Games Competition 2012 - Round 5 - Falcon Patrol

Predator · Last edited by Predator on Tue May 29, 2012 8:59 pm; edited 3 times in total

Round 5 - Falcon Patrol

RULES

Round 5 starts Monday 30th April and will end 23:59 GMT, 20th May

The aim is to get the highest score.

Post screenshots in this thread.

Please ensure that you own a legal copy of this game to compete (oh OK perhaps we'll let you off this time!).

Don't cheat! - We know where you live!!!

GAME INFO & COMMENTS

TBC

WHICH VERSION SHOULD I USE?
TBC

QUESTIONS

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ROUND 5 SCORETABLE

From our scores man Dynamite!

OVERALL STANDINGS

Over here http://www.lemon64.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40872

EXTRAS

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grande316 · Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 10:02 am Post subject:

When I saw the name I didn't know what it was, then I saw the screenshot and thought "Hell yeah I remember that one!" Smile

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jt-3d · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 3:01 am Post subject:

Screw it, I'll go first. What a bitch of a game. If you thought the no jump bug was bad in canabalt you're in for one hell of a thrill.

A miserable 1575

Lovely choice of colors for the score screen too. Rolling Eyes

At least it keeps the scores. I never liked the idea on real discs but for a D64 it's fine.
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grande316 · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 10:43 am Post subject:

Got this game on tape but can't get it to load. Sad

Wanted to play it old-school. Sad

EDIT

Had a bash, struggled to get 925. I remember this being much more playable.

I had a quick go at FP2 to see if that was the one I used to play. It's quicker and much more playable, but I'm absolutely certain it was FP1.
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Predator · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 3:11 pm Post subject:

Not much action so far!? Im going to give it a bash tonight.
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merman · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 3:41 pm Post subject:

Going to pass on this as it's terrible
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Thunderer · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 4:19 pm Post subject:

Very difficult. Currently highest score is 1100.
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SLF · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 5:26 pm Post subject:

merman wrote:

Going to pass on this as it's terrible

I personally wouldn't be quite so harsh, but I'm going to sit this one out too. Had a few games and don't like it much. I'll devote any spare time to Uridium, Delta and Buggy Boy Smile

Plus, I'm currently addicted to Munchkin (the cards game).

See you maybe next month, lads Very Happy

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Endurion · Lemon64 Game Champion Joined: 19 Feb 2004 Posts: 851

What a nasty game. Half of the rounds I never get to destroy one enemy.

225

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JazBear · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 7:18 pm Post subject:

It's a shame that a few of you don't like this game. Despite its faults, it was amazing in 1983. And for me, it's still quite playable.

I can understand why it's not liked though, it's an unforgiving bastard of a game.

My first score: 1650

dynamite · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 8:19 pm Post subject:

Predator wrote:

Not much action so far!? Im going to give it a bash tonight.

You could try playing Falcon Patrol instead - ho ho ho!!
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dynamite · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 8:23 pm Post subject:

SLF wrote:

Plus, I'm currently addicted to Munchkin (the cards game).

Aw I love Munchkin - so many expansions! You tried the different versions of Fluxx? There's as many of them as there is of Munchkin!

You should also give Dominion a whirl. If you've ever played a CCG, you'll be well down with this game.
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akabei · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 6:10 am Post subject:

This is a really hard one. Scored all the points with my first plane. The other two were shot down immediately.

On my first try: 925

But I remember it quite well and will give it another try this evening. At least 2000+ points shouldn't be too hard to get.

Apollyon · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 10:48 am Post subject:

2.875

This gets pretty exciting with four Migs attacking, being low on fuel and just one base left...
What i like best in the game are the sounds which are excellent imo. The controls on the other hand could be more responsive.

grande316 · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 11:13 am Post subject:

1100 for now.

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Thunderer · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 11:25 am Post subject:

I feel that we are going to have a low scoring affair. Although, very difficult, I quite like the game and I am amazed at the quality considering the year it was made.

1725

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jt-3d · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 11:55 am Post subject:

Thunderer wrote:

Although, very difficult, I quite like it and I am amazed at the quality considering the year it was made.

Indeed. In '83 this would have been on hell of a thrilling game. Compare to say Raid Over Moscow. They slowed it down to make it more playable and enjoyable. But not this cruel, unforgiving bastard. Smile

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akabei · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 2:57 pm Post subject:

Another try

Score this time: 2400

The engine sound is really gorgeous.

merman · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 4:12 pm Post subject:

Sorry, still don't like it...

750

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JazBear · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 4:57 pm Post subject:

Another go:

2500

JazBear · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 6:53 pm Post subject:

Just one more for today....

4925

dynamite · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 9:42 pm Post subject:

1900

Tough game, and what is it with the missile collision? I've lost count of the number of missiles that have passed through the enemy fighters.
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Macc · Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 12:18 am Post subject:

6825

grande316 · Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 12:19 am Post subject:

Anyone else think the refueling sound is a bit like the colour complete sound from Wizball?
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grande316 · Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 2:19 am Post subject:

New score. 2450

Played it on the Xbox this time, joypad is a bit easier than the numpad on the PC.
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