Ze_ro Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Important Note: This weeks competition is over, and no further scores will be accepted. The lovely Princess Victoria is being held captive in the Evil Wizard's temple. As the Kung-Fu Master, you're the only one powerful enough to rescue her. The temple has five levels, each one crawling with a tireless army of enemies. Using your superb martial arts skills, you'll have to oust henchmen, knife-throwers, dragons, and a slew of other not-very-nice types. Game Information Game Name: Kung Fu Master Released By: Activision, 1987 Left Difficulty: N/A Right Difficulty: N/A Game Mode: Game 1 Chosen By: LarcenTyler 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 Wednesday, Jan 16th at 1:00 AM (CST). Current High Scores 382,820 (keilbaca) [+11] 327,980 (Deteacher) [+10] 195,860 (theking21083) [+9] 187,960 (Mister VCS) [+8] 71,500 (toymailman) [+7] 70,460 (Impaler_26) [+6] 68,380 (Captain Beard) [+5] 62,420 (homerwannabee) [+4] 56,200 (LarcenTyler) [+3] 32,000 (aftermac) [+2] 24,480 (Kurt_Woloch) [+1] 10,000 (doctorclu) [+1] Best Tips Deteacher [+2] Challenges None TwinGalaxies Top 3 Game 1, Difficulty B)1,000,000 (Todd Rogers, David B Yancey, Douglas C Korekach) 568,680 (Robert Macauley) (PAL) 317,680 (Stephen R Riesenberger) Current Standings Deteacher [166]toymailman [148]keilbaca [101]PressureCooker2600 [83]theking21083 [74]Kurt_Woloch [58]rheffera [57]homerwannabee [55]Impaler_26 [54]Captain Beard [49]Recycled [44]SpiceWare [39]DarthCalvin [36]Blackjack [35]Christophero Sly [35]phaxda [29]Nathan Strum [29]shadow460 [25]Rom Hunter [23]LarcenTyler [19]midnight magicman [19]Butterwasp [18]theKLT [11]godzillajoe [11]Artlover [9]Dauber [9]lucifershalo [9]ed1475 [8]keitaro [7]Omegamatrix [6]Nognir [5]Goochman [4]atari2600land [4]SeaGtGruff [3]Crazy Climber [2]gospeedde [2]chuchwalla [2]Phantom [2]Snider-man [2]doctorclu [1]RJ [1]KaeruYojimbo [1] Scoring Points in Kung Fu Master [*]You'll earn points for defeating your enemies. Some enemies are worth more points than others.ENEMY KICKED PUNCHED Henchmen 100 100 Knife Thrower 500 800 Midgets 200 300 Dragon Ball 2000 2000 Killer Moths 500 600 Fist Fighter 2000 2000 Boomerang Thrower 3000 3000 Giant Kicker 3000 3000 Lightning Magician 5000 5000 Gang Master 10000 10000 [*]Note that if an enemy hits you first, you get no points for defeating him. This includes the knife throwers! (Thanks for the hint Nukey!)[*]Any time left over at the end of a level is multiplied by 10 and added to your score. And any energy left over at the end of a level is multiplied by 100 and added to your score.[*]You'll be awarded an extra life at 75,000 points. Hints and Tips The ManualAs always, you really should read the manual. In case you don't have the manual, AtariAge has a typed copy and a scanned copy available online for your viewing pleasure. Here are the tips the manual provides:[*]Don't use punches and kicks randomly. A true martial artist knows when to apply them at just the right moment.[*]Try to figure out which type of blow works best against which opponents. Most of them have certain weak spots.[*]Don't try to battle the snake-just stay out of its way.[*]Remember: no one opponent can kill you outright. But they all rob you of energy. So if an opponent happens to hit you just when your energy is low enough, he may end up killing you.[*]Keep a close eye on the timer. When it runs out, so does your life.DeteacherMy first tip: When a knife thrower is coming at you, try to keep your distance until he throws a knife. Once it passes by you, go after him. He won't throw another one until the first one is off screen. You usually have enough time to finish him off before he can throw a second knife at you.I try to get up to the first boss with as much energy as possible too. It's pretty easy to get to him with most of your life left, provided you're patient getting through the snakes/dragons. When you meet up with this boss, stand about 4 or 5 steps from him. Wait for him to throw his boomerang. Dodge the throw, then move in and attack. If my health is really good, I just stay in and wail on him. I might take a hit or two from the boomerang, but I know I'll finish him off.If my health is low when I meet him, I'll dodge his boomerang, hit him once or twice, back off in time to dodge the boomerang on it's return path. Repeat this process until you finish him. It takes a lot longer, but you stand a better chance of surviving this way.For me, I have the most success using low punches on the bosses.keilbacaThe trick to the moths, is to keep walking forward, do not try to attack them. If you do and miss, you lose a *lot* more life, than just ignoring them, taking the damage, and using that time to get to the boss asap. --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impaler_26 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Ok, let's start with an easy to beat score of... 31,680. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Allow me to get the ball rolling this week: 110,380! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impaler_26 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Allow me to get the ball rolling this week: 110,380! Ha, i was faster!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Allow me to get the ball rolling this week: 110,380! Ha, i was faster!!! LOL! That's too funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerwannabee Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Ok, let's start with an easy to beat score of... 31,680. Wow, you were really right about it being easy to beat. That high score lasted less than a minute. I think you now own the record for having the shortest time period as a High Score. Congrats, until Atariage counts seconds as well as minutes your score record will never be beaten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister VCS Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 (edited) Hi, I am new at the 2600 HSC! Kung Fu Master is one of my favorite 2600 games! quick game: 164,040 my personal highscore is 234,160 , but it was made in march 1996... BTW, Double Dragon would be a nice game for the HSC... Edited January 10, 2008 by Mister VCS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impaler_26 Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Ok, let's start with an easy to beat score of... 31,680. Wow, you were really right about it being easy to beat. That high score lasted less than a minute. I think you now own the record for having the shortest time period as a High Score. Congrats, until Atariage counts seconds as well as minutes your score record will never be beaten. Yeah i finally hold a record no one can beat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftermac Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 (edited) Hello! I just joined, so I could compete in the HSC, but you know what... I really suck at this game! 22,000 I've played about a dozen games so far, and that's my best score yet. Edited January 11, 2008 by aftermac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impaler_26 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I'm slowly getting better... 70,460. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 174,760. My first tip: When a knife thrower is coming at you, try to keep your distance until he throws a knife. Once it passes by you, go after him. He won't throw another one until the first one is off screen. You usually have enough time to finish him off before he can throw a second knife at you. I've noticed that sometimes, I don't get points for offing a knife thrower...anyone else experience this? Just wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftermac Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 (edited) I made it up to 32,000, but I keep getting handled by the boomerang guy. Edited January 11, 2008 by aftermac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Tyler Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 56.200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukey Shay Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I've noticed that sometimes, I don't get points for offing a knife thrower...anyone else experience this? Just wondering. No points are awarded whenever you didn't avoid his attack. If your energy bar was depleted by any amount, eliminating that enemy does not score. The manual covers this on page 4 for the thugs, but neglects to mention knife attacks. Observation: What the heck is the deal with "the princess"?? Looks like a black and red octopus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukey Shay Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 (edited) ... Edited January 11, 2008 by Nukey Shay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I've noticed that sometimes, I don't get points for offing a knife thrower...anyone else experience this? Just wondering. No points are awarded whenever you didn't avoid his attack. If your energy bar was depleted by any amount, eliminating that enemy does not score. The manual covers this on page 4 for the thugs, but neglects to mention knife attacks. Observation: What the heck is the deal with "the princess"?? Looks like a black and red octopus! Ahhh! Thanks for the info, Nukey. I have the loose cart, but I never played it enough to care whether or not I got the points. Nor, did I ever read the online manual. Much appreciated! You're right! The princess does look a little "fishy" to me, now that you mention it! You may have just started a running gag here! Insert fish/sea life joke here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukey Shay Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 A tarantula! (fires gun) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Synergy Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Alright, I need help getting by the first level boss - not even close to getting a good score yet. The first time I played I got through no problem, now I keep getting offed by him. Is there a strategy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftermac Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Alright, I need help getting by the first level boss - not even close to getting a good score yet. The first time I played I got through no problem, now I keep getting offed by him. Is there a strategy? I don't know if it is a good strategy, but I try to make it to him with as little damage as possible, then slowly creep up to him and when I get close enough furiously low kick him. I take heavy damage, but I can usually kill him before he kills me. I can make it to the second stage consistently now. If someone else has a better strategy, I would love to hear it... and for the Boomerang Guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 First of all, I try to get up to him with as much energy as possible too. It's pretty easy to get to him with most of your life left, provided you're patient getting through the snakes/dragons. When you meet up with this boss, stand about 4 or 5 steps from him. Wait for him to throw his boomerang. Dodge the throw, then move in and attack. If my health is really good, I just stay in and wail on him. I might take a hit or two from the boomerang, but I know I'll finish him off. If my health is low when I meet him, I'll dodge his boomerang, hit him once or twice, back off in time to dodge the boomerang on it's return path. Repeat this process until you finish him. It takes a lot longer, but you stand a better chance of surviving this way. For me, I have the most success using low punches on the bosses. Agree? Disagree? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister VCS Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 (edited) Take that, Deteacher... 187,960 Edited January 11, 2008 by Mister VCS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 317,680! Your tun, Mister! I hate it when you finish off a boss with only a sliver of life left, only to get offed by a henchman/knife thrower before you can reach the exit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerwannabee Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Not so good at this game 47,440 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theking21083 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I'm really liking this game. I will definatly play some more tommorow. 178,640 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Small improvement: 327,980. The 4th stage is the one that gives me the most trouble. I hate those stupid moths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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