godzillajoe Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 111,319 Wow, this game is much better than I was expecting it to be. Only issue I have is the gems are sometimes hard to see. Don't know how many times I got killed when I thought I'd just collected the last one. Yeah I had to dust my TV and mess with the brightness to make it a bit easier. This is one time when flicker of some sort would have been nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 107,914 I'll give it one more run tomorrow night. I can only play one or two runs of this game before I get over anxious and lose lives stupidly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymailman Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Over 100k!! The fast trees kepp killing me. Also, how are people scoring so high on level 1? Do the rolling heads eat gems too? Guess I should read the manual. 117,422 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectorman0 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 (edited) The first time I got to the tree level I died, but got a new high score: 125,081 Also, how are people scoring so high on level 1? Do the rolling heads eat gems too? Guess I should read the manual. They do eat the gems, you hear a beep sound when they get eaten by the enemy. To get the high score, you have to make a mad dash to where the balls are (as they are falling into the level) in order to eat the gems by them before they start moving and eat them. Edited April 29, 2008 by Vectorman0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister VCS Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 (edited) a little (final?) step forward: 136,325 Edited April 29, 2008 by Mister VCS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzillajoe Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Yes, the crystal balls eat gems The trees eat them too The hardest screens for me are the first two where it's all fast trees. And I can't make it past the castle with the 4 towers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaxda Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 81,079 This game gets hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 For some reason, I don't like this game. I mean, as far as Atari 2600 games go, it's pretty decent, but there's just something about it that doesn't agree with me... I think it's the controls... Anyways, my score is 62,168. I might make another attempt if I have the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impaler_26 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I can only play one or two runs of this game before I get over anxious and lose lives stupidly. Same here. As soon as i reach 100k i get nervous and make stupid mistakes! I don't think i can improve my score but i had a great time playing CC this week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 215910 Managed to get one last game in. Wish I had more time this week, I love Crystal Castles!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzillajoe Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Gah. Figures. I gave it a go and got past the 4 tower castle but didn't beat Stan Jr.'s score. I'll settle for second place (hopefully) as I have some killer flu and the booze and drugs are kicking in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaxda Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 (edited) OK, I beat 100k and that's enough for me. 114,961 Edited at the deadline for slight improvement. Edited April 30, 2008 by phaxda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmosiss Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 (edited) It's just not Crystal Castles without an analog trackball. -looks like im too late anyways.. Edited April 30, 2008 by cosmosiss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 (edited) Looks like some of us are eligible for Twin Galaxies 3rd place... Edited May 1, 2008 by RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary1068 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 i read and uderstood that emulators are allowed so here goes! :-) Emulator: M.A.M.E. 32 Game: Crystal Castles True emulation: Atari 2600 Score (Final after 3 days!) 85,760 M.A.M.E. 32 emulated coin-op version (Final after a 3-day weekend) 1,875,199 Points i WAS tired that weekend LOL! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzillajoe Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 i read and uderstood that emulators are allowed so here goes! :-)Emulator: M.A.M.E. 32 Game: Crystal Castles True emulation: Atari 2600 Score (Final after 3 days!) 85,760 M.A.M.E. 32 emulated coin-op version (Final after a 3-day weekend) 1,875,199 Points i WAS tired that weekend LOL! :-) I don't think you understood at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze_ro Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 i read and uderstood that emulators are allowed so here goes! :-)Emulator: M.A.M.E. 32 Game: Crystal Castles True emulation: Atari 2600 Score (Final after 3 days!) 85,760 M.A.M.E. 32 emulated coin-op version (Final after a 3-day weekend) 1,875,199 Points i WAS tired that weekend LOL! :-) Sorry, but you missed the deadline (you too cosmosiss). Also, I'm confused as to why you're playing the arcade version here... these competitions are just for 2600 games. --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftermac Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I've been able to get all the gems on level 1 a few times too. I'll try to nab a screenshot today. Maybe the challenge needs to be altered a little. How about this: Highest score after the first witch level. I've managed to crack 21K after the 1st witch. Again, I'll have to post some screenshots later today. Not that he needs the help, but should Deteacher get the 2 bonus points for the challenge? He didn't post a score or screenshot, but he said he collected all the gems, which would mean he got the max first level score. Just thought it was worth mentioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 (edited) I'm assuming that must have been taken care of already, since my name isn't listed under the challenges. I agree that I should not have received those points, since I didn't post a screenshot of it. Thank you, Ze_ro for adjusting the score. Edited May 2, 2008 by Deteacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftermac Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I'm assuming that must have been taken care of already, since my name isn't listed under the challenges. I agree that I should not have received those points, since I didn't post a screenshot of it. Thank you, Ze_ro for adjusting the score. I'm sorry, I think you misunderstood. Ze_ro never put challenge points up for you. I wanted to bring your post to his attention in case he missed it, so he could determine if you should get the bonus points. If he had given you the points, I would NEVER try to get them taken away from you. Hope this clears things up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 You're right, I completely misunderstood. Sorry, it's been a looooong week. The kids (and teachers) are all too ready for summer vacation, I guess. While I thank you for thinking of me, I'd rather forego the points anyway. I'm all about being fair and since I can't really prove that I met the challenge, I'd rather not risk making any waves over a couple points. But thanks anyway. It's very much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftermac Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 No problem! I can sort of remember what school was like... once the weather broke NOBODY wanted to be sitting in a classroom. It wouldn't make any waves with me if you got the points. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't overlooked, so it could be fairly judged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze_ro Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 I wanted to bring your post to his attention in case he missed it, so he could determine if you should get the bonus points. You're right, I did miss that post. Sometimes when I'm in a rush, I have a bad habit of glossing over posts just looking for numbers.. Anyways, fixed now... --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister-VCS Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 RJ scored the same score nine years later (!) -wish I could do the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vocelli Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 RJ scored the same score nine years later (!) -wish I could do the same! That is amazing.... What a coincidence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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