Controls
| Joystick | Action |
|---|---|
| UP | Up |
| DOWN | Down |
| LEFT | Left |
| RIGHT | Right |
| ◯ ⬤ | Fire |
| ⬤ ◯ | Fire |
| ◸ ◥ | Fire |
| ◤ ◹ | Fire |
| ●○○○ | x |
| ○●○○ | x |
| ○○●○ | x |
Star Paws
Play as captain Rover Pawstrong. Help him chase and catch 20 space griffins, above and below the surface of the moon. Use the radar to catch each bird-like creature. Try jumping on the griffin or use items from boxes found on the surface. Items include a mining lamp, rockets, anti-gravity pads, weapons and food to replenish Pawstrong's dwindling health.
Scenario
Out in the farthest reaches of our Galaxy there lives a rare creature known as the Tasty Space Griffin. Long ago this bird was acclaimed as a galactic delicacy, and acquired such value that it came to be used as an extremely valuable unit of inter-galactic currency, traded on the stock markets of the universe.
On the moon of a distant planet, a gang of unscrupulous mercenaries have been secretly breeding the Tasty Space Griffin and plan to flood the market with them, thus destabilising the monetary system of the entire universe, and allowing them to seize power.
Starfleet command intended to send Captain Neil Armstrong to destroy this evil plot, but due to an error on the notoriously unreliable series seven astro-telex, our hero, Captain Rover Pawstrong has been sent instead. Vastly inexperienced and totally unsuited for the task, Captain Pawtrong\x92s mission is to capture or destroy every one of the Tasty Space Griffins.
You control his movements as he scours the planet, above and below ground, aided only by the occasional visit of a scout craft, dropping off essential supplies\x85
THE FUTURE OF ALL LIFE DEPENDS UPON YOUR SUCCESS\x85
Playing the Game
On the surface
To collect an item, stop Captain Pawstrong alongside a box and press the FIRE button. Once collected, each of these items can be used to aid your mission.
To select an item, stop Captain Pawstrong, pull the joystick DOWN/back until the desired item is displayed. Press FIRE and this item will become the current item. Each time an item is selected, the last item used is lost and will need to be collected again. Should you decide no to use any item push UP/forward on the joystick to regain control of Rover.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Anti Gravity Pad | Gives extra speed, and the ability to pass over the recoil bubbles |
| Rocket | Use to gain a height advantage, and dive on the griffin |
| Missile Launcher | Use this deadly weapon to destroy a bird |
| Space Explosive | Face towards the oncoming bird and explode the device, when the bird is in range |
| Matter Transporter | Transports Rover to his laser gun |
| Galactic Burger | Delicious space nourishment for hungry heroes |
| Zap Death Ray Gun | Deadly ray gun, brings instant death to all in its path |
| Mining Lamp | Needed down in the subterranean caverns |
| Bonus Puzzle | Gain extra points by selecting this item |
On the surface, each item may be used to a maximum of 3 times, unless it has been used to kill a bird, in which case it cannot be used again. You cannot pick up a box containing an item which has been used up.
Using the Lazer Gun
To kill the birds, the trajectory must be exactly right. Push UP/forward to lower the trajectory, pull DOWN/back to raise it. Beware!! The mercenaries occasionally attach a rebound shield to the birds in order to thwart your efforts to spoil their plans.
Bonus Screen
When FIRE is pressed, the square pointed to will be swapped with the blank square. Complete the puzzle before the bonus score reaches zero.
Down the Mine
Find the map to trace your route. Collect missiles for your laser gun. Keep your light supply up by collecting the lamps.
Operating the Lifts
Press FIRE and push UP/forward to go up, DOWN/back to go down.
Credits
PROGRAMMER: John Darnell
MUSICIAN: Rob Hubbard