Atari5200 Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 (edited) Probably my favorite retro game of all time and my favorite as a kid. River Raid is probably one of the most liked games there is on any system. So lets get them systems fired up and hit the river. Emu ok, any controller fine, default difficulty are the rules and the compo will end on 8-11-2007 and I will try to keep up a little better with this round than round 9. Leader Board: Final Update Cafeman: 97410 jetset:58170 eegt97: 50250 Brian R.: 37670 Noahsmybro: 29640 Mike5200: 24480 doctorclu:24430 eegt97: 18240 Edited August 13, 2007 by Atari5200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eegt97 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Anybody playing this one? I'm at 18,240 after playing a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Meh. Last 3 times I played, there wasn't much going on. I was gonna wait this time to see if anyone else is participating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian R. Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Meh. Last 3 times I played, there wasn't much going on. I was gonna wait this time to see if anyone else is participating. I plan on firing it up. My problem with River Raid is if I really concentrate, the game will go on forever. At least, that's how it was with the 2600 version, which I have played far more often than the 5200 version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I figured I'd give it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BydoEmpire Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Hm, I don't have the cart, so I finally got around to installling jum52. But I wasn't able to get any River Raid rom to work. I didn't seem to have problems with any other ones, but I guess I have to skip this round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 My half hearted first attempt is 18320 on the Atari800 for the Dreamcast (5200 version of the game!) I plan to try again later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian R. Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 My half hearted first attempt is 18320 on the Atari800 for the Dreamcast (5200 version of the game!) I plan to try again later! Wait... you're playing 5200 River Raid using an 800 emulator on a Dreamcast??? That can't possibly count! I think 5200 emulation on the PC is sketchy enough, but this has got to snap the rules completely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 (edited) My half hearted first attempt is 18320 on the Atari800 for the Dreamcast (5200 version of the game!) I plan to try again later! Wait... you're playing 5200 River Raid using an 800 emulator on a Dreamcast??? That can't possibly count! I think 5200 emulation on the PC is sketchy enough, but this has got to snap the rules completely! Not at all. To matter the fact this should actually be applauded since people play this on the "PC" and Mac all the time, and those are much more powerful machines with a wider variety of controllers than the Dreamcast could ever hope for. I just simply used a ported version of "Atari800" (running the 5200 OS rom and playing the 5200 game images) that is the brother to the same (but more developed) "Atari800" emulator that exists on the Mac and "PC". Our moderator defined this a few weeks ago by saying "the game must either be played on an actual 5200 or 5200 emu. Any controller is fine." I appreciate being able to emulate since it allows me to get familiar with the games during this contest, and maybe help me know which games to pick up in the future. Well, here's 22,400 ... Edited August 7, 2007 by doctorclu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian R. Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 (edited) My half hearted first attempt is 18320 on the Atari800 for the Dreamcast (5200 version of the game!) I plan to try again later! Wait... you're playing 5200 River Raid using an 800 emulator on a Dreamcast??? That can't possibly count! I think 5200 emulation on the PC is sketchy enough, but this has got to snap the rules completely! Not at all. To matter the fact this should actually be applauded since people play this on the "PC" and Mac all the time, and those are much more powerful machines with a wider variety of controllers than the Dreamcast could ever hope for. I just simply used a ported version of Atari800 that is the brother to the same (but more developed) program that exists on the Mac and "PC". Our moderator defined this a few weeks ago by saying "the game must either be played on an actual 5200 or 5200 emu. Any controller is fine." I appreciate being able to emulate since it allows me to get familiar with the games during this contest, and maybe help me know which games to pick up in the future. Well, I think 22,400 will probably be my last score for this contest. If I could figure out how to do an Atari emulator on my Dreamcast, I probably would too. I get the feeling River Raid would be easier to play with a DC pad than even my Wico. ... despite having a 2600 and 7800 emulator working on my PC, I can't figure out how to get a 5200 one working on my PC, so I doubt I could do it for the DC, unless it's click and burn easy. River Raid is one of those Activision games that's best played on the 2600. Edited August 7, 2007 by Brian R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 If I could figure out how to do an Atari emulator on my Dreamcast, I probably would too. I get the feeling River Raid would be easier to play with a DC pad than even my Wico. River Raid is one of those Activision games that's best played on the 2600. After five unsuccessful CD-R's of getting together a 5200 collection, roms, and other things, I would be happy to instruct how to assemble the 40 meg disc image that could be built with free software and Disc Juggler (also free). If it gets more Dreamcast players in here enjoying Atari games, I'd be glad to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian R. Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 If I could figure out how to do an Atari emulator on my Dreamcast, I probably would too. I get the feeling River Raid would be easier to play with a DC pad than even my Wico. River Raid is one of those Activision games that's best played on the 2600. After five unsuccessful CD-R's of getting together a 5200 collection, roms, and other things, I would be happy to instruct how to assemble the 40 meg disc image that could be built with free software and Disc Juggler (also free). If it gets more Dreamcast players in here enjoying Atari games, I'd be glad to help. Could you drop a disc in the mail? Otherwise it might take a while... or a long while. As I edited my post, I can't even get a 5200 emulator working on my PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 If I could figure out how to do an Atari emulator on my Dreamcast, I probably would too. I get the feeling River Raid would be easier to play with a DC pad than even my Wico. River Raid is one of those Activision games that's best played on the 2600. After five unsuccessful CD-R's of getting together a 5200 collection, roms, and other things, I would be happy to instruct how to assemble the 40 meg disc image that could be built with free software and Disc Juggler (also free). If it gets more Dreamcast players in here enjoying Atari games, I'd be glad to help. Could you drop a disc in the mail? Otherwise it might take a while... or a long while. As I edited my post, I can't even get a 5200 emulator working on my PC. PM sent to walk walk you through it. In the meantime, would love to see other scores on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian R. Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 (edited) 26,060, Bridge 16 Can provide cell phone pic if proof is required. I can do better. And I did... next try: 32,330, bridge 20. I'd love to reach 40K. That's the "River Raider" patch threshold. Edited August 7, 2007 by Brian R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 (edited) 24,300 and 18 bridges Edited August 7, 2007 by doctorclu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Before I got my Atarimax flash cart I used my DC for 5200 emulation all the time. It works really well emulating the 8bit line of Atari consoles. It does a really nice job with the NES and Colecovision as well. I need to post a HS for this week...I'll try and get to that tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 24,430 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian R. Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 37,670 Bridge 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars242 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 37,670Bridge 20 that's rediculous! nice score... im workin on it... at 20k + change.... gotta switch to the wico.. forgot how much the stocks hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian R. Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 37,670Bridge 20 that's rediculous! nice score... im workin on it... at 20k + change.... gotta switch to the wico.. forgot how much the stocks hurt. I'd like to reach 40K. Not sure if I'll be able. Probably could on the 2600. Once you get to the high teens in the bridges, you start getting some narrow passageways that can be tricky to maneuver on the 5200 game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eegt97 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 50,250 at Bridge 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian R. Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 50,250 at Bridge 26 Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Wow! This looks like it might be the first one I actually lose! Just not yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian R. Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Wow! This looks like it might be the first one I actually lose! Just not yet. This suddenly feels like the final minutes of an eBay auction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 (edited) Here's mine ... (EDIT - now up to 97,410) Edited August 10, 2007 by Cafeman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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