Game Select and Difficulty
With difficulty switches in the a position, missiles streak straight ahead. With switches in the b
position, you can control the direction of your missiles after they have been fired by "steering" them with your Joystick Controller.
There are only two game versions to select:
Game 1: One player
Game 2: Two players taking turns
How To Become a River Raider©
Tips from Carol Shaw, designer of River Raid©
"The River of No Return holds many special challenges and dangers for
"By knowing the river, pinpointing areas with the highest concentration of enemy, and the most fuel depots, you'll have a much better chance of surviving. Since the river is in sections, try jotting down notes for each important section as flight aids.
"Fuel is also a critical factor. When you're far up the river, fuel is scarce. So, concentrate on flying to the next fuel depot, and don't try to destroy every object."
"When you become really skilled, you'll find you can actually blow up a fuel depot right in the middle of refueling. That way, you can gain the points and some fuel at the same time."
"Finally, remember that your main targets are the bridges. They're worth the most points. And, please, drop me a note and let me know how you're doing. I'd really like to hear from you!"
Scoring
Each time you destroy an enemy object, you score points. The point values for each object are listed below:
River Raid© Point System
Tanker | 30 Points |
Helicopter | 60 Points |
Fuel Depot | 80 Points |
Jet | 100 Points |
Bridge | 500 Points |
River Raid© 1982 Activision Publishing, Inc.
River Raid is a registered trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc.
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