[Recharged Squad Challenge 012 - Neo Breakout]

On 2/8/2023 at 3:21 PM, RickR said:

They also have an excellent instruction manual integrated in the game.  They mention something called a "whammy" mode for extra points at the risk of a faster ball, but I'm not sure if we are able to use that with the Classic controller (it uses one of the shoulder buttons on the Modern). 

 

You can use the classic controller for it.  It uses the regular button to get it working.  I usually use it to get that last brick cause it goes straight up.  I tried it before in the middle of a round and it is tough.

[Squad Challenge - Joust (Atari 2600)]

36,550 : My biggest issue seems to be figuring out where to be when a new level starts so they don’t get a quick kill on me.

 

[Recharged Squad Challenge 012 - Neo Breakout]

24,958:  Improved a bit over the weekend.  Having trouble on the stage where the paddle shrinks.  Doubt i'll get close to the scores being posted but will keep trying.

[Squad Challenge - Joust (Atari 2600)]

19,250: Improved a little over the weekend.  Will keep on grinding.

 

[Recharged Squad Challenge 012 - Neo Breakout]

14,522: My first night of Neo Breakout!  Hopefully I will improve.

[Squad Challenge - Joust (Atari 2600)]

15750 My best tonight.  Luckily there is plenty of time to improve my score. 

[Recharged Squad Challenge 011 - VCTR-SCTR]

My best so far.  Will try to improve over the weekend.

 

[Recharged Squad Challenge 009 - Gravitar: Recharged]

18 hours ago, RickR said:

Oh cool!  I actually own this one already although I haven't played it much. 

Yep, I have this one as well.  Like you I haven't played it much, maybe 5 minutes if that.  I have no idea what i'm doing in Gravitar, it took me a couple of minutes to figure out that you were supposed to fly into the planets to start different stages.  At first I was trying to avoid them.  🤦‍♂️

[Recharged Squad Challenge 008 - Donut Dodo]

Congrats Stirrell.  I tried a few times but just couldn't improve on my 209,064.

[Squad Challenge - Pitfall! (Atari 2600)]

Had a great time for my first Squad Challenge.  May go back and try to complete Pitfall as well.  Looking forward to the next Challenge.

 

[Squad Challenge - Pitfall! (Atari 2600)]

67,945 - My best so far!  I admit, I caved and used the map. 🤣  I'll try and get a few more runs in before the challenge is over.  Trying to collect all the treasures.  Won't be anywhere near a perfect score though, I even hit some of the stationary logs.  🤬

[Recharged Squad Challenge 008 - Donut Dodo]

On 10/9/2022 at 9:11 AM, stirrell said:

I bumped it up a little bit...

Nice score.  Hoping to get in some more runs to challenge you during the week.

[Squad Challenge - Pitfall! (Atari 2600)]

Yeah, I may use the map to try and complete it at some point.  I still have trouble at the crocodiles, so I may not even finish it with the map.  🤣

 

[Squad Challenge - Pitfall! (Atari 2600)]

Not sure if i'll beat this one, my PB so far - 55577

I have stayed away from the video and now I see there is a map as well.  I don't know, to me it seems like cheating.  I am SO CONFLICTED!!!!!  😕

 

 

[Recharged Squad Challenge 008 - Donut Dodo]

Got my personal best last night: 209,064

Having so much fun with this challenge.

[Activision Patch-worthy Scores of Atari I/O]

Not sure if this is still going on, but got my personal best in Pitfall and it's patch worthy!  Woo Hoo!  44,481

[Squad Challenge - Pitfall! (Atari 2600)]

44,481 - My best score ever on this game.  I just went left the whole time since going right for me is way harder and I die pretty quick.  

[Squad Challenge - Pitfall! (Atari 2600)]

9,514 - Tried this for the first time since 1980 something.  Stunk then and still do.  🤣  Should get better as the contest goes on, hopefully.  🤞

[Recharged Squad Challenge 008 - Donut Dodo]

130,858 - Easing my way back into it.

 

[Recharged Squad Challenge 008 - Donut Dodo]

Nice scores!  I picked it up last night for the first time in forever.  Definitely going to take a bit of time to get back on track.  The tough part is going for the points on some of the levels.  The Candy Shop and Dodo's Lair I have trouble going in order to maximize points.  Dodo's Lair most of the time I just say screw it and just try to complete it.  There have been times I have lost 5 or 6 lives on that damn level.  😝

[Club VCS Recharged Squad Challenge Giveaway (Series One)]

No problem.  Congrats and have fun!!!

[Donut Dodo]

Love it!  The Bezel really adds to that arcade feel.  I can't wait to see who the first person is to make a full size Donut Dodo cabinet!

[Recharged Squad Challenge 006 - Tempest 4000]

Wow, I don't have this game yet.  Still on the fence about getting it.  Watching your video, with all of the effects it's hard for me to tell what's going on.  Had the same issue with Breakout Recharged as well.

Anyways, is over a million a typical score for this game?

[Recharged Squad Challenge 005 - Breakout: Recharged]

Congrats Yorkies TV, a really impressive score.

[Newsflash: Atari's 2022 Financial Results Hint at New VCS Strategy]

I can't imagine them moving into the headset realm.  Maybe something that plugs into a USB that plays cartridges?  I'm sure many people here already have this in original versions of the gaming systems or what have you, but for many we don't want to go down that rabbit hole.  I would pick up some old cartridges to play and plus it could play the new XP cartridges and whatever physical releases in the future.  I for one prefer physical versions of games.