Ze_ro Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Important Note: This week's competition is over and no further scores will be accepted. BEYOND GALAXIES KNOWN TO MAN, BEYOND TIME AS WE PERCEIVE IT, LIES THE SOURCE OF INNER POWER. THERE IN A REMOTE CORNER OF THE UNIVERSE, FUTURE SPECTRA-WARRIORS ARE TRAINED FOR THE CONQUESTS TO COME. FROM THE MANY WHO TRY, ONLY A SELECTED FEW CAN MEET THE CHALLENGE OF ... NEXAR. (Note that for this game, we're playing with the B difficulties which are actually the HARDER settings) Game Information Game Name: Challenge of Nexar Released By: Spectravision, 1982 Left Difficulty: B / Novice(3 Shields) Right Difficulty: B / Novice (Lose game if time runs out) Game Mode: Game 1 Chosen By: Nathan Strum Post your scores right here in this thread, and I will add them to the list. Remember to play the game with the recommended game mode and difficulty settings as shown above so that your scores will be consistent with everyone elses. The deadline for posting scores is Thursday, March 29th at 1:30 AM (CST). If you want to suggest a game for future weeks, please send me a private message and let me know! I will add your game to the list. One one game per person will be kept on the list, so you will not be able to suggest a game until your first game is played! Anyone can play! Just post a score and I'll add you to the list! Please read the Rules & Information if you haven't already done so! Current High Scores 284,450 (The MindMaster) [+11] 266,150 (Nathan Strum) [+10] 235,600 (Rom Hunter) [+9] 184,750 (johnnywc) [+8] 92,350 (Goochman) [+7] 56,500 (rheffera) [+6] 53,350 (Deteacher) [+5] 24,500 (vdub_bobby) [+4] 17,500 (LarcenTyler) [+3] 4100 (ewing92) [+2] Best Tips LarcenTyler [+2] Bounties and Challenges None yet posted. TwinGalaxies Top 3 (Game 1, Difficulty B)999,995 (David B Yancey) 233,750 (Jeffrey D Lowe Jr.) (Emulator) 19,500 (Alan W Hewston) Current Standings (Note: These scores reflect the standing as of the beginning of this week, and do not include points scored from this game.) Rom Hunter [473] SpiceWare [333] Deteacher [301] keilbaca [175] vdub_bobby [175] LarcenTyler [172] rheffera [133] Nathan Strum [113] Goochman [98] scogey [95] the 5th ghost [87] JacobZu7zu7 [80] BrianC [78] Cybergoth [73] johnnywc [72] shadow460 [72] shawnb [71] Christophero Sly [70] atari2600land [70] Malc74 [63] Zoyx [49] Recycled [46] theKLT [37] SeaGtGruff [36] 128bytes [34] ewing92 [27] Jred [26] Crazy Climber [26] doctorclu [22] phaxda [21] Captain Beard [20] Lord Helmet [19] RJ [19] mojofltr [17] Random Terrain [15] Lord Thag [15] rjchamp3 [11] ResOGlas [11] Thomas Jentzsch [11] Shannon [11] accousticguitar [10] jonfin826 [10] Omegamatrix [9] MickG [9] Gabriel [8] Hiryu [7] Shroo-man [6] LS_Dracon [6] supercat [5] GamerInThailand [5] Mindcircus [5] madbutscher [4] oldric [3] Biter [2] mightymage [2] D. Yancey [2] fire!fire! [1] Dan Iacovelli [1] Scoring Points in Challenge of Nexar Shooting down a Saucer: 25, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1200, or 2000 points, depending on the speed of the saucer Shooting down a Beacon: 200 x level (So 200 points on level 1, 400 on level 2, etc) A bonus shield is given for every 10,000 points. Score maxes out at 999,995. Hints and Tips As always, you really should read the manual. In case you don't have the manual, AtariAge has a typed copy online for your reading pleasure, though it doesn't contain any real tips. -You have unlimited shots and can fire rapidly, so to quote William Rush from Time Crisis 4, "Just hold down the trigger and keep firing!" (or the button in this case) -Remember that the only way you lose a shield is if an object touches your crosshair, even if it's been destroyed. -The perspective of this game is a little awkward, so try shooting from an angle at times instead of just shooting straight ahead, since you'll have a better chance of hitting your target and survival. -And remember, while it's natural to shoot the saucers, remember you need to shoot the beacons (squares) in order to progress to the next Nexar and reset the timer. Tip: during the higher levels youll want to take out all or as many beacons as you can early on. Otherewise you'll be frantically trying to destroy the rest before the timer runs out. Five or more on the beacon counter at 20 ticks or less on the timer can be difficult to clear, and sometimes the beacons needed to finish wont appear so time will run out and it's game over. Keep an eye on the beacon counter at all times. Lastly, before a beacon appears, you'll hear a specific sound indicating ones coming. --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Tyler Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 17,500 - First score. Here is my advice for surviving the Challenge of Nexar: -You have unlimited shots and can fire rapidly, so to quote William Rush from Time Crisis 4, "Just hold down the trigger and keep firing!" (or the button in this case) -Remember that the only way you lose a shield is if an object touches your crosshair, even if it's been destroyed. -The perspective of this game is a little awkward, so try shooting from an angle at times instead of just shooting straight ahead, since you'll have a better chance of hitting your target and survival. -And remember, while it's natural to shoot the saucers, remember you need to shoot the beacons (squares) in order to progress to the next Nexar and reset the timer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Yay! My game got picked! Guess I'd better put up a score this week, then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The MindMaster Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 So far my best two scores are: 136,200, and 140,500. Tip: during the higher levels youll want to take out all or as many beacons as you can early on. Otherewise you'll be frantically trying to destroy the rest before the timer runs out. Five or more on the beacon counter at 20 ticks or less on the timer can be difficult to clear, and sometimes the beacons needed to finish wont appear so time will run out and it's game over. Keep an eye on the beacon counter at all times. Lastly, before a beacon appears, you'll hear a specific sound indicating ones coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom Hunter Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze_ro Posted March 24, 2007 Author Share Posted March 24, 2007 I was reading the manual and noticed this part: GAME 1 - PRACTICEGAME 2 - ADVANCE PRACTICE GAME 3 - THE CHALLENGE OF NEXAR I assume everyone is playing on Game 1? If so, then we'll just keep it that way for consistency. I also noticed that at the very bottom it says: © 1982 Audio visual by SIRIUS SOFTWARE Inc. Which I thought was odd, since the only Sirius games I knew of were the ones released by 20th Century Fox. --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom Hunter Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 I also noticed that at the very bottom it says:© 1982 Audio visual by SIRIUS SOFTWARE Inc. Which I thought was odd, since the only Sirius games I knew of were the ones released by 20th Century Fox. --Zero http://66.102.9.104/search?q=cache:lPcHGJn...;cd=1&gl=nl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The MindMaster Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rheffera Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 56,500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Man, I am so out-of-practice with this game. Still trying to work up a decent score. One tip: Sometimes it just won't give you enough beacons to clear a wave. If that happens, try again. It's more charitable some games than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewing92 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 (edited) i dont like this game Here is my score 4100 Edited March 27, 2007 by ewing92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom Hunter Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Here is my score 4100 Come on. You can do better than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewing92 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Here is my score 4100 Come on. You can do better than that. lol, i don't want to. this game makes me frustrated to easily, i might try it again tomorrow, or tonight, just to get over 10,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 My first score: 53,350. Haven't had much time to devote to HSC this week. I might get another game in tonight or tomorrow, just before the week closes out. I wanted to make sure I got at least one score in, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I used to be a lot better at this game. Must be gettin' old. 110,500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdub_bobby Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 24,500 Game's not as bad as I anticipated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 This is one I'd be in if I had the cart. I've been sticking to playing actual carts recently, and that's why I've been outta this HSC for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Finally, a respectable score! Still not my best, but not bad for an old geezer. 266,150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 92350 interesting game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+johnnywc Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 (edited) Pretty cool game! 83,550 184,750 Edited March 29, 2007 by johnnywc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Damn, looks like I'm going to miss out on this one which is too bad since it's a cool game...works been too busy for me to get any good play time in. Next week I'm taking a sick day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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