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Blob Wars : Attrition supports both keyboard and joypad controls. A joypad must be connected to the machine before the game is started up in order for the game to correctly detect it.
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The game's default controls are listed below. These can all be changed by going to the Options screen and selecting "Controls ...". To change a control, highlight the relevant options and press Return or Space, then press the keyboard control or joypad button of your choosing. Pressing backspace will clear a control setting. Note that menus can always be navigated by using the arrow keys, and by pressing Return or Space.
The game's default controls are listed below. These can all be changed by going to the Options screen and selecting "Controls ...". See the Options section of this manual for more information.
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<tr><td>Up</td><td>W</td></tr>
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<h3>Gameplay</h3>
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Most missions in the game feature mulitple objectives which are listed at the start of the level. Those objectives listed in red are required to be completed. Those listed in white are optional and can be completed at any other time. Once all the objectives have been completed, the mission will automatically end and the player will be returned to the World Map. They can then choose to return to the mission again, to complete all the outstanding objectives and collect keys that they missed before.
Most missions in the game feature multiple objectives which are listed at the start of the level. Those objectives listed in red are required to be completed. Those listed in white are optional and can be completed at any other time. Once all the objectives have been completed, the mission will automatically end and the player will be returned to the World Map. They can then choose to return to the mission again, to complete all the outstanding objectives and collect keys that they missed before.
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<h4>MIAs</h4>
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In some missions, Bob will encounter MIA blobs. These are your war buddies who have become too shell shocked to return home and are in need of rescue. Returning them home is easy: just walk into them. MIA blob don't attack enemies and cannot be hurt by gun fire (frend or foe), so don't worry about stray fire hitting them!
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<h4>Water, Slime, and Lava</h4>
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Hearts and cells are special items that will increase Bob's maximum health and power by 1 point each. These items are unique and can be found in most levels in the game. Upon collecting a heart or cell, Bob's health or power will be immediately increased and restored to the new maximum. Hearts and cells are often in difficult to reach or out-of-the-way areas. Even so, you should make an effort to find them as quickly as possible as the increases in health and power will aid Bob immensely on his quest.
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<h4>Teeka</h4>
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Teeka is a buddy of Bob's who sometimes accompanied him on missions. He can sometimes be found on missions guarding a white keycard that is needed for boss encounters. He will leave once you collect it. Teeka can't be hurt by gun fire, but will attack enemies on sight.
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<h3>Title Screen</h3>
<p><img src="title.jpg" class="screenshot"></p>
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To start a mission, use the left, right, up, and down controls to move the cursor around and press fire to select the mission (hint: you can also use the mouse here - left click on a mission to select). The mission screen will show a brief description of what will be involved, and also show any keys that are currently in your inventory.
To start a mission, use the left, right, up, and down controls to move the cursor around and press fire to select the mission (hint: you can also use the mouse here - left click on a mission to select). The mission screen will show a brief description of what will be involved, and also show any keys that are currently in your inventory. Click the Start Mission button to being the mission or Cancel to back out of the mission detail.
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<h4>Radar</h4>
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Pressing the Radar key (Tab by default) during a mission will bring up the radar screen. This will show all an extended area map of the current region. Various blips will be present, marking the location of keys, required mission items, MIAs, and mission targets (such as enemies and objects that must be destroyed). Note that the radar map does not cover the entire mission map and only extends out a little way from Bob's present location. It cannot be scrolled. However, various arrows will point in the direction of out-of-range targets. Following these arrows will lead Bob to his objectives.
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<h3>Options</h3>
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The options screen can be access at most times during the game. It allow you to set various preferences using the up, down, left, right controls.
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<img src="options.jpg" class="screenshot">
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<li><span class='highlight'>Fullscreen</span>: activate the fullscreen mode for the game. Note that you must exit and restart the game in order for this change to take effect.</li>
<li><span class='highlight'>Window Size</span>: select the window size of the game. Change this if things appear too big or too small. Note that you must exit and restart the game in order for this change to take effect.</li>
<li><span class='highlight'>Sound Volume</span>: change the volume of the sound effect. Use the left and right controls to change the levels.</li>
<li><span class='highlight'>Music Volume</span>: change the volume of the music. Use the left and right controls to change the levels.</li>
<li><span class='highlight'>Blood</span>: whether or not to show blood. When blood is off, enemy blobs won't scream when they die and will also disappear in a puff of white when they are defeated. Blood will not splatter the ground. The Extra option will do the opposite and leave more blood around for longer (this might clutter the screen a little, so be careful with this option).</li>
<li><span class='highlight'>Trophy Screenshot</span>: whether or not to save a screenshot when a trophy is earned. The screenshot is saved to the same location as the save files. Be aware that this might cause the game to pause for a moment when the screenshot to saved.</li>
<li><span class='highlight'>Trophy Alert</span>: whether or not to show an in-game alert when a trophy is earned. Switching to to Restricted will mean that alerts are not shown during a mission. This option may be best if you find the alerts obscuring gameplay.</li>
<li><span class='highlight'>Hud Inventory</span>: whether to show the in-game inventory in the top right corner of the screen during a mission. Turn this off if you find it either distract or is obscuring the gameplay.</li>
<li><span class='highlight'>Controls</span>: go to the controls configuration screen. See below for more details.</li>
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<img src="controls.jpg" class="screenshot">
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To change a control, highlight the relevant options and press Return or Space, then press the keyboard control or joypad button of your choosing. Pressing backspace will clear a control setting. Note that menus can always be navigated by using the arrow keys, and by pressing Return or Space.
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<h3>Hints and Tips</h3>
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<li>Seek out Hearts and Cells as much as possible, to increase your health and power.</li>
<li>You may exit a partially completed mission at any time. Your progress will be saved and any keys found will come with you.</li>
<li>Enemies in Outposts are stronger and require more hits to take down. Tackle these missions with care.</li>
<li>When swimming, wait until your oxygen is just about the run out before activating your aqualung. O2 recovers much faster than battery power.</li>
<li>The pistol is the only weapon that can be fired underwater.</li>
<li>Later in the game, it may be necessary to return to earlier levels to collect as many keys as possible, in order to proceed.</li>
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<h3>Misc. Game Info</h3>
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Blob Wars : Attrition is a port of the Android game of the same name. It is the third game in the Blob Wars series of games, that began in 2002.
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<a href="http://www.stephenjsweeney.com/games/attrition">http://www.stephenjsweeney.com/games/attrition</a>
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