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| Season 7, Week 1: Twin Cobra (MAME); ROM "twincobr", World edition | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: 22 Apr 2007, 11:02 AM (3,192 Views) | |
| merman | 22 Apr 2007, 11:02 AM Post #1 |
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Retro Survival Ed
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Sputryk powers up the collective with the first choice of the new season: Twin Cobra in MAME Settings: DEFAULT settings Difficulty Normal Bonus life 50K, then ever 150K Lives 3 NO continues, NO autofire allowed. Scores to be in by 1200, Sunday 29th April Final scores : 1) 760370 - Leezer = 100.00 points 2) 759110 - Fr@ser = 98.13 points 3) 620470 - Supermario = 87.23 points 4) 525460 - SirClive = 79.20 points 5) 408190 - Sureshot = 69.70 points 6) 299730 - titch = 60.78 points 7) 280570 - RS200 = 57.74 points 8) 274620 - Paranoid marvin = 55.56 points 9) 258300 - Fairziff = 52.70 points 10) 248920 - Madge = 50.30 points 11) 241580 - necronom = 48.03 points 12) 240500 - TK421 = 46.17 points 13) 239880 - Opa-Opa = 44.35 points 14) 238620 - RocketRanger = 42.48 points 15) 232230 - Sputryk = 40.27 points 16) 211900 - A.J Green = 37.15 points 17) 210970 - Zaphod79 = 35.30 points 18) 192340 - Freshmetal = 32.29 points 19) 168110 - Smurph = 28.91 points 20) 151470 - Danny = 26.03 points 21) 144600 - Merman = 23.79 points 22) 103760 - Collywobbles = 19.32 points 23) 95080 - Antiriad2097 = 16.97 points 24) 86400 - Elgin McQueen = 14.61 points 25) 60180 - Markopoloman = 11.10 points 26) 47520 - meaty70 = 8.48 points 27) 38760 - ghostbiscuit = 6.12 points 28) 30070 - Russgalleywood = 3.76 points |
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| Sureshot | 22 Apr 2007, 11:12 AM Post #2 |
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Test your might
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Never played this, I'm a sucker for a good shmup though. Hopefully, this is the case. |
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| Danny | 22 Apr 2007, 11:17 AM Post #3 |
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The Manny
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Danny ~ 38,970![]() First ever go on this game and here are the things that I have noticed about it... * It's old school * There are no bonuses for completing "Areas" * Bomb act like bombs and are not screen clearing, bullet devouring devices of death * The game is rather generious with power ups (good thing I suppose!) * Fast but simpe bullet paterns Hope that helps, I am now off to eat sunday roast. I'll be back to kick this games butt (hopefully later!) |
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| necronom | 22 Apr 2007, 11:25 AM Post #4 |
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Para(lytic)Droid
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119,990 This game wins the "most annoying pick-ups" award. I lose most lives chasing the bastards around the screen and getting hit by a bullet. It also hurts, with the constant whacking of fire. Not too bad though. ![]() |
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| Danny | 22 Apr 2007, 11:35 AM Post #5 |
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The Manny
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Danny ~ 89,270![]() It's annoying when you die just before a boss because then you are under powered and the boss fight takes forever even with bombs. I did not think this game would have a boss but aprently it does and it kicked my butt. Nice game though, I can see myself playing this quite happly thoughout the week. |
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| paranoid marvin | 22 Apr 2007, 12:13 PM Post #6 |
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Anyone know what the stars with 'p' in does when picked up? |
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| necronom | 22 Apr 2007, 12:26 PM Post #7 |
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Para(lytic)Droid
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I think it's a bonus. When I got to the end of level one there was a bonus awarded for any Ps I had. I think you lose them all when you lose a life, as I didn't get any bonus even though I'd picked up loads of them :angry: There are coloured balls too, but I don't know what they are for. I've picked up a few of those. |
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| paranoid marvin | 22 Apr 2007, 12:30 PM Post #8 |
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The colours seem to give you different bullets - Igot a blue one , and it turned into a kind of cannon There can end up with plenty of bullets on screen - I actually use my smart bombs to destroy incoming bullets |
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| necronom | 22 Apr 2007, 12:32 PM Post #9 |
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Para(lytic)Droid
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Ahh, yes, you are right. I do remember getting a different weapon now you mention it. |
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| supermario | 22 Apr 2007, 12:46 PM Post #10 |
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Fantastic choice Sputryk
, this was on my list of games to choose for this season and lost only on a coin toss.Kick the wife (husband), kids/ pets out of the room turn the volume right up and blast those choppers until the neigbours call the police and get you an ABSO. As necronom says you get bonuses for any Ps you pick up during the stage but you lose them all if you die. And today (20 years since I first played this game) I managed to do level 1 without dying and got 27,000 bonus. !!!!! Coloured balls give you Red - Forward shots which spread horizontally a bit (my fave) Yellow - Shoot in all 4 directions at the same time (but not very powerfull) Blue - Shoot diagonally forwards (good for killing lots of choppers) Green - Much more powerfull shots forward but very thin range (Good for doubles games) First (well 4th try) 463,370 ![]() ME. |
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| Danny | 22 Apr 2007, 12:46 PM Post #11 |
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The Manny
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New stuff that I have noticed about this game. There are four differnt types of bullet. RED is a balanced mixture between spread and power and is the weapon you start with at the beggining of the game and when you die. BLUE is the spread cannon and generaly is best for dealing with the hoardes of on comming enemies during the level since most only take one or two hits to destroy. GREEN is the focused almost rapid fire selection of the three weapon types. You should try and collect this weapon if you are about to fight a boss as it does more damage to a sinlge enemy than any other weapon type. YELLOW is a four way shot, not used it so I can't say if it's any good or not... sorry! As someone mention before bombs also clear bullets that stray into it's blast raidus as well as anything that's in the air as well. If you have just died and there is a bonus helicopter flying about and giving you trouble just use a bomb at least that way you get a power up allowing you actualy defend yourself properly when a horde of tanks come your way. I am going to play some more now all I gotta say to you guys who have not played this game yet is... "GET IN TO THE CHOPPER!" |
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| supermario | 22 Apr 2007, 12:48 PM Post #12 |
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Quick question - Are you allowed in this comp to play doubles on games like this or does that give you an unfair andvantage (or perhaps not as points would be halved) ME. |
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| paranoid marvin | 22 Apr 2007, 12:57 PM Post #13 |
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![]() 3d game ,getting better BTW I'v ot World and US versions of this game? Any differences? Are we ok to use either? |
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| necronom | 22 Apr 2007, 01:15 PM Post #14 |
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Para(lytic)Droid
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I don't think doubles would be allowed. Everyone needs to use the same ROM, as some games have differences in other regions (and revisions). |
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| Freshmetal | 22 Apr 2007, 01:25 PM Post #15 |
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Quite enjoying this. Not too OTT, but still challenging enough to keep me coming back for another go. Best so far: 81430
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| Danny | 22 Apr 2007, 01:36 PM Post #16 |
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The Manny
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err I noticed a potental problem with this game. The bosses don't have time limits and some (like the first level boss) spew out hordes of minons meaning it's possable to sit there an leech. I sure nobody here would try such a thing but I felt I should at least raise the issue with you guys. |
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| paranoid marvin | 22 Apr 2007, 01:42 PM Post #17 |
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If you can survive in a hail of bullets , good luck to ya! ![]() 83380 up to now Another tip -the mini-boss copters only seem able to shoot sideways and down |
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| Danny | 22 Apr 2007, 01:47 PM Post #18 |
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The Manny
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Danny ~ 110,070![]() OK finaly made it to level two (lol) and those boats get very annoying very quickly unless you have some bombs on you so make sure your packing some or at least have you main weapon powered up a little. |
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| merman | 22 Apr 2007, 01:51 PM Post #19 |
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Retro Survival Ed
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1. Doubles is not allowed, single player only 2. The start of the week's thread usually specifies which version - in this case the World version Toaplan executive, 1987: Yeah, right, Flying Shark is doing wicked amounts of coins, know what I mean, man? *twangs red Wall Street braces* Let's turn the plane into a 'elicopter, lightly remix the music and BOSH. New game! 144600
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| Freshmetal | 22 Apr 2007, 02:06 PM Post #20 |
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Finally got past the first "boss": 105710
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| paranoid marvin | 22 Apr 2007, 03:08 PM Post #21 |
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Got the 'blue' weapon with a couple of power-ups , I was unstoppable , owning the screen with my blue bullets destroying everything just as it appeared on screen - then I picked up the yellow one , thinking it might be a smart bomb as it was flashing :angry: ![]() score 100440 |
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| paranoid marvin | 22 Apr 2007, 04:21 PM Post #22 |
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Ok, for the first level , blue is definately the wayt to go - got to the end of level boss on one life (woo hoo!) ,but those boats at the beginning of level 2 saw me lose 3 lives in quick succession 116510 |
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| fairziff | 22 Apr 2007, 04:57 PM Post #23 |
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186490 Great game!!!! |
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| Leezer | 22 Apr 2007, 05:05 PM Post #24 |
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Leecher more like
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| Freshmetal | 22 Apr 2007, 05:34 PM Post #25 |
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Latest: 122070
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| paranoid marvin | 22 Apr 2007, 05:37 PM Post #26 |
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just realised after much dodging that I can't collide with the tanks,only their bullets They're clever bastards with those flanking manoevures though BTW it's a pity we couldn't get Stu Campbell on board with the league , seeing as he's always popping onto the RG forum |
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| SirClive | 22 Apr 2007, 05:56 PM Post #27 |
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Curious
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Great to see a new season start. Good first game too. 143,970
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| fr@ser | 22 Apr 2007, 06:03 PM Post #28 |
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After a while the screen just moves you forward, towards the landing tanker,so you can't leech points. Rom version =world These types of games are a right sickner for me,always have been! Instead of my eyes tracking the movements of the bullets and the crafts,they tend to do this instead,so i can see me having the lowest score for Twin cobra,fact. |
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| paranoid marvin | 22 Apr 2007, 06:43 PM Post #29 |
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![]() Broken out the old X-Arcade stick , managed to get a bit further - that boat stage is a real bitch though 130390 |
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| necronom | 22 Apr 2007, 07:33 PM Post #30 |
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Para(lytic)Droid
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171,050 I always lose at least one life on level one. I lost two this time, but got my best score so far. ![]() |
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| paranoid marvin | 22 Apr 2007, 07:49 PM Post #31 |
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I always lose one life on the end of level boss, then wipe him out with 3 remaining smart bombs on next life |
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| supermario | 22 Apr 2007, 08:23 PM Post #32 |
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Twice today I've been at the end of level 1 without losing a life, then die and find the boss needs 1 MORE SHOT TO KILL HIM............ :angry: Made me so mad I had to have another few shots....... (this is the end of level 4) 491,740 ![]() ME. |
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| Smurph | 22 Apr 2007, 08:36 PM Post #33 |
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Not Blue
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Good to be back, here's one for starters after 2 quick tries. 79940
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| fr@ser | 22 Apr 2007, 10:37 PM Post #34 |
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759110 with a numb finger!![]() Seems ,as long as i stay with the blue coloured shots,i don't have such a hard time concentrating on all the on screen chaos. |
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| Danny | 22 Apr 2007, 10:44 PM Post #35 |
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The Manny
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Ah good. Never actualy stayed on that boss long enough as I feel leeching is an unfair. Should of known that Toplan, veterian shmup makers would of thought of such things before releasing this wonderful game. |
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| titch | 22 Apr 2007, 11:27 PM Post #36 |
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121850 No pain no gain should be the subheading for this wee shooter
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| titch | 22 Apr 2007, 11:31 PM Post #37 |
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Yeak ok then
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| Madge | 23 Apr 2007, 12:41 AM Post #38 |
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73230![]() You say there's a "level 2"? |
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| a.j.green | 23 Apr 2007, 11:44 AM Post #39 |
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Its not easy...
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111690 First impressions good. Can't go wrong with a vertical scrolling shmup. Bit of a bugger having to go back to the default weapon when you die, tho'
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| Danny | 23 Apr 2007, 12:05 PM Post #40 |
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The Manny
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Danny ~ 151,470![]() OK finaly nailing the first level, I reckon I can one life the sucker soon which will mean big points when they tally up the medals I've collected. That second level is a right sod if you don't have the right weapon though. In fact not have a powered up weapon can also be a bit of a bugger as well. Anyway I am enjoying the game, will play some more once I get back from town. |
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| Smurph | 23 Apr 2007, 02:48 PM Post #41 |
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Not Blue
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As above. Got killed in the boss fight, and then went 'where the f*** did my medals go?' Those blue shoots are great, but as mentioned, not for level 2. A smidgen of the old 1 useful life scenario in this game. Oh, and my arm hurts. Still fun though. 168110
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| Elgin_McQueen | 23 Apr 2007, 03:11 PM Post #42 |
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King Hanafuda Sandcrab IV
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75940 I don't often like Vertical shmups but this one is good.
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| Sureshot | 23 Apr 2007, 03:30 PM Post #43 |
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Test your might
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178070![]() Look mum - no wrists! |
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| opa-opa | 23 Apr 2007, 04:21 PM Post #44 |
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Steakhouse & Brewery
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178470![]() Great to have a new season and a fun little arcade blaster to start with.
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| SirClive | 23 Apr 2007, 04:57 PM Post #45 |
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Curious
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:huh:
I nearly fainted then! Opa said he likes a game
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| titch | 23 Apr 2007, 05:31 PM Post #46 |
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:rolleyes:
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| fr@ser | 23 Apr 2007, 05:36 PM Post #47 |
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I think he should try the mega drive version of TC,as it's quite a bit harder than the coin-op(which makes a change from the usual mega drive ports),then watch that joypad fly towards the wall,time and time again RASSERFRASSEN :angry: |
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| Sputryk | 23 Apr 2007, 05:54 PM Post #48 |
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Awww..., Cool! I'm very pleased that y'all are enjoying my nomination. Haven't played this for nigh-on 20 years and am very rusty so may not post a score just yet.
Erm..., Fr@ser. Ahem. How do you allude to scoring the lowest score and then posting the highest?!
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| zaphod79 | 23 Apr 2007, 06:25 PM Post #49 |
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Like 69, but bigger
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Scores updated in first post Good start to the season with 17 scores posted so far and its only Monday :-) |
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| fr@ser | 23 Apr 2007, 06:31 PM Post #50 |
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Early days yet,and stick with that blue weapon,once powered up,it can clear stages with ease,only from the second to last stage/boss ,does the heat really get turned up :ph43r: ,and if you complete the final stage,the game just loops back to the first stage,this time with added extras ! Tip: On some of the stages,it is possible to stay quite close to the top of the screen,which lets you destroy or easily avoid (using simple left right dodges)a lot of stuff. |
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, this was on my list of games to choose for this season and lost only on a coin toss.



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instead,so i can see me having the lowest score for Twin cobra,fact.










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