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In Space Lifter, you operate a transportation space station. Much like your UPS colleagues down on Earth, you have to pick the cargo from where it was left and deliver it as quickly as possible to its destination. In whole.Various obstacles of natural and artificial sources are in your way and prevent this job from being completely automated.The G-force of a nearby planet is pulling the ship down whenever in open space and you must periodically use the engine power to maintain latitude. Left and right ship bumpers help you navigate your way through space.Other space stations and occasional rockets better be avoided, although they could also be neutralized by using an energy-hungry power shield.The initial game release features 50 different playing levels of increasing difficulty, plus some bonus levels. More levels can be created with the SpaceLifter Level Editor, which is also included in the trial packages for the game.Rules:Upon each new assignment, watch carefully the landscape and make note of your initial fuel level.Use any of the standard PDA buttons to skip the initial camera scroll through the playing field.The four standard PIM hardware buttons on your PDA navigate the ship as follows: Button Function Date Book Turns on right-side push engines (push ship to left) Address Book Turns on left-side push engines (push ship to right) To Do Turns on main engine (push ship up) Memo Pad Turns on the energy field for a while Pick up cargos as soon as they appear on docks. Listen for the specific signal notifying you a cargo has been placed for delivery or periodically inspect docks for new deliveries. Use the main ship engines to compensate the G-force and perform a soft landing. Monitor the fuel level and use it wisely to avoid falling short of it. As soon as new cargo is loaded, its destination will be given. There are different types of cargo and they may have different requirements for the transportation process (see below). Do not leave the boundaries of the playing field or your object may get lost in space or get caught by the G-force and crash. Watch out as other objects in space may surprise you and help you or harm you.

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Format:Software
Date:May 2002Version:5.5
License:PurchasePrice:$9.95
Platform:Mobile
System Req:Palm OS 3.5 or higher
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