Ugh, this is going to be an endurance test this week. Still playing, have yet to die, and this is the first (and probably only) attempt for me. But I'm not doing good enough to match whatever bert and skinny will put up. Who's gonna put the time in this week, that is the question
Giving this a go this morning(since I missed out on last week's game). I'm noticing right away that keeping the multiplier up is KEY to getting a decent score, even more importantly a high score keeps your reserve gas tank filled after each stage.
Giving this a go this morning(since I missed out on last week's game). I'm noticing right away that keeping the multiplier up is KEY to getting a decent score, even more importantly a high score keeps your reserve gas tank filled after each stage.
When I was practicing this game before Sunday, I always started on level 4 because that's the default, and the game doesn't tell you how the multiplier works unless you start on level 1. So I just spammed the fire button as I would any other shooter and I was lucky to get over 25k.
If you want a real challenge, just keep firing and ignore the score multiplier and see how far you can get.
This game is still unbeaten for the year in the NES completions thread, so I'm expecting one of you guys to take care of it this week!
I've reached the near the end of the game using the power glove a few years ago. Might need some time to practice with or without the glove. Don't know, if I have the time as I'm in the middle of playing other games.
The most difficult thing about this game really is forcing yourself to play it. It's the opposite of addictive.
Usually the only levels where you even have to try are the ones that don't refill your main tank much at the beginning. These levels can be a pain, but if you can get past them, you can ease through a few more levels until you have to make an effort again.
The most difficult thing about this game really is forcing yourself to play it. It's the opposite of addictive.
Usually the only levels where you even have to try are the ones that don't refill your main tank much at the beginning. These levels can be a pain, but if you can get past them, you can ease through a few more levels until you have to make an effort again.
I'd say the most difficult thing is dealing with hand pain. I made it to the 7th level and had to quit. Might have to try the NES Advantage on this one.
The most difficult thing about this game really is forcing yourself to play it. It's the opposite of addictive.
Usually the only levels where you even have to try are the ones that don't refill your main tank much at the beginning. These levels can be a pain, but if you can get past them, you can ease through a few more levels until you have to make an effort again.
I'd say the most difficult thing is dealing with hand pain. I made it to the 7th level and had to quit. Might have to try the NES Advantage on this one.
Having to keep holding up is hard on the thumb, but I'm used to it, I guess.
I skipped levels. I ain't doing the full game again, period. I could, because its easy as hell. But I don't want to.
It's easy as hell, except for the levels that don't start you off with much gas in the main tank. They can be problematic for me, especially later in the game.
The most difficult thing about this game really is forcing yourself to play it. It's the opposite of addictive.
Usually the only levels where you even have to try are the ones that don't refill your main tank much at the beginning. These levels can be a pain, but if you can get past them, you can ease through a few more levels until you have to make an effort again.
I'd say the most difficult thing is dealing with hand pain. I made it to the 7th level and had to quit. Might have to try the NES Advantage on this one.
Wooooohooooooo berts limited do to old age! Advantage, kobraaaaahhhhh!!!
I was doing good and game over'd on level 30. The game alternates between levels where you almost can't lose and levels that are pretty demanding because you start with such low fuel.
I wish this game didn't roll the score so I didn't have to keep getting up and taking two pictures when I'm close to a million. Have a bigger score counter, dammit.
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edit: Looks like I got the Twin Galaxies record by 15,000... the first time ever playing the game...
And to think that some people on NA took exception to sentiments that TG isn't necessarily the most accurate representation of world best scores
I think I'm probably done. Level 30 screwed me twice in a row. I'm actually a big fan of this game but it is a pretty bad port of the arcade.
Giving this a go this morning(since I missed out on last week's game). I'm noticing right away that keeping the multiplier up is KEY to getting a decent score, even more importantly a high score keeps your reserve gas tank filled after each stage.
When I was practicing this game before Sunday, I always started on level 4 because that's the default, and the game doesn't tell you how the multiplier works unless you start on level 1. So I just spammed the fire button as I would any other shooter and I was lucky to get over 25k.
If you want a real challenge, just keep firing and ignore the score multiplier and see how far you can get.
This game is still unbeaten for the year in the NES completions thread, so I'm expecting one of you guys to take care of it this week!
I've reached the near the end of the game using the power glove a few years ago. Might need some time to practice with or without the glove. Don't know, if I have the time as I'm in the middle of playing other games.
Bold When I Remember To Do Them Predictions
1. skinny - 1,900,000
2. bert - 1,850,000
3. mbd - 1,700,000
4. Brock - 1,650,000 (or whatever it was)
5. tables - 1,645,000
6. James - 1,400,000
7. Santa - 1,000,000
8. Jim - 800,000
Usually the only levels where you even have to try are the ones that don't refill your main tank much at the beginning. These levels can be a pain, but if you can get past them, you can ease through a few more levels until you have to make an effort again.
Well Brock has another score unless he beat the game with a lower score
He may have beaten the game by skipping levels.
The level skips would make the game more playable and much less of a grind if you're simply trying to beat it and not going for high score.
Well Brock has another score unless he beat the game with a lower score
He may have beaten the game by skipping levels.
The level skips would make the game more playable and much less of a grind if you're simply trying to beat it and not going for high score.
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The most difficult thing about this game really is forcing yourself to play it. It's the opposite of addictive.
Usually the only levels where you even have to try are the ones that don't refill your main tank much at the beginning. These levels can be a pain, but if you can get past them, you can ease through a few more levels until you have to make an effort again.
I'd say the most difficult thing is dealing with hand pain. I made it to the 7th level and had to quit. Might have to try the NES Advantage on this one.
The most difficult thing about this game really is forcing yourself to play it. It's the opposite of addictive.
Usually the only levels where you even have to try are the ones that don't refill your main tank much at the beginning. These levels can be a pain, but if you can get past them, you can ease through a few more levels until you have to make an effort again.
I'd say the most difficult thing is dealing with hand pain. I made it to the 7th level and had to quit. Might have to try the NES Advantage on this one.
Having to keep holding up is hard on the thumb, but I'm used to it, I guess.
I skipped levels. I ain't doing the full game again, period. I could, because its easy as hell. But I don't want to.
It's easy as hell, except for the levels that don't start you off with much gas in the main tank. They can be problematic for me, especially later in the game.
Well I guess I'm comparing it to Rad Racer where later in the game you crash once = you lose, and you don't have continues
Enjoy having an easy contest game while you can. Mighty Bomb Jack is like Ironsword all over again in terms of constant bombardment from enemies.
Guess I'll just move straight to Kick Master practice this week
http://www.gamefaqs.com/nes/587458-mighty-bomb-jack/reviews/136153
The most difficult thing about this game really is forcing yourself to play it. It's the opposite of addictive.
Usually the only levels where you even have to try are the ones that don't refill your main tank much at the beginning. These levels can be a pain, but if you can get past them, you can ease through a few more levels until you have to make an effort again.
I'd say the most difficult thing is dealing with hand pain. I made it to the 7th level and had to quit. Might have to try the NES Advantage on this one.
Wooooohooooooo berts limited do to old age! Advantage, kobraaaaahhhhh!!!
rolled score twice once on 25 once on 49
Come and drop him a word!
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Calm down Cobra. I'm doing just fine in my advanced age.