zylon Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 (edited) Our game in round 5 is Zenji. Play on defaults using only real 5200 systems and controls. Modern SD/flash carts and video mods allowed. Pcs preferred, but not required except for HSC wins and records. Round ends Sunday, January 1st 2017 @9pm EST Current HSC record: Bust it for a bonus point! Zenji (Game 1) Kida0723 25,575 Final scores: 14,315 King_Salamon +11 10,465 phuzaxeman +10 6,705 darthkur +9 4,690 roadrunner +8 2,150 MrBubble +7 2,075 RangerG +6 1,270 zylon +5 900 peedenmark7 +4 Standings: darthkur - 41 RangerG - 33 zylon -24 peedenmark7 - 22 atariron82 - 18 roadrunner - 17 MrBubble - 8 phuzaxeman - 7 Zenji.bin Edited January 2, 2017 by zylon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peedenmark7 Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 (edited) So what is the object of this game ? I get that one is trying to make a continuous grid of some kind, turn the grid green ?? > but you can literally wander the screen turning things around aimlessly till you die. The game instructions read like a stoned guy giving directions to some rural monument , and there is nothing on youtube to show strategy or game play. I've always been left scratching my head as to the perceived value of this game, as after about 10 minutes of playing it, I generally decide that my time would be better spent doing laundry. Am I missing something here ? Edited December 26, 2016 by peedenmark7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 We did play this a few seasons ago... http://atariage.com/forums/topic/223772-5200-hsc-season-7-round-4-zenji/page-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBubble Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 So what is the object of this game ? I get that one is trying to make a continuous grid of some kind, turn the grid green ?? > but you can literally wander the screen turning things around aimlessly till you die. The game instructions read like a stoned guy giving directions to some rural monument , and there is nothing on youtube to show strategy or game play. I've always been left scratching my head as to the perceived value of this game, as after about 10 minutes of playing it, I generally decide that my time would be better spent doing laundry. Am I missing something here ? When turned green, the paths have to lead back to that starting point they indicate. I tried it a handful of times and it's growing on me. (I miss the days when games could be slightly different from each other, though of course you still had gluts of shooters or maze munching or whatever) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuzaxeman Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 (edited) Our game in round 5 is Zenji. Play on defaults using only real 5200 systems and controls. Modern SD/flash carts and video mods allowed. Pcs preferred, but not required except for HSC wins and records. Round ends Sunday, January 1st 2017 @9pm EST Current HSC record: Bust it for a bonus point! Zenji (Game 1) Kida0723 25,575 Current scores: Standings: darthkur - 41 RangerG - 33 zylon -24 peedenmark7 - 22 atariron82 - 18 roadrunner - 17 MrBubble - 8 phuzaxeman - 7 Thanks for mentioning using only real 5200 systems and controls. I set up my old TV and original 5200 setup from almost 10 yrs. Good to be playing the 5200 again even after buying a ps4 for XMas. Edited December 29, 2016 by phuzaxeman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerG Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 2,075 I understand the turning to make the linked tunnels now, but once the creatures come after you it is so hard to not get killed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuzaxeman Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 @Ranger, that an Ultima on your profile pic? I still race one. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuzaxeman Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 6,734 this game is hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 Thanks for mentioning using only real 5200 systems and controls. I set up my old TV and original 5200 setup from almost 10 yrs. Good to be playing the 5200 again even after buying a ps4 for XMas. This is our "mini-season" for OE only play among the faithful. We run about 7 one-week rounds of player nominated games from the 5200's original catalog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerG Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Yes, it is a Turbo Ultima. Vintage rc is my other main hobby and the Optima and Ultima are my favorites. We need to chat :-). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peedenmark7 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 We did play this a few seasons ago... http://atariage.com/forums/topic/223772-5200-hsc-season-7-round-4-zenji/page-2 I remember it well... I got 800 , which is an improvement over ZERO last time. I don't have a pic as I hit reset ,and am no scoring threat on this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 I remember it well... I got 800 , which is an improvement over ZERO last time. I don't have a pic as I hit reset ,and am no scoring threat on this one I'll get a play or two in when I get back to GA tomorrow. I have a 2-port up here, but only a few games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthkur Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 6,705 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuzaxeman Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 10,465 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE5200 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Yes, it is a Turbo Ultima. Vintage rc is my other main hobby and the Optima and Ultima are my favorites. We need to chat :-). I still have my Rustler:) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peedenmark7 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I tied my 800 having no clue other than getting the number in the square,, WHOO-Hoo , I'm on to something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerG Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Activision usually stands for quality, but these instructions don't explain much at all. Without watching YouTube videos, I would not have understood this game (and I am still not 100% sure). It plays ok and seems like a nice change of pace puzzle game, but the manual needs work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuzaxeman Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Manual is really not good. The explanation in the game itself is just as good if not better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuzaxeman Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Manual is really not good. The explanation in the game itself is just as good if not better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peedenmark7 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Activision usually stands for quality, but these instructions don't explain much at all. Without watching YouTube videos, I would not have understood this game (and I am still not 100% sure). It plays ok and seems like a nice change of pace puzzle game, but the manual needs work. I found 1 YouTube video with a guy and his kid, that did more talking than playing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Salamon Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Now that I'm getting things set up with my 5200 I might as well get some scores in. I got a score today of 5,425. No picture was taken but I plan on getting a better score tomorrow and will take a pic then. lol Man this is not an easy game but there is a way to get a higher score I've found. Regardless, I don't expect to find myself scoring in excess of 25k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 4,690 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuzaxeman Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 there's a glitch in ths game. one of the "monsters" get caught in a tunnel you can't connect. weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuzaxeman Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I still have my Rustler:) cool. they still make new versions of that RC car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peedenmark7 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) 900 and a final play. I tried this with my 128-1 , my Sean Kelley non dip switch Multi cart, and 2 original Activision carts. My findings as such: Whatever the ROM is on the 128-1 is not letting me turn green pieces around , at least not all of them and no gray ones period. Not as bad on the Kelley multi cart and really no change on the original carts, able to turn some gray not all green. I know my 2 port is out of calibration to a degree, could this be the culprit not allowing me to turn pieces around. Edited December 31, 2016 by peedenmark7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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