Fitznik by Dexterity Software
Distributed by RealNetworks, Inc
RN Version 1.0

I.	System Requirements
II.	How to Play
III.	Customer Service

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I.	System Requirements
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Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP or better
DirectX 5.0 or better
Pentium 166mhz or better
32 MB RAM
10 MB hard drive space
DirectX-compatible 16-bit video card (65,000+ colors at 640x480)
DirectX-compatible sound card
Microsoft-compatible mouse

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II.	How to Play
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Fitznik is an unusually clever puzzle game that doesn't require arcade reflexes to play. Your goal is to guide an adventurous wolf-like creature named Fitz to collect all the gems from an ancient lost city. Fitz has no weapons, so you have to use your wits and logic to outsmart the fireball-spitting cobras and hungry spiders that inhabit the game world. Much of the game involves sliding boulders around, but Fitznik takes this type of gameplay in a whole new direction. Rather than just sliding the boulders to reach certain locations, Fitz uses the boulders to block cobras' fireballs, herd and trap spiders (which then causes the spiders and adjacent boulders to explode), build bridges over water, and more. 

 
The fun of the game comes from its challenge and sense of discovery. Each of the 63 puzzles builds on skills you develop on earlier levels, so once you think you've learned all the tricks, you're constantly presented with a new twist. For instance, Level 1 shows you how to use boulders to block cobras from shooting Fitz. Level 2 then teaches you how to trap spiders. As you progress through the levels, you learn how to combine various skills to solve more and more intricately designed puzzles. You'll be amazed at how Fitznik's simple design yields such a wide variety of stimulating gameplay possibilities. 

Fitznik is a true gem in the world of logic puzzles. Unlike many common puzzle games that just have colored blocks on a grid, Fitznik draws you in with its depth of character and vivid animation. Fitznik has no boring 3D movies, doesn't require 3D hardware, and doesn't involve inflicting violence on other people. It's the kind of game that simply strives to immerse you in the purely mental experience of solving creative, interesting puzzles unlike any you've ever seen. Fitznik is a game that's very easy to learn, yet it's a real challenge to master.

Moving Fitz
Your task is to guide Fitz through the rooms to collect all the keys and reach the exit safely. Use the arrow keys to move Fitz around. 

Restarting
You can restart a level at any time just by pressing the "R" key. This is handy if you get stuck or if you did something really dumb. If Fitz dies, just press "R" or the spacebar to restart the level. 

Game Speed
While playing the game, you can adjust the speed at any time just by pressing the "+" or "-" keys on the numeric keypad. 

Level Solutions
You can type "solveit" to be shown the complete solution to any level you're playing. Use this feature as a last resort only. The fun of the game is in figuring out the puzzles for yourself. 


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III.	Customer Service
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If you are experiencing any problems with Fitznik, don't hesitate to contact our customer support:

http://customerrelations.real.com/scripts/rnforms/tech_service.asp

If you are playing the free version and would like to upgrade to the full version, please visit:

http://www.real.com/games/fitznik/plus.html


Fitznik by Dexterity Software
Distributed by RealNetworks, Inc
RN Version 1.0