Fathom
Fathom is an Imagic created action video game for the TI-99/4A. It was programmed by Neil Mckenzie and released 3rd quarter of 1983 and released on Solid State SoftwareTM Command Module. It sold originally for $39.94 (USD) as part number PHM 3222.
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| Publisher(s) | Imagic |
| Original Retail Price | $39.95 (USD) |
| Programmer(s) | Neil McKenzie |
| Part# | PHM 3222 |
| Format(s) | Solid State SoftwareTM Command Module |
| Release | 1983 (3rd Quarter) |
| Genre(s) | Action |
Contents
Gameplay
The goal for the player in Fathom is to ultimately rescue Neptune's daughter, Neptina. She has been kidnapped by the sea Titans and is being held captive against her will. The player controls either a dolphin who navigates through the sea, or a bird who navigates the skies. The goal is to collect the missing pieces of Neptune's trident. As a bird, the player needs to tough all of the clouds while avoiding running into other birds in the air which will reduce the players energy level. As a dolphin, the player needs to touch the seahorses which reveal the trident pieces. Touching octopuses, sharks, and seaweed will also cause the player to lose energy. Once all the trident pieces have been collected, Neptina will be released.
Advertising Blurbs
Front Cover of Manual
Free Neptune's daughter! Change from a seagull to a dolphin and search the skies and seas for the missing pieces of Neptune's magical Trident. Avoid perilous obstacles on your way. Find all the Trident pieces and you can free Neptina!
Triton Catalog - Spring 1983
Rescue Neptune's daughter. She's chained to a sunken ship, her father powerless to help because his enemies have broken his magical Trident into three pieces. You travel the sky and the sea in search of the pieces, all the while fighting off obstacles to save her! (Speech Synthesizer and Wired Remote Controllers recommended.)
Fun Fact
There are 9 levels in the TI-99/4A version of Fathom compared to the Atari 2600's 7 levels. A special message from the programmer is revealed after completing all 9 levels of the game.</ref> [3]
Manual
Introduction
Rescue Neptune's daughter, Neptina! Chained to the bow of a sunken ship, she awaits her freedom. Her father is powerless to save her because his enemies have broken his magical Trident into three pieces. You, Mortal, must travel to the heights of the heavens and the depths of the sea in search of the scattered pieces. Touch clouds and seahorses until you find the magical stars that become a part of the powerful Trident.
With Fathom, you can
- Transform into a seagull or a dolphin
- Enjoy multi-screen graphics in this one-player adventure
- Hear realistic sound effects that enliven the action
- Advance through nine levels of play as your skills improve
- Use the Joystick Controllers or thekeyboard
- Have fun with synthesized speech that simulates the excitement of flight and underwater exploration
Note: Fathom is designed to work with or without the Texas Instruments Solid State SpeechTM Synthesizer (sold separately). However, the Speech Synthesizer must be attached to the computer to activate speech capabilities.
The Quest for Neptun'es Daughter
Enter a fantasy world of adventure as you rescue Neptina. Reassemble Neptune's powerful Trident that has been changed into magical stars and scattered among clouds in the sky and seahorses in the sea. Transform yourself into a seagull or a dolphin to search for the pieces of the Trident. As you travel the sky and sea, the screen automatically shows your progress. Maneuver past invisible barriers blocking your course. Time is short! Your efforts to rescue Neptina rapidly drain your energy. Save Neptina before your energy is gone or she will be held captive forever!
Choosing Your Form
When the game begins, you have the form of a seagull. Keep this form to search the sky, or select the dolphin form to search the sea. You can change from seagull form to dolphin form only when both dolphin and seagull appear on the same screen.
Beginning Your Quest
To rescue Neptina, you must find three magical stars. Each star you touch becomes a part of the Trident and appears at the bottom of the screen. You have the power to free Neptina by touching her only after you assemble all three parts of the Trident.
Downloads
1979 Football Cartridge (black label on black cartridge)
1982 Football Cartridge (red label on black cartridge)
1983 Football Cartridge (red label on beige cartridge)
Football Manual Front Cover
Football Manual Complete (pdf format)
Football MAME/MESS Rom (rpk format)
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