Iwantgames:) Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Was really hoping to break 6k tonight but just couldn't do it :/ Close with 5,940 tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimes99er Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 2x 10 minutes. High 2,120. Hmm ... Reception Softline called Crossfire "a new twist on arcade games with delightfully colorful beasties and smooth animation", which "offers hours of challenge and enjoyment for the dedicated and persevering gamester". BYTE called Crossfire "one of the most difficult and challenging arcade games to play ... The reflexes take a long time to master, but, once you get the hang of it, it's addictive". PC Magazine 's review was less favorable, calling the alien-attack scenario overused. It described the IBM PC version's graphics as "adequate, but nothing spectacular", and the controls as imprecise and inelegant. In March 1983, the Atari 400/800 version of Crossfire received a Certificate of Merit in the category of "Best Arcade/Action Computer Games" at the 4th annual Arkie Awards, however reviews for other versions were mixed. Ahoy! 's review was critical, stating "come now, do we really need a bare bones grid shooting game (the VIC graphics are absolutely starved), with no character or atmosphere?". InfoWorld was more positive regarding the IBM PCjr version, describing it as "an engrossing waste of time". The Addison-Wesley Book of Atari Software 1984 gave the game an overall B+ rating, calling it "one of the best strategy shoot-'em-ups to come along in a long while ... it remains tough, and one that you won't tire of easily." I seem to remember playing something similar, and I'm not sure it was Crossfire on the C64. Like quite a few TI games from back then, the flow, control and implementation are a bit ... sluggish and frustrating. But like any XB game (I know this is not) then even more sluggish collision detection, sometimes even in your favour, - well, you can get used to it, work with it, master it or - throw it against the wall. Sometimes when I fire, and I hear the firing sound, nothing shows up and nothing is hit. Also the player moves too slow for me to get in and dig. I will probably give it a go a few times before the end of the month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I've got a ways to go, but here's my best so far: 2,900 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantgames:) Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) Next goal 7k.... 6,520 This game is really addictive i ended up going just one more round till midnight Edited November 4, 2015 by Iwantgames:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Yea, I found that patterns do emerge and you have pseudo-control of those patterns based on how you move your ship... I found one method that helps me manage "doubles" (2 enemies emerging onto your 'plane' at the same time and coming from the same direction. That is the killer, when two enemies are stacked on top of each other and are more than 3 blocks away. You will inevitably die if you cannot manage that scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Improving... still a ways to go, however... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Hit 3200 twice this morning... There is some sort of evil force field blocking my way into the '3500 club'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Perhaps it is that I am using the keyboard in Classic99. I bet if I get my Wico red ball stick out and get this onto iron, I could do better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 i can barely break 2000 right now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) The gameplay is surprisingly addictive... When the game-over screen pops up, it puts you RIGHT back in the action so it is hard to stop playing. I have enjoyed this game much more than I expected to after my first play. Good selection, Vorticon!!! Edited November 6, 2015 by Opry99er 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantgames:) Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Only 6,350 tonight. 7k still alludes me for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 ...and then... Comin' for ya. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Updated the homepage of Opry99er to give a shout out to Vorticon for hosting the competition this month and to Iwantgames for kicking the crap out of everyone else so far this month. **Don't worry buddy boy... we've got 3 more weeks left, and I plan on stepping my game up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Hey Owen, Since kids are usually great at video games, if you really want to insure victory, try putting Buck behind the TI and into the contest. Just tell the kid to play until his eyes explode! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckoBrand Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 My high score so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantgames:) Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Not a bad start just keep at it. You'll be kicking butt before you know it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantgames:) Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Well I just made it into the 7k club, barely but I made it 7,060 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Schmitzi Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Hi, playing on keyboard (Classic99), which key is for fire ? any ideas ? or does it only run with joystick ? xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantgames:) Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I believe tab is fire in classic 99 iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lee Stewart Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I believe tab is fire in classic 99 iirc Yes—if you are running in joystick mode. ...lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Schmitzi Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 . ah OK, thanks... and it only shoots if you move... so I was not able to find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Schmitzi Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 200 points, oh no, not my game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mizapf Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Well, I guess that's not really my game ... high score is 2070 points. But don't ask me for my average score. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Lots of mid-4000s the last couple days. I think I have maxed out my current strategy... Might need to look at some alternative methods... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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