XQuest

Player notes

About this game

This archive contains XQuest 2, as identified by the bundled manual and file list. It expands the gem-collecting arcade game with additional enemies, difficulty settings and input options. Sweep up every blue gem to open the gate at the top of the arena, then leave quickly for a possible time bonus.

Move the ship with the mouse and fire with the left button. Shots follow the direction of travel, so your movement also sets your aim. Right-click or Space uses a smart bomb when one is available. Bombs remove enemies across the screen, but supplies are limited; collect replacements rather than spending them on every isolated threat.

Red mines destroy your ship on contact. Temporary PowerCharges offer helpful upgrades, but can be shot and destroyed before you collect them. P pauses both the game and its timer. The Options menu lets you change input devices and bindings; the controls listed here describe the manual’s default mouse setup.