Dark Side

Dark Side
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First release	1988
Also known as	N/A
Developed by	Incentive Software, Major Developments
Published by	Incentive Software
Distributed by	Incentive Software, Epyx, Cinemaware Corporation, MicroProse Ltd., Kixx
Platforms	DOS, Amiga, AtariST, Commodore64, ZX Spectrum, AmstradCPC
Resolution	320x200, 16 colors (DOS, EGA)
Engine	Freescape
Support	Since ScummVM X.X.0
Available for Purchase	No

Dark Side is set on the alien moon Tricuspid orbiting the planet Evath. Terrorists (the Ketars, the villains of the previous game Driller) hijacked the moon's facilities and built Zephyr One, an immense beam weapon on the moon's dark side with the purpose of destroying Evath. The player is a government agent, sent secretly to the moon's surface with the mission of deactivating the weapon before it becomes fully charged. This is accomplished by destroying a power network in the form of ECD (Energy Collection Device) columns, dotted around the moon and connected with power lines all the way to the beam weapon.

Installation

For more information on how ScummVM uses game data files, see the user documentation.

Dark Side was released in a number of platforms over the years. Depending on release you have, you need to extract and/or copy different files.

DOS releases

For the DOS release, copy the following files:

• darkside.exe
• dside?.exe
• scn1?.dat

So far, only EGA endering mode are supported so far.

Other releases and demos

We are working to support other Dark Side releases in other platforms. Some demos are also supported, following the corresponding instructions. We collected all the supported Freescape demos, in case you want to test them. If you find an unsupported demo, please open an issue or contact us.

External links

• MobyGames entry for Dark Side
• Wikipedia article on Dark Side