Arcade High Scores! Current Game: Star Wars! - COME ON IN!

Zowghi · 29 Oct 2023 at 23:48

I managed a 8,400 in the end

Spacedeck · 30 Oct 2023 at 00:01

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

@JoeBoi game selection please?

JoeBoi · 30 Oct 2023 at 08:22

Spacedeck said:
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

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Spacedeck · 30 Oct 2023 at 09:03

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

Littlenose · 30 Oct 2023 at 10:16

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 · 30 Oct 2023 at 10:19

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

JoeBoi · 30 Oct 2023 at 10:25

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 · 30 Oct 2023 at 10:50

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

Metalface Mark · 30 Oct 2023 at 11:58

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 · 30 Oct 2023 at 12:20

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 · 30 Oct 2023 at 13:00

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 · 30 Oct 2023 at 13:38

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 · 30 Oct 2023 at 15:22

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 · 30 Oct 2023 at 17:27

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!

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

Zowghi · 30 Oct 2023 at 19:10

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

cheesyboy · 31 Oct 2023 at 00:17

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 · 31 Oct 2023 at 07:50

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 · 31 Oct 2023 at 11:49

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

Zowghi · 31 Oct 2023 at 13:26

Littlenose said:
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 · 31 Oct 2023 at 13:41

Zowghi said:
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

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