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Zatoichi.uK · 16 Dec 2023 at 14:18

Need to have a go this weekend. Stupid decorating!

JoeBoi · 16 Dec 2023 at 15:01

Does anyone know if the PS1 version is the same as arcade?

Spacedeck · 16 Dec 2023 at 18:53

JoeBoi said:
Does anyone know if the PS1 version is the same as arcade?

I had a very quick look at both versions on YT. They look pretty much the same to me, so I'd say go for it.

JoeBoi · 16 Dec 2023 at 19:04

Spacedeck said:
I had a very quick look at both versions on YT. They look pretty much the same to me, so I'd say go for it.

Awesome thanks Spacedeck. I've got a new toy I want to try out for recording so I'll give it a go tonight or tomorrow

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Metalface Mark · 17 Dec 2023 at 11:03

mcwildcard said:
This seems like fun! Gutted I missed Black Tiger though.
I'll keep an eye on this in case something comes up that I can get my teeth into.
That said, largely the games I really love I'm awful at.

you can still join in, play the old games where you have a target and post your scores. You also get added to the wheel with your game choices.

JoeBoi · 18 Dec 2023 at 23:03

Posting a High Score of 91020 here. I ended up playing via the Neo Geo core on the MiSTer in the end. I tried Metal Slug on PS1 and it was the X version, which seemed different?

Hopefully I've got the right game

. Very enjoyable game, I'll be looking to try this again soon.

I used the new RetroTINK 4K hooked up to the MiSTer to play and the quality of the upscaling is phenomenal!

cheesyboy · 18 Dec 2023 at 23:31

JoeBoi said:
I used the new RetroTINK 4K hooked up to the MiSTer to play and the quality of the upscaling is phenomenal!

You've got the new RetroTink? Aren't those bad boys the thick end of a grand?

I've seen some very nice looking CRT emulation screenshots through them.

Spacedeck · 19 Dec 2023 at 00:00

JoeBoi said:
Posting a High Score of 91020 here. I ended up playing via the Neo Geo core on the MiSTer in the end. I tried Metal Slug on PS1 and it was the X version, which seemed different?

According to wiki, the original released on the Playstation in 1997. X is a remake of Metal Slug 2, and seems much more common on Playstation than the first game. Makes me wonder if the original was only release on Playstation in Japan as it's mostly difficult to find anything on that.

JoeBoi · 19 Dec 2023 at 08:01

cheesyboy said:
You've got the new RetroTink? Aren't those bad boys the thick end of a grand?

I've seen some very nice looking CRT emulation screenshots through them.

They aren't cheap, but the scaling and scanline emulation is out of this world compared to what we have had before. I intend on making a thread on it when I get some time as I've been blown away how much better this thing is than the 5x, the image clarity I've got from consoles is amazing.

Spacedeck said:
According to wiki, the original released on the Playstation in 1997. X is a remake of Metal Slug 2, and seems much more common on Playstation than the first game. Makes me wonder if the original was only release on Playstation in Japan as it's mostly difficult to find anything on that.

I've just looked online and you're right, it was released in Japan only

. I enjoyed the arcade version anyway

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Zatoichi.uK · 19 Dec 2023 at 09:05

JoeBoi said:
They aren't cheap, but the scaling and scanline emulation is out of this world compared to what we have had before. I intend on making a thread on it when I get some time as I've been blown away how much better this thing is than the 5x, the image clarity I've got from consoles is amazing.

Please don't. I'm quite happy with the default mister fpga filters. Don't ruin it for me.

Metalface Mark · 19 Dec 2023 at 10:58

i was hovering over the tink 4k and then fortunately they went out off stock before i pushed the button

JoeBoi · 19 Dec 2023 at 11:12

Metalface Mark said:
i was hovering over the tink 4k and then fortunately they went out off stock before i pushed the button

28 minutes it took for them to sell out. Possibly would have been quicker if a lot of potential buyers didn't have issues (based on a lot of chatter and complaints on Discord).

They're restocking in January I believe

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Metalface Mark · 19 Dec 2023 at 11:14

Yeah i probably wont hold out too long

Zatoichi.uK · 19 Dec 2023 at 13:55

Got to the 3rd boss for the first time. Doesn't look too bad.

cheesyboy · 19 Dec 2023 at 23:06

123,000 top score so far. That's only about halfway through level 2, but haven't had much time to put into it yet. I picked up a big score bonus in the form of a teddy bear, not sure how much it added, but my score went up a lot.

Spacedeck · 21 Dec 2023 at 09:31

I'll get on this game at some point today

. Fairly quiet this week, probably everyone busy with Christmas just around the corner. I haven't played a game in a while, busy learning other things at the moment.

@Zatoichi.uK @Metalface Mark @mcwildcard @2Drunk2Funk @lakitu @Littlenose

Reminder that you have a couple of days to submit a score if you wish to play this week.

Zatoichi.uK · 21 Dec 2023 at 09:51

Will try and get a run in for sure. Just wish I had more time to play it's a great little game.

Metalface Mark · 21 Dec 2023 at 10:47

Spacedeck said:
I'll get on this game at some point today . Fairly quiet this week, probably everyone busy with Christmas just around the corner. I haven't played a game in a while, busy learning other things at the moment.

@Zatoichi.uK @Metalface Mark @mcwildcard @2Drunk2Funk @lakitu @Littlenose

Reminder that you have a couple of days to submit a score if you wish to play this week.

i submitted one already!

Metalface Mark · 21 Dec 2023 at 10:47

Metalface Mark said:
Had my first go, forgot what a fun game it was; the slowdown on real hardware or mister comes in handy I think !

50910 for my first attempt

Zatoichi.uK · 21 Dec 2023 at 13:56

171'880