Shooting modes in The Extirpator!
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More than a trick, this is a little-known feature of this memorable shooter from Firebird (1988). By default, the ship fires its shots in long-distance mode - hence the letter "L" on the top panel, next to the indicator.FIRE
Each shot we fire will momentarily reduce ourfire capacity-represented by numbers that vary from9(maximum) to1(minimum) next to thePWR.CHRG indicator-abbreviation forPower of Charge
Therefore, if we launchshots very often, we will have towaitvaluable second so that the value is "recover
Gambling addicts will understand that these moments can be crucial, especially in theupper levelsof the game, when requireddestroy up to two barriersconsecutive. As a solution, we canactivate short-range shooting mode. For that, we press thespace bar. We will see how, consequently, the letter "L" changes to a "C
TheshotsIn this mode, however,cover only 50%of the total screen. Forreturnto the long distance mode, just go back topressthe space bar.
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