Keen 9: Battle of the Brains

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Keen 9: Battle of the Brains

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Commander Keen in "The Universe is Toast"

Episode 9: Battle of the Brains!

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Download Now: http://files.commanderkeen.org/users/ce ... Brains.zip

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Remember: Before you can play you will need to copy Keen5e.exe (version 1.4) into your Keen 9 folder. You will then need to run setup.bat.

You will likely need dosbox to play. Don't forget to play with full screen on! (hit 'alt' plus 'enter' to turn on full screen).

If you do not own Keen 5, you can purchase it from id software here: http://www.idsoftware.com/games/vintage/ck-galaxy/

If you need dosbox, you can download it here: http://www.dosbox.com/download.php?main=1

Have fun playing!

If you run into any problems or bugs, please post them here so we can fix them ASAP.

---

After a year and a half of work and waiting, it's finally here!

Thank you everyone for supporting and waiting for this mod. I and everyone else who put so much work into this hope you enjoy it and let us all know your experiences with the game, even if someone else has already said everything you wanted to say. We want to hear from all of you.

Disclaimer on Cheats: All f10 cheats have been disabled for the initial release. They will be re-enabled in approximately two weeks.


Credits are as follows:

The core of the game, including new graphics, levels and story was imagined and designed by Ceilick, Mink, and Tulip. We discussed heavily our own ideas, as well as those proposed by the community, about how the unofficial 'The Universe is Toast' series had progressed thus far and where it needed to end. Mink and Tulip, it's been a pleasure working with you gentlemen and I hope we'll do so again in the future. My favorite part of this project has been our combination efforts when it comes to level and graphical design.

The vital patching used for altering enemies and gameplay was created by Levellass and Lemm. Levellass has been with us from the start and is responsible for nearly all the awesome and unique enemy behaviors you'll see in the game. Lemm stepped in in the last couple of months to help out with some really fantastic gameplay altering patches, especially for the final level. Levellass, your dedication and perseverance through all the errors and flip-flopping of patching needs is appreciated beyond belief, Lemm, your understanding of the Keen code is a godsend.

We received several graphical contributions from Fleexy, Mobiethian, and VikingBoyBilly, not all of which made it in the game but were appreciated and useful nonetheless. Thanks guys for taking the time to draw and submit your work even though you were 'in the dark' in terms of how it might be used or fit into the game. Thanks Mr. M for letting us use your trim scorebox which allows for greater visibility. We also borrowed an enemy from Grelphy's abandoned "Vox" mods. Lastly, several graphical aspects have been inspired by the first unofficial "The Universe is Toast" concept based mod, Keen X by Xky Rauh as well as used from his abandoned keen 4 mod. Thanks Xky for creating one of the best and most memorable Keen mods and allowing us to reuse some of your work.

The new sound effects are created by Levellass. Thanks Levellass for your many revisions and alternate sounds provided and thanks Mr. M for creating the level entrance and exit sounds.

We received possibly over 70 song submissions for this episode from both regular forum members and non-regulars. Thank you everyone who sent songs in, even those whose song's weren't included. Composers whose songs made the track list are: Genius314, Kosmyn, Mr. M, thehackercat, Umbrella, and XkyRauh. Additionally, thanks Mr. M for your willingness to edit several, if nearly all, the songs intended for the game so that they sound the best they can in IMF; it is greatly appreciated.

Thank you to everyone who created the utilities we used to make this mod. Andrew Durdin for Modkeen, Admiral Bob for CKPatch, Z-1 for Keen:Next, CK Guy for Ck456tli, Levellass for KeenWave, LeandroTLZ for KeenSCR, Adam Biser for IMF Creator and WDC, Levellass for StarText, and Lemm for K5splode.
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Post by levellass »

This is just what I needed. I've had the worst month of my life. Playing immediately.
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Post by XkyRauh »

Holy guacamole, this is awesome! I really appreciate the variety of locations you take Keen to. :) I've got a few game overs under my belt, and I'm going to go back for more, but I had to post to say AWESOME JOB, Keen 9 Team! :D
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Post by T-Squared »

Wow! Nice locations and music! This definitely tops Dead in the Desert!

BTW, I love your small reference to Crystal Caves on Altaire Prime.

Although, my suggestion would be..
[SPOILERS]












For the game over sequence, use a giant picture of the "Entire" universe (like Galaxies, orphan stars, nebulas, and other phenomena, etc.)and have it explode instead of just the one star. it might have more impact on the player, like "YOU MESSED UP BIG TIME, MAN."
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Post by T-Squared »

Spoilers to the end of the game follow in binary:

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Well what are you waiting for, man?! Get a stupid binary decoder somewhere on the internet! XD
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Post by XkyRauh »

T-Squared, please don't post in binary.
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Post by levellass »

*Ahem*

'Wow! Nice touch for the ending of the fight with Mortimer! The strange thing was, he jumped onto the ledge after I did, but then almost jumped off before I exited. In my opinion, for a fan-made production, this was awesome! Never have I gotten so suspenseful for a fan-made boss fight before! XD However, When I stunned him in my downloaded version, he just flashed, but didn't kneel from the stun.'


Also:

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Post by Eros »

levellass wrote:However, When I stunned him in my downloaded version, he just flashed, but didn't kneel from the stun.'
i think that's because you didn't break his "genius armor". you have to assault his with some 25 shots before he actually kneels in submission.
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Post by doomjedi »

Missed the release...

Downloaded :)

Will play it
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Re: Keen 9: Battle of the Brains

Post by Keenfreak87 »

Hello community, i have all original parts of the game. Now i will play part 9 ( Battle of the Brains ). I want to install this with the original Keen5e.exe. But this same error message appears repeatedly in the DOSBOX. Can someone help me or say where it is missing? Thank you.


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Ceilick wrote:Commander Keen in "The Universe is Toast"

Episode 9: Battle of the Brains!

Image

Download Now: http://files.commanderkeen.org/users/ce ... Brains.zip

---

Remember: Before you can play you will need to copy Keen5e.exe (version 1.4) into your Keen 9 folder. You will then need to run setup.bat.

You will likely need dosbox to play. Don't forget to play with full screen on! (hit 'alt' plus 'enter' to turn on full screen).

If you do not own Keen 5, you can purchase it from id software here: http://www.idsoftware.com/games/vintage/ck-galaxy/

If you need dosbox, you can download it here: http://www.dosbox.com/download.php?main=1

Have fun playing!

If you run into any problems or bugs, please post them here so we can fix them ASAP.

---

After a year and a half of work and waiting, it's finally here!

Thank you everyone for supporting and waiting for this mod. I and everyone else who put so much work into this hope you enjoy it and let us all know your experiences with the game, even if someone else has already said everything you wanted to say. We want to hear from all of you.

Disclaimer on Cheats: All f10 cheats have been disabled for the initial release. They will be re-enabled in approximately two weeks.


Credits are as follows:

The core of the game, including new graphics, levels and story was imagined and designed by Ceilick, Mink, and Tulip. We discussed heavily our own ideas, as well as those proposed by the community, about how the unofficial 'The Universe is Toast' series had progressed thus far and where it needed to end. Mink and Tulip, it's been a pleasure working with you gentlemen and I hope we'll do so again in the future. My favorite part of this project has been our combination efforts when it comes to level and graphical design.

The vital patching used for altering enemies and gameplay was created by Levellass and Lemm. Levellass has been with us from the start and is responsible for nearly all the awesome and unique enemy behaviors you'll see in the game. Lemm stepped in in the last couple of months to help out with some really fantastic gameplay altering patches, especially for the final level. Levellass, your dedication and perseverance through all the errors and flip-flopping of patching needs is appreciated beyond belief, Lemm, your understanding of the Keen code is a godsend.

We received several graphical contributions from Fleexy, Mobiethian, and VikingBoyBilly, not all of which made it in the game but were appreciated and useful nonetheless. Thanks guys for taking the time to draw and submit your work even though you were 'in the dark' in terms of how it might be used or fit into the game. Thanks Mr. M for letting us use your trim scorebox which allows for greater visibility. We also borrowed an enemy from Grelphy's abandoned "Vox" mods. Lastly, several graphical aspects have been inspired by the first unofficial "The Universe is Toast" concept based mod, Keen X by Xky Rauh as well as used from his abandoned keen 4 mod. Thanks Xky for creating one of the best and most memorable Keen mods and allowing us to reuse some of your work.

The new sound effects are created by Levellass. Thanks Levellass for your many revisions and alternate sounds provided and thanks Mr. M for creating the level entrance and exit sounds.

We received possibly over 70 song submissions for this episode from both regular forum members and non-regulars. Thank you everyone who sent songs in, even those whose song's weren't included. Composers whose songs made the track list are: Genius314, Kosmyn, Mr. M, thehackercat, Umbrella, and XkyRauh. Additionally, thanks Mr. M for your willingness to edit several, if nearly all, the songs intended for the game so that they sound the best they can in IMF; it is greatly appreciated.

Thank you to everyone who created the utilities we used to make this mod. Andrew Durdin for Modkeen, Admiral Bob for CKPatch, Z-1 for Keen:Next, CK Guy for Ck456tli, Levellass for KeenWave, LeandroTLZ for KeenSCR, Adam Biser for IMF Creator and WDC, Levellass for StarText, and Lemm for K5splode.
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Post by Nospike »

Are you sure it's version 1.4? It is also possible that you will need to decompress it using UNLZEXE.
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Post by Benvolio »

Welcome to the Keen community, Keenfreak87. Use of UNLZEXE, as suggested by Nospike, is easy. This article will tell you how to download and use it: http://www.shikadi.net/keenwiki/UNLZEXE

I would ask you to refine your image-sharing techniques. A less spammy host might be imgur. Also, try to use the img tags on this forum to link to the image itself, rather than its thumbnail.

Anyhow, I hope you get Keen9 up and running, and have a good time playing the excellent game that it is.
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Post by Superluigieth1 »

I had a great time playing. I had a big blast.
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Re: Keen 9: Battle of the Brains

Post by jazzmaster »

@Ceilick

Hello, I'm struggling with Battle of the brains because of difficulty and I have a question if there is newer release with unlocked cheat codes? B+A+T simply doesn't make me happy as Keen is vulnerable. I have finished all other episodes with and without cheats, and I like to finish this episode with cheats for fake satisfaction of finishing game and then play seriously. I have maps but there are different enemies because you can't put all difficulty level enemies at once and frequently I'm killed by something not shown on the map.
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