Platform Heels

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This text-mode platforming game has you controlling "Heels" (a robot apparently) which needs to navigate its way through five screens of platforms and obstacles, collecting three stars on each screen along the way. The graphics are pretty basic, even for a text-mode game. The controls are also interesting, such that its a real-time game however your character jumps at a pre-determined interval. The enemies you encounter are therefore difficult to avoid."Platform Heels" is a unique DOS text-mode platformer where players control a robot named "Heels" through five challenging screens filled with platforms, obstacles, and enemies. The goal is to collect three stars on each screen while navigating the tricky terrain and avoiding hazards. With its minimalist graphics, unconventional controls, and real-time gameplay, "Platform Heels" offers a distinctive and challenging experience for fans of retro platformers. Game Features: Gameplay Mechanics: Platform Navigation: Guide Heels through five screens, jumping across platforms and avoiding obstacles. Star Collection: Collect three stars on each screen to progress to the next level. Enemy Avoidance: Dodge enemies that move in predictable patterns but are difficult to avoid due to the game’s unique jumping mechanics. Controls: Keyboard Inputs: Use the arrow keys (left and right) to move Heels and the spacebar to jump. Pre-Determined Jumping: Heels jumps at a fixed interval, adding an extra layer of challenge to the gameplay. Visuals and Design: Text-Mode Graphics: The game features basic, text-mode graphics, with characters and platforms represented by ASCII symbols. Minimalist Design: The focus is on gameplay rather than visuals, with a clean and straightforward interface. Sound and Music: Sound Effects: Basic sounds for jumping, collecting stars, and encountering enemies, providing feedback for player actions. Levels and Challenges: Five Screens: Each screen presents a new set of platforms, obstacles, and enemies, increasing in difficulty as you progress. Real-Time Gameplay: The game runs in real-time, requiring quick reflexes and precise timing to navigate the levels.

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