High Score Club Week 7: Missile Command!

[Ze_ro]

Important note: This weeks competition is over. If you still wish to discuss Missile Command, then feel free to do so, but no further scores will be accepted. Thanks to everyone for all their contributions! Please join in on the latest High Score Club competition!

 

Red alert! The planet Zardon is being attacked by the people of planet Krytol! Zardon is the last of the peaceful planets, so you must do everything you can to defend it! Luckily, you have one of the best planetary defense systems in the galaxy at your disposal, because this week's game is Missile Command!

 

Game Information
Left Difficulty	B / Novice (Faster Missiles)
Right Difficulty	Not Applicable
Game Mode	Game 16: 1 Player, Fast Targetting, Smart Cruise Missiles, Wave 15
Chosen By	jedijeff

 

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 will be approximately Sunday, May 23th at midnight (CST). In case you haven't already done so, please read the High Score Club rules.

 

If you don't have a copy of this game, you can find a copy of the ROM at AtariAge's Profile Page for this game. You can find such things as a typed copy of the manual, reviews, screenshots, and other information there.

 

If you are not a member of the High Score Club, but would like to be, then all you have to do is post a reply saying so, and I'll add you to the list!

 

I never heard back from johnnywc, so this weeks game was chosen by jedijeff instead. Next week's game will be chosen by johnnywc if I hear from him!

 

Scores for This Game:

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  [*]999,995 (sku_u)

[+12]
[*]999,995 (NovaXpress) [+12]
[*]819,030 (jedijeff) [+10]
[*]623,910 (Jeffy Arensmeyer) [+8]
[*]598,550 (NintendoDieScreaming) [+7]
[*]436,120 (the 5th ghost) [+6]
[*]426,390 (Shannon) [+5]
[*]317,010 (Stingray) [+4]
[*]179,700 (Saldo) [+3]
[*]159,180 (stayrunner) [+2]
[*]104,760 (Thomas Jentzsch) [+1]
[*]98,700 (Goochman)
[*]53,220 (Robert M)
[*]48,300 (taxman)
[*]46,595 (Numan)
[*]46,260 (InanimateCarbonRod)
[*]43,140 (homerwannabee)
[*]22,980 (Ze_ro)
[*]21,820 (iguana)
[*]19,140 (bobafett07728)
[*]16,020 (bjk7382)
[*]15,590 (dykesr)
[*]15,720 (maibock)
[*]15,520 (The 8th Passenger)
[*]14,580 (Scooterb23)
[*]13,590 (128bytes)
[*]13,560 (LarcenTyler)
[*]12,595 (Gamemaster_ca_2003)
[*]12,425 (Tsukasa)
[*]9330 (chrisbid)
[*]5520 (Dan Iacovelli)
[*]4500 (gospeedde)
[*]4380 (shining slade)
[*]4050 (atari_wizard)

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Statistics:

• Average Score: 206,347
  [*]Std. Deviation: 54,183
  [*]Total Score: 7,222,170
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Best Tips:

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TwinGalaxies Top 3:

• 
  [*]the 5th ghost

[60]
[*]Todd Rogers [48]
[*]jedijeff [35]
[*]sku_u [29]
[*]Ze_ro [28]
[*]Jeffy Arensmeyer [24]
[*]stayrunner [22]
[*]taxman [19]
[*]bobafett07728 [19]
[*]Stingray [17]
[*]bjk7382 [15]
[*]Saldo [14]
[*]HermChase [13]
[*]homerwannabee [12]
[*]Christophero Sly [12]
[*]Chris++ [11]
[*]Thomas Jentzsh [8]
[*]Keir [7]
[*]Numan [7]
[*]mikeftrevino [7]
[*]Kurushimi [6]
[*]Paul Slocum [6]
[*]Goochman [5]
[*]StanJr [5]
[*]The 8th Passenger [5]
[*]DeV0 [4]
[*]Shannon [2]
[*]maibock [2]
[*]chrisbid [1]
[*]InanimateCarbonRod [0]
[*]Kepone [0]
[*]shining slade [0]
[*]Saikyo [0]
[*]moycon [0]
[*]gamerz [0]
[*]LarcenTyler [0]
[*]Robert M [0]
[*]video game addict [0]
[*]LU8 [0]
[*]gospeedde [0]
[*]fsuinnc [0]
[*]Albert [0]
[*]pmpddytim [0]
[*]pitfallaimee [0]
[*]Happy_Dude [0]
[*]Kialan [0]
[*]xmetalhedx [0]
[*]Gamemaster_ca_2003 [0]
[*]Dan Iacovelli [0]
[*]Scooterb23 [0]
[*]Adrian M [0]
[*]intvgene [0]
[*]ScottHuggins [0]
[*]jeepnut24 [0]
[*]figgler [0]
[*]128bytes [0]
[*]Old_Atarian [0]
[*]iguana [0]
[*]Tsukasa [0]
[*]hobbles [0]
[*]johnnywc [0]
[*]NintendoDieScreaming [0]
[*]PaulEMoz [0]
[*]lost child [0]
[*]dykesr [0]
[*]Nateo [0]
[*]NE146 [0]
[*]Bunsen [0]
[*]chadtower [0]
[*]atari_wizard [0]
[*]Big Player [0]

Member List

johnnywc, maximebeauvais, bjk7382, HermChase, Goochman, NE146, Cootster, 128bytes, Kurushimi, liquid_sky, intvgene, ScottHuggins, InanimateCarbonRod, pmpddytim, Xot, Scooterb23, Dan Iacovelli, LarcenTyler, sku_u, Luigi301, Max-T, adams_ale, gamerz, Christophero Sly, Trooper, Nateo, homerwannabee, lost child, Happy_Dude, video game addict, Spirantho, bobafett07728, mikefrevino, Paul Slocum, fsuinnc, Gamemaster_ca_2003, Robert M, DeV0, Gateway, Mendon, Fretwobbler, PaulEMoz, killersquirel, shining slade, chadtower, gospeedde, stayrunner, Big Player, Swingtown, Chris++, hotpants, hobbles, Ze_ro, maibock, moycon, somePUNK, Saldo, Stingray, Kepone, xmetalhedx, chrisbid, Kialan, Jeffy Arensmeyer, Keir, ToddRogers, Numan, iguana, LU8, jeepnut24, Albert, Tsukasa, Adrian M, dykesr, EricDeLee, Thomas Jentzsch, The 8th Passenger, the 5th ghost, Bunsen, atari_wizard, jedijeff, davepesc

 

Scoring Points in Missile Command - Yes, after 999,995

 

Hints and Tips

As always, you really should read the manual. What's that? You don't have the manual? Well no problem, because AtariAge has a typed copy of the manual available online right over here. What's that? You're too damn lazy to click that link? Well fine, here's the hints that that the manual gives: You may fire up to three defense missiles simultaneously. After pressing the controller (fire) button, move to the next enemy site and fire again. Do not wait for the explosion before moving. [*]Once a city is destroyed you no longer can defend it, so concentrate only on your missile base and saved cities. Ignore enemy fire aimed at cities already destroyed. [*]Smart enemy cruise missiles are easiest to destroy if your target control is directly on them. When it is directly on them, the enemy cannot detect your ABMs. (the manual)

Aim and fire three missiles at the highest part of the screen when game play first begins. Press Reset before the missiles explode. The missiles will remain in view and a varying number points will be added to your score after they explode. (Note: Please do not submit scores that were obtained by using this tactic!) (AtariAge)

Select game 13 and allow the incoming missiles to reach your cities, and fire all your missiles without scoring any points. The city on the right side will turn into "RF", the initials of programmer Rob Fulop. (AtariAge)

One tactic I use is defending one city and one city only when I get to the more difficult levels. Also make sure the one city you are saving is to the far left or far right. That way you only have to defend the missles coming from one side instead of defending the cross fire. (homerwannabee) IMO it is better do defend a city that is closest to your base. When the city is too far away, you either loose your missiles or the city. (Thomas Jentzsch)

Here are some tips: When the missles are coming down, be sure to shoot ahead of them. [*]Remember you can shoot down two missles with one shot if aligned right. [*]When it becomes daytime it will start to get extremly hard. [*]The bombs are worth big time points, so even if all your cities are destroyed be sure to attack the bombs dropping down, if you're close enough you may be able to get an extra city and extend the game. [*]Also remember that this game was played with the track ball in the arcade. It might be wise to bring out the track ball for this game. (homerwannabee)

Some tips from jedijeff: Try to protect the 2 cities closest to your base so you won't have too far to move to defend them. Remember, if your base gets hit, you lose your current stack of missiles, so don't stray too far. [*]Don't go crazy on the shots, conserve ammo. You still get points for unused missiles. [*]It will take a little practice to get the timing down for the cruise missiles. If you shoot too early and it backs up, wait a moment and shoot again just a little higher than your last shot. [*]Knowing which incoming missiles are dangerous and which ones aren't helps a lot, so try to pay attention to those angles. [*]If you do lose your last city try to score as much as possible but make sure your shots count. Unused missiles are worth more than a missed shot. (jedijeff)

My tip for hitting the smart missiles is to time your shot so that it makes a direct hit with the smart missile. This way it gets destroyed on contact and does not have a chance to jump up and down to avoid the blast. I wait until the smart missile is roughly an inch above the targeting device and shoot. This takes timing but with practice you will get a feel for the timing. (the 5th ghost)

Even more tips: Smart bombs never miss. They will always hit one of the 7 targets you are defending. Unlike missles which can miss. [*]Sometimes its better to let your launch pad get hit if you have only 1 or 2 missles left in the current load. Especially if it means saving a city. [*]You can only have 3 interceptors active at one time. Always try to keep one in reserve. Fire at regular intervals so that just as you fire the 3rd missle the 1st is finishing exploding making another shot available.   Good luck everyone!   --Zero (Robert M)

[Scooterb23]

14580

 

Are there any of these games I'm good at???

[Shannon]

Hehe... I was just thinking about this game.

[homerwannabee]

I guess this will be the high score until the big boys come in

55185

Here are some tips, when the missles are coming down, be sure to shoot ahead of them. Remember you can shoot two missles with one shot if aligned right. When it becomes daytime it will start to get extremly hard. One tactic I use is defending one city and one city only when I get to the more difficult levels. Also make sure the one city you are saving is to the far left or far right. That way you only have to defend the missles coming from one side instead of defending the cross fire. The bombs are worth big time points, so even if all your cities are destroyed be sure to attack the bombs dropping down, if you'r close enough you may be able to get an extra man and extend the game. Also remember that this game was played with the track ball in the arcade. It might be wise to bring out the track ball for this game.

[GrizzLee]

Missile Command is to easy IMHO. Expect to see thew scores rolled for this one.

 

-Lee

[homerwannabee]

Okay please disregard my score I posted. I started from game 1

Although my score does not count now, starting from game 16 is actually a pretty good idea you don't have to deal 10 minutes of boredom before you get to the cool part.

[Dan Iacovelli]

I don't believe it after playing games on the emu for 6 weeks in row

I can finally play on a real 2600. (I have Missile command cart)

woo hoo

[Goochman]

Mae sure you play Game 16!

 

Kicked my butt first 4 games then I got this:

 

36780

[Thomas Jentzsch]

Are Trakball versions allowed?

[Thomas Jentzsch]

One tactic I use is defending one city and one city only when I get to the more difficult levels.  Also make sure the one city you are saving is to the far left or far right.

IMO it is better do defend a city that is closest to your base. When the city is too far away, you either loose your missiles or the city.

[NE146]

The missiles are the easy part.. it's the SMART cruise missiles that always pissed me off since they dodge the explosions.

 

Those alone should make this interesting...

[Lauren Tyler]

Do I own Missile Command? Yup!

 

Am I good at it? For the most part, yes!

 

Am I good at variation 16? No way, Jose!

[Dan Iacovelli]

well after missing two weeks (due to work on the final jagfest issue and planning for MGC)I figured to post my score(no pic)

1500

I know it's small but it's a start

[taxman]

Starting out with a 9570. Not too good at this one I guess.

[Stingray]

Great, I'm back in the game. I didn't have the last two carts. Can't wait to give it a spin tonight.

 

-S

[maibock]

7350 - tough settings indeed

[davepesc]

Hey, Can I play too?

[davepesc]

BTW, this is a really great idea. Unfortunately, this is the first game that I actually own, but I'm readt to get started.

[chrisbid]

6540

 

holy crap i suck

[chrisbid]

9330

[Tsukasa]

12,425

 

Damn, these settings are tough on my wrists!

[maibock]

15,720

 

[Thomas Jentzsch]

Temporary #1!

 

67,860

[shining slade]

Man you guys are all complaining that you suck? And all I could get was 4380! Those smart missiles are pissing me off! They just bounce off of the explosions!

[Brad2600]

I got like 600 or something.

 

Sadly, I'm not too good at a lot of games.