Sonic R Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 You are within striking distance of current HSC record. I had seen Cafeman's record score and with some time and hard work, I felt I could possibly achieve a record run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobZu7zu7 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 The concentration is a slow dread in the fast lane, those cars are hell... (levek 6?) 16,820 Got 1 frog across...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 (edited) While I'm at it, I've upped my game some. 11,545 Current HSC record for this game: Frogger - Cafeman 17,450 Edited January 9, 2012 by zylon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic R Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 sooo close!!! ‡17,355 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobZu7zu7 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Yeah it doesn't get much closer then that, Cafeman is lurking... and just may beat his own record if we don't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Yeah it doesn't get much closer then that, Cafeman is lurking... and just may beat his own record if we don't! Especially since the "cup" turned black. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 (edited) LURKLURKLURK. Close but no cigar, gentlemen. Especially since the "cup" turned black Me thinks you like my black cup a bit too much for some reason! Edited January 9, 2012 by Cafeman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Nah. Just noting that your game has changed some and a bit more evil laughter since you switched to black coffee. Mine's just a yellow cup from a radon testing company, but the coffee is also black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DamonicFury Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Best score from this weekend's Frogger playing: 13,360 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 It looks like this is gonna be my last round. I stink at this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 (edited) 17,860. It took at least 10 tries (and I RESET a couple times early when things weren't going well) before I scored this high. Fortunately each game only lasts a couple minutes. It isn't THAT high a score so I'm sure someone could beat it if they really wanted to. Edited January 10, 2012 by Cafeman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 It looks like this is gonna be my last round. I stink at this game. Really, everyone should be pleased just to make the final 5 with the play I've seen this season. Even the record on this one just got busted. I'm truly amazed I lasted this long so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 The thing that threw my timing a few times, the game adjusts the scroll speed at weird times, sometimes right as I'm about to jump, the logs speed up. That ain't right! I'm not familiar with the coin-op version - does anyone know who closely this game mimics it? Remember that you can touch almost the entire snake - just the front mouth part will kill you. Don't be afraid to jump on a snake as long as you can avoid the head. In one game I played, it seemed that I had truly annoyed the game and it did everything it could to kill me. The scroll speed changed (got faster), I got no insect bonuses and the female frog didn't appear, a croc head popped up so I couldn't go home and got squished at the screen border, etc etc. Is there a term for this type of situation, where you could swear that something is actively controlling the game trying to make you die? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic R Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I've done it!!! 29,465 I'm going to keep working on it... I got a bit anxious after breaking 20k, I need to relax, and maybe put out a better score Is there a term for this type of situation, where you could swear that something is actively controlling the game trying to make you die? I play alot of shooters, and some games feature something like this, where the better you are doing, the harder the game is... it's called 'rank' made infamous in Battle Garegga (Sega Saturn/arcade)… one strategy used in Battle Garegga is to 'suicide' to lower the rank… other older games that have this type of component are games like Zanac (NES) or Power Strike (SMS)... even good ol' Kaboom! has a form of rank and uses the strategy of suiciding to lower it… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobZu7zu7 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 WOW! almost 30ks... how many rounds/levels did you complete? They keypad works great, but I hit the wrong numbers... that's great control, hard to believe you struggle with Mario I think that Frogger record will hold up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic R Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I didn't really keep count.. but I think it may have been the 7th or 8th round? I must confess, I have been using the Wico keypad, so all my Frogger scores have been achieved using a non stock device... I think my overall issue with Mario Bros is that it just feels sloppy, IMO... it's like walking (and jumping) on ice... and I never feel I am in control of my movements... with Frogger, if I die, I know why... I either moved too soon, or I moved onto a turtle, and it dived... I sometimes quickly move onto a turtle with out paying attention if it's a diving turtle... I've really enjoyed Frogger since I implemented using the Wico keypad! I may work on this score, but I need to get to playing some Qix (and Xevious ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 I'm curious to see what Cafeman's response play will bring. A score that high is phenomenal for that title on this system! NICE job. I used a cx-40 stick handle on top of my keypad for a few of my plays. I couldn't get the multi-finger thing down other than up and right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I played a few more rounds but didn't do any better, not on "Fast". The 4th and 5th levels I just can't see the patterns. Sometimes the cars slow down and its possible, but I can't manage when everything is zipping along at full speed. I don't think I'll play 5200 Frogger ever again! Trying to do better & better, the control method of stick + button was really annoying me! I never minded it for a friendly game on 'slow' back in the day, but its sadistic trying to play competitively. So my modest "high score" has been demolished! Congrats ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peedenmark7 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) Looks like it's down to the heavy hitters ! Oddly enough, I'm rather enjoying the down time Edited January 14, 2012 by peedenmark7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DamonicFury Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Despite a fair amount of practice, I was only able to bump my score up a bit: 15,835 Sonic, that is an AMAZING score you got there! Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Looks like I'll be the # selector again if no changes occur. If that happens, I'll either defer to next player( sdamon again) or I can just pick something we haven't played yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DamonicFury Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I'd say go ahead and pick us out something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Very well, I shall do just that. I will select game #6: Super Cobra This game hasn't been played in a long time in our HSC and should present an equal challenge to the surviving players. Final scores: Cafeman - 17,860 JacobZu7zu7 - 16,820 sdamon - 15,835 zylon - 11,545 Roadrunner - 8,120(eliminated) Unofficial plays: Sonic R 29,465 Thanks to all who played and best of luck to those who advance. A special congrats to Sonic R for his record bashing play on 5200 frogger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 This just wasn't my game. Congrats to those that have moved on to the next round. 5200 HSC Records have been updated! Congrats Sonic R! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic R Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) Thanks guys! I tried a few more times thinking I could get 30k.. but I couldn't get over 22k... I'm able to get to 20k on the slight occasion, but i just haven't been able to get near 30k again... playing with the Wico keypad using three fingers allows me to make instant movements, which are necessary to survive on the faster moving levels... and was also more comfortable to hold... I enjoyed playing this... though the 5200 port is not a favorite among most, I love it simply because of the keypad option and I really like the fast pace of the game! I look forward to playing Super Cobra too! I really haven't played the 5200 version much.. was kind of turned off with the way the analog control made control a challenge, but now I'm ready to give it another chance! Super Cobra is another 5200 game that seems to not be liked by many because of it's control so I am happy to take this time to play it as it probably won't see play in the 5200 HSC for a long time... Edited January 16, 2012 by Sonic R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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