[File:Viki4.png|thumb|320px|Level 4 of ''Viki'']] | ||
GOOD LUCK! | GOOD LUCK! | ||
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==Credits== | ==Credits== | ||
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THANKS A MILLION! | THANKS A MILLION! | ||
| − | ==Links== | + | == Availability == |
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| + | This game was distributed to Game-Maker Exchange members a 3.5" floppy labeled "'''Shareware Disk #1'''" (October 10th 1993). | ||
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| + | During the early 1990s the game also was available for download from GameLynk's [[Frontline BBS]]. | ||
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| + | It also seems to have been made available on several shareware compilation CD-ROMs. More precise details TBD. | ||
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| + | == Archive history == | ||
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| + | ''Viki'' was introduced to the archive with the distribution of the October 10th 1993 floppy exchange. | ||
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| + | == Links == | ||
<videoflash>K-ilo0KpsZg</videoflash> | <videoflash>K-ilo0KpsZg</videoflash> | ||
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| + | === Interviews / Articles === | ||
* [http://www.diygamer.com/2010/12/gamemaker-archive-part-19-presents-protocol/ Presents and Protocol] (DIYGamer) | * [http://www.diygamer.com/2010/12/gamemaker-archive-part-19-presents-protocol/ Presents and Protocol] (DIYGamer) | ||
| − | ==Downloads== | + | === Listings === |
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| + | * [https://archive.org/details/aderack_gmail_Viki archive.org entry] | ||
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| + | === Misc. Links === | ||
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| + | * '''[http://www.aderack.com/game-maker/java/viki.php Play ''Viki'' online]''' | ||
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| + | == Downloads == | ||
* '''''[http://www.aderack.com/game-maker/downloads/viki.zip Viki: Escape from Videoland]''''' (267.9 kB) | * '''''[http://www.aderack.com/game-maker/downloads/viki.zip Viki: Escape from Videoland]''''' (267.9 kB) | ||
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[[Category: Game-Maker games|Viki 0]] | [[Category: Game-Maker games|Viki 0]] | ||
[[Category: Shareware|Viki 0]] | [[Category: Shareware|Viki 0]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category: Ronnie Toon|Viki 0]] |
[[Category: Varied perspective|Viki 0]] | [[Category: Varied perspective|Viki 0]] | ||
[[Category: Action games|Viki 0]] | [[Category: Action games|Viki 0]] | ||
[[Category: Character games|Viki 0]] | [[Category: Character games|Viki 0]] | ||
[[Category: Old discoveries|Viki 0]] | [[Category: Old discoveries|Viki 0]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Game-Maker Exchange|Viki 0]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Frontline BBS|Viki 0]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Viki series|Viki 0]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Eponymous titles|Viki 0]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Complete games|Viki 0]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Singapore|Viki 0]] | ||
| + | [[Category: DIYGamer]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:35, 7 September 2016
Release type: Shareware
Release date: June 18, 1993
Levels: 4 (in demo version)
Author: Ronnie Toon
Website: RonMarie.com
Registration bonus: Complete game
Registration price: $10
Related games: Viki: Hot Balloon, Viki: Lost in Hidden Maze, Viki: Return to Bubble Land, Viki: Revenge of the Chomp Chomp Monster, Viki: Adventure in Space City, Viki: Madness in Crazy Island
Viki is a grab bag of design. Each level explores a completely different concept, and the documentation announces a follow-up game expanded from each individual level concept. The concepts range from an inscrutable rocket pack stage to a Penguin Pete style melt maze to odd action puzzle design that takes advantage of Game-Maker's distinctive collision and clipping bugs.
Strange and odd are operative words here, as the design in Viki is often sort of bewildering. Viki was Ronnie's first game, and for that it is a bold collection of experiments coherently wrapped together. Yet it also is interesting to see his raw instinct, without the distraction of careful analysis or experience. Why does the rocket pack level consist entirely of waiting around for a gate to open? Why does the only obvious solution to the third level require glitching out the game engine? What exactly is the main character, Viki, and how does this game represent a cross section of Videoland? Perhaps the channel-surfing level design explains the latter. Either way, there is much in this game that will likely remain a mystery.
The shareware version includes only four levels, and promises another two upon registration. If they ever existed, it's unlikely that they do now. Going from the documentation, level five would have involved a place called Space City, and level six was set on Crazy Island. Ominous.
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Contents
Story[edit]
VIKI is crazy over video arcade games. Everyday, after completing his homework, he would start playing his favourite games - killing monsters and wizards.
One night, VIKI had a dream. He saw the magical wizard, WEIDO who looked so real and frightening.
WEIDO was very angry. Viki had defeated and killed him many times in the game.
Viki had even rescued all the beautiful princesses WEIDO had kidnapped.
WEIDO wanted to take revenge and kill Viki. And the only way is to appear in Viki's dream.
Viki pleaded with WEIDO not to kill him. "It's only a game. You are just a bad fictional character.."
WEIDO was agitated. He raised his magical wand, and pointed it at Viki. He then mumbled some words.
Kaboom!.. VIKI woke up and found himself in some strange surroundings. "Where am I?", he says.
"Ha.. ha.. ha. Welcome to VideoLand. I am coming after you. There is no way you can escape and defeat me this time!", says WEIDO, "Viki, I am coming. Ha.. ha.. ha.."
VIKI was frightened. He then looked at YOU and pleaded "Help, will you help me get out of this place fast... before WEIDO comes and kill me? Please... "
Instructions[edit]
The objectives of this game is to help VIKI locate the EXIT DOOR that will lead him to the next level.
VIKI can only escape if he managed to pass through all the 6 levels of VIDEOLAND.
The last 2 levels are only available in the Registered Version. Read the VIKI manual for more information.
All levels:
- Arrow Keys - Move VIKI around
Levels 4, 5:
- Arrow Keys - Move VIKI around
- Space - Fire
Level 6:
- Arrow Keys - Move VIKI
- Space - Fire
(Numeric KeyPad)
- 8 - Move up
- 2 - move down
- 6 - move right
- 4 - move left
- 5 - Jump Up
- Home, 7 - Jump Left
- PgUp, 9 - Jump Right
GOOD LUCK!
Credits[edit]
Concept/Viki Character:
- by Ronnie Toon
Design & Copyright by:
Game Testers:
- Malcolm Toon, Mary Chan Jasmine and Jerald Foo, Darren Chow, Roger Loh, Karen Lim, & Loo Teck Hai.
SPECIAL THANKS to:
- Recreational Software Designs, creators of Game-Maker, the software engine used by Viki.
- all those who have contributed in one way or another.
THANKS A MILLION!
Availability[edit]
This game was distributed to Game-Maker Exchange members a 3.5" floppy labeled "Shareware Disk #1" (October 10th 1993).
During the early 1990s the game also was available for download from GameLynk's Frontline BBS.
It also seems to have been made available on several shareware compilation CD-ROMs. More precise details TBD.
Archive history[edit]
Viki was introduced to the archive with the distribution of the October 10th 1993 floppy exchange.
Links[edit]
Interviews / Articles[edit]
- Presents and Protocol (DIYGamer)
Listings[edit]
Misc. Links[edit]
Downloads[edit]
- Viki: Escape from Videoland (267.9 kB)
- Level 1 map (16.3 kB)
- Level 2 map (28.5 kB)
- Level 3 map (20.8 kB)
- Level 4 map (122 kB)
