zylon Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 (edited) Play the new releases of 5200 Tempest and Gauntlet. Round ends January 13th 2013 @ 9pm EST. These aren't very widespread, so this is only an exhibition round. Play them, discuss them, or even compare them to other versions; it's just for some holiday fun. Tempest scores: Gauntlet scores: *95,000 atariron82 *63,000 sdamon 56,260 zylon Edited January 15, 2013 by zylon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DamonicFury Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Got 63,000 points on Gauntlet - level 33, when the game crashed. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 ^^Nice. I'll probably start playing later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 My old single-dot fire buttons have finally failed, so I've upgraded to the 3-dot versions. Working good so far. 38,820 on Gauntlet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Used warrior this time: 56,260 Got real lucky and nailed 4 Deaths with 1 potion. using the elf on this is somewhat tricky as the game crashes 2/3 times when I pick that player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 It doesn't look like we'll have a record set for Tempest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DamonicFury Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 It doesn't look like we'll have a record set for Tempest. Wish I could throw a score up, but I don't have Tempest yet. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariron82 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Happy New Year everyone ! I've finally got a chance to have a little fun with Gauntlet. I'm the proud owner of cartridge #44 (of 50), and must say this is one Grand effort by ziggystar . Now that I've figured out how to beat 'death' and get past level 4, it's really starting to get interesting. I don't remember (NES ver.) level 5 being a time-limited treasure room with special music, but alas it is a nice surprise here. Since I haven't yet ripped my way to level 30+, there is definitely a lot of game-play left for me. How many levels are there...? So far, I have managed to hack my way to level 7 with the Valkyrie. While in the heat of battle, she seems to have a distress cry which is discernibly female in tone! Another nice touch...: 31,060 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Wish I could throw a score up, but I don't have Tempest yet. :-( Neither do I at this time, but that could change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Neither do I at this time, but that could change. Maybe you could extend the deadline another week or do another Tempest exhibition round in a few months so you guys can play it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Maybe between seasons again or as a regular game if enough players get one... sdamon has taken our test-run of gauntlet. Thanks to those who gave it a play and we will now move on to Season 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariron82 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Zylon, You're right about the Elf being a tricky character. I had a great game going, made it to level 20 and racked up 95K!....but then when I got ambushed by a hundred monsters..it crashed leaving me no picture to post This could be a bug. The Elf is my favorite fighter, with quick agility and one shot kills, but he is a risky bet. The Warrior seems more clumsy and usually takes two shots to kill. I haven't tried the Wizard yet. Exploring the ins and outs of this 64k cart is extremely fun, warts 'n all. It's not perfect, but seems to be about 95% or more. I vote for keeping this exhibition open for a little while longer, or just pinning a "test thread" for Gauntlet. When Tempest finally reaches the store, alot more of us will have it, and that should warrant a test thread as well. That title should drum up quite a bit of interest since Atarians have been waiting for oh....about 28 years for its arrival! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DamonicFury Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) I had a great game going, made it to level 20 and racked up 95K!....but then when I got ambushed by a hundred monsters..it crashed leaving me no picture to post This could be a bug. I posted my best score, despite the lack of a picture. If Zylon is willing, I think you should take the lead position in this round. Great score! It took me a lot more levels to make much less points! This game seems VERY susceptible to crashes as you get into the later levels, which is really a shame. Otherwise, I quite like it! When Tempest finally reaches the store, alot more of us will have it, and that should warrant a test thread as well. That title should drum up quite a bit of interest since Atarians have been waiting for oh....about 28 years for its arrival! After a few months of availability, perhaps we can just do Tempest as a regular round? I suspect most 5200 players will be buying that one! Edited January 14, 2013 by sdamon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Feel free to play on then. This is only an exhibition round, so I'll allow atariron82's claimed score. As for Tempest, I could plan something for late in the season, if players buy it. I'm still waiting for a cart-only release under $50... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 I've also been contemplating a 10-round real hardware only mini-season for those who are into that. You'd have to use a real 5200 , carts, and controller(s). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DamonicFury Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) I've also been contemplating a 10-round real hardware only mini-season for those who are into that. You'd have to use a real 5200 , carts, and controller(s). Original CX-52's only? That could be interesting! Edited January 15, 2013 by sdamon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Original CX-52's only? That could be interesting! That's correct. No aftermarket, no emulation, A8 substitutes, trick controllers, and no aftermarket stuff. Only games available in 1980's and equipment sold by Atari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[d2f]Iggy*SJB Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Wait..... where did you guys get ahold of Gauntlet for the 5200? There isn't even a record of it in the AA Database! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DamonicFury Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Iggy*SJB' timestamp='1363222961' post='2715263']Wait..... where did you guys get ahold of Gauntlet for the 5200? There isn't even a record of it in the AA Database! http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/199703-gauntlet-pre-order-and-playable-demo/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) We should have another Tempest 5200 competition now that more will own it. I love it! But it's tough so I'm not sure my score will compete. BTW, can anybody give a comparison to the new Gauntlet for 5200, vs the A8 version (was it from Mindscape?) in the 80's? Edited March 14, 2013 by Cafeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 5200 Tempest will be in the polls for regular HSC Season 7. Gauntlet will not unless either the ROM is released , or more carts made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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