Arcade High Scores! Current Game: DEFENDER - COME ON IN!

[Zowghi]

I managed a 8,400 in the end

 

[Spacedeck]

Thanks everyone taking part! Good luck for the next game!

@JoeBoi game selection please?

 

[JoeBoi]

Thanks everyone taking part! Good luck for the next game!

@JoeBoi game selection please?

Thanks @Spacedeck I was originally thinking Parodius or Parodius Fantastic Journey, as it is a silly side scrolling shooter that is a parody of Gradius. However, I am not entirely sure how popular that will be, so let's save that for another time!

Can I choose Shinobi please? Hopefully a good choice .

 

[Spacedeck]

Updated OP. Seems like a game I'll need to invest a considerable amount of time in to get a half decent score.

 

[Littlenose]

This is one I've never tried before, but I think that's half the draw of this thread... hope to get a few short sessions at it

 

[Metalface Mark]

Ive never really played shinobi arcade since it was in the arcade, so a good choice i think!

 

[JoeBoi]

I fully expect a world record beating scores guys . I played it a while back on the 360. It does look pretty tough, I may regret this choice!

 

[Metalface Mark]

all i remember is the shuriken throwing bit in the middle being fun way back when.

 

[Metalface Mark]

Heres my first attempt 22590 - got to the first boss and died - also added pic of the default mame settings just to make sure people play on the same level. I think you have to aim at the boss's head, you use 3 buttons for the game, your punch/shuriken, jump to jump up and down to the top or bottom play field, and your special attack which you have a couple off which kills everything on screen apart from the boss. Its very much like Rolling Thunder but with ninjas.

 

[Zowghi]

I've not come across this game before but it seems fun.
My first attempt was a whopping 2,100 after getting my toes snipered
I have a lot to learn!

 

[Metalface Mark]

Heres some help if you want some tips for anyone - https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/10/29/shinobi-1987-walkthrough-561790

I wasnt sure whether you had to hit the boss's head cos it flashed but seems not.

 

[Metalface Mark]

35550 - i wont keep taking screenshots ill just wait till towards the end, turns out you do have to shoot the boss in the head.

 

[lakitu]

Oh no, I've played this years ago and quit very quickly thinking it was too hard for me. Will do my best though!

 

[JoeBoi]

I had a couple of games earlier and managed to get 97,270. I got to the third mission and really enjoyed it, I will keep trying over the next two weeks to see how far I can push further. No chance I could complete this on one credit though!

Spoiler

I almost didn't post this being that I chose the game, but I believe this score is very beatable!

 

[Zowghi]

The Steam deck is locked and loaded. There’s going to be some jealous middle aged commuters on the train tomorrow!

 

[cheesyboy]

Ah, I've got Shinobi. Had a couple of goes, 29k top score so far. But not beaten the first boss on 1 credit yet. I'm too sloppy and keep getting fireballed!

 

[Littlenose]

Yes, if my history of boss battles is anything to go by, I'll be surprised if I manage to get past this point.

 

[Metalface Mark]

39990 - bit easier with the lag playing on the mister on a crt rather than on my pc on launchbox.

 

[Zowghi]

Yes, if my history of boss battles is anything to go by, I'll be surprised if I manage to get past this point.

It took me about 20 coins worth of continues to figure it out, but you can jump throw to hit him in the head, the timing window is quite small though.

It's only 3 or 4 jump throw hits if you use the special attack too.

 

[JoeBoi]

It took me about 20 coins worth of continues to figure it out, but you can jump throw to hit him in the head, the timing window is quite small though.

It's only 3 or 4 jump throw hits if you use the special attack too.

If you save the special, you get 5K points at the end of the level .

Also, speed looks like it might provide better scoring in certain scenario's.