Star Monkey Gold version launched

STAR MONKEY GOES GOLD!

GUILDFORD 6th September, 2001 – Small
Rockets, the premier developer of wired games, today launched the GOLD version
of its retro-shooter, "Star Monkey".

The gold version features improved support
for the RocketRating(tm)system, with new added online features, as well as
support for 32-bit colour and

more finely-tuned game progression.

"We have been stunned by the reception that
the original Star Monkey beta received. Star Monkey is now our most successful
launch to date", said Shawnee Sequeira, development director. "The gold version
improves the already great gameplay and makes competing against other players
across the world both quicker and simpler".

The Trial Version of Star Monkey is available
from

http://www.smallrockets.com/pc/starmonkey/downloads.htm

RELEASE DETAILS

Title: Star Monkey

Ship date: Septermber 6th, 2001

Genre: retro shooter

Price: $14.99

Star Monkey is a classic vertically scrolling
shooter rendered in full 3D, featuring six huge stages of alien-bashing action.
There is a range of power-ups available including lasers, homing missiles,
shields and automatic sentry guns, and there are over 50 different types of
alien to fight including enormous bosses to round off each stage.

Features

Classic 2D playability rendered in
beautiful 3D.

Great special effects including dynamic
lighting and smoke simulation. 6 bosses and over 50 aliens to contend with,
each with their own unique attack style. Power-up system allows player to
customize Star Monkey craft in over 50 different ways. Powerful orchestral
music with dramatic futuristic sound effects. RocketRating(TM) online
highscore system allows players to compete worldwide. Full version (10.5Mb)
available immediately for only $14.99 via our Internet shop!

ABOUT SMALL ROCKETS

Set up in October 2000, Small Rockets’ aim is
to create smaller, more engaging "wired games" designed specifically for digital
distribution. Seen as the games equivalent of TV programmes, wired games offer a
wide variety of cost-effective entertainment directly into the home, and will
ultimately revolutionize the way that people play games in the future.

With over 16 wired games already available
for PC via electronic distribution, Small Rockets is currently working on games
for a variety of platforms, including the web, handheld devices and next
generation consoles.

If you’d like to find out more about Small
Rockets or our games, please contact Cathy Campos at panachepr@msn.com or send
us a mail at corporate@smallrockets.com.

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Star Monkey, RocketRating, and Small Rockets
are trademarks of Small Software Limited