asponge Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 We haven't played this one in the HSC since 2010. As always, if you all are in the mood to play a particular title please let me know. My suggestions list is getting a bit low. Game Rules: No Continues No Konami Code Manual Score Post Deadline: Sunday March 27 at 11:59 PM CDT. AtariAge High Score: 685,010 by mihcael posted on 6/30/2010 Scores as of 3/21: mbd39 100,960 wongojack 55,600 asponge 22,400 fakecortex 22,340 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: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wongojack Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 I'm not sure if I've ever played the NES version, but I gave it 20 minutes today. Opening score 25,050 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozone212 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 No konami code? In a konami game? Heresy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozone212 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 not playing this one. May i suggest Monopoly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozone212 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 I don't have the reflexes necessary, not because I hate it. I just find side scrolling shooters boring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asponge Posted March 18, 2022 Author Share Posted March 18, 2022 22,400 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozone212 Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 I pity anyone who tries to beat the game with three lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakecortex Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Boy howdy is this game difficult. Pretty fun tho when you stack specials and blast through enemies. The level 1 boss is so freaky, love it. Another game that won’t show your score unless you break the default high, blargh. 22,340 Was so powered up on level 2 with no lost lives, then like that, I was out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd39 Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 I've reached level 4 twice in my attempts so far. This game is very hard for me. 100,960 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakecortex Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 36 minutes ago, mbd39 said: I've reached level 4 twice in my attempts so far. This game is very hard for me. 100,960 Knew you’d have a great score tho! Nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd39 Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 14 minutes ago, fakecortex said: Knew you’d have a great score tho! Nice! Thanks. This week is the first I've made it past stage three in this game ever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asponge Posted March 19, 2022 Author Share Posted March 19, 2022 2 hours ago, fakecortex said: Another game that won’t show your score unless you break the default high, blargh. After game over if you let the demo run it'll show your score. That's how I got my screenshot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wongojack Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 I played a little bit more this week and made it to level 3. Those solar flares in the first tunnel on lvl 3 require some practice to avoid. 55,600 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblenkle Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Life Force - 1,290 (Gradius on steroids) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wongojack Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 5 hours ago, jblenkle said: Life Force - 1,290 (Gradius on steroids) Shoot only one of those arms in the orange part until it dies and you will almost double your score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblenkle Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 2 hours ago, wongojack said: Shoot only one of those arms in the orange part until it dies and you will almost double your score. Thanks...wasn't sure where I was supposed to shoot those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozone212 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 finally got a score Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozone212 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 high score! the slowdown is a bit distracting I nominate Monopoly next 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakecortex Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 Small increase, then my game kept glitching, so I took it as a hint to stop for the night. It is super satisfying to get tons of upgrades and plow through the enemies, but equally as upsetting when you lose them all. 25,890 - lvl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wongojack Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 I increased my score a little 63,070 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wongojack Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 I actually just played a little more and increased my score a bit to 66,340 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozone212 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozone212 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 You just HAD to say no konami code! WHY? The game is HARD ENOUGH AS IS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozone212 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 the posted score is my final. i quit. Next game suggestion: Monopoly Or are you going to implement a no trading rule? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asponge Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 That was a tough round... Points Awarded: mbd39 100,960 +25 wongojack 66,340 +20 fakecortex 25,890 +17 asponge 22,400 +14 Frozone212 18,440 +12 jblenkle 1,290 +10 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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