Season 20 Round 1 - Road Runner

[asponge]

Happy New Year everyone!  Welcome back!  Let's get right to it...

 

 

 

Game Rules:

No Shortcuts

Manual

 

Score Post Deadline: Sunday January 16 at 11:59 PM CST

 

AtariAge High Score:

187,495 by asponge posted on 3/24/2018

 

Scores as of 1/16:

fakecortex     110,969
asponge        107,007
roadrunner      64,720
Lauren Tyler    60,759
Frozone212      26,883

 

Season Standings:

 

General HSC Season Rules:

• To participate, just post a score to the thread. Anyone can join in at any time.
• A picture or screenshot is encouraged when posting a score but not required.
• The season is 15 rounds long.
• Games will be posted on Sundays and run two weeks through Sunday at 11:59 PM CST.
• Do not exploit game glitches, take advantage of 1-up loops or intentionally die in order to replay a level.
• If "point pressing" is not specified in the game rules you should be moving forward in an attempt to complete/loop the game and not "camping" for points.
• No emulator save states, slow-mo, rewind, etc.
• No cheats, e.g. Konami code, Game Genie, etc.
• Turbo controllers are allowed.
• Season points are awarded according to the following chart:
  

[Lauren Tyler]

60,759

 

I keep forgetting that Wile E. Coyote is slower in this one so I have to pace myself.

[roadrunner]

Good pick -

Game info here -

https://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/road-runner


Review here -


https://www.honestgamers.com/12953/nes/road-runner/review.html

 

[Frozone212]

is it per level or do i have to waste all five lives then post? confused

[Frozone212]

I couldn't get a snapshot so i hope this video suffices

26,883

 

2022-01-05 19-59-36.mkv

[Frozone212]

I can't pass level 2. so this is my only score. Can't we do something fun like gun nac or narc?

[fakecortex]

Fun game! This one’s new to me in general, having never played the arcade, and just being introduced to it in the 2600 club recently. This one’s a good one, really captures the essence of the cartoon. I like how the title screen looks like it was drawn in a game that would’ve been on Nintendo, like color of a dinosaur or Pictionary haha, keeps it looking like a cartoon. The action, music, and acme gadgets make me feel like I’m playing a Road Runner cartoon more than other licensed games. I especially like the way Wile E Coyote skids on the ground when you make him turn around quickly. 

 

This was rough on my left thumb at first, so I busted out the advantage joystick for what I’d expect is similar to the arcade experience. That went well and got my high. I’ll have to try with a dog bone next since its dpad is softer. Anyway, my score...

 

Road Runner - 110,969 lvl 4

 

Level 4’s jumps are tricky and will need some practice. 

[roadrunner]

64,720

 

[asponge]

107,007

 

 

 

On 1/9/2022 at 8:58 AM, fakecortex said:

This was rough on my left thumb at first, so I busted out the advantage joystick for what I’d expect is similar to the arcade experience.

I agree.  The advantage is the way to go with this one.  The back and forth dodging Wile E. kills my thumb as well.

[asponge]

Congrats to fakecortex for taking round 1!

 

Points Awarded:

fakecortex     110,969   +25
asponge        107,007   +20
roadrunner      64,720   +17
Lauren Tyler    60,759   +14
Frozone212      26,883   +12