Downtown Tokyo, Present Day
John Kean
aircraft animals ASCII art built-in hints character graphics chicken city IF Competition 1998 IFComp Game Japan male protagonist movie multiple endings multiple protagonists multiple solutions silly Third person violence
In this game you actually play two people - one is the real you, sitting in the dark in a movie theatre, and the other is the hero of the film that you are watching.
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The seat is hard and the popcorn is tasteless. A pair of teenagers play-fight in the back row -  they probably sneaked in without paying. A distressingly huge and sweaty bulk lowers itself into the seat next to yours, engulfing the armrest.

This had better be worth it!
The teenagers snort at some whispered wisecrack.

Suddenly the lights dim. The murmur of conversation dies away and all eyes turn toward the screen...

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Info
Shadowed streets writhe with colour and movement. A tide of pedestrians flows through gorges of concrete and glass, rippling and eddying against the store-fronts.

In the backwater of a street cafe sits an English newspaper. The pages lower and we catch a first glimpse of our hero, reading an editorial over his bowl of soup.

The man sits at an outdoor table surrounded by swirling crowds. He turns a page of his newspaper and takes a sip from a bowl of steaming soup.
Inventory
Our man is equipped with strong hands, a nimble mind, and an oversized jaw. What more can a hero need?
You read the newspaper
It is The Times (imported), but we aren't close enough to make out the date. The front page headline is "MISHAP AT JAPANESE DRUG LABORATORY", while a subheading below reads "Doku Defends Animal Testing Procedures".
You taste the soup
Our hero enjoys a long slurp of soup.

Abruptly, the surface of the liquid is broken by a pulse of circular ripples, forming and dissolving as if rocked by some tiny tremor of the earth. Our hero looks up sharply, but the crowds have registered nothing unusual. The flier pinned to a nearby pole shivers, though not with the breeze.
You read the flier
Oversized lettering reads "Doku Vitamin Tonic: NEW SUPER FORMULA". Below is pictured a surprisingly large Japanese boy holding a bottle of bright orange liquid. The finer print at the bottom is impossible to read from this distance.

Suddenly the table jerks, upsetting a bottle of soy sauce and sending it rolling over the edge. The flier drops to the ground. The crowd pauses for a moment, then moves on.
You stand
Before moving, our hero pauses warily - there's something not quite right here...

This time the quake is obvious, and accompanied by a dull rumble. Abandoning his newspaper and soup, our man joins the hesitant crowd for a better look up the street.
Look around
In the middle of a nervous crowd stands our hero, directing a penetrating glance up the street.

The ground shakes again, with the sound of crumbling masonry. Heads lift, necks twist, and all eyes come to rest at the end of the street. A stunned silence descends on the frozen crowd.

What was a grand hotel just seconds before is now a pile of twisted rubble, surmounted by a huge and scaly foot!
You examine the foot
Our hero stares open-mouthed at three impossibly massive toes, scaled and reptilian, each ending in a cruel claw the size of a canoe. Slowly his eyes follow the thick leg skyward, coming to rest at last on the obscene and monstrous visage of...

The crowd erupts in mindless hysteria. Panicked pedestrians scatter; some trip and are crushed ruthlessly underfoot.
Exit
But you aren't in anything at the moment.

Part of a shredded poster blows past, showing a bottle of bright orange liquid and the words "oku Super Growth Formul", and "hree special activator ingredi". With another gust of wind it disappears in the chaos.
You examine the monster
Our hero is dwarfed by the mammoth mountain of fearsome feathers that is Chickzilla!

They could at least have washed the chicken suit before filming.

Suddenly a small helicopter careens earthward, bouncing to a stop just across the street. The helmeted pilot and a breathless cameraman tumble out, leaving the rotors spinning in readiness for a quick departure.

Lazily the monster steps across the road, destroying another building.
You kill the monster
This ain't no Kung Fu movie!

Removing the helmet with a flourish, the helicopter pilot shakes out her long dark hair! Our hero watches spellbound from across the street as the beautiful woman takes a microphone and turns to face the camera. She is perfectly composed, despite the chaos surrounding her.

Casually the monster devours a fleeing pedestrian.
You ask the woman about helicopter
The words are lost in the whine of the helicopter.

Across the street the beautiful newscaster continues taping her broadcast.
You enter helicopter
Our hero can't reach the helicopter: a panicked crowd blocks the way.

Across the street the beautiful newscaster continues taping her broadcast.
Hello
But she is way over on the other side of the street: hundreds of panic-stricken Orientals lie between!

Across the street the beautiful newscaster continues taping her broadcast.
Describe the surroundings
Downtown has been transformed into a killing field. Panicked pedestrians grapple and claw at each other as they attempt to flee. Children wail as they are dragged along by their parents. The streets are full of broken glass and rubble, while Chickzilla's bulk blots out the sun.

A small but powerful helicopter crouches across the street, it's rotors spinning in readiness.

Across the street the beautiful newscaster continues taping her broadcast.

Another building crumbles under a huge scaly foot.
Go north
Our hero finds his way blocked at every turn by overacting extras. Progress is impossible. There is no escape!

Across the street the beautiful newscaster continues taping her broadcast.
You jump
It would be suicide to leave the safety of the cockpit!

Having finished her report, the woman prepares to reboard her helicopter. Taking one last look around, her roving eyes lock with those of our hero!
Wave
Cheeks flush in the heat of that gaze.

All is silent, but for the bass-drum beat of twin hearts and the frenzied sawing of two dozen impassioned violins.

A pair of pouting lips parts.

Stars explode and snowy doves flap across the face of the moon.

Suddenly the world comes crashing in again, all sound and fury. A huge beak swoops down to snatch away the goddess and her cameraman. The crowd scatters, leaving our hero stunned and alone near the empty helicopter.
You enter the helicopter
Our hero leaps into the helicopter cockpit and fumbles with the safety belt.
You fly
Maybe you could be a little more specific.

Suddenly Chickzilla seems to notice the little helicopter.
Fly helicopter
Maybe you could be a little more specific.

The monster stares curiously at the helicopter.
Up
If only he could figure out how to fly this thing...

Chickzilla starts advancing slowly towards the helicopter.
You examine the helicopter
A fuel gauge is the only thing recognisable among the gadgets and dials inside the cockpit. A joystick with a red button sticks up between our hero's legs.

Chickzilla is coming closer every second!
You pull the stick
Like a falcon unmasked, the helicopter leaps into the air. Wrestling the controls, our perspiring hero careens skyward, only narrowly avoiding the snatching of Chickzilla's deadly beak.

As he passes, our hero glimpses the beautiful reporter, clinging precariously to the monster's dangling comb! Then she is gone, left far below as he soars into the open skies...

High Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hangs in the sky high above downtown. The endless city of Tokyo stretches to the horizon in all directions, but a few major landmarks are visible. To the north-east lies a patch of green, while sunlight shimmers on the ocean to the south-east. The buildings to the south are particularly grand, but those to the west are not, and the smog is thickest to the north-west. Below, Chickzilla continues to crush citizens and crumble buildings.

It has taken our hero just seconds to master control of the helicopter. He can now guide it remarkably smoothly in any compass direction, as well as up and down.
You descend
Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter dips and dives just above the huge head of Chickzilla. The whirr of the rotors seems to enrage her, and she snaps at it with her massive beak. With every movement, the beautiful reporter loses more of her precarious hold on the monster's comb!

The fuel gauge, though nearly full, has started to drop slowly.

Chickzilla gives her back end a slight wriggle and scratches at the street with one massive foot.
You go to the north
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Over The City (in the helicopter)
The endless city of Tokyo stretches out below. To the south a monstrous chicken is casually tearing the city to pieces.
Go east
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Ueno Park (in the helicopter)
A patch of green far below indicates Ueno Park with its zoo. To the south-west Chickzilla continues to demolish downtown Tokyo.
You go downwards
Hovering Over the Zoo (in the helicopter)
Miscellaneous animals cower in terror from the helicopter.

Directly below the helicopter, a terrible tiger stands frozen in confusion.
You examine the tiger
Despite being totally bewildered, the tiger still manages to look terrible.
You get the tiger
How exactly should he do that?
You go southwest
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hangs in the sky high above downtown. The endless city of Tokyo stretches to the horizon in all directions, while Chickzilla continues her rampage below.

A terrible tiger dangles beneath the helicopter.
You show the tiger to Chickzilla
(first taking the tiger)
How exactly should he do that?
You press the button
The terrible tiger disappears into the city below.
Go downwards
Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter dips and dives just above the huge head of Chickzilla. The whirr of the rotors seems to enrage her, and she snaps at it with her massive beak. With every movement, the beautiful reporter loses more of her precarious hold on the monster's comb!

A terrible tiger dangles beneath the helicopter.

Chickzilla gives her back end a slight wriggle and scratches at the street with one massive foot.
You press the button
Chickzilla glances contemptuously at our hero, before destroying the falling terrible tiger with a casual flick of her beak. If only it had been bigger it might have been a match for her.

A dark sedan appears in the street below. It glides to a stop and two people emerge. The man is lean and dark-haired, while the woman has light auburn hair to her shoulders. Both wear dark overcoats and reflective sunglasses. They gaze a minute at Chickzilla, before engaging in a heated discussion. The words "alien conspiracy" drift up from the man, while the woman mutters "some reasonable explanation". Just then Chickzilla stomps them both into bloody smears.
Go east
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Over The City (in the helicopter)
The endless city of Tokyo stretches out below. To the west a monstrous chicken is casually tearing the city to pieces.

A terrible tiger dangles beneath the helicopter.
You go south
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Tokyo Bay (in the helicopter)
The glittering waters of Tokyo Bay, dotted with ships, stretch out to the south and east, while buildings crowd the shores. A trail of destruction leads north-west.

A terrible tiger dangles beneath the helicopter.
You go to the west
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above a Hotel (in the helicopter)
Far below, atop a hotel tower, a crystal swimming pool blinks in the sunlight. Off to the north, a monstrous chicken is tumbling buildings and ripping up pavements.

A terrible tiger dangles beneath the helicopter.
You go downward
Hovering Over a Hotel Rooftop (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hovers just above the top of the hotel tower. Wind from the rotors fans waves on the swimming pool and buffets the canvas marquee erected next to it. A few guests in formal dress emerge from the tent to wave their fists angrily.

A terrible tiger dangles beneath the helicopter.
Go north
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hangs in the sky high above downtown. The endless city of Tokyo stretches to the horizon in all directions, while Chickzilla continues her rampage below.
You go to the north-east
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Ueno Park (in the helicopter)
A patch of green far below indicates Ueno Park with its zoo. To the south-west Chickzilla continues to demolish downtown Tokyo.
You go downwards
Hovering Over the Zoo (in the helicopter)
Miscellaneous animals cower in terror from the helicopter.

Directly below the helicopter, a freshly sharpened porcupine stands frozen in confusion.
You press the button
A whirr and a clunk and our hero seems to have caught himself a freshly sharpened porcupine!
You go to the west
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Over The City (in the helicopter)
The endless city of Tokyo stretches out below. To the south a monstrous chicken is casually tearing the city to pieces.

A freshly sharpened porcupine dangles beneath the helicopter.
You go west
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above The Industrial Sector (in the helicopter)
A thick layer of smog, belched from a thousand chimneys, hazes the industrial zone below the bobbing helicopter. Chickzilla continues her rampage to the south-east.

A freshly sharpened porcupine dangles beneath the helicopter.
Go downward
Chemical Factory (in the helicopter)
Three large tanks stand among the maze of pipes, drains, and chimneys that form the "Doku Pharmaceuticals" factory below. Noxious fumes of sticky blue gas swirl from a huge bubbling vat, enveloping the helicopter.

A freshly sharpened porcupine dangles beneath the helicopter.
You press button
The freshly sharpened porcupine tumbles into the vat with a wet smack. There is a rumble and a bubble, but it never resurfaces.
Go east
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Over The City (in the helicopter)
The endless city of Tokyo stretches out below. To the south a monstrous chicken is casually tearing the city to pieces.
Go east
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Ueno Park (in the helicopter)
A patch of green far below indicates Ueno Park with its zoo. To the south-west Chickzilla continues to demolish downtown Tokyo.
Go downward
Hovering Over the Zoo (in the helicopter)
Miscellaneous animals cower in terror from the helicopter.

Directly below the helicopter, a crafty crocodile stands frozen in confusion.
Go west
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Over The City (in the helicopter)
The endless city of Tokyo stretches out below. To the south a monstrous chicken is casually tearing the city to pieces.

A crafty crocodile dangles beneath the helicopter.
Go west
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above The Industrial Sector (in the helicopter)
A thick layer of smog, belched from a thousand chimneys, hazes the industrial zone below the bobbing helicopter. Chickzilla continues her rampage to the south-east.

A crafty crocodile dangles beneath the helicopter.
Go downward
Chemical Factory (in the helicopter)
Three large tanks stand among the maze of pipes, drains, and chimneys that form the "Doku Pharmaceuticals" factory below. Noxious fumes of sticky blue gas swirl from a huge bubbling vat, enveloping the helicopter.

A crafty crocodile dangles beneath the helicopter.
You go south
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above The Ghetto (in the helicopter)
This is a particularly shabby section of the city. Shadowy forms can be seen skulking in the narrow alleys far below, and a giant chicken cackles from the east.

A crafty crocodile dangles beneath the helicopter.
Y.
With a thrust of the joystick the helicopter drops to skim the roof-tops.

Abruptly, the movement in the alleys increases - shouts and bullets fill the air. Our hero pulls up sharply, but too late - a bullet has holed the fuel tank! A stream of liquid pours from the bullet hole, and the fuel gauge begins to drop more rapidly.

High Above The Ghetto (in the helicopter)
This is a particularly shabby section of the city. Shadowy forms can be seen skulking in the narrow alleys far below, and a giant chicken cackles from the east.

A crafty crocodile dangles beneath the helicopter.
Go south
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Over The City (in the helicopter)
The endless city of Tokyo stretches out below. To the north-east a monstrous chicken is casually tearing the city to pieces.

A crafty crocodile dangles beneath the helicopter.
You go east
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above a Hotel (in the helicopter)
Far below, atop a hotel tower, a crystal swimming pool blinks in the sunlight. Off to the north, a monstrous chicken is tumbling buildings and ripping up pavements.

A crafty crocodile dangles beneath the helicopter.
Go downwards
Hovering Over a Hotel Rooftop (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hovers just above the top of the hotel tower. Wind from the rotors fans waves on the swimming pool and buffets the canvas marquee erected next to it. A few guests in formal dress emerge from the tent to wave their fists angrily.

A crafty crocodile dangles beneath the helicopter.
You go northeast
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Over The City (in the helicopter)
The endless city of Tokyo stretches out below. To the west a monstrous chicken is casually tearing the city to pieces.
Go northeast
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Over The City (in the helicopter)
The endless city of Tokyo stretches out below. To the south-west a monstrous chicken is casually tearing the city to pieces.
Go down
Hovering Over the Zoo (in the helicopter)
Miscellaneous animals cower in terror from the helicopter.

Directly below the helicopter, a wiley coyote stands frozen in confusion.
You press the button
A whirr and a clunk and our hero seems to have caught himself a wiley coyote!
Go west
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Over The City (in the helicopter)
The endless city of Tokyo stretches out below. To the south a monstrous chicken is casually tearing the city to pieces.

A wiley coyote dangles beneath the helicopter.
Go west
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above The Industrial Sector (in the helicopter)
A thick layer of smog, belched from a thousand chimneys, hazes the industrial zone below the bobbing helicopter. Chickzilla continues her rampage to the south-east.

A wiley coyote dangles beneath the helicopter.
Go downwards
Chemical Factory (in the helicopter)
Three large tanks stand among the maze of pipes, drains, and chimneys that form the "Doku Pharmaceuticals" factory below. Noxious fumes of sticky blue gas swirl from a huge bubbling vat, enveloping the helicopter.

A wiley coyote dangles beneath the helicopter.

As fuel from the leaking helicopter hits the bubbling vat it emits a huge burp, and the liquid turns greasy green.
You press the button
The wiley coyote tumbles into the vat with a wet smack. The liquid bubbles and rumbles violently as a massively enlarged leg appears briefly above the surface. Suddenly the liquid gives an almighty belch as a hideously deformed shape is spat out. It lies quivering for a moment before dissolving away down a sewer drain.
You go to the southeast
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hangs in the sky high above downtown. The endless city of Tokyo stretches to the horizon in all directions, while Chickzilla continues her rampage below.
Go southeast
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Tokyo Bay (in the helicopter)
The glittering waters of Tokyo Bay, dotted with ships, stretch out to the south and east, while buildings crowd the shores. A trail of destruction leads north-west.
Go down
Hovering Over the Water (in the helicopter)
Wind from the rotors kicks up a ring of spray. The helicopter hovers just above a small ship, on which are three large crates.
Examine crates
Bold lettering proclaims: "Noodles, Wun Tun".
You go northwest
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hangs in the sky high above downtown. The endless city of Tokyo stretches to the horizon in all directions, while Chickzilla continues her rampage below.

A large crate swings leisurely beneath the helicopter.
Go northwest
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above The Industrial Sector (in the helicopter)
A thick layer of smog, belched from a thousand chimneys, hazes the industrial zone below the bobbing helicopter. Chickzilla continues her rampage to the south-east.

A large crate swings leisurely beneath the helicopter.
Go downward
Chemical Factory (in the helicopter)
Three large tanks stand among the maze of pipes, drains, and chimneys that form the "Doku Pharmaceuticals" factory below. Noxious fumes of greasy green gas swirl from a huge bubbling vat, enveloping the helicopter.

A large crate swings leisurely beneath the helicopter.
You go south
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above The Ghetto (in the helicopter)
This is a particularly shabby section of the city. Shadowy forms can be seen skulking in the narrow alleys far below, and a giant chicken cackles from the east.
You go southeast
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above a Hotel (in the helicopter)
Far below, atop a hotel tower, a crystal swimming pool blinks in the sunlight. Off to the north, a monstrous chicken is tumbling buildings and ripping up pavements.
Go downward
Hovering Over a Hotel Rooftop (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hovers just above the top of the hotel tower. Wind from the rotors fans waves on the swimming pool and buffets the canvas marquee erected next to it. A few guests in formal dress emerge from the tent to wave their fists angrily.
You press the button
There's a whirr and a clunk and a huge ripping noise. The tattered remains of the marquee dangle below the helicopter.
Go northwest
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above The Ghetto (in the helicopter)
This is a particularly shabby section of the city. Shadowy forms can be seen skulking in the narrow alleys far below, and a giant chicken cackles from the east.

A mass of canvas dangles limply beneath the helicopter.
You go to the north
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above The Industrial Sector (in the helicopter)
A thick layer of smog, belched from a thousand chimneys, hazes the industrial zone below the bobbing helicopter. Chickzilla continues her rampage to the south-east.

A mass of canvas dangles limply beneath the helicopter.
Go downwards
Chemical Factory (in the helicopter)
Three large tanks stand among the maze of pipes, drains, and chimneys that form the "Doku Pharmaceuticals" factory below. Noxious fumes of sickly yellow gas swirl from a huge bubbling vat, enveloping the helicopter.

A mass of canvas dangles limply beneath the helicopter.
You press the button
A gust of wind catches the falling marquee. It drifts earthward and is lost.
You go southeast
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hangs in the sky high above downtown. The endless city of Tokyo stretches to the horizon in all directions, while Chickzilla continues her rampage below.

A mass of canvas dangles limply beneath the helicopter.
Go downwards
Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter dips and dives just above the huge head of Chickzilla. The whirr of the rotors seems to enrage her, and she snaps at it with her massive beak. With every movement, the beautiful reporter loses more of her precarious hold on the monster's comb!

A mass of canvas dangles limply beneath the helicopter.

A dark sedan appears in the street below. It glides to a stop and two people emerge. The man is lean and dark-haired, while the woman has light auburn hair to her shoulders. Both wear dark overcoats and reflective sunglasses. They gaze a minute at Chickzilla, before engaging in a heated discussion. The words "alien conspiracy" drift up from the man, while the woman mutters "some reasonable explanation". Just then Chickzilla stomps them both into bloody smears.
You press the button
The huge mass of striped canvas drifts gently down, fanning out like a parachute. Miraculously it settles right over the head of the beastly bird!

Blindfolded, Chickzilla freezes. She stands stock still as an eerie silence grows. The survivors in the streets below turn to look upward, where a single high-pitched scream cuts through the atmosphere...

The beautiful reporter has finally lost her grip and is falling (in slow-motion) toward the hard grey pavement below!
Go down
Thrusting the joystick, our hero tips his helicopter into a steep dive. Using all the forces of gravity and whining rotors he drives the screaming machine groundward at maximum speed. He reaches the falling beauty just metres above the pavement...

Hurtling Earthwards (in the helicopter)
The ground is approaching FAST!

Too late! There is a sickening thud as the woman splatters over the downtown pavement.

Disaster! The marquee has slipped, and Chickzilla is freed from her paralysis. A huge wing darts out, batting the helicopter against the side of a building - it explodes in a ball of flame, incinerating our hero.

Chickzilla raises her beak to the sky and cackles in triumph. The world is now at her mercy!
Look around
Hovering Over a Hotel Rooftop (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hovers just above the top of the hotel tower. Wind from the rotors fans waves on the swimming pool and buffets the canvas marquee erected next to it. A few guests in formal dress emerge from the tent to wave their fists angrily.

A crafty crocodile dangles beneath the helicopter.
You go east
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Tokyo Bay (in the helicopter)
The glittering waters of Tokyo Bay, dotted with ships, stretch out to the south and east, while buildings crowd the shores. A trail of destruction leads north-west.
Go downward
Chemical Factory (in the helicopter)
Three large tanks stand among the maze of pipes, drains, and chimneys that form the "Doku Pharmaceuticals" factory below. Noxious fumes of sticky blue gas swirl from a huge bubbling vat, enveloping the helicopter.

A large crate swings leisurely beneath the helicopter.

As fuel from the leaking helicopter hits the bubbling vat it emits a huge burp, and the liquid turns greasy green.
You press the button
The crate disappears into the vat with a smack. As sodden noodles boil to the surface, the liquid turns a shocking sickly yellow colour.
Go downward
Hovering Over the Water (in the helicopter)
Wind from the rotors kicks up a ring of spray. The helicopter hovers just above a small ship, on which can be seen two large crates. The bow of a small life boat protrudes from between the crates. Several seamen gesture angrily at the helicopter.
You press button
With whirr the helicopter snatches up one of the crates, revealing a small lifeboat.
Examine crate
Bold lettering proclaims: "Noodles, Wun Tun".
You go northwest
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hangs in the sky high above downtown. The endless city of Tokyo stretches to the horizon in all directions, while Chickzilla continues her rampage below.

A large crate swings leisurely beneath the helicopter.
You press the button
The falling crate smashes open on the city streets below.
Go down
Chemical Factory (in the helicopter)
Three large tanks stand among the maze of pipes, drains, and chimneys that form the "Doku Pharmaceuticals" factory below. Noxious fumes of sickly yellow gas swirl from a huge bubbling vat, enveloping the helicopter.

A large crate swings leisurely beneath the helicopter.
You press the button
The crate disappears into the vat with a smack.
You examine the vat
A sickly yellow liquid churns and bubbles in the vat below. Signs on the surrounding fence warn:

DANGER!
Raw Unactivated Growth Hormone
May Cause Itching or Death
Keep Clear
Go southeast
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hangs in the sky high above downtown. The endless city of Tokyo stretches to the horizon in all directions, while Chickzilla continues her rampage below.

The fuel gauge edges down over 1/2.
Go downward
Hovering Over the Water (in the helicopter)
Wind from the rotors kicks up a ring of spray. The helicopter hovers just above a small ship, on which remains one large crate, and nestled beside it a small life boat. The crew shout and curse our hero, shaking their fists.
Go southeast
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hangs in the sky high above downtown. The endless city of Tokyo stretches to the horizon in all directions, while Chickzilla continues her rampage below.
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Tokyo Bay (in the helicopter)
The glittering waters of Tokyo Bay, dotted with ships, stretch out to the south and east, while buildings crowd the shores. A trail of destruction leads north-west.
Go downwards
Hovering Over the Water (in the helicopter)
Wind from the rotors kicks up a ring of spray. The helicopter hovers just above a small ship, on which is a sturdy lifeboat. The crew are getting ugly. Though they throw deadly squid meat at our hero, it glances harmlessly off the helicopter.
Go northwest
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hangs in the sky high above downtown. The endless city of Tokyo stretches to the horizon in all directions, while Chickzilla continues her rampage below.

A small boat dangles beneath the helicopter.
Go down
Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter dips and dives just above the huge head of Chickzilla. The whirr of the rotors seems to enrage her, and she snaps at it with her massive beak. With every movement, the beautiful reporter loses more of her precarious hold on the monster's comb!

A small boat dangles beneath the helicopter.

Chickzilla darts at the helicopter, but it is too high.
Go down
Chickzilla would surely catch our hero if he flew any closer.

A flick of one massive foot shatters another building.
You go to the northwest
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above The Industrial Sector (in the helicopter)
A thick layer of smog, belched from a thousand chimneys, hazes the industrial zone below the bobbing helicopter. Chickzilla continues her rampage to the south-east.

A small boat dangles beneath the helicopter.
Go downwards
Chemical Factory (in the helicopter)
Three large tanks stand among the maze of pipes, drains, and chimneys that form the "Doku Pharmaceuticals" factory below. Noxious fumes of sickly yellow gas swirl from a huge bubbling vat, enveloping the helicopter.

A small boat dangles beneath the helicopter.
Go downwards
Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter dips and dives just above the huge head of Chickzilla. The whirr of the rotors seems to enrage her, and she snaps at it with her massive beak. With every movement, the beautiful reporter loses more of her precarious hold on the monster's comb!

A small boat dangles beneath the helicopter.

A dark sedan appears in the street below. It glides to a stop and two people emerge. The man is lean and dark-haired, while the woman has light auburn hair to her shoulders. Both wear dark overcoats and reflective sunglasses. They gaze a minute at Chickzilla, before engaging in a heated discussion. The words "alien conspiracy" drift up from the man, while the woman mutters "some reasonable explanation". Just then Chickzilla stomps them both into bloody smears.
You drop the boat
The spinning life boat lands upside-down on Chickzilla's head, covering her eyes. For a moment she seems paralysed, but then with a shake she sends the boat crashing to the street below.

Chickzilla plucks a thrashing victim from the streets below, and swallows him in one gulp.
You drop the boat
The spinning life boat lands upside-down on Chickzilla's head, covering her eyes. For a moment she seems paralysed, but then with a shake she sends the boat crashing to the street below.

A flick of one massive foot shatters another building.
You go west
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above a Hotel (in the helicopter)
Far below, atop a hotel tower, a crystal swimming pool blinks in the sunlight. Off to the north, a monstrous chicken is tumbling buildings and ripping up pavements.

The fuel gauge now shows only 1/4 full!
Go downward
Hovering Over a Hotel Rooftop (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hovers just above the top of the hotel tower. Wind from the rotors fans waves on the swimming pool and buffets the canvas marquee erected next to it. A few guests in formal dress emerge from the tent to wave their fists angrily.
Go north
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hangs in the sky high above downtown. The endless city of Tokyo stretches to the horizon in all directions, while Chickzilla continues her rampage below.

A mass of canvas dangles limply beneath the helicopter.
Go downwards
Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter dips and dives just above the huge head of Chickzilla. The whirr of the rotors seems to enrage her, and she snaps at it with her massive beak. With every movement, the beautiful reporter loses more of her precarious hold on the monster's comb!

A mass of canvas dangles limply beneath the helicopter.

Chickzilla gives her back end a slight wriggle and scratches at the street with one massive foot.
Go downwards
Thrusting the joystick, our hero tips his helicopter into a steep dive. Using all the forces of gravity and whining rotors he drives the screaming machine groundward at maximum speed. He reaches the falling beauty just metres above the pavement...

Hurtling Earthwards (in the helicopter)
The ground is approaching FAST!

The woman continues to plummet earthward.
You kiss her
Violins soar as lips meet. The focus softens as the last light of day leaves the sky. One by one, lights begin to shine out from the city below, mirroring those in the heavens above...

Screenplay: John Kean
Based on the novel "Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen
Inspired by Adam Cadre's "Chicken Comp 1998"

Chicken Wrangler: Kathryn leGrove
Prompt: Shona Lamoureaux
Clapper Operator: Gillian Dennis
Worst Boy: Michael Kinyon
Mark The Mark
Stunt Double: Cody Sandifer
Golly Drip: Neil Cerutti
Make-out Artist: Ben Hines
Cornbred Centigrade: Himself

Filmed on location in Springston, New Zealand

(c) Watcot Entertainment MM

No chickens were harmed in the creation of this game.

MEANWHILE...

Not far away something disturbs the calm waters of Tokyo Bay.
Slowly, the tip of an enormous pink snout emerges to sniff the air.

It smells like Party Time!

DON'T MISS:

Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, UNDO your last move, read game INFO, or QUIT?
You go to the south
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above a Hotel (in the helicopter)
Far below, atop a hotel tower, a crystal swimming pool blinks in the sunlight. Off to the north, a monstrous chicken is tumbling buildings and ripping up pavements.

A small boat dangles beneath the helicopter.
Go downward
Hovering Over a Hotel Rooftop (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hovers just above the top of the hotel tower. Wind from the rotors fans waves on the swimming pool and buffets the canvas marquee erected next to it. A few guests in formal dress emerge from the tent to wave their fists angrily.

A small boat dangles beneath the helicopter.
You go north
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hangs in the sky high above downtown. The endless city of Tokyo stretches to the horizon in all directions, while Chickzilla continues her rampage below.

A small boat dangles beneath the helicopter. It is full of sparkling pool water.
Go northwest
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above The Industrial Sector (in the helicopter)
A thick layer of smog, belched from a thousand chimneys, hazes the industrial zone below the bobbing helicopter. Chickzilla continues her rampage to the south-east.

A small boat dangles beneath the helicopter. It is full of sparkling pool water.
Go downwards
Chemical Factory (in the helicopter)
Three large tanks stand among the maze of pipes, drains, and chimneys that form the "Doku Pharmaceuticals" factory below. Noxious fumes of sickly yellow gas swirl from a huge bubbling vat, enveloping the helicopter.

A small boat dangles beneath the helicopter. It is full of sparkling pool water.
Go east
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Over The City (in the helicopter)
The endless city of Tokyo stretches out below. To the south a monstrous chicken is casually tearing the city to pieces.
Go downwards
Hovering Over the Zoo (in the helicopter)
Miscellaneous animals cower in terror from the helicopter.

Directly below the helicopter, a flopsy bunny stands frozen in confusion.
You press the button
A whirr and a clunk and our hero seems to have caught himself a flopsy bunny!
Go west
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Over The City (in the helicopter)
The endless city of Tokyo stretches out below. To the south a monstrous chicken is casually tearing the city to pieces.

A flopsy bunny dangles beneath the helicopter.
Go west
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above The Industrial Sector (in the helicopter)
A thick layer of smog, belched from a thousand chimneys, hazes the industrial zone below the bobbing helicopter. Chickzilla continues her rampage to the south-east.

A flopsy bunny dangles beneath the helicopter.
You go downward
Chemical Factory (in the helicopter)
Three large tanks stand among the maze of pipes, drains, and chimneys that form the "Doku Pharmaceuticals" factory below. Noxious fumes of bright orange gas swirl from a huge bubbling vat, enveloping the helicopter.

A flopsy bunny dangles beneath the helicopter.
You press button
The flopsy bunny tumbles into the vat with a wet smack. The liquid bubbles violently, then goes perfectly still.

Suddenly a massive bunny explodes out of the vat. Towering over the city, it blinks and looks around. Its dewy eyes meet those of Chickzilla and for a moment time seems to stand still. Then Chickzilla screeches and attacks! Tactfully, the camera looks away during several minutes of intense sound effects, and when it turns back Chickzilla is once again demolishing downtown, a mountain of bloodstained fluff to one side.
Go east
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Over The City (in the helicopter)
The endless city of Tokyo stretches out below. To the south a monstrous chicken is casually tearing the city to pieces.
Go east
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Ueno Park (in the helicopter)
A patch of green far below indicates Ueno Park with its zoo. To the south-west Chickzilla continues to demolish downtown Tokyo.
Descend
Hovering Over the Zoo (in the helicopter)
Miscellaneous animals cower in terror from the helicopter.

Directly below the helicopter, a fluffy panda stands frozen in confusion.
You press the button
A whirr and a clunk and our hero seems to have caught himself a fluffy panda!
Go west
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Over The City (in the helicopter)
The endless city of Tokyo stretches out below. To the south a monstrous chicken is casually tearing the city to pieces.

A fluffy panda dangles beneath the helicopter.
Go west
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above The Industrial Sector (in the helicopter)
A thick layer of smog, belched from a thousand chimneys, hazes the industrial zone below the bobbing helicopter. Chickzilla continues her rampage to the south-east.

A fluffy panda dangles beneath the helicopter.

A red light on the fuel gauge starts blinking.
Go downwards
Chemical Factory (in the helicopter)
Three large tanks stand among the maze of pipes, drains, and chimneys that form the "Doku Pharmaceuticals" factory below. Noxious fumes of bright orange gas swirl from a huge bubbling vat, enveloping the helicopter.

A fluffy panda dangles beneath the helicopter.
You press the button
The fluffy panda tumbles into the vat with a wet smack. The liquid bubbles violently, then goes perfectly still.

Suddenly a massive panda explodes out of the vat. Towering over the city, it blinks and looks around. Its dewy eyes meet those of Chickzilla and for a moment time seems to stand still. Then Chickzilla screeches and attacks! Tactfully, the camera looks away during several minutes of intense sound effects, and when it turns back Chickzilla is once again demolishing downtown, a mountain of bloodstained fluff to one side.
Go east
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Over The City (in the helicopter)
The endless city of Tokyo stretches out below. To the south a monstrous chicken is casually tearing the city to pieces.

The red light on the fuel gauge blinks faster!
You go east
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Ueno Park (in the helicopter)
A patch of green far below indicates Ueno Park with its zoo. To the south-west Chickzilla continues to demolish downtown Tokyo.

Somewhere an alarm starts beeping in time with the blinking fuel light.
Go downwards
Hovering Over the Zoo (in the helicopter)
Miscellaneous animals cower in terror from the helicopter.

Directly below the helicopter, a frolicsome fawn stands frozen in confusion.

BEEP!

The engine gives a splutter.
You go to the north
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hangs in the sky high above downtown. The endless city of Tokyo stretches to the horizon in all directions, while Chickzilla continues her rampage below.

A crafty crocodile dangles beneath the helicopter.
Go northeast
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Ueno Park (in the helicopter)
A patch of green far below indicates Ueno Park with its zoo. To the south-west Chickzilla continues to demolish downtown Tokyo.

A crafty crocodile dangles beneath the helicopter.
Go downward
Hovering Over the Zoo (in the helicopter)
Miscellaneous animals cower in terror from the helicopter.

A crafty crocodile dangles beneath the helicopter.
You go to the west
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Over The City (in the helicopter)
The endless city of Tokyo stretches out below. To the north-east a monstrous chicken is casually tearing the city to pieces.
You go east
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above a Hotel (in the helicopter)
Far below, atop a hotel tower, a crystal swimming pool blinks in the sunlight. Off to the north, a monstrous chicken is tumbling buildings and ripping up pavements.
You go east
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Tokyo Bay (in the helicopter)
The glittering waters of Tokyo Bay, dotted with ships, stretch out to the south and east, while buildings crowd the shores. A trail of destruction leads north-west.
Go down
Hovering Over the Water (in the helicopter)
Wind from the rotors kicks up a ring of spray. The helicopter hovers just above a small ship, on which are three large crates.
You go north
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Over The City (in the helicopter)
The endless city of Tokyo stretches out below. To the west a monstrous chicken is casually tearing the city to pieces.

A large crate swings leisurely beneath the helicopter.
Go north
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Ueno Park (in the helicopter)
A patch of green far below indicates Ueno Park with its zoo. To the south-west Chickzilla continues to demolish downtown Tokyo.

A large crate swings leisurely beneath the helicopter.
You go to the west
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Over The City (in the helicopter)
The endless city of Tokyo stretches out below. To the south a monstrous chicken is casually tearing the city to pieces.

A large crate swings leisurely beneath the helicopter.
You descend
Chemical Factory (in the helicopter)
Three large tanks stand among the maze of pipes, drains, and chimneys that form the "Doku Pharmaceuticals" factory below. Noxious fumes of sticky blue gas swirl from a huge bubbling vat, enveloping the helicopter.

A large crate swings leisurely beneath the helicopter.
You go to the southeast
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hangs in the sky high above downtown. The endless city of Tokyo stretches to the horizon in all directions, while Chickzilla continues her rampage below.
You go to the north-west
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hangs in the sky high above downtown. The endless city of Tokyo stretches to the horizon in all directions, while Chickzilla continues her rampage below.

A large crate swings leisurely beneath the helicopter.
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above The Industrial Sector (in the helicopter)
A thick layer of smog, belched from a thousand chimneys, hazes the industrial zone below the bobbing helicopter. Chickzilla continues her rampage to the south-east.

A large crate swings leisurely beneath the helicopter.
Go downwards
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hangs in the sky high above downtown. The endless city of Tokyo stretches to the horizon in all directions, while Chickzilla continues her rampage below.
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Tokyo Bay (in the helicopter)
The glittering waters of Tokyo Bay, dotted with ships, stretch out to the south and east, while buildings crowd the shores. A trail of destruction leads north-west.

Hovering Over the Water (in the helicopter)
Wind from the rotors kicks up a ring of spray. The helicopter hovers just above a small ship, on which remains one large crate, and nestled beside it a small life boat. The crew shout and curse our hero, shaking their fists.
You descend
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hangs in the sky high above downtown. The endless city of Tokyo stretches to the horizon in all directions, while Chickzilla continues her rampage below.

A large crate swings leisurely beneath the helicopter.
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above The Industrial Sector (in the helicopter)
A thick layer of smog, belched from a thousand chimneys, hazes the industrial zone below the bobbing helicopter. Chickzilla continues her rampage to the south-east.

A large crate swings leisurely beneath the helicopter.

Chemical Factory (in the helicopter)
Three large tanks stand among the maze of pipes, drains, and chimneys that form the "Doku Pharmaceuticals" factory below. Noxious fumes of greasy green gas swirl from a huge bubbling vat, enveloping the helicopter.

A large crate swings leisurely beneath the helicopter.
Go downward
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Downtown (in the helicopter)
The helicopter hangs in the sky high above downtown. The endless city of Tokyo stretches to the horizon in all directions, while Chickzilla continues her rampage below.
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Tokyo Bay (in the helicopter)
The glittering waters of Tokyo Bay, dotted with ships, stretch out to the south and east, while buildings crowd the shores. A trail of destruction leads north-west.

Hovering Over the Water (in the helicopter)
Wind from the rotors kicks up a ring of spray. The helicopter hovers just above a small ship, on which is a sturdy lifeboat. The crew are getting ugly. Though they throw deadly squid meat at our hero, it glances harmlessly off the helicopter.
Go downwards
Chemical Factory (in the helicopter)
Three large tanks stand among the maze of pipes, drains, and chimneys that form the "Doku Pharmaceuticals" factory below. Noxious fumes of greasy green gas swirl from a huge bubbling vat, enveloping the helicopter.

A small boat dangles beneath the helicopter. It is full of sparkling pool water.
You go south
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above The Ghetto (in the helicopter)
This is a particularly shabby section of the city. Shadowy forms can be seen skulking in the narrow alleys far below, and a giant chicken cackles from the east.
Y.
With a thrust of the joystick the helicopter drops to skim the roof-tops.

Abruptly, the movement in the alleys increases - shouts and bullets fill the air. Our hero pulls up sharply, but too late - a bullet has holed the fuel tank! A stream of liquid pours from the bullet hole, and the fuel gauge begins to drop more rapidly.

High Above The Ghetto (in the helicopter)
This is a particularly shabby section of the city. Shadowy forms can be seen skulking in the narrow alleys far below, and a giant chicken cackles from the east.
Go north
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above The Industrial Sector (in the helicopter)
A thick layer of smog, belched from a thousand chimneys, hazes the industrial zone below the bobbing helicopter. Chickzilla continues her rampage to the south-east.
Go downward
Chemical Factory (in the helicopter)
Three large tanks stand among the maze of pipes, drains, and chimneys that form the "Doku Pharmaceuticals" factory below. Noxious fumes of sickly yellow gas swirl from a huge bubbling vat, enveloping the helicopter.

As fuel from the leaking helicopter hits the bubbling vat it emits a huge burp, and the liquid turns bright orange.
Go east
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Over The City (in the helicopter)
The endless city of Tokyo stretches out below. To the south a monstrous chicken is casually tearing the city to pieces.
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above Ueno Park (in the helicopter)
A patch of green far below indicates Ueno Park with its zoo. To the south-west Chickzilla continues to demolish downtown Tokyo.
Go downwards
Hovering Over the Zoo (in the helicopter)
Miscellaneous animals cower in terror from the helicopter.

Directly below the helicopter, a flopsy bunny stands frozen in confusion.
Continue
The flopsy bunny lands safely among the other animals, which proceed to kill it in their terror.

Directly below the helicopter, a fluffy panda stands frozen in confusion.
You continue
The fluffy panda lands safely among the other animals, which proceed to kill it in their terror.

Directly below the helicopter, a frolicsome fawn stands frozen in confusion.
Keep going
A whirr and a clunk and our hero seems to have caught himself a frolicsome fawn!
Continue
The frolicsome fawn lands safely among the other animals, which proceed to kill it in their terror.

Directly below the helicopter, a cuddly bush-baby stands frozen in confusion.
Continue
A whirr and a clunk and our hero seems to have caught himself a cuddly bush-baby!

The fuel gauge edges down over 1/2.
Keep going
The cuddly bush-baby lands safely among the other animals, which proceed to kill it in their terror.

Cornbred Centigrade stands beneath the helicopter, making faces.
You look at the Centigrade
He seems surprised to find he has unwittingly become a movie star. But he's sure going to make the most of the opportunity.
Go west
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Over The City (in the helicopter)
The endless city of Tokyo stretches out below. To the south a monstrous chicken is casually tearing the city to pieces.

Beneath the helicopter, Cornbred Centigrade dangles by one leg.
Go west
With a touch of the joystick the helicopter thunders through the sky...

High Above The Industrial Sector (in the helicopter)
A thick layer of smog, belched from a thousand chimneys, hazes the industrial zone below the bobbing helicopter. Chickzilla continues her rampage to the south-east.

Beneath the helicopter, Cornbred Centigrade dangles by one leg.
Go downwards
Chemical Factory (in the helicopter)
Three large tanks stand among the maze of pipes, drains, and chimneys that form the "Doku Pharmaceuticals" factory below. Noxious fumes of bright orange gas swirl from a huge bubbling vat, enveloping the helicopter.

Beneath the helicopter, Cornbred Centigrade dangles by one leg.
Look around
Please give one of the answers above.
Xyzzy
Our hero's grasp of the Japanese language is obviously poor!
Wave
That is so uncool!
Sleep
A fat elbow from the next seat prods you awake. You must have been snoring.
Undress
If you wanted porn' you should have gone next door to "Dierdre Does Dalmations".
Sing
Our hero prefers to laugh in the face of danger.
Laugh
Our hero would laugh in the face of danger - "Haha!", only it's not cool.
You jump
Launching himself from the helicopter, our hero tumbles into the vat below. Moments later he explodes out again a thousand times larger than before! Chickzilla looks up from her destruction, turns deathly pale and drops an egg. She shrieks, turns turkey, and flutters back to disappear into the bay from where she came, dragging the beautiful reporter to a watery grave. Our hero gives a studly smirk. Shifting his weight, he inadvertently topples a building. He looks thoughtfully at the rubble, then experimentally pushes another. As it crumbles, a silly smile spreads over his face. He starts stomping other structures, slowly at first, but with increasing enthusiasm. As the credits roll, out hero is dancing, kicking, and jumping, merrily flattening Tokyo.

* * * * *

As the lights come back on and the audience gets up to leave you can't help wondering at the strange ending. Why couldn't the hero save his love interest and conquer Chickzilla?

Maybe if you sat through the next showing it would all become clear.

Or maybe next time around things would go differently...

Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, UNDO your last move, read game INFO, or QUIT?
Y.
* * * * *

The light outside is dazzling.

A surly usher in a shiny waistcoat pretends to smile as you walk past,

down the stairs,

and back into the real world...