+therealbountybob Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Desmond's Dungeon Copied this from last time - will check the links etc later A hell of a good game, platformer with 2 stages and a lot of fun too. [select]=pause/resume Play from level 1 [Select] is pause and resume Bonus Challenges (Points for top 5 in current standings, and a point for everyone else to go for) 1. highest score on level 1 (both screens in 1 man) 2. set new HSC record - Orpheuswaking 236,130 Trbb's DD Tips: 1. lure the Baron's bombs away to the side of you. 2. Wait for him to go up before passing him on the top row. 3. On the higher levels allow your power to re-charge before tackling the Vaults 4. You can drop bags of gold mid journey so that if you are hit they are not put all the way back. The 2nd screens heavily rely on skill the further you get - very satisfying to nail one from the bottom row. You have to be disciplined to complete the levels, the pay off for recovering energy is losing bonus and I suspect you can then be out, plus I usually get hit again anyway! Downloads Play the version with "English Software" on the title screen (the Creative Sparks version will not let you access all the levels!) - Desmond's Dungeon (1984)(Sparklers)(GB)[a1].XEX from atarionline.pl McKong posted this version - not sure if it is the same as above... [it is!] If we end up playing Desmond's Dungeon it's worth everyone using the same Xex cos there are some differences between versions. If I remember correctly the bonus timer varies, also level 10 or 11 isn't possible to complete on some versions. I've attached a version that works Desmond's Dungeon.xex 7.94 kB · 0 downloads This akosoft ATR may be ok too Page 6 Mag's review Atarimania - detailed manual Round ends Sunday 26th May 12pm UK time Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariSphinx Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Desmond's Dungeon(English Software): 11400 First time playing this one. Really fun! 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5461902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Think the two xex files are the same version. The akosoft ATR/COM has a different bonus timer, on the first level at least, so we should stick to using the others Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5461904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Not much time to play tonight so just a quick go. 18280 retired level 5. Great game Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5462186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaG Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 (edited) Never saw this before. You have to be concentrated and focused. The hardest challenge is the annoying sound. But good to play on the road with the Anbernic. 10,380 points (removed broken picture) Edited May 14 by MichaG 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5462664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 78100 level 11 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5462776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 112870 level 13 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5463214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 (edited) 'select' button for pause BTW. Careful not to press 'start' as I did earlier 😡 Edited May 10 by McKong 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5463342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariSphinx Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Desmond's Dungeon: 16,220 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5463740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblenkle Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Desmond's Dungeon - 6,000 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5464359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblenkle Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Desmond's Dungeon - 6,530 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5464903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Desmond's Dungeon - 2980 pts Again I found out that the down direction no longer works on my Starplex. Maybe I don't play games often enough that require downwards movement. I will have to resolder and see if it helps. In the mean time, I dug out a random Tac-2 which let me play the game, but it is much harder for me not used to a stick joystick. Also I'm certain that Desmond is Irish, because he leaps and jumps around like an Irish dancer, think Riverdance. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5465229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaG Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Desmond's Dungeon: 24,820 Bonus Level 1: 3,010 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5465461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted May 13 Author Share Posted May 13 On 5/9/2024 at 4:19 PM, McKong said: 'select' button for pause BTW. Careful not to press 'start' as I did earlier 😡 I didn't risk finding pause but played through to Vault 11 where I met my demise. Thk my best ever is V13 so not to bad. 82,300 (11) First level 2,780 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5465672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted May 13 Author Share Posted May 13 Round 8 POLL is now OPEN: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366394-hsc21-round-8-poll/ 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5465684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikor Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 First try after years... 10750 I think - will be better 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5467117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 120650 - Level 14 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5468023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikor Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 ok, small improvement: 1st level first man: 2970 Total: 11560 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5468249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
graywest Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Desmond's Dungeon: 9,610 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5468361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblenkle Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Desmond's Dungeon - 7,370 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5468604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 The music fits nicely to "We are going to beat McKong, beat McKong..." which changed to "We're not going to beat McKong" after I crashed out again on level 11 (80,110) 2,950 for first level 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5468682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 first and latest tables... Desmond's Dungeon Player Score Points 1st McKong 120,650 12 2nd therealbountybob 82,300 11 3rd MichaG 24,820 10 4th AtariSphinx 16,220 9 5th Sikor 11,560 8 6th graywest 9,610 7 7th jblenkle 7,370 6 8th carlsson 2,980 5 Level 1 Challenge Player Score 1st MichaG 3,010 2nd Sikor 2,970 5th therealbountybob 2,950 Round 8 POLL is now OPEN: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366394-hsc21-round-8-poll/ Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5468684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Zeptari Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Played provided XEX file. New to me game, and I really like it! 2,160 on my first go... I'll be back with an updated and better score! LOL update #1: 4,770 I made it to the bonus screen this time but didn't complete it.. ran out of lives.... 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5468998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 12 hours ago, Zeptari said: Played provided XEX file. New to me game, and I really like it! 2,160 on my first go... I'll be back with an updated and better score! LOL update #1: 4,770 I made it to the bonus screen this time but didn't complete it.. ran out of lives.... Welcome Zeptari, always great to see a new player join in here Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5469280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 On 5/12/2024 at 10:59 PM, carlsson said: Again I found out that the down direction no longer works on my Starplex. [..] I will have to resolder and see if it helps. Ugh. It turned out to be a broken wire somewhere in the cable, so resoldering on the joystick side didn't help. Fortunately I have a small stash of crap joysticks, in the value range $2-5 from which I can steal a cable if I find one that is good, and replace this one, which already was replaced at least once in the last 40 years. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366094-hsc21-round-7-desmonds-dungeon/#findComment-5469453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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