BiffMan Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Rickster8 said: It's really not that hard, especially the early levels, you got this man, fire it back up and make it happen...... ? I actually think the zeroes screen is one of the coolest things in Intellivision. Yeah the controls on this game are AWFUL, but to me the game is very play-able. Yeah it's got many drawbacks, but I've really enjoyed it and will have some more scores to post very soon.... But. It. Takes. So. Long. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, BiffMan said: But. It. Takes. So. Long. Lol and Astrosmash doesn't? Especially when YOU play it to a 2 million score lol ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiffMan Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Just now, Rickster8 said: Lol and Astrosmash doesn't? Especially when YOU play it to a 2 million score lol ? At least Astrosmash I get a score for playing for 30 minutes. I've played Tron twice now with zero score to show for it. Fun! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, BiffMan said: At least Astrosmash I get a score for playing for 30 minutes. I've played Tron twice now with zero score to show for it. Fun! Keep trying. You need to meet the MCP face to face, he's such a kind and friendly guy which sooooo much love to give.... HAHAHHAHAHAHA ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) It only takes a few minutes to get though a round of mazeatron. On the medium difficulty, it's possible to do the ram chips without using the stop button and without leaving the ram area. At first the quicker maze speed helps speed things up but then it gets too fast and makes everything longer. Ten rounds of mazeatron is a long game. Edited November 20, 2020 by mr_me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 My Maze-A-Tron Update: Getting really good at this one. Bigger scores are very possible.... The game manual says scores can go up to 9,999,999...? 453,600 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntyFanMatt Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Rickster8 said: My Maze-A-Tron Update: Getting really good at this one. Bigger scores are very possible.... The game manual says scores can go up to 9,999,999...? 453,600 Whoa! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, Rickster8 said: My Maze-A-Tron Update: Getting really good at this one. Bigger scores are very possible.... The game manual says scores can go up to 9,999,999...? 453,600 What level are you getting to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 4 hours ago, mr_me said: What level are you getting to? Unfortunately I don't know the level I ended on because as you know they only show you what level you're on when you battle the MCP. I didn't notice cuz I was locked into changing the numbers and dodging his fiery laser blasts. I will play again and video when I get to the MCP in the later rounds. ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 (edited) My Vectron Update: A little more improvement. I CANNOT get past level 5 no matter what I do. I'm not gonna lie, this game frustrates the HECK outta me!!! ? 66,760 Edited November 21, 2020 by Rickster8 Wording 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 10 hours ago, Rickster8 said: Unfortunately I don't know the level I ended on because as you know they only show you what level you're on when you battle the MCP. I didn't notice cuz I was locked into changing the numbers and dodging his fiery laser blasts. I will play again and video when I get to the MCP in the later rounds. ? To get 200k+ points from just phase one you'd have to get through level 12. In phase two, you'd have to average about 30 bit pairs per level to get your score over 400k points. At level 12, each bit pair is worth 1200 points and there is no limit to scoring in phase 2. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Vectron 443750 Intellivision hardware 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntyFanMatt Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 7 minutes ago, mr_me said: Vectron 443750 Intellivision hardware 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 (edited) 36 minutes ago, mr_me said: Vectron 443750 Intellivision hardware HOLEY SCHMOLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!! Lol I can't even get close to 100k. That's gotta be the highest Vectron score EVER!!! I have no problem saying that...... ? I'm waiting for my modded 2609 to arrive today and then I will see if the game is any easier via the cartridge. For now I'm done playing the emulation version of Vectron.... Edited November 21, 2020 by Rickster8 Added a little more text. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 (edited) On the intellivisionairies episode, Paul got 366k so he's certainly capable of doing it. Once you figure out the second set, the third set is easy. The fourth set isn't bad but I just can't get passed level twelve. There are some missed collisions with this game. The second set isn't so tough either, just shoot the yellow guys before they touch your block. Edited November 21, 2020 by mr_me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 (edited) My Vectron Update: Okay I took mr_me's advice and FINALLY got through Level 5, but on Level 6 I was instantly TOASTED lol. Still waiting anxiously for modded InTV 2609 to arrive so I can play Vectron using the cartridge. ? My bonus points were weak as well which is why the score is low for completing Level 5..... ? 72,380 Edited November 21, 2020 by Rickster8 Added a little more text. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popsicle Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Man, this may be my last attempt at this. Dumbfounded on how these astounding 400k + scores are being had. I've yet to actually defeat the mcp. The controls are so janky on this stage. And I only seem to stumble on the ram chips on accident. Mostly at the left-most edge of it, with the screen scrolling to the right, so I have to wait forever to find a reverse bunker. Am I missing something elementary here? 13,900 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) My Vectron Update: Finally got past Level 6 and joined the 100k club!!! Not gonna lie, I'm pretty proud of this score.... ?? 102,810 Edited November 22, 2020 by Rickster8 Added a little more text. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, popsicle said: Man, this may be my last attempt at this. Dumbfounded on how these astounding 400k + scores are being had. I've yet to actually defeat the mcp. The controls are so janky on this stage. And I only seem to stumble on the ram chips on accident. Mostly at the left-most edge of it, with the screen scrolling to the right, so I have to wait forever to find a reverse bunker. Am I missing something elementary here? 13,900 You cannot defeat the MCP. You can only try to hold him off for so long by scoring as many points as you can. In the beginning stages the I/O transport will throw you to the zeroes screen and yes to the left of it scrolling right which is stupid but it is what it is. Yes the screen changer is about two screens to the left which is also stupid development in my opinion. Yes I agree the aiming controls in Phase 2 (MCP) are HORRIBLE!!!! Edited November 22, 2020 by Rickster8 Wording 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) Maze-A-Tron / Vectron scoring update (Updated thru post #99) Maze-A-Tron: 453,600 - Rickster8 [+2 set new record] 221,900 - mr_me 39,300 - JacobZu7zu7 13,900 - popsicle 11,300 - Player One 0 - Biffman Vectron: 443,750 - mr_me [+2 set new record] 271,890 - JacobZu7zu7 [+1 broke old record] 102,810 - Rickster8 30,020 - Biffman 3,150 - Player One Edited November 22, 2020 by Rickster8 Added in another score. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Player One Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Vectron-3150 This looks like a fun game. Unfortunately I can only shoot in three directions, straight down, 45º left and 45º right, not the seven directions claimed in the manual. I'm using a flashback controller with a 2600 daptor. I also tried with a modern style controller. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Player One Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Tron-11300 Sorry, again no screenshot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntyFanMatt Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Player One said: Tron-11300 Sorry, again no screenshot Which Tron, Maze or Vec? ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 1 minute ago, IntyFanMatt said: Which Tron, Maze or Vec? ? It's Maze, cuz he didn't have a screen shot. Press the disc and the score comes back up for like 3 seconds.... ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntyFanMatt Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Just now, Rickster8 said: It's Maze, cuz he didn't have a screen shot. Press the disc and the score comes back up for like 3 seconds.... ? Yeah I know. Just making a dumb joke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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