RH | 4,903 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, mbd39 said: Are you trying to collect all the stars? The last star in each room is worth 10k points. You should have over 100k by the end of the first castle. I started to figure that out by playing. No, I didn't start doing that until maybe the 4th or 5th stage and then on a couple of stages, I'd flip a panel that clears all panels (the 8-arrow one) and tapped it a time or two, killing all of the enemies. I think that's why I started to like it. I was learning about these little details like the one you mentioned, but through game play rather than reading a manual or watching a video. But thanks. That point of info is rather critical. EDIT My only real issue so far, is I've not quite figured out the exact placement of how card flipping/enemy hitboxes work. Some times I flip the card I'm on, sometimes it's the one I'm facing. You can even be between two panels, and nothing happens (and it's not the special panels either.) I'll figure it out but really that's my only gripe. Figuring out boundaries for actions based off of player/enemy locations could be tighter, but once I crack the code, I'm sure I'll do better. Edited April 12, 2023 by RH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,776 Administrator · Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I've yet to touch the game unfortunately. We're in the due diligence phase of another house and hopeful future home this week, on a very tight timeline. I'll be playing for sure, but the effort of even just getting the ROM on my NT Mini has felt like too much effort in a busy week. I'll get there just need to get off my ass. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-type | 2,480 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I have never played this game before, but I really like it a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd39 | 2,020 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 54 minutes ago, RH said: I started to figure that out by playing. No, I didn't start doing that until maybe the 4th or 5th stage and then on a couple of stages, I'd flip a panel that clears all panels (the 8-arrow one) and tapped it a time or two, killing all of the enemies. I think that's why I started to like it. I was learning about these little details like the one you mentioned, but through game play rather than reading a manual or watching a video. But thanks. That point of info is rather critical. EDIT My only real issue so far, is I've not quite figured out the exact placement of how card flipping/enemy hitboxes work. Some times I flip the card I'm on, sometimes it's the one I'm facing. You can even be between two panels, and nothing happens (and it's not the special panels either.) I'll figure it out but really that's my only gripe. Figuring out boundaries for actions based off of player/enemy locations could be tighter, but once I crack the code, I'm sure I'll do better. You want to keep shuffling floor tiles to uncover secrets because everything's worth points in this game. The sun tile that shuffles all the tiles is worth 5k points. The moon tile is worth 3k and fills the floor with stars. The FIVE SEC tiles add five seconds to your time limit and are worth 2k each. There are also hidden bonus rooms that have more stars to collect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 4,903 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 12 minutes ago, mbd39 said: You want to keep shuffling floor tiles to uncover secrets because everything's worth points in this game. The sun tile that shuffles all the tiles is worth 5k points. The moon tile is worth 3k and fills the floor with stars. The FIVE SEC tiles add five seconds to your time limit and are worth 2k each. There are also hidden bonus rooms that have more stars to collect. There's a time limit? I didn't notice that. I'll look for the clock. I need to tweak my TV anyway. Part of the UI was clipped by the bezel of my trinitron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd39 | 2,020 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Just now, RH said: There's a time limit? I didn't notice that. I'll look for the clock. I need to tweak my TV anyway. Part of the UI was clipped by the bezel of my trinitron. There's technically no time limit but after a certain point the enemies speed up and much more aggressively chase you and makes the level much harder to complete. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NESfiend | 1,515 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 7 hours ago, RH said: I started to figure (it) out by playing. This has been a really fun game to do that with. I hadnt played the game, but it is goddamn fun and discovering all the quirks has been a blast. Glad I didnt shortcut to video, manual, guide etc on this one. It def takes some time, but it is well worth it if you can make it happen. Another one that sat on my shelf for years and is going to good use for the first time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,776 Administrator · Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Started playing. Now I kinda wanna own a copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,776 Administrator · Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 First attempt. Took a long ass time, this is not a short game lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd39 | 2,020 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Gloves said: First attempt. Took a long ass time, this is not a short game lol. How the fuck can you get over 2 million on your first attempt??? When we played this in 2016, only one person got over 2 million. https://archive.nes.science/nintendoage-forums/nintendoage.com/forum/messageview1a83.html?catid=31&threadid=167060 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,198 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, mbd39 said: How the fuck can you get over 2 million on your first attempt??? Compruter technology! He is TI-83!! Edited April 13, 2023 by docile tapeworm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,776 Administrator · Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 6 hours ago, mbd39 said: How the fuck can you get over 2 million on your first attempt??? When we played this in 2016, only one person got over 2 million. https://archive.nes.science/nintendoage-forums/nintendoage.com/forum/messageview1a83.html?catid=31&threadid=167060 Sounds like 2016 just can't cut it with the real gammers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd39 | 2,020 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Gloves said: Sounds like 2016 just can't cut it with the real gammers. So you just sat down and automatically knew how to play through the entire game? Or at least most of it. Even the Mexican Runner had to use continues. Edited April 13, 2023 by mbd39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,776 Administrator · Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Just now, mbd39 said: So you just sat down and automatically knew how to play through the entire game? Even the Mexican Runner had to use continues. Automatically? No, I read the walkthrough on gamefaqs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd39 | 2,020 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 1 minute ago, Gloves said: Automatically? No, I read the walkthrough on gamefaqs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,776 Administrator · Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Just now, mbd39 said: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd39 | 2,020 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Even with a walkthrough it's crazy getting that score on first attempt. Maybe shooter skills help with this game since a lot of it is patterns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,776 Administrator · Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 6 minutes ago, mbd39 said: Even with a walkthrough it's crazy getting that score on first attempt. Maybe shooter skills help with this game since a lot of it is patterns. The game is pretty intuitive, and is not at all skimpy with the free lives. There's a bonus on almost every stage which has a chance to give a free life, and if you can time it right (not difficult) you can basically guarantee it every time if you really need more lives. I really found it not difficult at all, aside from a few tricky situations and bosses being total jerks. If I can find the time I'll not be surprised if I post a score somewhere in the post-game bonus stages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 4,903 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 There are two types of people in this world: Those who like Neil Diamond, and those who don't use GameFaqs and those who don't. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,198 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 53 minutes ago, RH said: There are two types of people in this world: Those who like Neil Diamond, and those who don't use GameFaqs and those who don't. Look up the video on YouTube ya jerk! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,198 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 8 hours ago, mbd39 said: When we played this in 2016, only one person got over 2 million. https://archive.nes.science/nintendoage-forums/nintendoage.com/forum/messageview1a83.html?catid=31&threadid=167060 @Reed Rothchild sanda scored 1.6 mill what a poser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,776 Administrator · Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 I have limited time to play and learn the ins and outs of each game, and I lack the years of experience. I make up for that with research and overall skill. And it will see me winning this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,198 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 10 minutes ago, Gloves said: I have limited time to play and learn the ins and outs of each game, and I lack the years of experience. I make up for that with research and overall skill. And it will see me winning this year. I’ll allow it! whooooaaaaa glovsie boi calling his shot! You think you know more than a doctor?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed Rothchild | 9,520 Editorials Team · Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 28 minutes ago, Gloves said: I have limited time to play and learn the ins and outs of each game, and I lack the years of experience. I make up for that with research and overall skill. And it will see me winning this year. Gauntlet thrown. Also, this game kicks ass. If I had unlimited free time and wasn't prioritizing my backlog list, I'd be down to jump in. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,198 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 12 minutes ago, Reed Rothchild said: If I had unlimited free time and wasn't prioritizing my backlog list, I'd be down to jump in. Ya right the only Nintendo controller you know how to use says super on it 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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