atariksi Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Slight improvement: 5400 I've played the Apple II, Vic-20, C64, TI99, and 2600 versions. I'll try out the A8 one tomorrow morning since I've never really played it. Only got it a few months ago. The atari 800 version does use the Up for jumping over craters. I don't know about the C64/Apple-- I guess they must too since they use the standard Atari 2600 type joystick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Played the A8 version this morning. It's just like the others. While I'm still terrible at it, I can get to J and beyond on those. This must be a case of Atari insisting on using more of the 5200's features needlessly. Gave the 5200 version another couple plays with some further improvement. 9400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divya16 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Played the A8 version this morning. It's just like the others. While I'm still terrible at it, I can get to J and beyond on those. This must be a case of Atari insisting on using more of the 5200's features needlessly. Gave the 5200 version another couple plays with some further improvement. 9400 The emulator does let you remap the keys to whatever but the one I'm using doesn't let you remap the 2nd button to up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I think I've got it now. This morning's game was about as good as any I've had on the other computer ports. 20,750 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divya16 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I think I've got it now. This morning's game was about as good as any I've had on the other computer ports. 20,750 My target first is to get that bonus at 10K. So far close but no cigar (but I don't smoke anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divya16 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Still haven't hit 10K but soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divya16 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Still haven't hit 10K but soon... Okay, now past 10K: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariron82 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I used to play this one in the Arcade a while back... I kinda like the two-button controls in the A5200 version..and I'm just getting comfortable : 19,800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divya16 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I used to play this one in the Arcade a while back... I kinda like the two-button controls in the A5200 version..and I'm just getting comfortable : 19,800 I never played this in arcade nor seen it. Did it have two buttons on the arcade machine or did they use UP for jumping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariron82 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I used to play this one in the Arcade a while back... I kinda like the two-button controls in the A5200 version..and I'm just getting comfortable : 19,800 I never played this in arcade nor seen it. Did it have two buttons on the arcade machine or did they use UP for jumping? Yes! The 5200 controls are the same as the old Arcade machine, with two side-by-side buttons for jump & fire. The speed-up/slow-down was with left--right joystick movement, just like on the A52 stock stick. It looks like Atari was trying to be arcade accurate with Supersystem titles(esp. those feat. 2-button/stick ), and yeah..maybe show off the console's abilities a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I never played this in arcade nor seen it. Did it have two buttons on the arcade machine or did they use UP for jumping? Memory served me that yes, there was a jump and fire button. So I looked it up to make sure, and sure enough... Courtesy of... http://gamesdbase.com/gamedetail-arcade.moon_patrol.1982.irem.shooter.irem.aspx Anyway, probably had a one button arrangement on the Atari8 since the joystick only had one button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariron82 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I never played this in arcade nor seen it. Did it have two buttons on the arcade machine or did they use UP for jumping? Memory served me that yes, there was a jump and fire button. So I looked it up to make sure, and sure enough... Courtesy of... http://gamesdbase.com/gamedetail-arcade.moon_patrol.1982.irem.shooter.irem.aspx Anyway, probably had a one button arrangement on the Atari8 since the joystick only had one button. Hey doctorclu, that pic brings back memories . I think the jump buttons were blue though on the machine I used to play on. I noticed you're pretty good at this game!...now if I can just get through the gauntlet A-Z like I used to about twice..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 [ Hey doctorclu, that pic brings back memories . I think the jump buttons were blue though on the machine I used to play on. I noticed you're pretty good at this game!...now if I can just get through the gauntlet A-Z like I used to about twice..... Looks like need to try to do the same. As for the arcade, played that at a 7-11 or something like that. Arcade Moon Patrol kicked my butt big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 52,550 ... beat my own score... trying for that double Z we talked about earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariksi Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Fortunately, I can remap my controls to like those of A8. My score update: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariron82 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 I made it all the way to "Z" with two buggies left, but I was taken out fairly quickly in the 2nd run= HARD : 39,250 ...time to brush up on 2nd round strategy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divya16 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 52,550 ... beat my own score... trying for that double Z we talked about earlier. My next goal is 20K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divya16 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 52,550 ... beat my own score... trying for that double Z we talked about earlier. My next goal is 20K. Wrong picture. Now it's right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Further improvement:22,050 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariksi Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 I just flipped the first level (A..Z). Second level is a bit harder but with better graphics. The missiles and tanks look much better than those UFOs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 (edited) 22,250 Still can't get past the tank as usual but I'm now up to the same exact spot I get stuck in all of these. I remember going A-Z plus on the Apple II in the late 80's but no idea how I did it. Edited October 1, 2010 by zylon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariron82 Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 22,250 Still can't get past the tank as usual but I'm now up to the same exact spot I get stuck in all of these. I remember going A-Z plus on the Apple II in the late 80's but no idea how I did it. Hey Zylon, The tanks will throw you off guard if your not expecting them(I usu. lose a buggy or two). It seems to be easier to jump over them if you time it just right, just watch out for those boulders. The other way is to pull back and shoot(it takes 2 shots to kill), then jump the crater(repeat 3-4 times). The best strategy seems to be a mixture of these two, depending on the placement of obstacles. Once you get the rhythm down, you just have to remember when to be ready. The continue function is a great way to practice your strategy and explore the game. The next round is quite a bit trickier, with more obstacles and enemies. I'm just now getting the hang of it again, after 20+ years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahsMyBro Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 8,250. I never remember how hard this game is, and even though I *DO* see steady improvement with practice, every time I die always feels like a cheap-shot in this game, and it always did. I don't know why that is, but I'm pretty sure I'd ahve liked the game more if it didn't feel that way. If it matters, I only ever played this game in the arcades and on the 5200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divya16 Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 8,250. I never remember how hard this game is, and even though I *DO* see steady improvement with practice, every time I die always feels like a cheap-shot in this game, and it always did. I don't know why that is, but I'm pretty sure I'd ahve liked the game more if it didn't feel that way. If it matters, I only ever played this game in the arcades and on the 5200. Dieing in the ditch (crater) is sort of cheap in some cases since it kills you even if you land at the end of it (collision seems a bit late). I hit 20K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Passed the tanks! Then got killed in a hole Played 3 games today 22.7K, 23.4K, and finally 27,200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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