---
name: "torus-trooper"
section: "6"
platform: "linux"
package: "torus-trooper"
version: "0.22.dfsg1-14"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/torus-trooper"
---

# torus-trooper(6)

speeding ship sailing through barrage

## NAME

torus-trooper - speeding ship sailing through barrage

## DESCRIPTION

Speed! More speed!

Torus Trooper is a fast-paced abstract scrolling shooter game. It features 3D graphics and a style similar to that of games such as Tempest.

## OPTIONS

These options are available:

- **-brightness n**

  Set the brightness of the screen.(n = 0 - 100, default = 100)

- **-luminosity n**

  Set the luminous intensity.(n = 0 - 100, default = 0)

- **-res x y**

  Set the screen resolution to (x, y).

- **-nosound**

  Stop the sound.

- **-window**

  Launch the game in a window.

- **-fullscreen**

  Launch the game in fullscreen mode.

- **-reverse**

  Reverse a shot key and a charge shot key.

## USAGE

How to operate:

- **Movement**

  Arrow / Num / \[WASD\] / Joystick

  Hold an up key to increase speed.

- **Shot**

  \[Z\]\[L-Ctrl\]\[.\] / Trigger 1, 4, 5, 8

  Hold a shot key to open automatic fire.

- **Charge shot**

  \[X\]\[L-Alt\]\[L-Shift\]\[/\] / Trigger 2, 3, 6, 7

  Hold a charge shot key to charge energy.\
    \- A charge shot is released when you release a key.\
    \- A charge shot penetrates enemies and wipes out bullets.\
    \- A score multiplier is increased according to a number of destroying enemies and bullets.\
    \- A charge shot acts as a regenerative break.

- **Pause**

  \[P\]

How to play:

At the title screen, select a grade(Normal, Hard, Extreme) and a starting level. Press a shot button to start a game. Press an escape key to quit a game.

Drive a ship forward and destroy enemies. When time runs out, game is over.

Remaining time is displayed at the left up corner.

Remaining time varies according to events:

- **Ship was destroyed(-15 sec.)**

  You ship is destroyed when it is hit by a bullet.

- **Bonus time(+15 sec.)**

  You can earn bonus time when you reach a certain score. The point you have to get is displayed at the right up corner.

- **Destroy the boss(+30 or 45 sec.)**

  The boss enemies appear when you destroy or overtake a certain number(displayed at the left down corner) of enemies, and you can earn bonus time by destroying them.

- **Replay mode**

  At the title screen, press a charge shot key to see a replay of your last game. Press a left/right key to change a view and an up/down key to change displayed/undisplayed of a status display.

## SEE ALSO

You can find more about the game on its homepage: http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~cs8k-cyu/windows/tt\_e.html

## AUTHOR

This game has been written by Kenta Cho \<cs8k-cyu@asahi-net.or.jp\>