Cynicaster Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Ok, so I'm planning to kick off the new competition next weekend (probably evening of Sunday 10/27) and I need to populate the game pool from which the randomized selections will be made. I'm asking for up to 5 game suggestions per participant. Providing suggestions is purely optional, and players can choose to suggest fewer than 5 games, but I'm strongly urging everybody to make 5 suggestions to get a good pool going. I've started by gathering the suggestions that came up for the previous partial season but haven't been played yet. These suggestions will be used in lieu of any new suggestions, but there is no obligation to stick to your previous picks. Again, I'd urge everybody to revisit their list and flesh it out to a full 5 games. INELIGIBLE GAMES Games meeting any of the following criteria will not be eligible for this competition: The game lacks a clear scoring system Sports games (unless it includes an arcade-style scoring system) The game requires 2 or more players to work properly The original game uses any form of specialty or analog controller** The game has already been played in the last 2 competitions ** Examples of "specialty or analog controller" would include, but may not be limited to: track balls, spinners, yokes, 49-way sticks, twin-sticks, and steering wheels. Generally speaking, it must be possible to faithfully mimic the original game's controls using a single 8-direction controller and/or buttons. This should ensure that all games are properly playable with nothing but a USB gamepad. So let's get those suggestions rolling! NOTE: below is an alphabetical list of games that are ineligible because they were played in the previous 2 competitions. Aerofighters Arkanoid Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja Bagman Black Tiger Cadash Cadillacs and Dinosaurs Calipso Captain Commando Dark Seal Galaga '88 Ghouls 'N' Ghosts Golden Axe Gravitar Hippodrome Jungle Hunt Klax Ladybug Legend of Kage Magic Sword Mario Bros. Millipede Moon Patrol Mr. Do! Mystic Riders Nibbler Ninja Baseball Batman Parodius DA! Popeye Prehistoric Isle in 1930 Puyo Puyo R-Type Scramble Sunset Riders Super Pac-Man Tetris Plus Time Pilot '84 Time Tunnel Toki Trojan UN Squadron Wizard of Wor X-Men Xybots 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariWarlord Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Berzerk (or Frenzy), Venture, Bank Panic, Space Fury, Astro Blaster. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hero2billions Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) bank panic, captain america and the avengers, rolling thunder, snow bros and renegade i am wondering if most players would be able to play twin stick(robotron, smash tv) Edited October 18, 2019 by hero2billions 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.BAZ Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Zoo Keeper Guerilla War Gauntlet Star Castle Qix ... I can play twin stick, no problem 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youxia Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Defender, Elevator Action, Bionic Commando, Metal Slug (any), Armored Warriors 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonGrafx-16 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Sorcer Striker and Armed Police Batrider... two of my favorite arcade shoot em ups... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynicaster Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 On 10/18/2019 at 9:06 PM, S.BAZ said: Guerilla War Hey man, this one isn't going to fly because it uses rotary joysticks. Is there some other pick you want instead? Note: I noticed in the suggestions thread for the previous competition you asked for Rod Land, so if I don't hear from you I'll go with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoyous Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I'm also able to play twin stick. Here are some of my suggestions... Joust Gyruss Juno First Sinistar Ninja Spirit (this game is almost like a hybrid platformer/shoot 'em up) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynicaster Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Zoyous said: I'm also able to play twin stick. Here are some of my suggestions... Joust Gyruss Juno First Sinistar Ninja Spirit (this game is almost like a hybrid platformer/shoot 'em up) Sinistar uses a special joystick. Got something else you want to pick in its place? Edited October 22, 2019 by Cynicaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynicaster Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) BTW, my 5 picks will be: Eggs Cybattler Block Hole Baluba Louk No Densetsu Funky Jet Kicker Edited October 23, 2019 by Cynicaster changed one of my picks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoyous Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Cynicaster said: Sinistar uses a special joystick. Got something else you want to pick in its place? Sure, how about Over Top (Neo Geo)? It's a top-down rally racing game with a few different cars to choose from. I've never played it but I'm curious about it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynicaster Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 23 minutes ago, Zoyous said: Sure, how about Over Top (Neo Geo)? It's a top-down rally racing game with a few different cars to choose from. I've never played it but I'm curious about it. Got it, added to the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariWarlord Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) So if we don't have twin-stick capability, what is the most accessible option: two keyboards? I guess I can manage that -- might be a little frustrating but I'll do my best. I've played Sinistar with standard MAME controls and it seemed to work okay-ish, but I don't know for sure because I never played the coin-op. Edited October 22, 2019 by AtariWarlord Corrections Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoyous Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I've only played the coin-op Sinistar once. MAME seems pretty good, but I'm a complete novice at it so I'll defer to others with more experience with its 49-direction nuances! By the way, 49 is such an odd division of 360. I presume it's actually 48 directions and the 49th "direction" is center? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangia-Boy Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Kickman -- Never played before, just heard of its existence in the Atari prototype thread. Zookeeper Mr.Do's Castle BurgerTime Time Pilot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Turbo Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) Most of the games I would like have already been covered already. My suggestions would be: Trog Pengo Juno First (Already Suggested) Twin Cobra Armoured Car Mercs Thanks Cyn for stepping up. Edited October 24, 2019 by Floyd Turbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynicaster Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 14 hours ago, Mangia-Boy said: Kickman -- Never played before, just heard of its existence in the Atari prototype thread. It's a great game but unfortunately it's not going to work for this competition because it uses a roller controller. Is there a joystick/buttons game you'd like to substitute? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangia-Boy Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 On 10/23/2019 at 2:37 PM, Cynicaster said: It's a great game but unfortunately it's not going to work for this competition because it uses a roller controller. Is there a joystick/buttons game you'd like to substitute? I was able to play it with a normal joystick. But maybe for higher scores a roller controller is needed. So instead of Kickman let's say: Chameleon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patbb Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 (edited) armor car Bank Panic Amidar Lady Bug Timber Jump Bug Edited October 24, 2019 by patbb change BP for JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynicaster Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 3 hours ago, patbb said: armor car Bank Panic Amidar Lady Bug Timber Jump Bug Armored Car is already suggested Lady Bug is not eligible because it was played recently (see list at start of thread) Do you want to change these selections to others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patbb Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 7 minutes ago, Cynicaster said: Armored Car is already suggested Lady Bug is not eligible because it was played recently (see list at start of thread) Do you want to change these selections to others? Yes, -New Rally-X -Jr Pac-Man thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramses Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) This may be too late but... Lasso Rescue (Stern) Talbot Wild Western Portman Edited October 27, 2019 by Ramses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramses Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 By the way, I'm really liking the picks you guys are listing. Great stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynicaster Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 To clarify: If you've already sent in your picks, they're set for the competition - no changes "just because." But I will accept new suggestions right through to the end of the competition for anybody who hasn't sent them in. Each new round, the games are randomly selected from the pool of eligible suggestions received up to that point. Obviously, the earlier a game is submitted, the more chances it has of being picked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.A.M.E Offender Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 MO's picks: 1943 Dodonpachi Defender Rygar Raiden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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