DOS Games Discussion

Hey everyone, I assume you are familiar with the DOS game Slordax? I can't for the life of me get it to work properly on my Leading Edge 8088 computer. It starts up, but when I get to the actual games screen, the keyboard ceases to function. If I press the fire button right before the games starts, it just keeps shooting until I die and I have no control. Can anyone help me?
Thanks.

I didn't know it would run on a 8088. I wish I had an 8088.

Anyway do you have a joystick installed? What happens when you try to change the keys with F2, F3 or F4 (I don't know)?