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DOS Games Archive Game Info Card                                     Version 3
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* General Information *

Game title              : Tyrian
Alternate title(s)      : None
Developer               : Eclipse Software
Publisher               : Epic MegaGames
Country of origin       : USA
Distribution model      : Freeware (originally Shareware)

* Release Information *

Release type            : Shareware (episode)
Version                 : 2.0
Release date            : 1996/03/22
Language(s)             : English
License file(s)         : LICENSE.DOC
                          VENDOR.DOC
License/Permissions     : [from LICENSE.DOC]

"Epic authorizes distribution and/or copying of the Program only in
"accordance with the following terms and conditions"

[summarised terms and conditions]

The shareware version must be distributed in unaltered form and for no charge.

* Distribution Information *

Distribution type       : Digital download
File name               : tyrsw20.zip
File size               : 1 824 325 bytes
Installer provided      : No
Original location       : http://www.epicgames.com/files/
Retrieved from          : Same as above
                          (Wayback Machine snapshot from 3 Jun 2001)

Additional files        : 
                          Patch to v2.01
File name               : tyrup201.zip
File size               : 448 857 bytes
Original location       : http://www.epicgames.com/patches/
Retrieved from          : Same as above
                          (Wayback Machine snapshot from 3 Jul 1998)

                          Semi-official Frequently Asked Questions v0.71
File name               : tyrian.txt
File size               : 82 593 bytes
Retrieved from          : http://members.iinet.net.au/~vannevar/tyrian/

Maintainer              : MrFlibble <mrflibble86@gmail.com>
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* Note for DOSBox users *

This software is fully installed and configured to run in the DOSBox emulator.
You can simply drag and drop the file TYRIAN.BAT over the DOSBox icon to start
playing. Experienced DOSBox users may choose other methods of startup.

The software was configured and tested to work with the official DOSBox build
v0.74-3 available from www.dosbox.com. It may or may not work with any other
third-party DOSBox distributions that are available.

For playing instructions and other information, please refer to the supplied
electronic manual (MANUAL.DOC) found in the TYRIAN directory.
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* Source port *

This game can also be played natively (no DOSBox required) on Windows, MacOS,
Linux and other modern platforms using a source port.

OpenTyrian:
https://bitbucket.org/opentyrian/opentyrian/wiki/Home
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* Game related websites *

Developer website (access via the Wayback Machine):
http://www.world-tree.150m.com/Tyrian/games_tyrian.htm

Publisher website (access via the Wayback Machine):
http://www.epicgames.com/tyrian.htm

Fan site:
http://members.iinet.net.au/~vannevar/tyrian/

NOTE: Some sites are only available as copies made by the Wayback Machine:
http://web.archive.org/
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* Disclaimer *

THE GAME DATA IN THIS ARCHIVE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING AND NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

All game content is copyright to their respective owners.

No files from the original software package provided by the developer and/or
publisher were modified except for the configuration files needed to set up
sound devices and input methods.

This software was tested to work with the current official DOSBox build
(v0.74-3) and was scanned by an antivirus/anti-malware tool.

You use this software at your own risk. DOS Games Archive is not liable for
any unwanted consequences that may arise from your using this software.
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* Download and online play *

This game is available from DOS Games Archive at:
https://www.dosgamesarchive.com/download/tyrian-20/

It can be played online at:
https://www.dosgamesarchive.com/play/tyrian-20/

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