Justin Posted March 2, 2023 Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 Arkanoid Nintendo Entertainment System Controller: CONTROL PAD / PADDLE / KEYBOARD / PLAYER'S CHOICE Difficulty Level: DEFAULT Play on: Real Hardware / Dedicated Console / Emulation OK! ✔ Squad Challenge ends 11:59 pm PST March 31, 2023 Nominated by @greenween and @RickR Objective Play for the highest possible score using the difficulty settings defined in the challenge. Post a photo or YouTube video of your score in this thread. Scores must be achieved between March 1st through March 31st, 2023. Screen captures are not allowed as they are more easily manipulated for falsified scores. Multiple submissions are permitted. The player with the highest score at the end of the competition is the victor! Eligibility Anyone can join in. All players are welcome! Play Rules Games may be played on real hardware, Flashback / Mini console, officially released compilation, or emulation, using any controller or keyboard, following all rules and game settings defined in the challenge. Choosing between real hardware or emulation, and choosing which controller to play on is part of formulating your strategy. Enhancements, rewinds, updated and hacked versions of this game are not allowed. Difficulty Level Default. There are no difficulty levels to select in this game. Fair Play Your integrity is everything. Players should play fairly, be honest, and have fun! Falsified scores will result in your immediate removal from the site. It goes without saying that we will not allow cheats, hacks, cartridge frying, enhancements, rewinds, deceitful photo manipulation, subterfuge, or any other dishonest advantage. Everybody hates a cheater. More To review detailed rules on how to play, please visit the High Score Squad page here: Message Welcome to our 143rd Squad Challenge! This month we're playing a quintessential classic and must-have game for the Nintendo Entertainment System, Arkanoid! Playing with the original Paddle makes this game absolutely mind-blowing 🤯 This game is like Super Breakout on super steroids! Special thanks to @greenween and @RickR for nominating this game! ROM and PDF Instruction Booklet is attached below. Good luck! Arkanoid.nes Arkanoid.pdf TrekMD, greenween, RickR and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 This is a MONTH LONG Squad Challenge! You have through March 31st to post your High Score! Take the extra time to enjoy the game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 @Willie! has a nice overview of Arkanoid for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It's a great place to start if you're new to the game! RickR and socrates63 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted March 2, 2023 Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 SWEET! I've been looking forward to this one. Justin and greenween 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 We're also playing a "Double Feature" of sorts this month in the Pinball forum, with Arkanoid Pinball on AtGames Legends Pinball. Arkanoid is included in the Taito Pinball Pack 3. Join us if you can! RickR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 4 hours ago, RickR said: SWEET! I've been looking forward to this one. Do you still have that sweet controller Rick? RickR 1 "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 I am ready. Justin and greenween 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 I'm in! Justin and RickR 2 "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 I have been considering buying this version but it is quite pricey! 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 I'll get us started. 27,450 RickR and Justin 2 "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 1 hour ago, TrekMD said: I have been considering buying this version but it is quite pricey! It's even pricey for the Famicom version. TrekMD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabertooth Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 7 hours ago, Justin said: We're also playing a "Double Feature" of sorts this month in the Pinball forum, with Arkanoid Pinball on AtGames Legends Pinball. Arkanoid is included in the Taito Pinball Pack 3. Join us if you can! This is a fun idea and if I had a Legends Pinball, I would be in! One month we should coordinate a Recharged game in ClubVCS and the Classic version on the main Squad Challenge. Caverns of Mars: Recharged is coming up soon...(hint hint). 😉 Justin and RickR 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Is the Famicom version allowed? I don't know if there is a difference other than regions. The only reason why I ask is I found the Famicom version on the cheap and close to home. The NES version is more in price. RickR and Justin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 11 hours ago, Atari 5200 Guy said: Is the Famicom version allowed? I don't know if there is a difference other than regions. The only reason why I ask is I found the Famicom version on the cheap and close to home. The NES version is more in price. I think we all trust you to answer this question yourself. I imagine they are the same, but don't know for sure. If you think so too, I'm good with that. greenween and Justin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 12 hours ago, Sabertooth said: This is a fun idea and if I had a Legends Pinball, I would be in! One month we should coordinate a Recharged game in ClubVCS and the Classic version on the main Squad Challenge. Caverns of Mars: Recharged is coming up soon...(hint hint). 😉 @Sabertooth YES! I love that idea! The Pinball idea came up spur of the moment but worked out well. 12 hours ago, Atari 5200 Guy said: Is the Famicom version allowed? I don't know if there is a difference other than regions. The only reason why I ask is I found the Famicom version on the cheap and close to home. The NES version is more in price. @Atari 5200 Guy If the game plays and scores the same, I think that would be okay. I don't know enough about it, so you'll need to research it. If it's just a matter of Japanese text instead of English, that's no problem at all. If the levels are different, or scoring is different, or the skill level is somehow simplified, that would not be fair. I think you should be okay, but please make sure. 1 hour ago, RickR said: I think we all trust you to answer this question yourself. I imagine they are the same, but don't know for sure. If you think so too, I'm good with that. @RickR @Atari 5200 Guy Absolutely agree. greenween and RickR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 35680 greenween 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 Nice score, @RickR! 8 hours ago, Justin said: @Sabertooth YES! I love that idea! The Pinball idea came up spur of the moment but worked out well. @Atari 5200 Guy If the game plays and scores the same, I think that would be okay. I don't know enough about it, so you'll need to research it. If it's just a matter of Japanese text instead of English, that's no problem at all. If the levels are different, or scoring is different, or the skill level is somehow simplified, that would not be fair. I think you should be okay, but please make sure. @RickR @Atari 5200 Guy Absolutely agree. I have researched it. The game is the same on both. I'll join in using emulation. RickR, Justin and greenween 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 Great memories of this game. I believe it was around 90 when I discovered it at a bowling alley. I played everyday for about a month before it got swapped out. This port is near perfect. Difficult, but addictive. 🙂 Justin and RickR 2 "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 59130 greenween and Justin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 15 hours ago, Atari 5200 Guy said: Nice score, @RickR! I have researched it. The game is the same on both. I'll join in using emulation. That's great news @Atari 5200 Guy!! Welcome aboard 💥 Atari 5200 Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates63 Posted March 6, 2023 Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 I'm trying to play Arkanoid on my RetroPie, but the controller isn't working. I tested my 8bitdo SN30 with NES 1942 on RetroPie, and it works fine. I'm not sure why it's not working on Arkanoid. The d-pad isn't registering 😞 Justin and RickR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted March 17, 2023 Report Share Posted March 17, 2023 I'm still trying! LOL Just gotta make it through that 3rd stage. Justin and RickR 2 "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted March 17, 2023 Report Share Posted March 17, 2023 That 3rd stage is a pain in the ark. Justin and greenween 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 32,700 slight improvement. RickR and Justin 2 "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted March 30, 2023 Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 I've been unexpectedly busy but I am planning to attempt this on emulation. greenween, Justin and RickR 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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