+therealbountybob Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Scramguard? Vanble? Scangambard? no it's... Vanguard and Scramble Double header in round 18 of the HSC action. What? We don't have Scramble on out beloved Atari 8-bits? We do now! Thanks to playsoft for this; I think it's still a w.i.p. but let's put it through the HSC mangle and see how it turns out Vanguard Play using repeat fire ([Option/F4] keep fire pressed for autofire ) and remember you're playing for high score so learn to milk out those points especially with the shield and in the rainbow zones. Restart the game from the beginning each time -wait for the title sceen to show before pressing fire/start. Once you complete the first round the game speeds up and improves no end. Extra life at 10K and 50K. No pause key! WARNING: at the end of your go it is too quick to continue if you are pressing fire - you can miss seeing your score Links wikipedia Info fandal xex atarimania Trbb's hints: Master releasing fire to move faster when avoiding enemy missiles. You can dock with the little creatures on the 'bleak' stage for a lift and healthy bonus too. In the Rainbow Zones you are pretty safe constantly shooting up then down while maintaining your position - move with the rhythm of the music (on PAL anyway) Scoring Full HSC points. Bonus challenge for highest number of completions - you must kill the final boss Discussion from last time: >>> CapitanClassic: Anyone know if Vanguard supports keyboard and joystick control like Crossfire? The arcade allowed you to shoot and move in different directions simultaneously, and this version seems to fire a shot forward first (even when I am desperately trying to fire up/down). This has got me killed hundreds of times in the Rainbow zone. trbb: I'm guessing not, I think this is the 5200 version ported - for some reason the only key seems to be Shift which is fire! I've not tried a second joystick though. Seems we're missing the tunnel selection key (wonder if the code is there), perhaps one day this will be added.<<< Scramble Download Scramble Space=Bomb or any key apart from P=Pause and R=Reset. Players can select "Trigger 1 = Both" on the game options screen. Press space to see the game options screen. Will be interesting to see how this stacks up against Super Cobra and TTOBL etc twh/f2 "Using a Sega Genesis gamepad this is just WOW." *** ***need to check if this is on Atari hardware - I've ordered one from Ebay (hope this is the right thing?!) Other Atariage threads http://atariage.com/forums/topic/281589-scramble-5200-conversion/ (Post 12 has playsoft's XEX which also supports the Sega Genesis Controller) http://atariage.com/forums/topic/281372-scramble-5200/ Round ends Sunday 28th October 4pm UK time a bit later than usual Have fun, join in and PLAY ATARI 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Are Genesis gamepads safe to use on the Atari 8-bits? They're no-no in the Commode world, but perhaps the small differences in pinout on the pins that are not strictly joystick related make it safe. On the other hand SMS gamepads are OK. I already know which my weapon of choice will be so I don't need to take a chance with my 130XE. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Are Genesis gamepads safe to use on the Atari 8-bits? They're no-no in the Commode world, but perhaps the small differences in pinout on the pins that are not strictly joystick related make it safe. On the other hand SMS gamepads are OK. I already know which my weapon of choice will be so I don't need to take a chance with my 130XE. Good point. I've posted a question on the Scramble thread, there is mention of the C64. If I don't get this confirmed then I wont use it. Vanguard 60,410 made it into the 2nd level... Scramble now on my TV screen and ready to roll Scramble 30,150 nice game folks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedThunder Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) Scramble 20,360 30,500 30,510 All stages completed. "You Completed Your Duties" Good Luck Next Time Again 59,810 3rd Time Around. 87,450 (Excellent Game) Vanguard 29,000 Something.... forgot to note score and was wondering why it went to 0. Until I read above...doh! Edited October 17, 2018 by RedThunder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Scramble looks good but not sure how this can be played with a standard joystick, pressing the spacebar to drop the bombs isn't really much of an option. I've got a mega drive but I'll have to get the controllers back from my brother who borrowed them to try to get his kids to play Atari! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Vanguard - 8050 If this game had diagonal movement it would be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedThunder Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Scramble looks good but not sure how this can be played with a standard joystick, pressing the spacebar to drop the bombs isn't really much of an option. I've got a mega drive but I'll have to get the controllers back from my brother who borrowed them to try to get his kids to play Atari! At the options in the beginning you can select Trigger 1 = Both Option 6. :-) Also, extra life at 10,000. The game does not seem to get harder as it go's on, but fatigue gets you in the end... Just dozy mistakes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Scramble - 18780 pts Vanguard - 9090 pts (using manual fire!) The options screen to select automatic firing didn't appear until after I had played a round of Vanguard, and to be honest I obtained a better score with manual firing than subsequent rounds with automatic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youxia Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Arcade Scramble is the first videogame I remember seeing/playing. Getting misty eyed... This port is truly excellent. But "normal" is a bit too easy I think. Perhaps we should crank it up a bit? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Out of the options, it seems that Fast Rockets and Fast Scroll are the only ones that make the game more difficult. The rest would make the game easier if changed from Normal setting. Anyway, enabling both missiles and bombs with the joystick button makes the game easier to play. Scramble - 26380 pts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Vanguard had a bunch of 60K goes and then got it together... 136,230 I really like Vanguard, lots of variety. I remember been awed when I first played this. Scramble - thanks guys - we can have a challenge on Fast Scroll / Fast Rockets and/or both? let's see what is best, it will be good feedback for playsoft too 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Vanguard - 33370 pts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 At the options in the beginning you can select Trigger 1 = Both Option 6. :-) Also, extra life at 10,000. The game does not seem to get harder as it go's on, but fatigue gets you in the end... Just dozy mistakes. Thanks, I didn't see that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I'm pondering a bonus challenge on Scramble. Instead of speeding up the scroll (which I think overall makes most of the difference) or the rockets, play a game without using bombs. Only use missiles. Eventually you'll run out of fuel because you can't reach the fuel guarded by rockets. See how far you get without bombs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Scramble 21940 29670 33100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedThunder Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 (edited) OK CarlssonSounds like a challenge. Carlsson Rules 20,170 Edited October 16, 2018 by RedThunder 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Vanguard: 97,790! Scramble: 35,100! This is gonna be a fun one! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Scramble 36740 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Scramble: 46,050! Finally made it through the first time. That little tiny cavern toward the end was always getting me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedThunder Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 For a bit fun a HSC Round Scramble inspired sketch................any excuse to draw a star fighter in my rough book :-) The pilot is using his Wico Joystick 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 Fantastic Art RT :thumbsup: Scramble 29,220 couldn't seem to hit that thing next to KONAMI (factory?!) tried to collect it which was not a good idea, so I did it again and was out with fast rockets and scroll set 8,520 may be too hard with both set? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Yes, very impressive, wish I could draw like that 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youxia Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Yes, very impressive, wish I could draw like that Me too. This is really awesome, way above the standard fan-art fare. Reminds me of old 200 AD comic books (Dan Dare etc). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Well, in case anyone of us would make a game and intended physical distribution we know whom to ask for some cover art. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Scramble 69490. After a while it just becomes a test of trigger finger endurance. Maybe I'll try the harder settings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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