diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index b0e1a16..1e87054 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,21 +1,29 @@ # Lexy's Labyrinth -This is a web implementation of a puzzle game that bears a _striking_ similarity to [Chip's Challenge](https://wiki.bitbusters.club/Chip%27s_Challenge) and its [sequel](https://wiki.bitbusters.club/Chip%27s_Challenge_2), but is legally distinct, and also free! +This is a reimplementation of [**Chip's Challenge®**](https://wiki.bitbusters.club/Chip%27s_Challenge), that puzzle game you might remember from the early 90s (and its long-awaited [sequel](https://wiki.bitbusters.club/Chip%27s_Challenge_2)). + +It's free; runs in a browser; has completely new artwork, sounds, and music; comes with hundreds of quality fan-made levels built in; and can load the original levels from a copy of the commercial game! Documentation is underway on the [wiki](https://github.com/eevee/lexys-labyrinth/wiki). +## My lawyer is telling me to say this + +To be absolutely clear: this is a ***fan project*** and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, or in any way approved of by Bridgestone Multimedia Group LLC. **Chip's Challenge** is a registered trademark of Bridgestone Multimedia Group LLC, and is used here for identification purposes only. + +Despite the names, the built-in "Chip's Challenge Level Packs" are community creations and have no relation to the commercial games or their levels. + ## Play online Give it a try, I guess! [https://c.eev.ee/lexys-labyrinth/](https://c.eev.ee/lexys-labyrinth/) ## Current status -- Full support for Chip's Challenge 1 -- Full support for Chip's Challenge 2... barring a few obscure bugs +- Fully compatible with Chip's Challenge 1 levels... barring a few obscure rule changes +- Fully compatible with Chip's Challenge 2 levels... barring a few obscure bugs - Completely original tileset, sound effects, and music -- Support for MS Chip's Challenge DAT/CCL files, Steam Chip's Challenge C2G/C2M files, and ZIP files +- Compatible with MS Chip's Challenge DAT/CCL files, Steam Chip's Challenge C2G/C2M files, and ZIP files - Can load one of its built-in level packs, the original levels, or anything you've got lying around -- Support for recording and playing back demos (replays) from Steam-format levels +- Able to record and play back demos (replays) from Steam-format levels - Lets you rewind your mistakes, up to 30 seconds back - Lets you take the pressure off by switching from real-time to turn-based mode, where nothing moves until you do - Contains a completely usable level editor with support for every tile in Chip's Challenge 2 @@ -40,5 +48,3 @@ Give it a try, I guess! [https://c.eev.ee/lexys-labyrinth/](https://c.eev.ee/le - Everyone who worked on [Chip's Challenge Level Pack 1](https://wiki.bitbusters.club/Chip%27s_Challenge_Level_Pack_1), the default set of levels - [Tile World](https://wiki.bitbusters.club/Tile_World) for being an incredible reference on Lynx mechanics - Everyone who contributed music — see [`js/soundtrack.js`](js/soundtrack.js) for a list! - -Not associated with or blessed by Chuck Sommerville, Niffler, or AOP.