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So close to 60k! Strange gets a lot stranger at level 6. It's like the programmers went, what if we got rid of the walls, what would happen? It's bonkers. I also wish I had a nice joystick to use, it's difficult with a dpad. The pac-boost is really hard to control, and I find myself needing to use it at just the right time so I can still make corners without missing them. This is a blast. 59,790 Level 6

Turns out I have the Genesis version, which is the same with a facelift. I can't believe I never realized it had all those modes...don't even know how I got it, lol 🤦🏼‍♂️. The hardest thing for me with home ports of Pac games is that nothing quite compares to a (good) arcade joystick. I ended up grabbing a cart off eBay (before I realized about the Gen version 🙄). I'm looking forward to seeing how it plays with the NES Advantage.

RIGHT?! I was playing, going, "there's nothing strange yet...", then bam, stuck on a wall...wut.

Huge Ms. Pac-Maner over here, very excited for this round. I always wanted Tengen Ms. Pac-Man, but I don't remember why. I guess I had heard it was a really good port. But seeing the extra modes here, wow, I want to go find this ASAP. The 2-player co-op and vs looks like so much fun! Anyway, gonna throw up my first score. 50K is always my starting goal for any version (it was the score that snagged ya a free slice at the pizza place where I cut my teeth on Ms. P). So I know that I'll meet that shortly. The Pac Booster is awesome and definitely will take some getting used to. Well, off to ebay or somewhere, I gotta get this one... 49,100 Level 5, PB, Normal, Strange

small improvement, got taken out on world 2's pyramid. still puts a smile on my face 219,730 five lives challenge

Just wanna share my pain. Having a pretty good game, and havin fun, when this happens. At least I was only on 2-3 and didn’t beat my high yet, but still. Feels like wasted time.

Throwin in for a just for fun score. Decided to “challenge” myself by sticking to my crummy original controller. Not my best, but not my worst, hah. 29,800 just for funsies

Well, we knew that was comin'. Insane. Very close!

Got past two more levels and broke 200k 200,640 World 2-4, Five Lives Challenge

Sweet, the teacher extended the project deadline! My goal today will be to get a new high score!

Such a great game, and one that I never focused on score or limited lives challenges before- wish I played more this round. Still fun, here’s what I got: 170,920 Five Lives Challenge

I'm looking to get a score in tonight, but don't worry, I'm not expecting much at the 11th hour haha.

Christmas Carol- awesome music, cute cutscenes (on Intellivision what?!), cool text effects- very impressive homebrew. Christmas Carol- 482 And happy new year everyone!

Just for fun: 28,940 stage 4

Oh man, another game I almost picked for my week! Even tho I'm eliminated, I'll definitely be playing some of this!

I second all the sentiments here about the level of care and detail from the shipping, to the box, instructions, pack-ins, and even a box protector. So great. I was blown away opening it up, seconded only by playing it on my actual system on an actual tv. It handles very nicely with a joystick. Here's my first game on cart- under my pb, so something to beat. Those super fast dogs are really hard to get around! I will be showing this game off as a special gem in my collection forever. Thank you again @Armscar Coder! And a question (apologies if you answered this before)- what does the P&M in the delivery company stand for?

I feel like I lucked out with this score. Hard getting used to basically shooting with the move buttons and find it really difficult to line up my shots properly. Can't say I'm a fan 5,327

Congrats @oyamafamily and to everyone who made it to the bitter end!

Wow. But I shouldn't be surprised, haha. And great season @jblenkle I think you get the "most dedicated" award b/c I think you're in pretty much all of the HSCs (at least the ones I play, haha).

Ah crud, the days got away from me and I forgot to play some more. Fun game tho, would return to. Nice scores all, and congrats @bubufubu

uuuuuh...take that seals!

Thank you for sharing this story with us @Armscar Coder! I'm honored to be a Doggone It! recipient, and I can't wait to pop my copy in and play

I wish you could move your ship and your blaster separately. Would really help a lot. 227,458 Wave 3 Round 3

Welp, here's my Ice Trek score. Probably one and done with that one. First section looks like reverse Stampede, except that you can't rope dem doggies and it sounds like it's broken (we all know the INTV can make better sfx). And I can't build an ice bridge to save my life. Every time I get a few pieces on, crash, not fast enough to flame all the icebergs. Intentionally killed myself at that point b/c it was just taking too long. Oh well, perhaps I'll face the seals again in Thin Ice... Ice Trek- A whopping 970

HAHAHA! DUH! Polar bears shouldn't be there 😆