Starshot: Space Circus Fever

*Starshot: Space Circus Fever* (aka *Starshot: Panique au Space Circus*, or simply *Space Circus* in earlier years) is a 3D platformer game for both PC and N64. It was produced by Infogrames, and its production was led by Xavier Schon. It was originally released for PC and N64 in 1998 in Europe, and 1999 in North America. The PC version was later re-released on Steam in 2020 by Pixel Games UK.

## Story

Our story takes place in the Space Circus, the greatest circus show of the 32nd century. Despite their great success across the universe, things aren't going too well - ever since their rival, Virtua Circus, has stolen the spotlight with their ultra modern virtual shows, business has been declining, and the Space Circus has become riddled with debt. Now, the Galactic Bank is on their tail, threatening to blow the ship to smithereens if they don't pay back their debt within ten days! In order to save the Space Circus from total destruction, they'll need to come up with a really good show... and fast!

And that's where you come in. You play the role of Starshot, the star-juggler. Your job is to travel to many distant planets in search of new acts for the circus to help put on the most extraordinary show of the century. But watch out: the evil robots of Virtua Circus aren't going to make it easy for you! Will you be able to defeat your powerful competitor and save the Space Circus from extinction?

## Main Characters

*You can click on a character's name to go to their wiki page too!*

### **Starshot**

Starshot is our main character. He is the star-juggler of the Space Circus, which means he has the power to can control the course of small stars that he creates from his hands. He can run, jump, shoot, and swim. He doesn't talk much though; that would be the job of...

### **Willfall**

Willfall is Starshot's close companion. He is a small disposable robot who dreads being thrown away, so he's quite a suck-up to his boss and other authorities. Although can't do much (considering his pathetic physique), he sure knows how to sweet-talk his way out of trouble. Of course, when that doesn't work, it's time to scram! And that might be the job of...

### **Willfly**

Willfly is another companion of theirs. He is a small tame missile, particularly loyal to Willfall and Starshot. He may be small, but he's quick to swoop in and fly his friends out of danger (as long as they hold on tight!)

## Other Characters

### **Mr. Starcash**

Mr. Starcash is the "ringmaster and dictator" of the Space Circus. His job is to ensure everything runs smoothly in his Circus. He's the one in charge of orchestrating the show of the century.

### **Captain Nobrakes**

Captain Nobrakes is the pilot of the Space Circus. It's his job to make sure the Circus gets to the right planet at the right time (without crashing into it at full speed while he's dozed off...)

### **Wolfgang von Ravel**

Wolfgang von Ravel is the leader of the Virtua Circus, the Space Circus' twisted competitor. He is Mr. Starcash's sworn enemy. With his army of evil robots, he creates a show made entirely of virtual images, and he vows to destroy his competition... in this case... *you*!

### **\*Miss Starling\***

Miss Starling never actually made it to the final version of the game, but she was planned on being another playable character. She would direct a cannon aboard the Space Circus to help Starshot from a distance.

## Planets/Levels

  **Tensuns**

  **Killer Expo**

  **Primitron**

  **Ultimacrash**

  **Technomum**

  **Earth**

  **Virtua Circus**

  ***Kripkon***

## Bonus content

**Concept art and development documents**

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