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Dates

  • November, 2009
    Orion Prime is reviewed in Pix'n'Love 9.
  • October 28th, 2009
    Full game available for download.
  • September 16th, 2009
    All orders will be shipped.
  • June 28th, 2009
    Orion Prime preview in Pix'n'Love issue 8.
  • May 30th, 2009 (8 pm)
    Game is previewed at Amstrad Expo 2009.
  • April 14th, 2009
    Orion Prime Teaser is released.
  • April 20th, 2005
    The first line of Z80 assembly is written :)

Requirements

  • Any Amstrad CPC (or compatible).
  • 128Kb RAM.
  • Disc Drive (Amstrad DDI compatible):
    • 3" drive (40 tracks/single sided)
    • 3.5" drive (80 tracks/double sided)

Screenshots

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The Story

Engine failure... A hyperspace voyage that ends in an asteroid field... Forced to eject, you wander aimlessly in space, until you detect a signal from the Orion Prime.

However, you quickly realise that this gigantic vessel is no longer the jewel of the scientific research fleet that it once was, as you discover that the crew has been decimated by a strange illness...

You must escape as quickly as possible, but to do this, you will have to explore the Orion Prime, understand what has happened on board the vessel, and perhaps even confront it...

About the game

The game is available in 3" and 3.5 discs. We strongly advise the use of the latter, for these reasons :

  • The 3" version needs 2 double-sided discs. The game is sold as long as our 3" discs are available in our supply. You may also send us your checked discs and we will transfer the game for you.
  • The 3.5 version only needs one double-sided disc. The side switching is automatic, so you won't bother with it while playing. Also, thanks to the higher capacity of the disc, the game has an enhanced ending.

An audio CD with samples of surveillance recordings is included in the packaging.

Advice

  • This game takes advantage of the ESX sound system (Enhanced Speaker eXperience), it is thus advised to listen to the real speaker sound (frequency and mono mixing optimisation).
  • The graphics are designed for the CPC color monitor, its color balance, contrast, pitch, and sharpness.
  • The game requires 128k of memory (DKTronik compatible), on an Amstrad CPC fitted with a 3" or 3.5 drive.
  • The game will run on any Amstrad CPC : 464, 472, 664 and 6128. However, it can also be played on Amstrad Plus or some emulators, with lesser performance.

Getting Orion Prime !

The French version is now available ! Click on the Download button on the upper right corner of this page to get it. English, Spanish and German versions are being developed. Like for the French ones, they will be sold first in a packaged version, then DSKs will be freely downloadable on the web some times later. Just be patient ! Also, don't hesitate to write us to tell how much you want our game. This may speed up the process :).